Metal Blade have added Italian Doomster MESSA to it’s worldwide roster.
MESSA play evoking doom metal with middle-eastern vibes. Deliciously haunting female vocals, 70’s guitars and Arabian Oudh combine to conjure a sound that is all of their own. With influences as diverse as Dead Can Dance, Om, Swans, Killing Joke, Electric Wizard, Thergothon, Current 93, the band has moved from the first occult then noir-tinged doom metal of their previous works to a new atmospheric mediterranean sound which is unique. The evolution is clearly showcased in their latest studio album “Close”.
Watch the Official Video for “Pilgrim” BELOW:
MESSA emerged in the first day of 2014. Marco and Sara started to develop the basic concept while writing the first songs. Later on, Alberto and Rocco joined the band. The extreme diversity of their musical background immediately proved to be essential in the construction of the band’s sound. In 2016 their first opus “Belfry” was released, and the band made several tours across Europe and USA. In 2018 their second work “Feast For Water” brought the band on tour even more extensively. Their latest studio work “Close“, released in 2022, was acclaimed by critics and was defined “the sound of a band fleshing out their place in doom metal’s past, present and future” (Metal Injection). Some appearances made by the band were Hellfest Open Air, Roadburn, and Desert Fest. The band’s latest record Live At Roadburn was released April 7th 2023, offering their main-stage triumph, joined by a unique constellation of musicians and instruments. Seeming to both embrace and defy everything it means to be a metal band, MESSA mesh Mediterranean sounds with crushing doom riffs, with an emphasis on atmosphere and unusual use of instrumentation.
Comments MESSA:
“We’re glad to announce we’ve joined forces with legendary Metal Blade Records. We are beyond stoked to become part of the incredible legacy of this label, marking their catalog with our music. Since 1982 Metal Blade has put fundamental metal artists on the map, and being in this labels’ roster is a big honor for us. We can’t wait to share some glimpses of what we are working on! In the meantime you can catch our live shows in the following European cities, list below.“
MESSA live 2024: Thursday 17/10/2024 CH Martigny Sunset Friday 18/10/2024 DE Freiburg Artik Club Saturday 19/10/2024 DE Braunschweig Kufa Haus Sunday 20/10/2024 BE Antwerp Desertfest Monday 21/10/2024 DE Aachen AZ Tuesday 22/10/2024 DE Berlin Cassiopeia Wednesday 23/10/2024 PL Warsaw VooDoo Thursday 24/10/2024 PL Poznan 2Progi Friday 25/10/2024 DE Chemnitz AJZ Saturday 26/10/2024 DE Hamburg Lazy Bones Sunday 27/10/2024 NL Maastricht Samhain Festival Saturday 9/11/2024 ITA Catania Catania Tattoo convention Friday 13/12/2024 AT Linz Kapu Saturday 14/12/2024 DE Stuttgart Hellgart Festival
MESSA line-up: Sara – vocals Marco – guitars/bass Alberto – guitars Rocco – drums
After the surprise drop of their latest single Dream Stealer on July 31st, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news: The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty, a long player with 11 new tracks full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force and clean vocal surprises.
Pre-order Arch Enemy’s new album Blood DynastyHERE.
Arch Enemy founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the Blood Dynasty!
Tracklist “Blood Dynasty”
Dream Stealer
Illuminate the Path
March Of the Miscreants
A Million Suns
Don’t Look Down
Presage
Blood Dynasty
Paper Tiger
Vivre Libre
The Pendulum
Liars & Thieves
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Blood Dynasty is available for pre-order in the following formats:
Special Edition CD (11 tracks) Special Edition CD (US version) (11 tracks) Ltd. Deluxe CD Box Set (11 + 2 bonus tracks) Ltd. Deluxe A/B split (red&golden) LP (11 tracks) + bonus LP (2 tracks) + CD Artbook (13 tracks) & art print black LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. deep blood red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. grey LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. transp. red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. creamy white LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. dark green LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. bright gold LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. red blood splatter (clear-red splatter) LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks) Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl (limited to 666 copies) (11 tracks) Ltd. black ice LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks) Ltd. milky clear LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks) Ltd. tangerine colored LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks) Digital album (11 tracks)
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Next to the limited deluxe editions that feature 2 exclusive bonus tracks, fans can direct their attention to the Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl that is exclusively available in the band stores and limited to 666 copies.
