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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Italian metallers Sick N’ Beautiful are excited to share their new single and official video, &#8216;Hate Manifesto&#8217;, taken from their highly anticipated new studio album Horror Vacui, set for release on April 18 via BLKIIBLK. The band described the track as “a powerful and provocative new single that channels raw energy into a rebellious anthem.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Italian metallers <strong>Sick N’ Beautiful</strong> are excited to share their new single and official video, &#8216;Hate Manifesto&#8217;, taken from their highly anticipated new studio album<em> Horror Vacui</em>, set for release on April 18 via BLKIIBLK.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The band described the track as “a powerful and provocative new single that channels raw energy into a rebellious anthem. The song is an intense outburst of sound and emotion, built for those who have ever felt like outsiders, pushing them to turn their frustration into strength”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The meaning of &#8216;Hate Manifesto&#8217; is deliberately ambivalent &#8211; it’s a battle cry against those who try to label and limit us, but also a reflection on the destructive power of hatred. The lyrics walk a fine line between defiance and self-destruction, asking: what do you do with your anger? Do you use it to fight back or let it consume you?”, they added.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Talking about the video, they commented: “It plunges into a world of late 19th-century occultism, drawing inspiration from colonial-era America, voodoo rituals, and the dark shadows of superstition. Haunting imagery and ritualistic performances set the stage for a feverish descent into hysteria and revolt, where the line between persecutor and outcast blurs. Steeped in mysticism and unrest, the video mirrors the song’s raw energy &#8211; an invocation of defiance against those who seek to control and condemn. A song for the misfits, the rebels, and anyone who refuses to be silenced”.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Transcontinental deathcore collective, <strong>FACE YOURSELF</strong> have announced their brand new EP<em> Martyr</em>. The five track offering is set for release on April 18 via Sumerian Records and raises the modern deathcore bar to an unprecedented level. Punctuating today&#8217;s news is their blistering new single &#8216;Predatory&#8217; which offers a brutal yet haunting exploration of trust and betrayal, diving deep into the dark undercurrents of vulnerability and self-preservation.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8216;Predatory&#8217; is out now alongside the accompanying music video &#8211; directed by FACE YOURSELF drummer, Eric DiCarlo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Speaking on their latest single and upcoming EP, the band shares: &#8220;FACE YOURSELF is proud to release our newest single &#8216;Predatory&#8217;, alongside the announcement of our new EP <em>Martyr </em>via Sumerian Records. &#8216;Predatory&#8217; is based on a modern story with some metaphoric images. It&#8217;s about going to a dance with a stranger and quickly finding yourself in a dangerous situation. Martyr explores struggles through difficult mental health battles. The lyrical content on the EP is based on vulnerability, and confronting your own demons. The record flirts between standing up for yourself, but also getting back to this dark place, as no one has a perfect linear mental health. Sometimes it takes a few trials to heal old wounds.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;With our producer Joey Sturgis, we tried to translate the theme through the impacts, melodies, vocals, making those emotions loud.&#8221;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>FRANTIC AMBER </strong>have announced a new album. Titled<em> Death Becomes Her,</em> the upcoming album from the Swedish melodic death metal band is the follow-up to 2019’s <em>Bellatrix</em>, and is scheduled to be released in April this year, via RPM ROAR.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Hell’s Belle.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “Death Becomes Her is a concept album about female serial killers and includes different kinds of killers and categories of serial killers. Hell’s Belle Gunness was a particularly gruesome Black Widow type serial killer, who lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love, only to poison and dismember them for their money. She also orchestrated multiple insurance frauds and many suspicious deaths, including those of her husbands and children. Her gruesome legacy, spanning from 1884 to 1908, left a trail of at least 14 confirmed victims, with estimates reaching as high as 40 murders. Belle most probably faked her own death by burning down her farm, leaving behind a headless corpse and a farm full of buried body parts.