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• DEATH ANGEL ANNOUNCES SHOWS WITH EXODUS IN APRIL 2025

  Jan 22, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Thrash legends DEATH ANGEL will join Bay Area metal pioneers EXODUS this April for two mind-melting West Coast shows in celebration of the latter’s 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Bonded By Blood. 

   

  DEATH ANGEL W/ EXODUS:

  April 25 - Berkeley, CA - UC Theatre

  April 26 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

   

  Tickets and Meet & Greet VIP Packages will go on sale to the public Friday, January 24th at 10:00AM PT at https://www.deathangel.us/tour. 

   

  Commenting on the upcoming shows, lead vocalist Mark Osegueda says: 

   

  “Death Angel are so proud to have been asked to be a part of the Exodus Bonded By Blood 40th Anniversary shows in April. A record that changed and inspired the entire thrash metal scene and community! And us in the biggest way! I expect both shows to be nothing less than an extreme outpouring of violent celebratory energy from all of the bands and fans to honor an album that absolutely defined and still does the genre known as thrash Metal!

   

  You don’t want to miss these shows! Forever Heavier than time!”

   

   

  Get tickets now, before they sell out at https://www.deathangel.us/tour

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• VLTIMAS Write Manifesto on New Video

  Jan 22, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  This year, VLTIMAS are adding another devilish tale to their legend when they tour North America for the very first time. As the band plot to scorch faithful followers from coast to coast with fellow demigods Septicflesh and Ex Deo, today, they're issuing another grand declaration with a punishing new video for their latest manifesto.  
  
  Watch the music video for "Mephisto Manifesto" on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. 
  
  https://youtu.be/QO0ny_E8mic?si=rL4t7VQvpoXv8zhy
  
  EPIC is out now on Season of Mist.
  
  Order
  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/VLTIMASEPIC
  
  Stream 
  https://orcd.co/vltimasepic

  After three decades on the throne, even the most Satanic rulers are guilty of sitting back and admiring their dirty work. But VLTIMAS are still doing the devil's work. "Mephisto Manifesto" declares their unholy dominion over extreme metal. "I'm righting all their wrongs", Evil D growls with righteous disdain at his lesser demons. His captors may put a stop to his grand plan in the song's devious video, but the closing solo from Rune Eriksen seals the band's oath to extreme excellence in blood.

  
  "We are teaming up with our metal brothers Septicflesh and Ex Deo for VLTIMAS' first-ever North American Tour next month", says David Vincent. "We look we look forward to sharing our strength and misery with our friends and fans. This indeed will be EPIC!"
       
  Modern Primitive in North America Tour 2025
  February 10 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
  February 11 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater [TICKETS]
  February 12 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater [TICKETS]
  February 13 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater [TICKETS]
  February 14 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick [TICKETS]
  February 15 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]
  February 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]
  February 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive [TICKETS]
  February 19 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater [TICKETS]
  February 20 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater [TICKETS]
  February 21 - St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall [TICKETS]
  February 22 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge [TICKETS]
  February 23 - Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive Cleveland [TICKETS]
  February 24 - Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall [TICKETS]
  February 26 - Ottawa, ON @ Overflow [TICKETS]
  February 27 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
  February 28 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium [TICKETS]
  March 1 - Albany, NY @ Empire Live [TICKETS]
  March 2 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater [TICKETS]
  
  The video for "Mephisto Manifesto" was produced by 9LITER FILMY (www.9lf.pl). It was written and directed by Błażej Jankowiak.VLTIMAS brought Italian artist Daniele Valeriani (Mayhem, Unanimated) to visualize EPIC. The aesthetic, as illuminated by music and message, was iconic boldness. The three-eagle head crest with three different crowns, accompanied by transfigured symbols of the Passion and the "impossible triangle," projects effortlessly. In EPIC, the group will dominate. There's no escape from "Miserere," "Mephisto Manifesto," "Scorcher," and "Invictus." Together, they thrust, by resolve and inventiveness, VLTIMAS into the uppermost echelons of extreme metal.

