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• QUIESCENT MANTIS To Perform On Cancer Benefit MOSHIGAN Presented By Michigan Metal Fest & Q106FM

  Feb 5, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

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  Montreal, QC - February 5, 2025

  QUIESCENT MANTIS To Perform On Cancer Benefit MOSHIGAN Presented By Michigan Metal Fest & Q106FM

  New Album “Here Comes the Swarm” Out Now! via Exitus Stratagem Records

  L-R - Jordan Mckenzie (Vocals/Bass), Johnny Mejia (Drums), Chris Trainor (Guitar)

  Photo Credits: Josh Martin (ProMotion LLC)

  Exitus Stratagem Records is proud to announce that Tennessee thrashers Quiescent Mantis will perform on MOSHIGAN 2025, the first annual cancer benefit event presented by Michigan Metal Fest and Q106 FM and hosted at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, Michigan, on Saturday, May 3rd.

  All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to a selected 2025 beneficiary. This inaugural Moshigan begins a planned annual event to benefit cancer patients in the surrounding areas.

  Tickets - https://shop.michiganmetalfest.net/michiganmetalfest/moshigan2025/​

  DONATIONS CAN BE MADE HERE https://tinyurl.com/2vsuue44 THAT GO DIRECTLY TO THE RECIPIENT!

  More info - https://www.facebook.com/events/667082205645888/​

  Moshigan 2025 Lineup:

  BANDS:
  Nailbite
  Traverse the Abyss
  Quiescent Mantis
  Demsfightinwords
  Killcrown

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  ​SPONSORS:​
  Q106
  Exitus Stratagem Records
  Wayward Tattoo
  Solve Design Create
  Bloodlust Media
  Pixel Paige Photography
  Territorial Brewing Company
  American Mosh Pits
  My Merch Guy

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  Quiescent Mantis' debut album “Here Comes The Swarm” was produced by Yanic Bercier (Quo Vadis, Gone In April) at WaveTransform Recording Studio and unleashed in July 2024 on Exitus Stratagem Records. The genre-defying release blends elements of hardcore, thrash, death, and metalcore into a whirlwind of relentless aggression.

  Formed during the tumultuous COVID-19 lockdown, Quiescent Mantis emerged from the fusion of former scientists Chris Trainor, Jordan McKenzie, and Johnny Mejia. Previously employed by the enigmatic Sub-atomic Weight Of Acceleration Research Mechanics (S.W.A.R.M.), the trio embarked on a musical journey after inadvertently opening a doorway to the mantis homeworld during a particle collision experiment, exposing themselves to a mind-altering pheromone. Thus, the Chapter 1 demo was born in 2021.

  Inspired by a love for old science fiction movies and thrash metal, Quiescent Mantis presents a unique, aggressive, groovy, heavy, and relentless sound that blends old-school metal techniques with new-school innovations. The band aims to provide listeners with a groundbreaking experience, combining elements of classic and contemporary metal in a manner never before heard. They are recommended for fans of Orbit Culture, Havok, and Power Trip.

  “With this album, it truly shows not only how we come together as musicians but as storytellers. This album is all the best elements of thrash metal and science fiction horror movies put into one single package. ‘Here Comes The Swarm’ is the sound we created to release the swarm to the world.”

  Album order for “Here Comes The Swarm” are available at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-quiescent-mantis-here-come-the-swarm​

  ​Digital (Spotify) - https://linktr.ee/QuiescentMantis

  Quiescent Mantis is:
  Chris Trainor - Guitarist / Backup Vocals
  Jordan Mckenzie - Bass and Vocals
  Johnny Mejia - Drums

  More info: Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/QuiescentMantis | Instagram.com/quiescent_mantis

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• UK Metal Legends RAGING SPEEDHORN Come Out Swinging On New Video "Every Night’s Alright For Fighting"

  Feb 1, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Corby sextet RAGING SPEEDHORN return with a new, wrestling-themed music video for "Every Night's Alright For Fighting" off of their upcoming album 'Night Wolf', out on March 7th via Spinefarm. 

   

  On the video, RAGING SPEEDHORN shares: 

   

  “We all love the late 80’s/90’s wrestling era (the Golden age) and this is a video we have wanted to film for a long time. Finally we wrote ‘Every Night’s Alright For Fighting’ and we knew this was the song straight away to pay homage to some of our childhood heroes of the squared circle. The song itself embraces the more classic SPEEDHORN sound, and we’re stoked to finally release our tongue in cheek tribute to the masses. We hope you all like it! Oooooh Yeahhhh!”