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;The song &#8216;Hell’s Belle&#8217; has a lot of black metal inspiration and combines a waltz with blast beats giving it a ruthless sway. We also incorporated a lot of orchestra to set the mood and tone together with the guitar melodies and tremolo. The lyrics tell the story of Belle Gunness and her bloody activities on her farm. The writing style is brutal with a little tongue-in-cheek undertones and the vocals have a wide range going from vicious growls to a little sprinkle of clean classical vocals in a three-part-harmony.”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>HÄXAN</strong> have announced a new EP. Titled <em>Death Of Me</em>, the upcoming EP from the Welsh hard rock band is the follow-up to 2020’s <em>White Noise</em>, and is scheduled to be released in May this year, via self-release.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The upcoming EP was recorded at Longwave Studios and was produced by Grammy nominated Romesh Dodangoda. Alongside the announcement of the new EP, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming EP; the title track &#8216;Death Of Me&#8217;.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “it was one of the later songs we wrote for the EP, and we played around with lots of ideas for the melody in the verse as we wanted something quite rhythmic but still melodic and catchy. Once we had this melody, albeit with very different words, we all couldn’t stop singing it days, even weeks, later so we knew it was the one.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;This is the first new song HÄXAN fans will hear since our debut album release in 2020, so we hope they will see and love the band’s and our sound’s evolution. It’s still HÄXAN. Still big riffs, big choruses, but bolder, heavier, and bigger than ever.”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Symphonic metal frontrunners <strong>EPICA</strong> return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album,<em> Aspiral</em>, which will see the light of day on April 11 via Nuclear Blast.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8216;T.I.M.E.&#8217; is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for &#8220;Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution&#8221; and delves into the art of dying — more specifically, the death of the ego, and the necessary steps one must take to achieve personal and spiritual growth. Bringing this vision to life is the new music video created by Dave Letelier, which captures the song’s haunting aesthetic.</p>



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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Italian metallers Sick N’ Beautiful are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album Horror Vacui, set for release on April 18, via BLKIIBLK, the newly launched heavy music imprint of Frontiers Label Group. The first single and accompanying video, &#8216;Haunted&#8217;, are out now, offering a taste of what to expect</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Italian metallers<strong> Sick N’ Beautiful </strong>are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album <em>Horror Vacui</em>, set for release on April 18, via BLKIIBLK, the newly launched heavy music imprint of Frontiers Label Group.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first single and accompanying video, &#8216;Haunted&#8217;, are out now, offering a taste of what to expect with this new record.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Calva Louise</strong> burst into 2025 with the release of their relentlessly captivating new single, &#8216;WTF. &#8216; The song delves further into their own cinematic universe.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fresh from a breakout performance at Shiprocked Festival last week alongside the likes of Parkway Drive, Nothing More, The Ghost Inside, Kid Kapichi and more, they&#8217;re setting the start of the year alight with the new single produced by Pendulum&#8217;s Gareth McGrillen along with Mazare and Calva Louise&#8217; Jess Allanic.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The video is set in January 1994, and &#8216;WTF&#8217; introduces the protagonist, Louise, who is experiencing bizarre happenings inside her home. Set in the universe laid out in their previous singles, Louise encounters a feeling of dread signalling danger: someone is inside her home and stalking her.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She catches glimpses of what has been stalking her: an uncanny version of herself, her &#8220;double.