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Arch Enemy has recently embarked on their “Rising From The North” co-headline tour alongside In Flames as well as special guests Soilwork. The tour will be hitting 25 cities in October and early November throughout Europe:
Europe Co-Headliner Tour with In Flames & Soilwork 3-Oct-2024: UK – Glasgow, O2 Academy 4-Oct-2024: UK – Manchester, Manchester Academy 5-Oct-2024: UK – Birmingham, O2 Academy 6-Oct-2024: UK – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith 8-Oct-2024: France – Paris, Zenith 9-Oct-2024: Luxembourg – Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal 11-Oct-2024: Germany – Hamburg, Sporthalle 12-Oct-2024: Germany – Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Hall 13-Oct-2024: Netherlands – Den Bosch, Mainstage 15-Oct-2024: Switzerland – Zurich, The Hall 16-Oct-2024: Italy – Milan, Alcatraz 18-Oct-2024: Germany – Stuttgart, Schleyer-Halle 19-Oct-2024: Germany – Frankfurt am Main, Jahrhunderthalle 20-Oct-2024: Germany – Munich, Zenith 22-Oct-2024: Austria – Vienna, Gasometer 23-Oct-2024: Hungary – Budapest, Barba Negra 25-Oct-2024: Czech Republic – Prague, Sportovni Hala Fortuna 26-Oct-2024: Germany – Dresden, Messe 27-Oct-2024: Germany – Berlin, Velodrom 29-Oct-2024: Norway – Oslo, Spektrum 31-Oct-2024: Sweden – Malmö, Malmö Arena 1-Nov-2024: Sweden – Gothenburg, Scandinavium 2-Nov-2024: Sweden – Stockholm, Hovet 3-Nov-2024: Sweden – Sundsvall, Nordichallen 5-Nov-2024: Finland – Helsinki, Ice Hal
Shortly after finishing off Europe, Arch Enemy will continue their live shows with an extensive headliner tour in Mexico.
Tour Dates – Mexico 12-Nov-2024: Toluca De Lerdo, Mexico – Teatro Morelos 13-Nov-2024: Cuernavaca, Mexico – Teatro Ocampo 15-Nov-2024: Cholula, Mexico – Teatro Explanada Puebla 16-Nov-2024: Pachuca De Soto, Mexico – Auditorio Explanada Pachuca 17-Nov-2024: Boca Del Río, Mexico – Foro Boca 20-Nov-2024: Morelia, Mexico – Teatro José María Morelos 21-Nov-2024: San Luis Potosí, Mexico – Cineteca Alameda 22-Nov-2024: Santiago De Querétaro, Mexico – Teatro Metropolitano 24-Nov-2024: Aguascalientes, Mexico – Auditorio DIMO 27-Nov-2024: San Pedro Garza García, Mexico – Showcenter Complex 29-Nov-2024: Ciudad Juárez, Mexico – Anitas’ Convention Center 30-Nov-2024: Chihuahua, Mexico – Arena Corner Sport 3-Dec-2024: Tijuana, Mexico – Estacionamiento El Foro Jai Alai 5-Dec-2024: León, Mexico – Teatro Manuel Doblado 6-Dec-2024: Zapopan, Mexico – C4 Concert House 8-Dec-2024: Ciudad Obregón, Mexico – Magno Center 10-Dec-2024: Mérida, Mexico – Auditorio La Isla Mérida 11-Dec-2024: Ciudad De México, Mexico – Circo Volador
Italian metal titans announce their 10th studio album, SLEEPLESS EMPIRE, their first collection of new songs since 2019’s Black Anima, with their new single Oxygen. The new song comes with a mesmerizing new music video, filmed in Latina and directed by Daniele Tofani, that shows singer Cristina Scabbia in the lead role.
Watch the Official Video for Oxygen BELOW:
Cristina Scabbia commented on the track and her experience filming the video:
“Oxygen” is a powerful exploration of emotional struggle and inner conflict. The lyrics convey a sense of drowning in a toxic environment, both literally (in the video) and metaphorically, where attempts at salvation, represented by “oxygen” are somehow futile. This song encapsulates the feeling of struggling to break free from what holds us down, when the journey is filled with difficulty. It’s a raw anthem of vulnerability, resilience, and the courage to face what seems insurmountable. Having to stay in the water for so many hours during the video shoot was cathartic for me, the realisation that the pleasant sensation of floating could in an instant become dangerous and deadly if I wasn’t careful was very fitting with the song’s theme.
