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• SERPENTYNE Enchant Fans w/ First Single “Prophetess of Dreams” Off New Album “Tales From The Dark” Out Feb 2025

  Jan 7, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

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  ​Serpentyne enchants fans with "Prophetess of Dreams", the first single from their highly anticipated album "Tales from the Dark" out February 2025. This hard-hitting, fast-paced track is the album’s powerful introduction, showcasing the darker and fiercer side of the band’s evolving sound.
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  Opening with a "barrage of bullet-like guitar riffs," as described by the band, "Prophetess of Dreams" immediately sets an intense tone. The song seamlessly combines modern, aggressive metal elements with the symphonic and choral layers that define Serpentyne’s music. Guitarist Lee Willmer utilizes an 8-string guitar to create unprecedented depth and heaviness, while the dual vocals of Maggiebeth Sand and Nigel Middleton add dramatic intensity.
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  Lyrically, the track delves into humanity’s timeless desire to uncover destiny. The prophetess, a central figure in the song, unveils what lies ahead with lines like, “Tell my fortune today, oracle of answers, will my luck fade away, or is it here to stay?”. This thematic depth, coupled with the band’s dynamic instrumentation, delivers a cinematic and immersive experience.
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  ​"Prophetess of Dreams" showcases a symphonic journey that bridges the grandiose with the aggressive. The single’s blend of orchestral arrangements, relentless rhythms, and evocative storytelling sets the stage for the full release of "Tales from the Dark" later this year.
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  LISTEN TO "Prophetess of Dreams"

  Digital - https://lnk.to/ckwx02​

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  ​"Tales from the Dark" is due ou ton February 14th, 2025.

  Digital pre-save "TALES FROM THE DARK" - https://lnk.to/talesfromthedark​

  CD pre-order - https://rockshots.eu/products/serpentyne-tales-from-the-dark-cd​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Prophetess of Dreams
  2. Into The Night
  3. Dangerous Mind
  4. Ghosts of Times Past
  5. Run for Your Life
  6. Evil From Within
  7. Dreamer
  8. Seance
  9. March of Death
  10. Promised Land

  Album Credits:​
  Maggiebeth Sand - Lead Vocals
  Nigel Middleton - Bass and Vocals
  Lee Willmer - Guitars
  John Haithwaite - Keyboards
  Marco - Drums
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  Recorded by Maggiebeth Sand, Lee Willmer and John Haithwaite
  Produced and arranged by Serpentyne
  Mixed and Mastered by Justin Hill
  Front cover Artwork by Harley Velasquez
  Digipack & booklet design by Maggiebeth Sand

  ​More info:​
  Label: https://www.rockshots.eu​
  Website: https://www.serpentyne.com​
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Serpentyneofficial​
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serpentyneofficial​
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• DANHEIM Reissues First Two Classics

  Jan 7, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Reidar Olsen, the man behind DANHEIM, has been producing music all the way back to his teenage years. Focusing mostly on electronic music, it wasn't until 2016 that he fused his love for music production with his Danish roots. Loosely meaning 'Danish home', Danheim is the perfect pairing of old Norse mythology and ambient electronic music that recalls Brian Eno.
  
  Last year, Danheim signed with Season of Mist. Today, he and his new label are returning to the first two albums that sparked his journey. Since they were first released in 2017, Munarvágr and Mannavegr have helped Danheim reach the digital milestone of a billion streams. Now, both albums are being reissued on CD and vinyl for the very first time.
  
  The reissued versions of  Munarvágr & Mannavegr come out March 7th on Season of Mist.
  
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  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DanheimReissues
   

  Munarvágr showcases thundering drums, subtle percussion and deep layers of chanting. The album immediately set the tone for Danheim, honoring old Nordic tradition in a majestic and fierce way.
  
  Mannavegr is the album that first displayed Olsen's brilliance in the studio. The album transports you back to the time of Vikings, while staying rooted in the modern age. Crystal clear production heighten clicks, warhorns, droning synths and clever samples from nature.

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• Retromorphosis Grow Ever More Twisted on "The Tree"

  Jan 7, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Even among the accursed crypts of death metal, true legends never stay buried.
  
  Back in 2017, Spawn of Possession were lowered into the grave, leaving behind a swarm of influence. Many fellow demons have followed in their inexplicable wake. But after festering underground for much of the past decade, just last year, SoP respawned as Retromorphosis. In the process, they've unlocked the missing link in tech-death's evolutionary chain.   
  
