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• VULTURES AT DAWN Debut Single “Outlaws” (Texas Chainsaw Marigold)

  Apr 22, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Under the scorching sun of the sonic badlands, queer-fronted desert rock outfit Vultures At Dawn emerge from the shimmer with their debut single “Outlaws” (Texas Chainsaw Marigold); it isn't just music, it's the campfire confession of vagabonds with one eye on the horizon and one hand on their weapon. It's the sound of survival on society's edges, where victory isn't measured in gold but in living to see another blood-red sunset. The band shares their excitement:

  “‘Outlaws’ was the 2nd song that we wrote. Buck wrote the lyrics after escaping from the cops while on horseback, barely making it out alive. They wrote the song the night they got back, and turned the exhilaration of surviving into a song. It's our first publicly available song, and we have at least 5 other songs we play live, and a couple others in the process of being written.”

  Recorded within the hallowed walls of a historic church, the band infiltrated under the cover of night, “Outlaws” (Texas Chainsaw Marigold) captures the raw, untamed spirit that has made Vultures At Dawn the soundtrack for modern-day desperados. The single sears with soulful vocals from Buck Summers, backed by the thunderous heartbeat of Raven Steel's guitar work, Sebastian Black's rumbling basslines, Dallas McCoy's haunting oboe, and the relentless percussion of Doc.

  The band, notorious for their theatrical live shows that incorporate sounds from life on the lam, continues to build their loyal following of self-described outcasts, their ‘volt’ of vultures who flock to experience the band's mystical, witchy energy and bone-rattling riffs. “Outlaws” (Texas Chainsaw Marigold) offers passage into a world where the rules are written in sand and washed away with whiskey. It is recommended for fans of Kyuss, Black Sabbath, and Queen.

  Listen to "Outlaws" (Texas Chainsaw Marigold) at the following links:

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3EtBwfQ​

  More Info: https://www.facebook.com/VulturesAtDawn | https://www.instagram.com/vulturesatdawn

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• KRATORNAS Announces “Ravaged by Hurakaan” Vinyl and Cassette Demo Ahead of Upcoming Album "God of the Tribes" Out August 2025

  Apr 21, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Saskatoon, Canada's Kratornas is set to unleash a special vinyl demo on May 20th and remix cassette on May 30th, 2025, through Grathila Records. These releases serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated full-length album “God of the Tribes,” scheduled for release on August 20th, 2025. The mastermind behind Kratornas comments:

  "This album marks a turning point for KRATORNAS. Not because it tries to be “different” but because it couldn’t have come out any other way. Every part of this release came together naturally. The sound, the pacing, the tension... it wrote itself, shaped by instinct and intention. This album is unlike the usual Kratornas, so anyone expecting it to sound like “early Kratornas” will be disappointed.

  The 7" vinyl demo features “Ravaged by Hurakaan” on Side A, with Side B containing an instrumental “Drum and Bass” version of the same track. This vinyl-exclusive release will not be available in digital format, making it a true collector's item for dedicated fans. Simultaneously, Kratornas will release a remix of the track on cassette. Both the vinyl and the upcoming album were mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity).

  "Ravaged by Hurakaan" serves as track #3 on the upcoming full-length album "God of the Tribes," giving fans an early taste of what to expect from the new material. Unlike previous Kratornas releases known for their "superfast brutality," this new material focuses on build-up and atmosphere, showcasing a significant evolution in sound.

  The new material features previously unexplored instrumentation, including a 7-string guitar for L/R channels and a 6-string fretless bass, moving away from blast beats and heavily distorted guitars toward a more nuanced approach. Black Metal fans, especially those with an interest in “being progressive”, should take note.

