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NORDJEVEL - New Video Clip "Of Rats and Men" available
 Norwegian Black Metallers NORDJEVEL have unleashed another song from their upcoming new album "Gnavhòl"!
You can check out the video clip for "Of Rats and Men" here: https://youtu.be/6FvSjRi6Wj8 ; the track is also available on all usual streaming platforms: https://orcd.co/ofratsandmen.
"Gnavhòl", the band’s third full-length, will be released on September 23rd 2022 via Indie Recordings. It was produced by Fredrik Nordström. The artwork was created by Khaos Design.
Conceptually, NORDJEVEL further evolves and ventures into even more sinister territories. "Gnavhòl" is driven by war, destruction and hellish esoteric beliefs, and they have created an album that is even darker and more brutal than ever before. Full-blown darkness!
Tracklist:
1. I Djevelens Skygge
2. Of Rats and Men
3. Satans Manifest
4. Within the Eyes
5. Gnavhòl
6. Antichrist Flesh
7. Spores of Gnosis
8. Gnawing the Bones
9. Endritual
10. Twisted Psychosis *
* Bonus track for Trifold vinyl/CD
https://www.nordjevel.com +++ https://shop.indierecordings.no
STORMHUNTER - New EP 'Strangle With Care' - Trackstream available
 STORMHUNTER from Balingen / Germany, formed back in 1998, have revealed a song from their upcoming new EP, "Strangle With Care"!
Check out "Mind Odyssey" at this location: https://stormhunter.bandcamp.com/track/mind-odyssey ; the track is also available on all usual streaming platforms.
"Strangle With Care" will be released on August 26th 2022 via G.U.C. / Metal-Store24.
Like the predecessor "Ready For Boarding" (2020) it was recorded and produced at Iguana Studios with Christoph Brandes. The cover artwork was created by Timon Kokott. With their five new tracks STORMHUNTER continue to deliver best German Heavy/Power Metal traditions in the vein of early Helloween and Running Wild: catchy, melodic, aggressive!
Tracklist:
1. Mind Odyssey
2. Headbanger‘s Ball
3. Paralyzed
4. Remnants Of Society
5. Balles Masquées
https://www.facebook.com/stormhuntermetal +++ https://www.metal-store24.de
SONJA - Debut Album "Loud Arriver" via Cruz Del Sur Music - Details and Video Clip revealed
 Trad metal power trio SONJA, featuring former Absu guitarist Melissa Moore, have announced their debut full-length album!
"Loud Arriver" will be released on September 23rd 2022 via Cruz Del Sur Music. It was recorded at Creep Recording Studio in Philadelphia by Dan Kishbaugh and Arthur Rizk.
SONJA have just premiered the first single, "Nylon Nights", accompanied by a video clip directed by Zev Deans:
https://youtu.be/VPk2bB5SQcE +++ https://sonjaband.bandcamp.com/album/loud-arriver
Melissa states: "Danger and Desire keep me alive. Possibly the most accurate lyric I’ve ever written. That’s how we ended up in these Nylon Nights. Cis luxuries like “safety” and “stability” have no meaning here. That numbness you feel spreading through you deeper than you thought you went? That’s not going away. That’s you now. Find us. We’ll be playing in the ruins… we are waiting"
Melissa Moore was fired from Texas black metallers Absu in 2017. When she came out as transgender to her bandmates, she figured she would have their support in this most vulnerable moment of her life. Instead, every member of Absu but one shunned her. Moore was dismissed via text message under the claim she had "fired herself" with "her decision".
Undeterred by the collapse of Absu, Moore and Absu touring drummer Grzesiek Czapla (the lone member of the band who supported her transition) set in motion to activate SONJA, a project they started in 2014. Bassist Ben Brand eventually joined the fold, cementing a three-piece lineup that eschews traditional subgenres for a nuanced, hook-laden, passionate and powerful display of heavy rock/metal.
"Loud Arriver" marks the first time that Moore has released a full-length album in ten years and also marks her debut as lead vocalist. It is a cathartic event for Moore: A lot of the music she wrote in that period is now lost due to the adverse circumstances surrounding her gender, but SONJA forged ahead. The global pandemic exacerbated the wait to release "Loud Arriver" but allowed Moore and her bandmates to put additional energy into the album under the concept of "go big or go home".
Indeed, "Loud Arriver" is stacked with big, anthemic songs fitting Moore’s impassioned vocal delivery and punctuating guitar work. Through the deft use of minor, melodic-minor and harmonic keys, Moore’s guitar-playing channels an atmosphere of urgency and abandon, reflecting the tumultuous period of her transition where hostility and fear greeted her at every corner. Moore’s lyrics delve further into these topics, addressing the period she lived her life in secret and self-suppression that led to sorrow and dissociation. And her lyrics also touch upon her desire to retaliate upon those who threaten her very existence for being transgender.