  
  "[EPIC is] old meets contemporary, a symbiosis of all the great things we love about extreme metal," offers Eriksen. "All combined into one album."

  
  "I want to be as emotional and honest [with VLTIMAS]," Vincent adds. "I want to tell stories; I want to have the themes that appeal to me; I want to have some messaging that someone can take away, in this case, strength. EPIC is strength."

  
  Lineup
  David Vincent - Vocals
  Rune Blasphemer Eriksen - Guitars
  Flo Mounier - Drums
  Ype TVS - Bass
  João Duarte - Guitars
  
  Recording studio
  ARDA Recorders
  
  Producer
  Jamie Gomez Arellano
  
  Sound engineer
  Jonathan Mazzeo
  
  Mixing and mastering engineer
  Jaime Gomez Arellano
  
  Mixing and mastering studio 
  Arda Recorders, Orgone Studio
  
  Cover art
  Daniele Valeriani
  
  Additional artwork and layout
  Adrien Bousson
  
  Biography
  Chris Dick

  Pre-save: https://orcd.co/vltimasepic

  Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/VLTIMASEPIC
  Links:
  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vltimas/1445457453
  Bandcamp: https://vltimas.bandcamp.com/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vltimas/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vltimas/ 
  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kz64zyv2xtkdhboztpdwa
  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vltimas?lang=en

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• ELUVEITIE - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ÀNV

  Jan 22, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  About one month ago ELUVEITIE released ‘Premonition’, the first new music after two long years. Today the band announce their new album Ànv, which will be released on April 25th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. ELUVEITIE also shares the second song 'The Prodigal Ones' from the upcoming album. After their own headliner tour 'ÁNV RISING – EUROPE', which starts in January 2025, the band will hit the road again together with ARCH ENEMY, AMORPHIS and GATECREEPER in October 2025. 
  
  ELUVEITIE frontman Chrigel Glanzmann comments: "Hard to express how excited we are to share this one with you all! Musically combining the heavy pounding Elu classics like "Luxtos", "Inis Mona" or even "King" with some new, maybe unexpected ideas, we feel that this song most of all comes like a punch in the face and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do! Lyrically it actually opens the big theme of ANV - these ancient words, several thousands of years old, our upcoming album is based on..."
  
  Stream 'The Prodigal Ones' here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/the-prodigal-ones
  Watch the video for 'The Prodigal Ones' here: https://youtu.be/D-_l0wSuPqQ
  Pre-order/Pre-save Ànv here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/anv 

  About ELUVEITIE:
  
  ELUVEITIE, formed in 2002 by Chrigel Glanzmann, has consistently merged modern metal with Celtic musical traditions. Originating from the Swiss Alps and deeply rooted in Celtic history, mythology, and spirituality, the band has become a cornerstone of the modern metal scene. Their debut, Vên (2004), set the stage for a unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional folk. Subsequent albums like Slania, Everything Remains (As It Never Was), Helvetios, and Origins solidified their reputation. The acoustic albums Evocation I – The Arcane Dominionand Evocation II – Pantheon showcased their versatility.
  
  In 2022, ELUVEITIE released the singles 'Aidus' and 'Exile of the Gods,' marking a new chapter in their musical journey and thematical cycle pursuing the lyrical concept opened by their last studio album Ategnatos. These tracks were followed by the announcement of their upcoming album, ÀNV, set for release in April 2025. The first single sfrom this album, 'Premonition', and 'The Prodigal Ones' has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the band's evolving sound.
  
  Over the years, ELUVEITIE has undergone lineup changes, including their latest addition with Lea-Sophie Fischer on violin in May 2024. Despite these changes, the band's essence and soul remains untouched. With nine studio albums, numerous tours all around the globe, and headline shows worldwide, ELUVEITIE continues to be a dynamic force in the metal genre.
  