&#8221; We follow her as terror and courage take hold as she experiences a glitch through reality: the real world is not what she had been told. Aligning herself with those circumstances, she voluntarily accepts contact with her double, exclaiming, &#8220;WTF!&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Talking about the song, Jess Allanic says, &#8220;&#8216;WTF&#8217; is about that feeling of powerlessness that occurs when we are in situations beyond our control. Even being stoic or positive is not enough to withstand and face the challenges thrown at us, but at the same time, we don&#8217;t want to completely give up. The song deals with that limbo of falling apart while not wanting to succumb to nihilism. It&#8217;s an angry cry at whatever forces are listening, asking: &#8220;WTF am I meant to do?&#8221;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rockshots Records and <strong>Lay Of The Autumn</strong> proudly present the official music video for &#8216;Thrown Away&#8217;, one of the standout tracks from their debut album<em> Of Love And Sorrow </em>released on October 25.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A striking blend of Symphonic Power Metal, cinematic soundscapes, and electronic elements, &#8216;Thrown Away&#8217; explores struggle, catharsis, and empowerment themes. The song is driven by intense riffs, soaring melodies, and fast, intricate guitar and keyboard solos, complemented by ERIA’s evocative vocal performance, which captures vulnerability and strength.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Electro-emo angst-pop trio <strong>AIR DRAWN DAGGER</strong> have released new track ‘Apparitions’ featuring Tobi Duncan from Trash Boat. It’s the second track from their upcoming debut album<em> A Guide For Apparitions </em>set for release on April 4 via Long Branch Records. The accompanying music video, directed by Aaran McKenzie (While She Sleeps), also features an appearance from the Trash Boat frontman.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;A return to big guitar riffs, it’s time to take accountability for the mess we’re in or accept our fate. On the other side of this song is an element of the hurt, and sometimes anger, you feel once you realise you’ve outgrown areas of your life and belief systems you held onto for so long. Relish in letting go of what no longer serves you, they’ll have to cross realms if they want to reach you. Featuring Tobi from Trash Boat, we knew this breakdown was the heaviest point of the album, the fight scene, the crescendo; and required an extra element to complete this track,” says the band on the new track.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New York-based band <strong>DEADLANDS,</strong> who joined the Spinefarm roster in 2024, are kicking off 2025 with a vicious new track. Now, the band has shared the video for new single ‘Kundalini,’ which is a complete collaboration with The Pretty Wild.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;When we started writing &#8216;Kundalini,&#8217; everything just felt so natural. CJ [Arey] and I walked into the studio and instantly clicked with The Pretty Wild girls (Jyl and Jules), and of course, Andrew (Wade) the producer. From the very start, there was an incredible synergy, and we got right down to business. In just two days, we had created something truly special. The experience was infused with divine, feminine energy, and it was nothing short of inspiring,&#8221; says Deadlands singer Kasey Karlsen.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She continues, &#8220;I&#8217;m beyond thankful to have worked alongside such brilliant and badass women. Jyl and Jules brought their unique artistry and creativity to the table, elevating the song to a whole new level. CJ and I were also blown away by Andrew&#8217;s immense talent — his contribution was extraordinary, and we&#8217;d love to collaborate with him again in the future.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Karlsen finishes, &#8220;&#8216;Kundalini&#8217; is Deadlands&#8217; first-ever collaboration, and it&#8217;s an honor to have teamed up with The Pretty Wild.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jules from The Pretty Wild also offers a look into the song, saying, &#8220;&#8216;Kundalini&#8217; represents the primal, divine energy waiting to awaken, and that untamed force became the heartbeat of this song, a surge of calling out toxic femininity, empowerment, and transformation. We loved channeling that metal-physical edge, stitching together the spiritual and the brutal. Collaborating with Deadlands was an unforgettable journey, and we all poured everything into this beast, we can&#8217;t wait to unleash it live.&#8221;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Laurenne/Louhimo </strong>&#8211; the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – announce the release of their sophomore album <em>Falling Through Stars,</em> set for release on April 18, via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single and accompanying video, &#8216;Damned&#8217;, are also available now.