Inspiration to create Sleepless Empire came during the sessions for Comalies XX (2022), the acclaimed remake of their breakthrough record of the same title. Writing and recording took place in northern Italy between Milano, the band’s hometown and Como, where SPVN Studios are located. As with their previous albums, production was done in house with Marco “Maki” Coti Zelati at the helm, and artwork was hand curated by the talented Italian artist Roberto Toderico. Two other very special talents enrich the album, namely the guest vocalists, Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on the song “Hosting the Shadow” and New Year’s Day’s Ash Costello on “In The Mean Time”.
As a token of the band’s love for the gaming world (which we’ve seen in past endevours such as their card game “Horns Up” and their collaboration with Zombicide for which they wrote the track “Never Dawn”), the band have created an oracle “game” to be played with custom made dice available only in the box set version of SLEEPLESS EMPIRE.
The new album comprises 11 new tracks; and each one is a richly textured soundtrack to a specific time and a place. With Sleepless Empire, that place is dark, cinematic, and unmistakably true to the unique characteristics that have given Lacuna Coil such a celebrated entry in the annals of heavy music.
The band shares:
Sleepless Empire captures, through our eyes, the chaos of a generation trapped in a digital world that never stops, where social media consumes identity and every day pushes us one step closer to becoming soulless zombies. We find ourselves in between, having witnessed a full analogic world and the modern one, confronting the evolution and searching for a true meaning of it all. Throughout every song, the journey is an undercurrent of rebellion, a desperate cry to reclaim oneself in an era that seems to have lost its sense of time and reality.
Tracklist
The Siege
Oxygen
Scarecrow
Gravity
I Wish You Were Dead
Hosting The Shadow (feat. Randy Blythe)
In Nomine Patris
Sleepless Empire
Sleep Paralysis
In The Mean Time (feat. Ash Costello)
Never Dawn
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Sleepless Empire is available in the following formats: Ltd. Deluxe CD Box Set with symbolic dice oracle Ltd. CD Digipak Ltd. CD Digipak (US version) black LP & LP-Booklet black LP & LP-Booklet (US version) Ltd. white LP & LP-Booklet Ltd. deep blood red LP & LP-Booklet (exclusive Sony Music Entertainment Italy version) Ltd. Sparkle Rainbow LP & LP-Booklet Ltd. transp. glow in the dark LP & LP-Booklet (exclusive band version) black LP & LP-Booklet (US version) Ltd. ultra clear LP & LP-Booklet (US version) Ltd. silver LP & LP-Booklet (US version) Digital album
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Later this month, Lacuna Coil embark on their UK & Ireland headliner tour with Finnish nu metal group Blind Channel. Tickets are available here. Summer festival dates to follow and more…
Tour dates October 12th Lyon, France – Le Transbordeur Club October 15th Belfast, Ireland – Limelight October 16th Dublin, Ireland – Academy October 18th Bournemouth, UK– O2 Academy October 20th Manchester, UK – Academy October 21st Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 October 22nd Wolverhampton, UK – KK’S Steel Mill October 24th Nottingham, UK – Rock City October 25th London, UK – Roundhouse October 26th Bristol, UK– O2 Academy June 6 – 8th 2025 – Metal Fest OpenAir – Czech Republic August 8th, 2025 – Bloodstock Festival – England August 9-10th, 2025 – M’era Luna Festival – Germany
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Lacuna Coil are: Cristina Scabbia – Vocals Andrea Ferro – Vocals Marco Coti Zelati – Bass, Guitars, Synths Richard Meiz – Drums
French female-fronted modern metal act Pyrah is thrilled to announce the release of their latest video for the single “End Of The Slope“, taken from the critically acclaimed album Veni Vidi Delevi, available now via Wormholedeath. Known for their powerful blend of aggressive riffs and emotionally charged lyrics, Pyrah delivers a fresh take on modern metal with a fierce, unmistakable edge.
“End of the Slope” takes you deep into the shadows of regret and emotional torment. A relentless cycle of guilt, haunting memories, and suffocating isolation—fear and hope collide in this extreme metal journey. Prepare to face the darkness within.