   

   

  Watch the Video for "Every Night's Alright For Fighting" HERE

  'Night Wolf' marks another powerful collaboration between RAGING SPEEDHORN and acclaimed producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, At The Gates, and Dimmu Borgir) at Kettering's Parlour Studios. Having previously helmed the band's 'Lost Ritual' and 'Hard To Kill' albums, Russell helps deliver 10 ferocious, riff-centered tracks that showcase the band's signature intensity.    “I think ‘Night Wolf’ is more of a progression of the last record,” states ringleader Morison, “that's what we've gone for really. When we first got back together after our hiatus, we didn't really know what we wanted to do. [2016’s] ‘Lost Ritual’ came quite quickly, because we didn't have enough time to write it. With [2020’s] ‘Hard To Kill’, we took more time to do it, and with‘Night Wolf’ we've taken a lot of time to do it really, we just wanted to make sure it was right this time. It's probably the longest we've ever taken to write a record; we wanted to make sure it was just right, and we were happy with it before we went in to record.”

  Pre-Order 'Night Wolf' HERE

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• HEATHEN - Announce Bleed the World: Live Album Out March 14th + Release Live Video For 'Sun In My Hand'

  Feb 1, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains behind the brawn. On March 14th, the band will release their newest offering Bleed The World: Live via Nuclear Blast Records. Bleed The World: Live features songs from each of the band’s albums, including recent tracks such as ‘Sun in My Hand’ and ‘The Blight’ as well as classics such as ‘Hypnotized’ and ‘Goblin’s Blade,’ mirroring the band’s crushing live setlist. Today, HEATHEN offers fans the first single with a live music video for the track 'Sun In My Hand'. HEATHEN comments, "We're beyond stoked to announce the Bleed the World: Live album! We recorded both the band AND the audience at every show on our 'Bleed the World' tour to capture a true live experience in audio form. The most powerful performances of each song were mixed for the album and the results are incredible. Can't wait to share this with everyone to enjoy while we get ready to head into the studio for another dose of Bay Area Thrash!" Stream 'Sun In My Hand' here:  https://bfan.link/sun-in-my-hand Pre-order & pre-save Bleed The World: Live: https://bfan.link/bleed-the-world-live

  Watch 'Sun In My Hand' (Live Video): https://youtu.be/GZseMMkMKtE

  Recorded in several cities across the United States during the 2023 'Bleed the World' tour, Bleed the World: Live is the perfect audio representation of the HEATHEN live show. Produced by guitarist Kragen Lum and mixed by Zeuss, Bleed the World: Live transports the listener into the concert hall with a crystal-clear yet heavy production and captures the interaction between the band and the audience that makes every HEATHEN live show special.The cover artwork by Travis Smith depicts a steel HEATHEN logo piercing the bleeding Earth, held by a hand that encapsulates the world tour as a moment in time.

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• SVNTH Announces “Cinnamon Moon” From Anticipated Blackgaze Album “Pink Noise Youth” Out April 2025

  Jan 31, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Italian experimental metal outfit SVNTH has just released their single “Cinnamon Moon” off their forthcoming album “Pink Noise Youth” out on These Hands Melt Records this coming April 2025. “Cinnamon Moon" showcases SVNTH's distinctive approach to genre-blending, weaving together elements of blackgaze and post-hardcore to create a deeply personal sonic landscape. The track stands as an emotional open letter, chronicling the complex journey of late youth through a rich tapestry of sound that includes slowdive-inspired ethereal delays, black metal screams, and the unconventional incorporation of the electric Indian sitar. The band shares their thoughts on the single:

  “It unveils some of the most interesting features offered on the album in terms of sound and mood. With its captivating mix of blackgaze and post-hardcore, the song is an open letter soaked in fragility and emotional exposure, delivered to a loved one as a memorial of the hampered paths walked together on the road of late youth.”

  While their earlier work explored life's struggles through a childhood lens, “Pink Noise Youth” examines the chaos and emotional instability of early adulthood, giving voice to a generation as unpredictable as its namesake audio phenomenon.

  “Pink Noise Youth” demonstrates SVNTH's continued evolution, deliberately transcending genre boundaries by combining elements of hardcore, metal, shoegaze, and post-rock with unexpected instrumental choices. The album promises to take listeners on a cohesive journey through its carefully crafted track sequence, maintaining the band's tradition of creating conceptually unified works. It is recommended for fans of Deafheaven, Alcest, and Agalloch.