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Netta Laurenne said:<em> &#8220;Falling Through Stars</em> is our second collaborative album with Noora, and it gave us the opportunity to step in and out of our comfort zones to meet halfway. We had a great time writing and recording the album, which I co-produced with my husband, Nino Laurenne”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“This album takes us on a journey through both the past and future of metal. We’ve aimed to incorporate styles, instruments, and emotions spanning from the ’70s to the present day. It’s a dynamic album that showcases both raw power and delicate moments, and we’re excited to share it with everyone”, she added.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Netta also described the new single: “&#8217;Damned&#8217; is our first single release, and it represents the most classic style of melodic metal and hard rock on the album. Full of energy and attitude, we wanted to create a video that shows us performing alongside the musicians who played on the album. The song explores the struggles of battling inner demons, depression and self-doubt &#8211; while also capturing the determination to rise above them.”</p>



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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>UK Folk Horror outfit FORLORN explore the element of Earth with their new single ‘Creatress’, which is out now on all platforms. ‘Creatress’ heralds a new dawn for the band after they closed their ‘Sæl’ cycle on a high note in 2023. The track is a marriage of symphonic black metal, bone-rattling low guitars, neck-snapping</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">UK Folk Horror outfit <strong>FORLORN</strong> explore the element of Earth with their new single ‘Creatress’, which is out now on all platforms. ‘Creatress’ heralds a new dawn for the band after they closed their ‘Sæl’ cycle on a high note in 2023. The track is a marriage of symphonic black metal, bone-rattling low guitars, neck-snapping groove, and ambient soundscapes that further blurs the lines of genre. Centred around the element of Earth and inspired by the ancient norse deity Moder, ‘Creatress’ draws parallels between humanity’s relationship with Mother Earth and women in modern society. Female empowerment has been a core theme that has developed across Forlorn’s offerings; ‘Creatress’ honours the ancient matriarch, a societal archetype often disregarded as worthless, particularly in modern day society. Speaking of ‘Creatress’, vocalist Megan Elliott comments: “This new offering marks the beginning of a new, experimental and visceral journey for Forlorn. ‘Creatress’ delivers an empowering and important message not only about the importance of respecting the Earth but also advocating for a greater presence for Women within the music industry.”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sci-Fi alt-metallers <strong>SICK N&#8217; BEAUTIFUL </strong>are excited to announce the release of their new single and video, &#8216;DEATH POLICE&#8217;, out now via Frontiers Music. &#8216;DEATH POLICE&#8217; is one of their heaviest track to date, accordingly to bass player Big Daddy Ray. &#8220;The idea behind the song was to imagine an afterlife where there is no heaven or hell, just another dystopian plane of existence – he says. “Where an authoritarian entity rules over the souls of the departed.&#8221; &#8220;The video is even crazier than our typical fare,&#8221; emphasizes singer Herma. &#8220;We wanted to create something that was glamorous yet horrifying at the same time. This one is definitely going to be a banger to play live!&#8221;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rising alt/rock powerhouse <strong>LYELL</strong> has teamed up with Detroit rockers <strong>Eva Under Fire</strong> and rapper Hyro The Hero for new single &#8216;Lighthouse&#8217;, available to stream now via VERSION III. Instead of a pretty, sweet lullaby luring you in, the track, produced by Kevin Hissink (grandson) and Zach Jones (MOTHICA, Nova Twins), is rock’s version of a Siren Song. “Eva Under Fire has always been someone I’ve looked up to as a woman in rock and we finally connected when she happened to come into one of my TikTok Lives. We chatted about doing a song together and I thought this was the perfect one. Between her and Hyro the Hero’s genre-bending energy, it took the song to another dimension” shares LYELL on the track and her collaborators.