Watch the Official Video for “End Of The Slope” BELOW:
Veni Vidi Delevi showcases Pyrah’s evolution into a force to be reckoned with. Combining early metal influences with a modern twist, the record is packed with crushing guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and the striking vocals of their powerhouse frontwoman. Fans of Once Human, Jinjer, and Vexed will find much to love in this bold, unapologetic offering. Prepare to lose yourself in the headbanging chaos!
The band’s path to this moment has been anything but conventional. After the success of their 2019 single “Stumble” from Part of the Ghost World, PYRAH embarked on their most ambitious project yet. Despite navigating lineup changes and a self-production journey that tested their limits, their efforts caught the discerning eye of WormholeDeath. The result? Veni Vidi Delevi—a powerful reflection of their growth, infused with a darker, more aggressive edge inspired by their Italian studio surroundings and personal introspection.
Meet the Band: Vocals: Ivy Brizard Guitars: Maxime Walchuk Bass: Clem Artuso Drums: Lucie Duval
Hell Diest have announced two new names for the second edition of HELL OPEN AIR.
Bulgarian extreme metal band GWENDYDD and conceptual progressive metal band SERAPIS PROJECT are now both confirmed for the Belgian heavy metal festival, with tickets to go on sale soon. They will join the roster along with the previously revealed HEIDEVOLK and BLOODHUNTER.
Last year’s HELL OPEN AIR festival had a full day focused to female-fronted music titled FEMALE FRONTED VIOLENCE, which included such recognisable bands as GIRLSCHOOL, COBRA SPELL, SYNLAKROSS and SKEPTICAL MINDS. With this latest news, it looks like this format could well be continued in 2025. So mark your calendars for 2-5 May!
A total of 25 bands are set to be announced for the show, so make sure to keep an eye out for more exciting updates on the FB-page from Hell Diest.
Modern metal band LEAGUE OF DISTORTION has unveiled their electrifying brand new track “Chainsaw” taken from the upcoming album, Galvanize, out October 25, 2024 via Napalm Records. The song features a powerful electronic intro, hard-hitting verses, a catchy chorus and showcases Anna “Ace” Brunner’s (Exit Eden) commanding vocals alongside Jim “Arro” Müller’s (Kissin’ Dynamite) dynamic guitar riffs and cutting energetic shouts. With the lyrics of LEAGUE OF DISTORTION are tackling the injustice and hypocrisy taking place every day all over the world. In combination with the official music video, that delivers finest horror movie vibes, it gets undoubtedly clear that “Chainsaw” is a modern metal hymn that fills the listeners with energy and hope.
Watch the Official Music Video for “Chainsaw” BELOW:
Two years ago, the band entered the scene with their bombastic self-titled debut album, delivering a fresh sound and unique style that interprets modern metal in a creative way. Now, the German quartet is about to make a ferocious statement with their second album, Galvanize. Their most successful song, “Wolf or Lamb”, reached over 1 million streams, and beyond this, they demonstrated their raging live performance at major festivals like Metalfest, Rock Harz, Baltic Open Air and Castle Rock, as well as an absolute kick-ass show at Summer Breeze in 2023. In addition, they took various stages by storm as support for German stadium rockers Kissin’ Dynamite, metalcore heroes Caliban on their German tour, and the legendary Kamelot on their European tour. Later this year, LEAGUE OF DISTORTION will hit various stages for their very first headline tour in fall and winter, kicking off November 15 in Cologne.
LEAGUE OF DISTORTION on “Chainsaw”:
“Our new single ‘CHAINSAW’ cuts deep with its unapologetic commentary on the brutality of life, injustice, and karma. It channels our rage and frustration of living in a world where greed and hypocrisy reign. The song serves as both a warning and a catharsis — reminding us that vengeance and consequence are inevitable. This track is a sonic explosion of rebellion, a visceral call for justice in a broken system.”
LEAGUE OF DISTORTION are: Anna “Ace” Brunner – Vocals Jim “Arro” Müller – Guitar Felix “Ax” Rehmann – Bass Tino “Aeon” Calmbach – Drums
Last month, Emetropia released a surprise cover of the song “New Dawn” by Visions of Atlantis! It’s available to stream on Spotify or YouTube.