  Listen to “Cinnamon Moon” at the following links:

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3PWfwMK

  “Pink Noise Youth” is due out on April 18, 2025, on Vinyl, CD, and Digital via These Hands Melt Records and is available for pre-order / pre-save at https://lnk.to/SVNTH​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Inhale - 1:31
  2. Cinnamon Moon - 5:18
  3. Perfume - 4:19
  4. Elephant - 6:49
  5. Narrow, Narrow - 5:35
  6. Exhale - 4:33
  7. Winter Blues - 4:32
  8. Nairobi Lullaby - 4:37
  Album Length: 37:18

  Album Credits:​
  All music and lyrics written by Rodolfo Ciuffo
  Performed by Rodolfo Ciuffo, Alessandro De Falco, Valerio Primo and Alessandro Canzoneri
  Guitar solos on “Elephant”, “Exhale” and “Nairobi Lullaby” written by Alessandro De Falco
  Recorded, mixed and produced by Alessandro De Falco
  Mastered by Angel Marcloid at Angel Hair Studio
  Photography by Alexandru Cozlan, modeling by alteaaetla_sg
  Album Artwork by Tryfar

  More info: https://linktr.ee/svnthband​

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• MAD PARISH Unveils Epic Progressive / NWOBHM Concept Album “The Dust Of Forever” + Comic Book

  Jan 31, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  The wait is over as Montreal, Canada's heavy metal visionaries Mad Parish release their highly anticipated concept album “The Dust Of Forever". Available now on all major platforms as of Jan 31st, this ambitious project marks a new pinnacle in the band's decade-long journey. “The Dust Of Forever” is not just an album; it's a multi-faceted experience that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal storytelling. Spanning 21 tracks, the album weaves an original narrative following Joe, an immortal protagonist caught in a universe-threatening cataclysm. The band shares how the album came to be:

  “The album has interesting origins. A song from our first album was inspired by a comic book. After Bob joined the band, he mused about what would happen if this priest from the comic discovered that he was immortal, and the song “The Dust Of Forever” was written. Once we started writing some more songs we discussed what kind of album to make next. That is when we came upon the idea of expanding this world we were writing about, and making a concept album.”

  Going full-on, epic prog metal was a big challenge for Mad Parish and they set out to write a story that they would tell through the songs, and decided to create a companion comic book to accompany the album. Creatively, this is the most adventurous thing they’ve done to date.

  From the opening “Prologue” to the climactic “Hail To The Hunter”, listeners are taken on an immersive journey through a richly imagined world. The album showcases Mad Parish's evolution, blending their NWOBHM-inspired roots with progressive rock structures, 70's rock swagger, 80's new wave textures, and even hints of classical and jazz. This eclectic mix results in a sound that's uniquely Mad Parish – heavy, melodic, and deeply atmospheric. It is recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Rush, and Rainbow.

  “The Dust Of Forever" is available on January 31, 2025, digitally plus CD and Vinyl along with a limited edition Comic Book "The Experience Hunter Chronicles" via their Bandcamp at ​https://madparish1.bandcamp.com/album/the-dust-of-forever

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4jBAs9v​

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  Comic Book Credits:​
  Story - Josh McConnell
  Artwork - Niall Skinner
  Editing - Rahl Stafford
  Design - Maximus Rex

  Track Listing:​
  1. Prophecy - 1:30
  2. Defecther - 4:32
  3. Possess The Child - 4:45
  4. Outerest In Irisius - 1:34
  5. Ouen Formation - 6:35
  6. Hunted - 1:51
  7. Astra T.R.A.Z (Tower Reformatory Asteroid Zone) - 4:42
  8. Transmission #1 Dream On - 1:40
  9. Resistius - 6:44
  10. Aeternal - 1:44
  11. An Age To Quell - 4:05
  12. Transmission #2 - Will Of God - 2:04
  13. Loched - 3:24
  14. Cathedron Wakes - 5:37
  15. Book of Rites - 1:06
  16. Bishop's Tomb - 3:32
  17. Transmission #3 - Baz Raa Luum - 1:46
  18. The Experience Hunter - 5:04
  19. Trajectory: Tantus - 2:02
  20. The Dust Of Forever - 5:11
  21. Hail To The Hunter - 1:01
  Album Length: 1:10:40

  More Info: Madparishmetal.com | Facebook.com/madparishmetal | Instagram.com/madparishmetal ​

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