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you needed some riff-related whiplash today, you should give <strong>Red Handed Denial</strong>&#8216;s new single &#8216;Parasite&#8217; a spin. Sure it&#8217;s a lot of parts in one song, but damn if Red Handed Denial doesn&#8217;t make it flow smooth as hell the whole time. &#8220;It&#8217;s about a person you can&#8217;t get rid of who feeds off your energy,&#8221; said Red Handed Denial vocalist Lauren Babic. &#8220;Truthfully, these are my feelings about social media. If I could, I&#8217;d throw my phone into the ocean, because it truly sucks the life out of me. My connections to friends and family have suffered because of social media. &#8216;Parasite&#8217; embodies my anger of wanting to watch it die.&#8221; Red Handed Denial will release their new record A Journey Through Virtual Dystopia on May 24. [via Metal Injection]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first single from the new line-up of Finnish-Ecuadorean melodic heavy metal band <strong>BLACK SUN</strong> is here. &#8216;Slay the Queen&#8217; is a track that combines all the elements of BLACK SUN‘s sound featuring crunchy guitars, catchy hooks, and impressive vocals from the matchless talents of vocalist, Netta Laurenne. Laurenne is backed by founding members Nicolas Estrada (drums), Christopher Grünberg (guitar), and Santiago Salem (bass) as well as the band’s producer-turned-friend, Thunderstone guitarist Nino Laurenne whose production credits include Amorphis, Lost Society, The Rasmus. As a result, Ecuador and Finland are now bonded and represented by a band that is one of a kind. BLACK SUN is writing a new chapter, a rebirth as a band. About the track, Netta shares: “’Slay the Queen‘ is a story about time ruling over people’s lives and the wish to stop its reign. In our society, we are forced to obey this chosen, structured perception of time that doesn’t allow us the freedom so often needed to live a life truest to ourselves.” [via SLR Magazine]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are seeing a rise in bands taking a stand against and calling out the outdated standards (and snakes) within the music industry. First came Redhook with their infectious jam ‘SAY‘, then Belle Haven had a crack with ‘Grimace‘ and just last week ex-Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell fired shots with his solo single ‘ANTI-DROID‘; Now it’s <strong>Vilify</strong>’s time to shine as they set their sights on users who over-promise and under-deliver in this thumping new offering. “Split Tongue’ is about those slithery, slippery little snakes that are only out for themselves,” explains the band. “The tracks draws from the disdain we have all felt from believing in and taking chances on people in the industry only to have it returned to us like a kick in the teeth. The music industry is already hard enough and once you sprinkle in some rats it becomes a full blown blood bath.” As Amy Mcintosh spits venom into the mic, you can’t help but feel the anger seeping through the speakers. An ominous two-step beat invokes utter chaos as guitarist Deni Hourihan and bassist Lizi Mcintosh go toe-to-toe while drummer Kieran Jackson keeps the fills flowing until that tasty breakdown takes us to climax. [via Wall Of Sound AU]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Progressive metalcore outfit <strong>Reliqa </strong>have announced the details of their new album, <em>Secrets Of The Future</em>, which is set to be released on May 31 via Nuclear Blast Records for all territories outside of Australia, where it will be released via Greyscale Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have revealed the video for their brand new single &#8216;Killstar (The Cold World)&#8217;. Vocalist Monique Pym comments: “We’re so pleased with the feedback we received for Terminal, especially because it fuelled our excitement in knowing that Killstar was coming next. It really flips the switch – we’ve gone from an airy, introspective debut track to this spiteful, sharp-tongued groove that has some more worldly and politically driven themes behind it. We think these two sides of us are the perfect taste test for Secrets of the Future, not because the whole album sounds like this, but because it shows we’re not afraid to take risks. Can’t wait for you to hear it in May!” [via Ghost Cult Mag]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Almost 20 long years since the release of their latest studio album <em>Heathen Machine,</em> UK heavy metal act <strong>BALANCE OF POWER</strong> returns with a new band line-up and brand new studio offering. <em>Fresh From The Abyss</em> will be released on April 19 via Massacre Records. Founding members Tony Ritchie (bass) and Lionel Hicks (drums) are joined the band’s new lead vocalist Hazel Jade as well as guitarists Chris Young and Adam Wardle, who have since taken over the reins from guitarists Chris Masimore and Stoney Wagner, with whom the band worked on and recorded the upcoming album Fresh From The Abyss. Following previously-released album tracks such as &#8216;Never Be Here Again&#8217; and &#8216;Abyss&#8217;, BALANCE OF POWER present their new single &#8216;One More Time Around The Sun&#8217;. Tony comments: “The song is about wanting to spend another year and then another and another with the person you love. I don’t usually write about specific people, but this song was inspired by my love for my wife Diki and never wanting it to end. Hazel changed the melody of the line “Take me one more time around the sun” which added such a great hook to the chorus. Lionel was responsible for the double time sections which lifted the song onto another level for the solos.