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Symphonic Metal Icons SIRENIA Unveil Official Music Video for Second Single “Deadlight”

The symphonic metal icons effortlessly merge 80s rock and synthwave elements on their immense 11th studio album!

Symphonic metal unit SIRENIA have unveiled their powerful second single, “Deadlight”, today, accompanied by a visually palpable official music video! The international four-piece led by mastermind Morten Veland is set to release their 11th album, 1977, on May 26, 2023 – exploring a new style like never before. SIRENIA are positioned at the top of the scene, maintaining their spot for over two decades while gathering worldwide chart entries and touring throughout Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia and Australia.

The new single, mesmerizing album opener “Deadlight”, is captured within the magic of 80’s sonics. The world of soulful violin and fragile piano lines build up an enchanting, energetic atmosphere that is underlined by the impressive voice of multi-talented mezzo soprano singer Emmanuelle Zoldan. Transporting the listener to a retro auditory arcade harking back to when groovy synthwave melodies dominated the world of music, the international band merges late 70’s and 80’s pop rock stylings with synthwave elements and their remarkable, hard-hitting symphonic melodies – shaking the listener to the core.

Mastermind Morten Veland about “Deadlight”:
“Deadlight is in many ways a typical SIRENIA song, it has all those elements which is represenatble for our sound and style.
I find it to be a very melodic and catchy song, and a good choice for our second single off the new album 1977. I hope you’ll enjoy it.”

“Deadlight” is followed by the fast-paced “Wintry Heart”, which gives a bittersweet taste of early 90’s vibes and roaring guitars, while “Nomadic” represents SIRENIA’s characteristic dark and heavy side as shredding guitar riffs alternate with playful interludes while relentless drums and symphonic electronic elements go hand in hand with one another. “A Thousand Scars” marks a totally new fusion for SIRENIA, as heavy symphonic tunes dressed as remarkable rock riffs and poppy rhythms dance together with the feathery light vocals of Emmanuelle. With the eerie and epic tunes of “Fading to the Deepest Black”, the song is reminiscent of their last album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations (2021). Kicking off with vertiginous blast beats and a mesmerizing performance by Emmanuelle Zoldan, a warm vocal interlude by Morten Veland supports the song’s stunning atmosphere before it leads into an impressive guitar solo. Following their operatic symphonic highs, the heavy side of SIRENIA is not forgotten and appears especially towards the end of their 11th record.

Pre-Order 1977 HERE:

1977 Tracklist:
1. Deadlight
2. Wintry Heart
3. Nomadic
4. The Setting Darkness
5. A Thousand Scars
6. Fading to the Deepest Black
7. Oceans Away
8. Dopamine
9. Delirium
10.Timeless Desolation
11.Twist in my Sobriety (Bonus track)

1977 will be available in the following formats:
Digipak Album
Digital Album

SIRENIA is:
Morten Veland – Vocals, guitars, bass, synth, programming
Nils Courbaron – Solo Guitar
Emmanuelle Zoldan – Vocals
Michael Brush – Drums

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Spanish Melodic Death Metal Discovery Worth Signs With Wormholedeath Records For Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Worth, the rising star of melodic death metal from Spain, is pleased to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their second studio album, self-titled “WORTH”. The album is set to be released worldwide on May 12th, 2023.

With the announcement comes the release of the first single “Vanished”. Check out the lyric video here:

Worth was founded in 2014 by five women with a passion for creating melodic metal sounds. After several lineup changes, they released their debut album “The Essence Of Life” in 2018, showcasing their unique blend of melodic death metal and doom influences. The album received positive reviews and set the stage for the band’s current lineup, consisting of Gloria Falgueras on guitars, Cri Jill on vocals, Stevie Gamester on drums, and Francesca Missori on bass.

After the departure of two original members, Worth continued to work on their sound and vision, resulting in the creation of their upcoming self-titled album. With influences from bands like Be’lakor, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquillity, “WORTH” promises to be a powerful and captivating release.

The album was recorded at Titanslab Studio and produced by the band themselves. The self-titled “WORTH” features 14 tracks of melodic death metal, each with its own unique sound and energy. The album is set to be a milestone in the band’s career and is sure to impress both existing fans and new listeners alike.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Wormholedeath Records and to release our second album through such a professional and dedicated label,” said the band. “We put a lot of hard work and passion into this album, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”

For more information on Worth and their upcoming album, follow them on social media at the links below.

www.instagram.com/worth_band
www.facebook.com/worthmetalband
twitter.com/worth_band
www.youtube.com/worthofficial

1. Time Won’t Heal
2. In Compulsion
3. Entwined
4. Cravings
5. Chased
6. Unbound
7. Emptiness
8. Morning Blaze
9. Vanished
10. Nu Uita
11. Frozen Echelon
12. Nova
13. One Named Nightmare
14. To Light One’s Fire

Source: Wormholedeath

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French female-fronted symphonic prog-metal trio Oïkoumen release and stream new album ‘Dystopia’

2 years and a half after its debut and self-titled EP, French symphonic prog-metal trio Oïkoumen self-released a first full-length record called ‘Dystopia’ on CD & digital through the main legal platforms.

This concept album is about the anxiety generated by receiving all day long (bad) news from all around the world (from ecological and economic to human issues)

In addition to the official release-news, the band also shared the whole effort for full-streaming on Bandcamp.

Oïkoumen comes from a Greek word “oïkoumene” which refers to the known and habitable world. It is also a notion related to mankind and its relationships with its environment.

It hints at what we are all part of but also points all that we still have to discover.

The ouroboros refers to the eternal renewal of mankind and time as cycles. It is pierced by rays of light to bring a bit of optimism in this dark reality.