  Vinyl and cassette pre-orders are available at https://kratornas.bandcamp.com/album/ravaged-by-hurakaan-7ep-2025​

  Vinyl Track Listing :​
  ​Side A: "Ravaged by Hurakaan" – demo/rough mix of track #3 from the upcoming album "God of the Tribes"
  ​Side B: "Drum and Bass" Instrumental of track #3 from the upcoming album "God of the Tribes"
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  ​The cassette - KRATORNAS - Ravaged by Hurakaan (QUE DIABLO Remix) featuring DJ Aromaz
  Track Listing:
  Cassette Side A: (28 Minutes)
  1. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Que Diablo remix featuring DJ Amoraz) [2025]
  2. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Demo/Rough Mix from 7" vinyl) [2025]
  3. Spit on God (2016/Sub Mix) *
  4. Human Livestock (2019/Bulldozer Version) *
  5. Three Unclean Spirits (2009) *
  * = additional tracks to fill a C60. Mixed “exclusively” for this Cassette.
  ​Cassette Side B: (29 Minutes)
  6. Swarm of Rattlesnakes (2015/Meditative Ambient)

  Vinyl / Cassette Credits:​
  Performed, Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Bruno Zamora
  All Lyrics and Music written by Bruno Zamora
  Layout and Cover Artwork by Bruno Zamora

  For more info: https://www.facebook.com/officialkratornas

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• GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes A Feast of Darkness w/ New Video "Fallen"

  Apr 18, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Constantly evolving to explore the darkness and brutality, Canada's newest black / death metal demons GraveMass (ft. members from Zimmers Hole, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation), are unshackling their next single and video "Fallen". The track is a journey into the darker truth of fallen angels and the embodiment of that sinister truth.

  Aggressive, brutal, and driving, the song will be featured on GraveMass' forthcoming debut album for release later this year. The full-length is written by Mayan Hate, with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, and promises to be a masterclass in extreme death metal, capturing the true spirit of Canadian black metal.

  GraveMass comments on this next preview of their debut full-length:

  "The fans are hungry for new material, and this one is a feast. We bring the listener into our world, our experience, our message. A fresh slab of darkness. The soundtrack for the madness that is the current human condition. Enjoy this journey into the unrelenting brutality that is Gravemass."

   

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4inBmVd​

  Emerging from the depths of the Canadian West Coast metal scene, GraveMass is set to redefine extreme death metal and black metal with their fierce and unrelenting sound. Embodying the essence of sonic brutality with their sinister riffs, bone-crushing rhythms, and unholy vocals. Drawing inspiration from legends like Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, GraveMass is a relentless onslaught of evil, guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on any listener. With decades of experience between its members, they have united to create a sound that is both devastating and true to the roots of black metal.

  Prepare yourself for the extreme sonic assault of GraveMass – this is just the beginning.​

  Digital singles available at https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/​

  More info: Gravemass.com | Facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/ | Instagram.com/gravemass1

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• SPHERES Announces New Album "Shadows of Despair" with Progressively Extreme Single "Underworld"

  Apr 18, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Paris' SPHERES have an invitation to a spiritual journey and dystopian dimension with the release of their new single "Underworld". This is the first feast of new music since releasing their 2022 sophomore album "Helios". The new track, recorded and mixed by Chris Edrich (Devin Townsend, Tesseract, Leprous), is a preview of their third full-length "Shadows of Despair," set for release in October 2025.

  Just like the world we live in, SPHERES' sound is becoming increasingly extreme, and their new song "Underworld" asks the question: can we evolve without destroying ourselves? We don't need to save the planet. The Earth has undergone several mass extinctions and will remain alive until our star, the sun, dies out. Humanity is less certain.

  With "Underworld," listeners will be struck by the multitude of contrasts and textures that inhabit SPHERES' music: From sharp riffs to ethereal melodies, from clean singing to growls and screams, the atmosphere oscillates between dream and frenzy. Everything is designed to push the listener’s boundaries and invite them to take part in this expedition.

  Listen to "Underworld" at the following links:

  Spotify (all digital platforms) - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/spheres7/underworld​

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  In additional news, SPHERES will be touring across Europe in 2025 (dates listed below).

  Spheres has performed, among others, at Malmöfestivalen in Sweden, Hellfest and Ready For Prog in France, as part of their previous European tour in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, and France. They opened for bands such as Angra, Threshold, Hangman's Chair, and Angelus Apatrida.