  As they approach the release of ÀNV, ELUVEITIE remains committed to their roots while exploring new musical horizons. Coming as one of their most profound and earnest albums, ÀNVpresents a result of more than 20 years of intense involvement with Celtic mythology and spirituality, translating deeply pagan knowledge for a modern generation. ELUVEITIE's journey reflects a dedication to authenticity and innovation, ensuring their place as a defining presence in modern metal.
  
  ELUVEITIE are:
  
  Chrigel Glanzmann - vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran
  Fabienne Erni - vocals, celtic harp, mandola
  Alain Ackermann - drums
  Rafael Salzmann - guitars
  Jonas Wolf - guitars
  Kay Brem - bass
  Matteo Sisti - whistles, bagpipes, mandolaLea-Sophie Fischer - fiddle

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  ELUVEITIE online:

  Website http://www.eluveitie.ch/
  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eluveitie_official/
  Twitter https://twitter.com/eluveitie

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• THIRTEEN GOATS Open Up The Pit For Glacial Mutilation Metal Festival + “Tour of The Black Flame” w/ OPAL IN SKY, NAMELESS KING + New Album “Capricorn Rising” Out Now!

  Jan 22, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Vancouver, Canada’s Thirteen Goats announce they will be performing on this year's lineup for the Glacial Mutilation Metal Festival being held over three nights in Vancouver, BC from February 20th to 22nd at The Wise Hall. Thirteen Goats will be the festival's opening band alongside The Hallowed Catharsis (Vancouver, BC), Dawn of Ouroboros (Oakland, CA), Black Pestilence (Calgary, AB), and Rat King (Seattle, WA).

  The festival lineup also features Exist (Baltimore, MD), Bonded By Blood (Pomona, CA), Xoth (Seattle, WA), Terrifier (Vancouver, BC), Celestial Wizard (Denver, CO), Nomad (Okanagan, BC), Art of Attrition (Red Deer, AB) and more!

  Full details and lineup are available at the following links:

  Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/3676238119297179​

  Tickets - https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=1872​

  In additional news, Thirteen Goats will be storming Vancouver Island, BC in March 2025 for the "Tour of The Black Flame" supporting OPAL IN SKY alongside NAMELESS KING (dates listed below). Thirteen Goats is touring in support of their second album—the extreme metal rock opera “Capricorn Rising” unleashed on Exitus Stratagem Records this past July.

  Tour of The Black Flame w/ Opal In Sky, Nameless King, Thirteen Goats​
  Tickets available at - https://orangetickets.ca/
  March 20 - Nanaimo, BC - The Globe
  March 21 - Victoria, BC - Phoenix Bar
  March 22 - Port Alberni, BC - Rainbow Room
  March 23 - Cumberland, BC - Masonic Hall

  Thirteen Goats's "Capricorn Rising," tells the story of their mascot, Shepherd: a goat-skull-wearing Antichrist who raises an army of animals to liberate the earth from humanity’s constant wars and greed. This high-concept narrative is delivered with Thirteen Goats' signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting.

  Each song on the album is part of a broader narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, radicalization, and rebellion as Shepherd and his 12 demon goats wage their crusade. Thirteen Goats delivers a unique blend of death and thrash metal, combined with a storytelling approach that takes listeners on a journey through the darkest aspects of both human and animal nature.

  Listeners can expect furious riffage, ambitious song structures, and even occasional female guest vocals (courtesy of guest artist Carly Ellen Jones). What they shouldn’t expect is a record that plays it safe or falls neatly into one specific subgenre. Thirteen Goats is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Carcass, and Mastodon.