&#8221; [via Grimm Gent]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Melbourne-based heavy outfit <strong>The Last Martyr </strong>have unleashed their glitchy alt-metal track &#8216;Antidote&#8217;. The message is simple: When the world makes you sick, love is the Antidote, even if you don’t want to admit it. The track was written on a writing retreat last year where the group and their producer Chris Lalic (Windwaker) locked themselves in a house for a week to focus purely on composing the band’s next chapter. “We wanted to see what would come out of a week of purely focusing on music and the band without any other distractions,” the band said. “We rented an AirBnb in the Mornington Peninsula and all had writing stations set up around the house. I think that really allowed all of us to feel safe and present enough to dig into our creativity more than ever before. I’ve always struggled to open up and let love in but amongst the world’s chaos of the last few years, I’ve realised that love is really the only anchor we have, and something we all deserve. I wrote the line, “You are the antidote” first and the rest of the track was written around it.” [via Heavy Mag]</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sci-Fi alt-metallers SICK N&#8217; BEAUTIFUL make a triumphant comeback with their latest single, &#8216;My Wounds&#8217; out now via Frontiers Records. The band&#8217;s fervently awaited single, accompanied by an electrifying video, will coincide with the start of an extensive European tour, igniting the stage alongside Cradle Of Filth and Wednesday 13. Scottish post-alt-progressive trio Midas Fall</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sci-Fi alt-metallers <strong>SICK N&#8217; BEAUTIFUL</strong> make a triumphant comeback with their latest single, &#8216;My Wounds&#8217; out now via Frontiers Records. The band&#8217;s fervently awaited single, accompanied by an electrifying video, will coincide with the start of an extensive European tour, igniting the stage alongside Cradle Of Filth and Wednesday 13.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scottish post-alt-progressive trio <strong>Midas Fall</strong> drop the third single from their fifth studio album,<em> Cold Waves Divide Us.</em> &#8216;I Am Wrong&#8217; thunders along on pounding rhythmic drums swirling around heavy swathes of low and delicate melodic highs. The accompanying video by Stephen Alexander keeps pace with a highly kinetic performance by dancer Amber Dollin, who ricochets and contorts to the music against a nocturnal urban landscape. Says Elizabeth Heaton, “A lot of our music comes from a place of sadness and reflection, and takes its time to build and Layer. &#8216;I Am Wrong&#8217; comes from a much angrier place. We played around with this more aggressive sound using pounding drums and baritone guitars. Lyrically it is about feeling trapped in a situation with someone where you feel never good enough, constantly criticised and like you can never win. When the self-doubt and insecurity turns to the realisation that you are being bullied, the result is a pretty pissed off song. The video was filmed over the course of a night in Glasgow city centre. It is a nod to the 1981 film Possession where a woman becomes possessed in a Metro station. We are big fans of this era of horror so also wanted to integrate some Dario Argento style FX to add to the drama of the song.”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Irish sister/brother duo <strong>Greywind </strong>continue their impressive return with their new single ‘You’re My Medicine’ &#8211; an immaculate emo offering. Killarney’s Steph and Paul O’Sullivan say of the track: “&#8217;You’re My Medicine&#8217; is the story of our lives so far. Our story as individuals, our story as a family and our story as Greywind. It is a love letter to our fans for supporting us through our darkest times. They’ve saved us many times over by believing in us, in our music, and by standing with us in the face of trauma, grief, and adversity. Art is a two way street, and they are just as much a part of the songs on this EP as we are.” This track is one of five through which the duo have been weaving intensely personal stories and will be released