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DEATHLESS LEGACY RELEASES "ABSOLUTION" VIDEO
"Absolution" symbolically portrays 'sin' in its many forms and delves into the twisted relationship humans have with it. Despite living in a secular Western society, the notion of sin is deeply ingrained in our psyche, lingering despite our efforts to overcome it. Steva takes on the role of Asmodeus, the tempting snake of Eden, the original bringer of knowledge and self-awareness, embodying the archetype of temptation that lives within each of us.
Originally released in 2022 as the sixth studio album of the Italian horror metal visionaires, "Mater Larvarum"
is available for the first time in vinyl witnessing the Deathless Legacy unstoppable creepy march.
MAJESTICA RELEASE NEW SINGLE "A NEW BEGINNING"
Majestica are back with their first new music of 2024. The Swedish power metal quartet proudly presents their latest single, "A New Beginning", which is the band's first release since 2021. Therefore, the song name not only fits in relation to this, but also speaks about a new beginning and letting things come to an end. Paired with musical elements reminiscent of the 80s, Majestica unleashes a new catchy tune upon their fans that puts the band back on the radar.
EPICA VOCALIST SIMONE SIMONS RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO
FOR NEW SOLO TRACK "R.E.D."
Simone Simons, will release her debut solo album, Vermillion, on August 23.
The album is a collaboration with Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen.
A message states: "'R.E.D.' deals with the rise of artificial intelligence, imagining a future where the creation begins to outpace the creator. It reflects on the AI's growing self-awareness and its unfulfilled desire to experience emotions, something that its synthetic nature makes impossible to ever realize.
The song also looks at the double-edged nature of technological advancements and the profound existential questions that are becoming ever more important to address."
HIGHLY SUSPECT NEW SINGLE
"THE 8th OF OCTOBER (TO AUGUST 17th)"
The track comes from the band’s forthcoming LP As Above, So Below that will be released on July 19th.
“When I was first writing the riff to our song ‘The 8th of October (to August 17th)’ during a sound check in Bristol England, I never could have imagined what it would become,” says frontman Johnny Stevens.
“I never could have predicted the end result but the one thing I knew is it was a very special thing happening.”
DARK TRANQUILLITY PREMIER MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
"NOT NOTHING"
Iconic melodic death metal pioneers, Dark Tranquillity, have released an official video for "Not Nothing", the new single from their upcoming Endtime Signals album.
The song is about the insignificance of humanity in the big scheme of things. This philosophical provocation fits seamlessly in the overall gloomy themes of Endtime Signals.
SEETHER TO RELEASE THE SURFACE SEEMS SO FAR ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER; "JUDAS MIND" VIDEO OUT NOW
Rock music stalwarts, Seether, are set to unleash their ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, this fall, continuing their legacy as champions of raw emotion in a landscape dominated by fleeting trends and manufactured sounds. The first single off the unapologetically aggressive 11-track collection, due out September 20 via Fantasy Records, is the blistering album opener, "Judas Mind".
“'Judas Mind' is a song about reaching an understanding that there are bad actors in our lives that are trying to force an outcome for us that we don’t see as our destiny,” shares frontman and songwriter, Shaun Morgan. “It’s about rising up against people who have a vision for you that you don’t share.”
CHARLOTTE WESSELS JOINED BY EPICA'S SIMONE SIMONS FOR "DOPAMINE"
Promising a deeply immersive and evocative experience, the two Dutch symphonic metal legends guide listeners through the emotional landscape of SSRI-induced numbness. The Obsession showcases Wessels' most mature work to date, blending progressive and heavier soundscapes with catchy elements.
Charlotte Wessels on “Dopamine”: “Lyrically, 'Dopamine' deals with SSRI induced numbness that I experienced a few years ago when I was on Sertraline, a type of antidepressant. While the medication was really helpful, there were so many side effects that I’d never heard of. This song deals with some of them, and while it feels vulnerable to expose the experience, I hope it helps in breaking down the shame and taboo around the topic.
Simone reached out to me as I was first opening up about this in an interview, and when the first version of 'Dopamine' dropped on Patreon (because of course we’re each other's patrons) she texted how much she liked the song.
So when we were working on the album version it only made sense to ask if she’d sing along on the track. I am so happy she agreed and after all of the shared introspection, it was great fun to let loose wearing pink wigs in ball pits and marshmallow pools for the video recordings. Musically, out of the entire new album, 'Dopamine' went through the biggest transformation. What started out as an EDM demo for a collaboration with a dance duo that never happened, became an acoustic Song Of The Month on Patreon, which then had a massive overhaul when rearranging it with Timo. The new band version is an absolute banger, and the beautiful guest vocals by Simone complete the song.”
THE HU RELEASED NEW VIDEO FOR "BOSOO HUH MONGOL"
The HU have released a music video for their track “Bosoo Huh Mongol” (aka “Upright Destined Mongol“).
The gold-certified Mongolian folk metallers previously issued that track as part of their latest studio album, 2023’s
“The Rumble Of Thunder“.
DEEP PURPLE RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO "LAZY SOD"
Deep Purple have released their new single, "Lazy Sod", following their previous singles "Portable Door" and
"Pictures Of You" from the upcoming studio album, =1.