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As a band Oïkoumen was founded in 2017 by Elie V. composer and Laura M. lyricist. At this time the band was more rooted in historical themes. Then Yael F. joined in 2018 as the bass player and synths programmer.

First influenced by big names of the symhonic metal scene such as Epica, Nightwish and Within Temptation, the band released its debut and self-titled EP (2020) with the aim to tell about historical subjects in their works and share epic vibes.

However, with the single “The Green Queen” and then the album ‘Dystopia’ (fall 2022), the band heads towards a more brutal and incisive aesthetic with the harmony and rythmics but still with symphonic vibes thanks to the orchestras.

FFO : Epica, Gojira, Dream Theater, Tool, Nightwish, Amberian Dawn, Meshuggah, Jinjer…

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RATBREED Releases New Single “Under Fire” with Lyric Video via Wormholedeath Records

Finnish heavy metal band Ratbreed has released their second single “Under Fire,” accompanied by a lyric video via Wormholedeath Records. The band’s new album is set to be released soon, which will be the follow-up to their debut album “Evoke The Blaze” which was released back in 2018.

Ratbreed is known for its unique heavy metal sound, and “Under Fire” is no exception. Produced and recorded by the band themselves, the mixing and mastering were taken care of by Juho Räihä (Swallow The Sun, Wolfheart, etc.) at Soundspiral Audio. The band’s first single “Master Of Deception” was released in September 2022, and it was an instant hit among their fans.

The new single “Under Fire” is a perfect example of Ratbreed’s musical prowess, and it features the powerful vocals of Jasmin Anglén, accompanied by the skilled guitar work of Mikko Kaipainen and Fabio de Oliveira. Tatu Nyman on bass and Mikko Toivonen on drums provide a solid backbone to the band’s heavy sound, making for an unforgettable musical experience.

The band has also released a lyric video for “Under Fire,” which perfectly captures the intensity of the music and showcases the band’s lyrical prowess. The single cover art was created by Petri Lampela, and the band photo was taken by Mike Sirén.

Ratbreed’s discography includes their debut album “Evoke The Blaze” (2018), and several singles including “Gates Of Underworld” (2018), “Hunting High, Reaping Low” (2018), “Master Of Deception” (2022), and their latest release “Under Fire” (2023). They also have two demo releases, “Escape From The Asylum / Mad World” (2016).

To stay up to date with Ratbreed’s latest news and updates, follow them on Facebook and Instragram:

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instagram.com/ratbreedmetal

“Under Fire” is now available for streaming and purchase on all major music platforms. Don’t miss your chance to experience the unique heavy metal sound of Ratbreed. Buy/Stream HERE

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Rock Metal Sensation DISILLUSIVE PLAY signs with Wormholedeath and Announces “Songs for the Non-Existant”

BANG!

You don’t have to wait for it anymore! It’s a fact!

Disillusive Play is excited to announce the signing with Wormholedeath label for the distribution and promotion of their second full album entitled “Songs for the Non-Existent”, which will be released in Spring 2023.

The album will include 11 songs.

For Disillusive Play there were never strict limits on the music style. The different influences of every member are put together and the final outcome can be described as hard/heavy rock with a metal attitude and some progressive nuances. However, if some influences should be mentioned, these would be bands like Queensrÿche, Conception, Marillion, King Crimson, Pendragon, and also more modern bands such as Halestorm, Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold and many, many others.

After a very hard working and tough period, Disillusive Play is coming back with some very strong inspirations that deal with several aspects of society, everyday life, and feelings. A wide range of thoughts is revealed concerning criticism, racism, inequality, persistence, weakness, unfulfilled dreams, family, past relationships, life choices, suppressed souls, despair, and hope.

Music is unity! This is the motto that also unites the members of Disillusive Play. A no-destination journey with the sole goal of writing and producing the music of their hearts and communicating it to our fans, pure, unfiltered, and full of energy in every live. Disillusive Play is a band based in Athens, Greece that has been together since 2014. Disillusive Play music can be considered Melodic Progressive Metal.

Disillusive Play has a strong presence in the local live scene with many lives together with well-known artists and bands such as: “Gus G”, “Newman”, “La Tulipe Noire”,” The Silent Wedding”, “Meden Agan” and many more, together with a powerful presence in local music festivals (Ladies of Metal Festival, etc) and club gigs.

“Open Arms” is Disillusive Play’s first full release. The album is featuring Johnny Thermos of “The Silent Wedding” on keyboards. The 9+1 compositions have a modern metal sound with progressive parts and nuances. “Open Arms” has been released in 2018 and is available for purchase and streaming on all major digital music platforms as well as in physical form.

The Band will release their new full studio album near the Summer of 2023. 

The new album, entitled “Songs for the Non-Existent”, will feature Marios Karanastasis (The Silent Wedding) on the duet of the album, Bob Katsionis (ex. Firewind) on Keyboards, Iliana (Enemy Of Reality) in backing vocals, and guest appearance of bass player Panagiotis Bourazanis in one track.

Line-up

Vocals: Antigoni Kalamara
Lead guitar: Jim Knikos
Rhythm guitar: Fotis Trivizas
Bass: Michalis Mytilinis
Drums: Aris Dolianitis

To stay updated on Disillusive Play’s music and upcoming album, follow the band:

www.disillusiveplay.com
www.youtube.com/user/disillusiveplay
www.facebook.com/disillusiveplay
www.instagram.com/disillusiveplay
twitter.com/disillusiveplay 

Check the band on Spotify & iTunes!

Don’t miss the astonishing video for “Queen of the night”