together as the <em>Antidote</em> EP on March 15 via Version III, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Kittie</strong> are back! The Canadian metal trailblazers played their first show in five years in fall 2022, then last year they debuted a new song, &#8216;Vultures,&#8217; during their Sick New World set and saw their classic 2000 anthem &#8216;Spit&#8217; covered by Poppy. Now, the Lander sisters and Co. have unleashed &#8216;Eyes Wide Open,&#8217; Kittie&#8217;s first new studio-recorded music since 2011&#8217;s I&#8217;ve Failed You. Premiered earlier this week on SiriusXM, the single — which showcases their knack for catchy, biting, death-metal-inflected heaviness — went wide today, Valentine&#8217;s Day, accompanied by a high-octane music video. [via Revolver]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Unleash The Archers </strong>is back with a powerful new single &#8216;Green &amp; Glass&#8217; alongside the announcement of their AI inspired concept album<em> Phantoma</em>, due out May 10. The concept behind <em>Phantoma </em>was written by frontwoman and lyricist Brittney Slayes and follows protagonist Phantoma, a Phase 4 / Network Tier 0 unit – model A, through trials of AI gaining sentience on a dystopian, near-future planet earth. &#8220;We struggled for a while to decide which song would lead the way for this record, and in the end chose &#8216;Green &amp; Glass&#8217; because it is the song that inspired the cover artwork, but also because it doesn&#8217;t give too much away about the concept behind the album,&#8221; said Unleash The Archers of the album and single. &#8220;We wanted nothing more than to be able to create a fully cinematic retelling of the story through our music videos, and were so stoked when the boys at RuneGate Studio expressed an interest in learning how to use Stable Diffusion to make our dreams come true! They trained the model on the work of Bo Bradshaw, which gives it a beautifully unique animation style; we got to bring his magnificent t-shirt artwork to life!&#8221; [via Metal Injection]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Uplifting hard rock that captivates and moves has been the modus operandi of <strong>CloZure</strong> since the release of their debut, self-titled record in September 2022. Now, with the addition of new vocalist, Elizabeth Nikollaj, and partnering with a star-studded production team, the band are back with scintillating new single, &#8216;The Devil Effect.&#8217; The band explains: “&#8217;The Devil Effect&#8217; is our first release with Nikollaj fronting CloZure. With the guidance of award winning producer Malcolm Springer, we were really able to push the boundaries of our music on the new track. The song is really an anti-Valentines Day anthem. It’s about being scorned by those you call close, and then to find your real family, your army, and call them out as you rise above. Like Nikollaj says in the track, “from ashes to my throne”. We’re beyond excited to share this and hope our fans old and new love it like we do!” [via Outburn]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>ILLUMISHADE </strong>have released a new music video. The new music video, for the track &#8216;Riptide&#8217;, is taken from the Swiss symphonic metal band’s upcoming new album, <em>Another Side Of You</em>, which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Speaking about the new song, the band says, “&#8217;Riptide&#8217; tempts the listener with promises of absolution and carelessness. But beware, everything comes at a price. Will you succumb to its tidal temptation or will you hold on to the dilemmas and rewards of our earthly existence?” [via Distorted Sound]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Symphonic and gothic power metal band <strong>Nocturna</strong> has unveiled a new music video for &#8216;Seven Sins&#8217;, the first advance single from their upcoming album <em>Of Sorcery And Darkness</em>, set for release on April 19 via Scarlet Records. [via ChaosZine]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Hand Of Juno</strong>’s new single, &#8216;Psychotic Banana,&#8217; is a raw and unflinching exploration of addiction and dependency. This track delves deep into the complex emotions and sensations tied to moments of surrender to various cravings, from substances to relationships. &#8216;Psychotic Banana&#8217; addresses the universal struggle with dependency, portraying the initial allure, subsequent euphoria and anger, and the ensuing chaos one wishes never to escape. Accompanied by a visually striking music video, the single offers a surreal portrayal of addiction&#8217;s grip on the human psyche. The video&#8217;s captivating imagery complements the song&#8217;s themes, providing a powerful visual and auditory experience. Immerse yourself in the sonic and visual world they&#8217;ve crafted and experience the raw power of their latest video. The band say, &#8220;This song addresses addiction. In our lives, we have all experienced some form of dependency, whether it be on substances, medications, games, technology, alcohol, or relationships. We aimed to explore, both in the lyrics and the music, all the sensations that we go through: initially, the sweet desire to consume the product of our addiction, to which we surrender; then, the euphoria and anger of the next moment, and finally, the total madness from which we never want to escape.