Tracklist:
1. When the Candle Burns Low…
2. Nylon Nights
3. Pink Fog
4. Wanting Me Dead
5. Fuck, Then Die
6. Daughter of the Morning Star
7. Moans from the Chapel
8. Loud Arriver
https://www.facebook.com/Sonjabooking +++ https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store
ALTARS ABLAZE - New Album "Life Desecration" via Lavadome Productions - Details, New Track Premiere and Pre-order
 Czech black/death metallers ALTARS ABLAZE will release their debut album, "Life Desecration", on September 16th 2022 via Lavadome Productions.
You can now listen to the second single "Drenched in Wrath and Blood" at these locations: https://youtu.be/Kf6-O8WX91w +++ https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/track/drenched-in-wrath-and-blood
The band has been created by members of Heaving Earth, Supreme Conception and Elysium to venture their vigorous urge to create an ultimate musical soundscape, merging the most extreme of the black and death metal subgenres. The album consists of 8 elaborate but-to-the-point songs graced by the art of Nuno Zuki of Belial NecroArts. It was recorded at Davos Studio and mixed and mastered by Christian Erkens at Cyphx-Audio.
The CD and digital formats of the album can be pre-ordered from Lavadome store or Bandcamp: https://store.lavadome.org +++ https://lavadome.bandcamp.com
Tracklist:
1. For The Lifeless Love Of A Crucified Corpse
2. Life Desecration
3. Shrine Destroyer
4. Across The Empires Of Death
5. Drenched In Wrath And Blood
6. With Bone Crowns And Iron Scepters
7. Beneath The Smouldering Ruins
8. Glorification Of Rats
Line-up:
Michal Kusak - Vocals
Tomas Halama - Guitars
Frank Serak - Guitars
Pavel Satra - Bass
Peter Hetes - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/ALTARS.ABLAZE +++ https://www.facebook.com/lavadome
RIOT CITY - New Album "Electric Elite" via No Remorse Records - Details & Pre-order
 Canada's RIOT CITY have announced their highly anticipated sophomore full-length!
"Electric Elite" will be released on October 14th 2022 via No Remorse Records on CD, vinyl and as a box set.
It was recorded by Antony Blaine at AB Studios in Calgary, Alberta / Canada, mixed by Olof Wikstrand and mastered by Bart Gabriel. The cover artwork was created by Daniel Charles.
Following the praised debut "Burn The Night" (2019), RIOT CITY hold on to their ripping and screaming heavy metal but also go one step further with the addition of US and power metal elements to their JUDAS PRIEST-and-NWOBHM-inspired sound. The band's musicianship has evolved even more and everything has been worked out in every single detail, keeping at the same time their passion for music. Beside a strong vibe of originality, "Electric Elite" brings in mind the magic of classic '80s metal records. Once you listen to the new album, you can understand the RIOT CITY vibe from the first song.
The track "Ghost Of Reality", which was revealed already earlier this year, offers a first impression: https://youtu.be/SX8zNRSP4IE
For pre-order options check: https://www.noremorse.gr
Tracklist:
1. Eye Of The Jaguar
2. Beyond The Stars
3. Tyrant
4. Ghost Of Reality
5. Return Of The Force
6. Paris Nights
7. Lucky Diamond
8. Severed Ties
Line-up:
Jordan Jacobs - Vocals
Cale Savy - Guitars
Roldan Reimer - Guitars
Dustin Smith - Bass
Chad Vallier - Drums
www.facebook.com/NoRemorseRecordsGreece +++ www.facebook.com/RIOTCITYOFFICIAL
DOLDREY - Debut Album "Celestial Deconstruction" via Pulverised Records - CD Pre-order and Trackstream
 Singapore’s hostile Punkdeathers DOLDREY fire off their debut full-length "Celestial Deconstruction"!
A CD version of the album will be released on August 19th 2022 via Pulverised Records. The vinyl and digital versions are handled by Iron Lung Records.
Like a warhammer crushing down with a merciless mixture of driving Hardcore Punk urgency and proto-Death Metal, "Celestial Deconstruction" displays a level of onward domination, unrestrained power and the confrontational quest for battle!
Recorded & mixed by Izzad Kadzali Shah at Dungeon 416, mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios, Western Massachusetts, USA (The Body, Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean, Glue, etc). Artwork by Indonesian illustrator MFAXII (Masakre, Hulder, Bloodsoaked Necrovoid, etc).
Check out the track "Blood Of The Serpent" and pre-order options here: https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/track/blood-of-the-serpent
Tracklist:
01. Lentum Mortiis
02. Blood Of The Serpent
03. Endless Torment
04. Seed Of Desire
05. Celestial Deconstruction
06. Age Of Extinction
07. War
08. Harmonic Divergence
09. Marked For Death
10. Destructive Security Command
11. Fall Of Doldrey
www.pulverised.net
ELLENDE - New album "Ellenbogengesellschaft" via AOP Records - Video Clip available
 Austrian Black Metal formation ELLENDE around mastermind L.G. have announced their seventh record and fourth full-length album. “Ellenbogengesellschaft” will be released via AOP Records on September 30th 2022.