Their main songwriter and keyboardist Liam reflects on the decision to release a cover:
“We’ve spent the last year working on our second album and realized that we wanted to release something fun and exciting this year. New Dawn gave us the perfect opportunity to thank Visions of Atlantis for bringing us on tour two years ago.”
Watch the Official Music Video for “New Dawn” BELOW:
Guitarist and founder Olle continues:
“For this song we tried to do as much as possible by ourselves. It’s mixed by myself and the artwork is designed by our drummer Oscar. Ultimately, we’re thrilled with the results and hope both new listeners and fans of the original will enjoy our take on an iconic song!”
“New Dawn” is mixed by Olle Renius and mastered by Jonathan Rosso (1017 Music), with artwork by Oscar Heikkinen. It is available on all streaming platforms and was released independently.
About Emetropia
Emetropia is a symphonic metal band from Linköping, Sweden, formed in 2017. While many bands in the genre choose to lean towards a gothic, dark theme, Emetropia instead focuses on delivering energetic and dynamic metal driven by big orchestras and choirs. Together with intricate and modern songwriting inspired by many power and progressive metal acts, they are sure to make anyone who loves bands like Epica, Therion, or Amorphis eager for more.
Their critically acclaimed debut album Equinox gave them a spot on Visions of Atlantis’ Pirates tour in 2022, while their EP An Acoustic Endeavor continued their work of introducing listeners to the future of Swedish symphonic metal.
Emetropia are: Lisa Wallenberg – Lead vocals Liam Strand – Songwriting, keyboards, orchestral compositions, vocals Olle Renius – Guitars David Blomgren – Guitars Oscar Heikkinen – Drums
Rising Italian power metal outfit FROZEN CROWN have unveiled the guitar-driven title track “War Hearts” alongside a powerful official music video. Taken from their new studio album and Napalm Records debut, War Hearts, out on October 18, 2024, the uplifting track combines the strong message of fighting for your dreams with incredible vocal expertise and ultimate high-speed riffs. Determined to make it through the rough storm as war angels, relentless drums merged with a thrilling guitar solo by newest member Alessia Lanzone reflect the confident atmosphere.
With their youthful, raw and passionate approach to metal, FROZEN CROWN have garnered significant media exposure with their previous four albums and their massive hit, “Neverending”, which has gathered over 11 million views on YouTube to date. The band has further cemented their reputation with their dynamic live performance with legendary acts like U.D.O. in 2023.
Place your pre-order now and listen to “War Hearts” below for another taste of what’s to come!
FROZEN CROWN on the new single “War Hearts“:
“We’re overly excited and proud to introduce our new album’s title track ‘War Hearts’ and to unveil its official videoclip! ‘War Hearts’ was the first song we wrote for the new album and it’s meant to be a statement about how fast and uncompromising the rest of the album is going to be. It’s also the first song to mark the appearance of our young new guitar player Alessia and her blazing solos.
The video is once again settled in Italy, between the windy ruins of the Avigliana Castle, and once again portrays the band in the rawest manner possible, without any kind of post-production or artifice involved.”
Check out the Official Music Video for “War Hearts” BELOW:
Founded in 2017, the relentless band has performed at several festivals like Sabaton Open Air, Metal Fest Plzen and Rock Imperium Festival, headlined two Japanese tours and followed extensive European touring with significant bands such as DragonForce and Nanowar Of Steel – topped by an upcoming tour with Kamelot this fall! Joined by their newest member, 18-year-old guitar prodigy Alessia Lanzone, the band’s characteristic sound has been expanded by her skills, adding depth and complexity to their performances.
Featuring all members on the recording for the first time, War Hearts symbolizes a fresh start and pays homage to the legendary Children Of Bodom with its album title, a band that inspired FROZEN CROWN’s youthful, raw and passionate approach to metal. Addressing themes of self-improvement, awareness, personal growth and inner struggles, the fast-paced track “Steel And Gold” creates an uplifting atmosphere with energetic harmonies while “I Am The Wind” features soaring choruses with dual vocals from frontwoman Jade and guitarist Federico, ingenious guitar riffs, and perfectly blended drums, while the lyrics inspire listeners to let go like the wind and rise to shine again. To wrap up the album, tracks like “Edge of Reality”, inspired by the ’86 Highlander movie, and “Bloodlines”, referencing the Vampire: The Masquerade series of board and video games, showcase the band’s colorful storytelling.