  Released on July 12, 2024, “Capricorn Rising” is available from Exitus Stratagem Records at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-thirteen-goats-capricorn-rising​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/41hkue1

  More info: Exsrmusic.com | ThirteenGoats.com​

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• Loss Becomes Release "Sonder" Album + Share "Blink Once" Video

  Jan 21, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  LOSS BECOMES — Brian Tsao, guitar; Will Gomez, bass; Anthony Copozzi, vocals; Anthony Lopardo, guitars; Sean Ageman, drums — have released their new album SONDER today, January 21. Get the album, which is being released digitally via The Orchard, here.
  
  Limited edition colored vinyl and limited edition digipak CDs will be available via Silent Pendulum Records (SPR). Those items are available here.
  
  Today, the band has shared the video for "Blink Once," a thrashy banger that captures the band in live performance mode. 
  
  Watch the video, which premiered over at Revolver, here.

  "Life moves very fast," says Copozzi, offering insight into the song. "Sometimes relationships grow and last forever, and sometimes relationships shatter into a million pieces and that person becomes a stranger on the street. Some of the people you start out life with usually aren't at the finish line with you. Some of them leave and then come back. Most of the time, you realize the fact that they never filled your cup after you've been filling theirs for years. It's not fun when you realize some of the closest people in your life aren’t actually rooting for you at all. Sometimes they are rooting against you. This song is about exactly that. 'Blink once and you’ll miss me.''"
  
  About the album as a whole, he explains:
  
  "Sonder: The feeling one has on realizing that every other individual one sees has a life as full and real as one's own, in which they are the central character and others, including oneself, have secondary or insignificant roles.
  
  'Sonder' is a word that has helped me connect a few dots about the lyrical content for this record, after the fact. I owe the title to my oldest brother Danny aka Yogi Reben.  We "stroke philosophy" sporadically over the phone. He's not local to me anymore but we touch base regularly. Over time, I try to be more considerate and understanding of my surroundings. Especially the people — be it strangers or even close friends and family.
  
  "I applied that perspective to the lyrics on this record, which all have different emotional points of views — both mine and others. It's not a concept record, but each song touches upon one another in some way."

  LOSS BECOMES LIVE SHOWS:
  1/25 — Amityville, NY — AMH (supporting Moontooth)
  2/1 — Queens, NY — Bar Freda (supporting Kuru)
  3/7 — Brooklyn, NY — Woodshop (supporting Pathogenic)
  4/4 — Manassas, VA — The Salisbury Center (supporting Age of Ruin)
  4/5 — Richmond, VA — Bandito’s (supporting Age of Ruin)
  4/6 — York, PA — Skid Row Garage (supporting Age of Ruin)
  6/5 — Potsdam, NY — SLC Arts (headlining)
  6/6 — Poughkeepsie, NY— Reason & Ruckus (headlining)

   
  ABOUT LOSS BECOMES:  
  Hailing from Queens and Long Island New York, Loss Becomes are not your typical metal band. Guitarist, YouTuber, and Chef/Owner of Mission Sandwich Social, Brian Tsao, has put together a band like few others. Accompanied by long time friend Will "Doc" Gomez (Johnny Cage is a Fake, Tiger Flowers), Anthony Copozzi (Thracian), Anthony Lopardo (Westfall Recording Company), and Sean Ageman (Washed Up Media), Tsao and his bandmates have shaped Loss Becomes into a unique blend of metalcore with flashes of nu metal, hardcore thrash, and more. Having initially crafted their sound during the depths of the pandemic, Loss Becomes journey hasn't always been an easy one. After several years of hard work, the end product has been unleashed upon the world to critical acclaim. The music is unforgivingly aggressive with Anthony Copozzi’s ferocious enthusiasm heard on every lyric, giving the band what can only be described as a full aural assault. Loss Becomes are hungry and are forgetting their manners. Having performed alongside such acts as Alien Weaponry, Darkest Hour, Dr.Acula, Dying Wish, Extinction AD, Moon Tooth, Norma Jean, Swollen Teeth, and more, the band is no stranger to the stage. Loss Becomes are ready and able to take on all challenges regardless of genre and deliver a crushing live set. 

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