After 10 years of existence as an international established live band and studio project their unique approach to atmospheric black metal will be forged into another milestone and released through AOP Records Germany in September 2022 on various sound carrier formats.
A video clip for the first single, "Abschied", can be checked out here: https://youtu.be/oPkPqRyc6zs
Personal statement of L.G.: “I am very excited and proud that a new full-length album will be released after many years of work. Together with Markus Stock and Klangschmiede Studio E we were able to create one of our most sophisticated records until now, incorporating some fresh elements as well as staying true to what Ellende is and was always striving for. Thanks to all involved and supporting, and of course, enjoy the ride.” L.G., 2022.
Tracklist:
1. Ich bin
2. Unsterblich
3. Ruhelos
4. Hand aufs Herz
5. Someday
6. Freier Fall
7. Abschied
8. Verletzlich
https://shop.aoprecords.de +++ www.ellende.at
ACEPHALIX - New Album 'Theothanatology' via 20 Buck Spin - Details & Trackstream
 San Francisco, California based Death Metallers ACEPHALIX have announced their new full-length album!
"Theothanatology", recorded, mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios, will be released on September 30th 2022 via 20 Buck Spin on LP, CD, Tape and in digital versions.
A primal spewing forth of vicious Death Metal malignity and bombraid hardcore dispersions!
From the opening title track to closer "Atheonomist" ACEPHALIX is razor-focused on its greatest strengths, commanding the unambiguous sonic pulverizing of a bulldozer over the decimated skull pile of a once thriving civilization. Simultaneously more musically complex and savagely barbaric, "Theothanatology" heralds a collapse already in motion.
A first track, entitled "Abyssal", can be checked out here: https://youtu.be/c0McVbiTW-s +++ https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/theothanatology
Cover Art: "Girolamus Trasfiguratio" by Ettore Aldo Del Vigo
Tracklist:
1. Theothanatologist
2. Godheads
3. Abyssal
4. Portmortem Punishment
5. Innards of Divinity
6. Pristine Scum
7. Defecated Spirit
8. Atheonomist
www.20buckspin.com +++ www.facebook.com/ACEPHALIX79
PHANTOM SPELL - Debut Album + Pre-order Announcement
 PHANTOM SPELL, the new fantastical Prog Rock adventure headed by Seven Sisters frontman, Kyle McNeill, reveals artwork, tracklisting, and pre-order details for its debut album, “Immortal’s Requiem”.
In what is described as a “spellbinding sonic journey… in which fractured thoughts of a deteriorating clairvoyant are given form as cascading guitar harmonies and weaving mellotronic passages”. It is sure to capture the imagination of Uriah Heep and Kansas fans, alike. Reigniting nostalgic feelings of adventure via stacked vocal harmonies and growling Hammond Organ passages.
Head on over to the project’s Bandcamp page where you can listen to the first single, “Seven Sided Mirror” and pre-order the album on CD, cassette tape, and digital download: https://phantomspell.bandcamp.com/album/immortals-requiem
Tracklist:
1. Immortal’s Requiem
2. Dawn of Mind
3. Seven Sided Mirror
4. Up the Tower
5. Black Spire Curse
6. Blood Becomes Sand
7. Moonchild (Rory Gallagher)*
8. Keep on Running (Alternate Version)*
*Bonus tracks on all purchased versions of the album.
"Immortal’s Requiem" releases worldwide on 19th August 2022 via Wizard Tower Records. Artwork by Seventhbell Artwork.
www.facebook.com/phantomspellmusic
AUTOPHAGY - Debut Album 'Bacteriophage' via Pulverised Records - Details & Trackstream revealed
 Portland's AUTOPHAGY have announced their debut full-length “Bacteriophage”, a series of ear-assault sonics drowned in befouled Death Metal bliss!
The album will be released on September 30th 2022 via Pulverised Records.
With engineering and mixing duties shared between Charlie Koryn (Funebrarum, Ascended Dead, ex-Skeletal Remains, etc) and acclaimed producer/engineer Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Eyehategod, Pallbearer, Bell Witch, etc), “Bacteriophage” exudes a primordial yet colossal vibe spanning across nine tracks on the record. It was mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Khemmis, Cattle Decapitation, etc) and features an artwork by Marcio Blasphemator (Hellripper, Diabolical Force, Whipstriker, etc).
Check out the track “Sacrificial Spawn“ at these locations: https://youtu.be/2f1yEeu8b_Y +++ https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/album/bacteriophage
Tracklist:
1. Infernal Miasma
2. Abhorrent Abomination
3. Sacrificial Spawn
4. Beneath The Moss, Between The Roots
5. Bacteriophage
6. Eviscerated Remains
7. Return To Charnal Hall
8. Becoming
9. Dawn Of The Endless Plague
www.pulverised.net
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