FROZEN CROWN constantly define and refine their sound, pushing their trademark elements to new levels of complexity without forgetting the characteristic catchy hooks. War Hearts exceeds their previous successes and solidifies their place in the global metal scene!
“War Hearts is our fifth album, but it’s also the first one as a 6-piece band and the first one on Napalm Records. It’s also the first album where all members actually make their appearance on the recording. For these reasons, War Hearts represents a new beginning, a fresh start, and it may be considered the first episode of Frozen Crown “reboot”. We wrote and arranged this album acting like we had no history at all, never afraid to repeat some of our trademark stylistic features. On the contrary, we highlighted and gave more value to them, to make our new songs sound 100% like us. We worked hard on the material to cut away all the useless parts and make the songs as catchy and straightforward they could be, and to make them sound like quintessential FROZEN CROWN.”
War Hearts Tracklisting: 1. War Hears 2. Steel And Gold 3. To Live To Die 4. Night Of The Wolf 5. On Silver Wings 6. Edge Of Reality 7. Bloodlines 8. I Am The Wind 9. King Of The Sky 10. Ice Dragon
FROZEN CROWN Live 2024
Awaken The World Tour 2024 FROZEN CROWN as special guest for Kamelot w/ Ad Infinitum & Blackbriar 12.10.24 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Pandora 13.10.24 DE – Munich / Backstage 15.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kesselhaus 17.10.24 SK – Bratislava / Majestic Music Club 18.10.24 CZ – Zlin / Rock Cafe 19.10.24 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska 20.10.24 IT – Milan / Live Club 22.10.24 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27 23.10.24 ES – Madrid / La Riviera 25.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne 26.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik 27.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinhalle 29.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle 30.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix 01.11.24 UK – Wolverhamption / KK’s 02.11.24 UK – London / Kentlish 03.11.24 UK – Manchester / Ritz
Rockshots Records and Lay Of The Autumn are excited to announce the release of their second single, “Flowing Tears” from their highly anticipated album “Of Love And Sorrow” due out on October 25th, 2024.
Lay Of The Autumn is a new Symphonic Power Metal band led by Davide Scuteri (Ravenword, Choirs Of Veritas) featuring Iryna Boyarkina (ERIA, Mysterya), Michele Olmi (Chronosfear, Embrace Of Souls), Cesare Ferrari and Davide Lovecchio. Their debut album, featuring 10 emotionally charged tracks, merges the intensity of Power Metal with the grandeur of Symphonic Metal creating a deeply evocative listening experience.
“Flowing Tears” is a standout piece that encapsulates the full spectrum of the band’s sound, blending sorrow with beauty in a way that is uniquely Lay Of The Autumn.
Watch the VISUALIZER for “Flowing Tears” BELOW:
The album, mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi) at Ettore Rigotti Studios, ensures a flawless sound that captures the melancholic and powerful essence of the band. Lay Of The Autumn offers a fresh yet familiar energy for fans of Symphonic and Power Metal, making this album a must-listen for anyone who values music that resonates deeply with the soul and stirs profound emotions.
“Of Love And Sorrow” album will be available as Digipak CD / Digital Release from October 25th!
Track Listing: 1 – When It Rains – 2:27 2 – Flowing Tears – 5:52 3 – Lost In Your Eyes – 5:51 4 – After All This Time? Always – 5:44 5 – Thrown Away – 5:53 6 – Undergo Deconstruction – 5:55 7 – Love You To Death – 6:20 8 – Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie – 5:02 9 – Of Love And Sorrow – 5:59 10 – Who Is To Blame – 5:39
Album Credits (music, cover/art, production)
Lay Of The Autumn are: Iryna ERIA Boyarkina – Vocals Davide Scuteri – Keyboards / Composer Cesare Ferrari – Bass Guitar Davide Lovecchio – Guitars Michele Olmi: Drums Additional musicians Andrea Gambaro – Growl Vocals in “Thrown Away” and “Of Love And Sorrow” Album recorded at Davide Scuteri Music Studios All music and lyrics by Davide Scuteri All arrangements by Davide Scuteri and Lay Of The Autumn Voice and back volcals recorded by Iryna ERIA Boyarkina at Ivan Boyarkin studios Growl voice recorded by Andrea Gambaro at Andrea Gambaro Studios The album has been mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at Ettore Rigotti Studios Instrumental track “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie” mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studios Cover artwork, logo and layout by Mattias Norén – www.progart.com Photos by Flarescape – www.flarescape.com
Ice cold Finnish modern metal band ARCTIS have announced their self-titled debut album, set for release via Napalm Records on November 1, 2024. Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, the Finnish metal minds of talented misfits ARCTIS fearlessly navigate their futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where ferocious waves of Metal clash against reefs of Rock and Pop, birthing a sonic assault of epic proportions. To celebrate the announcement of their debut album, the first single “I’ll Give You Hell” and their first official music video ever, has been released. The song explores the complexities of romance with their catchy anthem.