&#8221; [via Snooze Control]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>LUTHARO</strong> have released a brand new music video. The new music video, for the track &#8216;Creating A King&#8217;, is taken from the Canadian modern metal band’s upcoming new album, <em>Chasing Euphoria,</em> which is scheduled to be released in March this year. Speaking about the new song, vocalist Krista Shipperbottom says, “straighten your crown and sit comfortably on your throne because our new single Creating A King will have you at the edge of your seat. It’s jam packed with soaring leads, racing drums and did we mention a damn catchy chorus?! This song may seem as though it has emerged from a fairytale land but is more than meets the eye. With its main lesson being ‘knowing your worth and not letting anyone take your power away from you,’ this song strives to build strength and confidence within people so they can conquer whatever life throws their way!” [via Distorted Sound]</p>



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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kaleido is now streaming their catchy-as-hell new single &#8216;Run&#8217; alongside a high-energy music video directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, All That Remains, Body Count). Well, high-energy right up until an ill-mannered bar patron gets wrecked by a vampire. &#8220;Every step of the process, from beginning to end, in creating the song and music</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Kaleido</strong> is now streaming their catchy-as-hell new single &#8216;Run&#8217; alongside a high-energy music video directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, All That Remains, Body Count). Well, high-energy right up until an ill-mannered bar patron gets wrecked by a vampire. &#8220;Every step of the process, from beginning to end, in creating the song and music video has been exhilarating,” said vocalist Christina Chriss. &#8220;From the moment we began writing it, riding high off the energy from just completing three months on the road touring, we knew there was something special and captivating about the song. We&#8217;re huge fans of all things horror and spooky, so we were in our element making the music video and it allowed us to bring our love of that world to life.&#8221; [via Metal Injection]</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a new studio album entitled<em> Starstruck</em> by intergalactic metallers<strong> Sick N&#8217; Beautiful</strong>. The ultimate rock n&#8217; roll sideshow from outer space, the group is a unique concoction of hard rock and modern metal infused with industrial, punk and electro-pop, blending in influences from across the musical spectrum to create a sound all their own. <em>Starstruck</em> is out on July 15, but a first taste of the album is available now with the release of a single and video for the song &#8216;This Is Not The End’. Sick N’ Beautiful state: &#8220;We are intergalactic nomads, performing our numbers for the enjoyment of all species we meet on our travels. Rumour has it that we sometimes resort to ‘questionable’ means in order to make ends meet: all we can say is that life in space is never easy. We fly the BFS9000, a ship that has seen better days. A recent massive engine failure came totally unexpectedly, and with nowhere else to go, we crash-landed on Earth, near Rome, Italy. Our ship is stuck here until we can get enough resources to fix it and resume our voyage.”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Frontiers Music Srl is also thrilled to announce the release of ‘Powerzone’, a brand new single by Welsh hard rock vocalist <strong>Chez Kane</strong>. A stunning song in its own right, it also serves as a preview of her second solo album, which is currently receiving its finishing touches and is anticipated for release in late 2022. &#8220;I&#8217;m back to it with album no. 2 in the works and I could not be happier!” enthuses Chez. “Danny Rexon [Crazy Lixx] and I have taken it up a notch and we are so excited to give you guys a sneak peek of it with &#8216;Powerzone&#8217;. This song gave me the chills during the recording process and I really hope you feel the power in this song as much as I do.”</p>



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