Asked about the song’s inspiration, frontman Ian Gillan told Rocks magazine: "Recently, a young journalist asked me how many songs I had written in my life. I replied that the last time my assistant counted, twenty years ago, it was over 500. I felt quite accomplished until she pointed out Dolly Parton's 5,000 songs, calling me a lazy sod.
I couldn't help but agree and wrote down the exchange in my notebook."
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS RELEASE "TONIGHT I’M ALIVE" SINGLE
Visions Of Atlantis have released the third single, "Tonight I’m Alive", taken from their upcoming album,
Pirates II – Armada, released, July 5. The percussive “Tonight I’m Alive” surprises and captivates
with the rhythms of a pirate party on the eve of combat, with the electrifying rumble of a hurricane -
a unique, uncharted showcase of talent from Visions Of Atlantis.
The song contains an uplifting melody and invites to conquer the seven seas with Pirate queen Clémentine Delauney and brave captain Michele Guaitoli on a pirate armada.
Pirate queen Clémentine Delauney herself on “Tonight I’m Alive”: “We stand on the eve of a dark future, with threats, enemies and clouds gathering in every direction. On the edge of this cliff, staring into the void that awaits us, one could flee, one could lose their mind. We, pirates, we dance. We dance in the face of danger and death. We honor life;
we honor our existence. We remember that the purity of our hearts and souls can never be taken away from us.
We remember that in this very moment, we’re alive. Come what may, we’ll dance in the rain.”
BEAST IN BLACK PREMIER MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
"POWER OF THE BEAST"
Beast In Black is known for their dynamic blend of power metal, 80s pop, and electronic music.
Their critically acclaimed albums Berserker, From Hell With Love, and Dark Connection have solidified their global presence, along with notable tours and festival appearances. Their energetic live performances and unique sound have made them a standout act in the modern metal scene.
Beast In Black unleash a new tune, "Power Of The Beast", along with a video.
This electrifying, uptempo anthem captures the essence of Beast In Black´s signature style, featuring powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and an unforgettable chorus that will have you singing along.
POWERWOLF LAUNCH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
"SINNERS OF THE SEVEN SEAS"
Powerwolf have revealed their new single, “Sinners Of The Seven Seas”, from the upcoming studio album,
Wake Up The Wicked, out July 26.
The filming of the accompanying high-quality music video took place in Switzerland and the south of France. The main location is a historical replica of a famous three-mast sailing ship from the fleet of Magellan's first circumnavigation of the world in the 16th century. The replica has already been used as a location for several films and series.
INFECTED RAIN RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "PANDEMONIUM"
Following the release of Infected Rain's critically acclaimed sixth studio offering, Time - released in February 2024 the band are gearing up for a European tour this summer, and as special guests of Eluveitie kicking off in early 2025.
In support of their upcoming live appearances, the band has released a new music video for the powerful track, "Pandemonium".
Infected Rain comments: "This song dives deep into the chaos of our world, and the video reflects that intensity. Consider it a dark, thrilling gift from us to you, and a perfect warm-up before our Summer Time Tour in Europe.
Brace yourselves and enjoy 'Pandemonium'."
GHOST RELEASE "THE FUTURE IS A FOREIGN LAND"
SINGLE FROM RITE HERE RITE NOW!
A message states: "We wish to inform you that 3 is the magic number. Listen to a newly uncovered 1969-era Ghost single 'The Future Is A Foreign Land' from the original motion picture Rite Here Rite Now"
Ahead of its world premiere, Trafalgar Releasing unveileded a first-look clip of Ghost’s debut film, Rite Here Rite Now. In the spirit of the feature film, the clip juxtaposes mesmerizing live footage of Ghost performing for capacity crowds, showcasing a sequence of the song "Kaisarion" from the 2022 album Impera, with intriguing backstage machinations sure to fuel fever-pitch speculation regarding plot threads drawn from the Grammy-winning band’s Chapters series.
CHARLOTTE WESSELS UNVEILS "CHASING SUNSETS"
SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
Charismatic Dutch singer-songwriter Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain) returns with a captivating new single,
“Chasing Sunsets”. The track, which is at once melancholic and upbeat, highlights her inimitable voice and memorable hooks, complemented by a mesmerizing music video.
Taken from her first traditional full-length solo album, The Obsession, set to be released on September 20, 2024,
this album is promising a storytelling exploration of fear and liberation. Featuring guest appearances by
Simone Simons of Epica and Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, it blends catchy elements with progressive and heavier soundscapes, marking the most significant step in Wessels’ solo career.
Charlotte Wessels on the new single and official music video: “When I released the initial version of 'Chasing Sunsets' on Patreon, it was an instant favorite, and it grew so much since then as we worked on it for the album, I can’t wait to share this track with the world! There’s an underlying theme of self-preservation and greed in the song that we visualized in the music video. I’ve never felt so much like we’re living in the hunger games where parts of the world continue lavish lifestyles while others suffer complete devastation. We worked with this theme in the music video through an artificial beautiful landscape and styling, all staged in a barren space with burning trees."