ARCTIS fuses nature and technology, inspired by Finland’s seasonal extremes, capturing the imagination of fans through storytelling that goes beyond the music itself. Led by the enigmatic Alva, the eternal Ice Queen Rebel Leader who shines with an ethereal presence, the band is rounded out by the formidable Björn the Captain, Michael the Magician, Mats the Rambler and Mika the Sage. ARCTIS creates a dynamic and captivating energy and elevates to new heights.
With their talent, the band will soon head out on a tour with Finnish symphonic metal masters Apocalyptica, and the band’s self-titled debut album will be released this fall. It was produced by Jimmy Westerlund (Sturm und Drang), mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein), and mastered by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein). Join ARCTIS on a thrilling adventure that combines elements of both nature and technology!
ARCTIS comment on their new single:
“We’re excited to drop our debut track and music video, “I’ll Give You Hell,” a powerful anthem that was one of the first songs we ever wrote. This release marks the start of something big, and we can’t wait to share more of what we’ve been working on. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!”
Watch the Official Video for “I’ll Give You Hell” BELOW:
Nordic mystique takes a futuristic turn on this pop-infused modern metal debut!
ARCTIS is led by the enigmatic Alva, the eternal Ice Queen Rebel Leader, whose mesmerizing voice and shining white battle suit give her an ethereal, almost otherworldly presence that captures the imagination of fans. The dark-clad, valiant men who move beside Alva include the formidable Björn the Captain, whose unwavering leadership skills inspire the band to greatness, Michael the Magician, whose mystical abilities and lightning-fast fingers leave audiences spellbound, Mats the Rambler, whose wild and untamed spirit infuses the band’s music with a sense of reckless abandon, and Mika the Sage, whose deep wisdom and profound insights elevate ARCTIS‘ message to new heights. Together, these legendary figures create a dynamic and captivating energy that defines ARCTIS‘ unique brand of metal and makes them exceptional.
Drawing inspiration on northern themes as metaphors, Arctis explores mental struggles and the internal battles within modern chaos. The strong opener, “I’ll Give You Hell”, delves into the complexities of romance, highlighting the inevitable downfall that arises from a relationship, where honesty and commitment are lacking. With its original version already amassing 5 million streams to date, Finnish modern metal act ARCTIS is set to add to the song’s impressive reception with the release of their own rendition of “Bimbo (Lambretta Cover)”! With a 2000s pop-rock vibe, “Remedy” addresses drug addiction and the steep price one is willing to pay for it. The mystical “Tell Me Why” paints a starry landscape of anger and self-deception while the enchanting “Frozen Swan” showcases personal musical talent while exploring the concept of self-freedom. This smoothly transitions into the upbeat “Fire”, which explores the risks of drug consumption, before flowing seamlessly into “When The Lights Go Out” lyrically exploring nocturnal metaphors through vivid passages. Closing the album, “Theatre Of Tragedy” features powerful guitar riffs, underscoring the limitations of personal human struggle.
Whether through music, artwork, or storytelling, ARCTIS creates a multi-dimensional world that fans can immerse themselves in and explore, transcending genre boundaries and offering a truly unique experience. Prepare for an onslaught of powerful riffs, epic melodies, and the raw energy that has never been seen before!
ARCTIS about their debut album:
“The moment we’ve been dreaming of is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all! It’s been a long road, filled with hard work, late nights, and an unbreakable passion for music, but we’re thrilled to announce that our first single is out, our debut album is on the way, and we’re hitting the road for our first tour!
Now, we’re ready to take on the world, bring our music to life on stage, and connect with each and every one of you. This is just the beginning, and we’re so happy to have you with us as we start this next chapter.