  Live Video - S.C.S. at Macumba Open Air Festival 2023 - https://youtu.be/--oXvBR19ZI​

  Tour Dates 2025: (more to be announced)
  September 19 - Bifrôst - Rouen, France
  September 20 - El Camino - Caen, France
  October 17 - Oeil Glauque Festival - Rennes, France
  October 26 - AK Shelter - Nantes, France

  SPHERES is:
  Jonathan Lino: Vocals, Guitars, Producer
  Marco Walczak: Lead Guitars, Keyboards
  Clémence Santé: Bass
  Jesse Haddad: Drums

  For more info: https://linktr.ee/spheres.band​

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• Gore House Productions Celebrates 15 Years w/ Free Label Compilation "Intestinal Purge" On Bandcamp

  Apr 17, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Extreme metal label Gore House Productions is celebrating 15 years of debauchery with its 13-track sampler "Intestinal Purge," featuring various bands who have released unhinged grinding torment to earworm its way to fans.

  Label founder Carlos Matt shares his sentiments about the early beginnings of GHP and the present.

  "TLDR coming in:15 Years? Can you believe it? It's been 15 years since the inception of Gore House Productions. I never imagined what life would look like in my 30s, let alone running an indie for this long. I was a 23-year-old who started booking shows with zero experience besides KNOWING how much extreme metal meant to me. I wanted to find a way to give back to a genre of music that was my scapegoat to reality. This was an itch I needed to scratch, and I had no idea this is how I would be doing so. I still recall messaging bands on MySpace to inquire about booking shows while contacting countless venues for possible booking dates.

  What many don't know is that I started buying/selling merch a year before. Back then, I was selling merch at swap meets on the weekends. This was before I officially launched an online store in 2012. I can go hours talking about those early days, but I'll save it for another time.

  I want to thank every band and fan for sticking around for this long. Besides the hurdles/delays, your patience and die-hard love for what we do mean more than words can describe. I also want to thank the many labels that continue to work with us as a source of distribution globally. Additionally, I want to thank my family who has continued to encourage me; my son who, reminds me to not give up; his mother, Violet, who many of you know also pushed me to keep grinding even when things got rough; lastly, @ashermedia who has taken over the PR role for GHP.I'm taking this time to announce the return of our label compilation, Intestinal Purge.

  The album is available for free download via BC. A playlist is also available to stream via our Spotify account if you prefer that.

  There's also a 15% discount for all new orders placed online, until the end of the month, with code: Happy 15

  Cheers to everyone once again!"

  Intestinal Purge (2025) offers 13 tracks taken from GHP's recent releases. Featuring album art by Sidjimbe Art -
  ​www.facebook.com/SIDJIMBEARTSTUDIO​
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  While GHP doesn't ask you to pay for a download. They do, however, ask that you share your new musical discoveries with friends who are also unfamiliar with their bands, their releases, and the label. Sharing music with others is how bands continue to grow.

  Download the sampler at https://gorehouseproductions.bandcamp.com/album/intestinal-purge-2025-sampler​

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SBwfnr2pH681JBeqk0r6f​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Necrambulant - Chunked Pus Chowder - 3:04
  2. Cryptic Enslavement - C.T.E. (Chronic Traumatic Encepaulopathy) - 4:21
  3. Heinous Exsanguination - Severed Limbs, Mangled Remains - 2:31
  4. Traumatomy - Womb Of The Desecrated - 3:10
  5. Chunked - Pulsing Excrement - 2:59
  6. Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Warmth of the Womb - 3:31
  7. Stages of Decomposition - Carve Out the Eyes - 2:36
  8. Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship - Song of the Neet - 3:37
  9. Foetal Juice - Mountains of Gore - 3:01
  10. Display of Decay - Legion of Doom - 4:04
  11. Torn The Fuck Apart - Corrosive Form - 3:28
  12. Human Instrumentality Project - ANGEL OF DOOM I: 使徒、襲來 (ANGEL ATTACK) - 4:25
  13. Rott - Blood of the Holy One - 3:42

  More info: ​Gorehouseproductions.com​

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