Get ready, because we’re coming in full force – and we can’t wait to see you on the road!”
Arctis tracklisting: 1. I’ll Give You Hell 2. Bimbo 3. Remedy 4. Tell Me Why 5. Frozen Swan 6. WWM 7. Fire 8. Child Of The Night 9. When The Lights Go Out 10. No Slave 11. Theatre Of Tragedy
Arctis will be available in the following formats: 1LP Gatefold Aquamarine 1LP Gatefold Black 1CD Digisleeve Digital Album
Experience ARCTIS live on Tour with Apocalyptica:
11.11.24 LX – Esch Alzette 12.11.24 BE – Brussels 13.11.24 FR – Paris 14.11.24 FR – Bordeaux 15.11.24 ES – Bilbao 17.11.24 PT – Lisbon 18.11.24 ES – Madrid 19.11.24 ES – Barcelona 20.11.24 FR – Marseille 21.11.24 IT – Milan 22.11.24 CH – Lausanne 23.11.24 CH – Zurich 25.11.24 HU – Budapest 26.11.24 RO – Cluj 27.11.24 RO – Bucharest 28.11.24 BU – Sofia 29.11.24 MK – Skopje 30.11.24 RS – Belgrade
ARCTIS are: Alva Sandström – Vocals Michael Mikander – Guitar Björn Johansson – Guitar Mats Ödahl – Bass Mika Paananen – Drums
Painted Scars announces the release of their single “Liquid Gold” from their forthcoming EP ‘Kintsugi’. The single dropped on July 26, across all major music platforms.
About the song
“Liquid Gold” is all about partying with friends and having a good time. Created as a feel-good anthem, the song encourages listeners to remember to take time to enjoy themselves. The title, “Liquid Gold” is a nod to beer— a drink that comes in many flavors and is a staple of Belgium, the band’s home country.
Watch the official video for “Liquid Gold” BELOW:
About Painted Scars
Painted Scars is a brand new heavy hitting hard rock band that was fully formed in April 2023. They recorded their first single “Life and Alive” in July 2023. The single was recorded at home by the band members and sent to an audio engineer in Germany for mixing and mastering. It received very positive reviews by local magazines and social media outlets.
Highlights and achievements
As a try-out show, they organized a mini festival “Scarfest” at their home base in Erpe-Mere, Belgium. The festival took place in August 2023. The show, being a great success, triggered a series of follow up shows in the same year.
The band is known for their high energy show that leaves first timers with a deep impression. Heavy riffs and blazing guitar solos, combined with melodic choruses provide the crowd with a mix of head banging and sing along moments.
Upcoming releases
The full EP ‘Kintsugi’ is set to drop on August 17, 2024, coinciding with the second edition of Scarfest.
Band members Jassy ‘Hyacien’ Blue – Vocals Kevin De Brauwer – Backing vocals & Guitar Yannick Rottiers – Guitar Jens Van Geel – Bass guitar Bram Vermeir – Drums
Barcelona’s rising metal stars BRAINDRAG are proud to present the lyric video for the track “Try Not To Fall“, taken from the band’s masterpiece album “Coure Roent“, out via Wormholedeath.
This track is a powerful anthem for staying strong and true to yourself! Let the lyrics remind you to keep your feet on the ground and your head held high, even when life throws its curveballs. It’s a song about finding your inner strength and chasing your dreams!
Watch the Official Video for “Try Not To Fall” BELOW:
BRAINDRAG, formed in 2013 by Enric GS, has evolved through lineup changes to become a force in Barcelona’s music scene. With the addition of vocalist Mireia Pérez, their professionalism soared, leading to the release of the EP “Atreverme” in 2019. Despite pandemic setbacks, the band bounced back with new members and began recording their debut album “Coure Roent“. Their singles “Salta,” “Try Not To Fall“, and “Rhapsody” teased the album’s release in 2023. After supporting Elisa C. Martin on tour, they dropped “Coure Roent” marking a new era for BRAINDRAG.
Their album “Coure Roent” differs from anything you have heard. With soulful riffs, musically it is hard and sensitive, sweeping and romantic. It could be defined as alternative metal, sometimes progressive, powerful, and elegant, wrapped in technology and good melodies. It is an original and authentic project that doesn’t pretend to sound like anything else.