  Today, Retromorphosis are ringing in 2025 with the second single off their upcoming debut album Psalmus Mortis. On "The Tree", this new band of proven killers turn an age-old tale into fresh cosmic horror thanks to some old-school tricks of the trade.    
  
  Watch the tale-twisting visualizer for "The Tree".

   

  https://youtu.be/eFJU3roGPoQ
  
  Psalmus Mortis comes out February 21 on Season of Mist.
  
  Pre-order & Pre-save
  
  https://orcd.co/retromorphosispsalmusmortis 
  
  Last year, Jonas Bryssling and his old Spawn of Possession bandmates returned from the shadows on their screamer of a lead single "Vanished". But Retromorphosis are no apparition. True to its name, the second single from Psalmus Mortis towers above the field.
  
  "The Tree" springs to life with the familiar crunch of Bryssling's filthy riffs. But the song quickly branches out into freshly rotted rhythmic offshoots. New transplant KC Howard (ex Decrepit Birth) shakes his drum kit with the shattering force of an earthquake. "I prefer my death metal to sound ugly and mean", Bryssling says with a satisfied grin.

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• Thrash Titans WARBRINGER Announce New Album + Explosive New Single + Video "A Better World"

  Jan 7, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Modern thrash titans WARBRINGER are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated new album, Wrath And Ruin, out March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. With 20 years of history and millions of cross platform streams in their wake, "Best of the Year" nods from the likes of Loudwire and Consequence on 2020's Weapons Of Tomorrow, and now gearing up for a massive European tour with Decapitated and Cryptopsy this spring, WARBRINGER is poised for their next global assault with their seventh full-length studio release.

  On Wrath And Ruin, WARBRINGER continues their furious assault against the powers that be with eight new explosive rippers lyrically focused on inspiring listeners to recognize strength in numbers and actualize their class power. The bonus CD, included with the 2CD and digital versions of the album, boasts 15 incendiary live versions of fan favorites recorded along their "Ravaging Europe 2023" tour. The album features pristine production by Mark Lewis, famous for his work with Cannibal Corpse, Trivium, and The Black Dahlia Murder, mastering by Justin Shturtz (Testament, Sepultura, Machine Head), and album art by the legendary Andreas Marschall, famous for his work with Kreator, Obituary, and In Flames amongst others. 

  Alongside the album announcement, WARBRINGER have unleashed the breakneck speed metal ripper "A Better World," lambasting ignorant optimism with forked tongue. The track arrives with a high octane official music video.

  About the single and video, frontman John Kevill says, "When I was younger, I used to think the world would only get better during my life. I know now that isn’t the case. We aren't going to fix the environment even though we know the consequences, because profits would decrease, so it's not considered possible. On top of that, our societies keep getting more unequal, with a few people owning most everything, and most people just trying to keep their heads above water. We still won’t feed everyone, but we will fund development of weaponized autonomous drones, etc, etc.

  "I was reading some social theory stuff (Mark Fisher) some years ago and feeling depressed about my own future in these conditions. I went to a therapist and they basically told me it was all real and legitimate, and that all they could do was give me drugs so I could pretend that I didn’t know all this. I don’t really have time to worry too much, because a bunch of bills are always due. I also stopped dreaming for a year or two, which I found scary. I tried to bottle this feeling into 'A Better World' — I don't think I'm the only one.

  "The video was made by Juan Rodriguez, who we worked with on 'Crushed Beneath the Tracks,' and shows WARBRINGER going hard — what we do best. The song has a melodic death-tinged riff penned by Adam Carroll, with arrangements by thrash maestro Carlos Cruz. To me, it gives the feeling of being stuck on some accelerated loop that won’t slow down. Hope you guys enjoy the first taste of Wrath And Ruin, there’s a lot more to come!"

  Check Out the Official Music Video for "A Better World" HERE.
  
  Pre-Order Wrath And Ruin HERE. 

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• Ne Obliviscaris Announce Chaos and Carnage Tour

  Jan 6, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  2024 stood out as another memorable year for Ne Obliviscaris. The maestros of extreme progressive metal celebrated the 10th anniversary of Citadel with a newly definitive remastered version. The band performed both their acclaimed second album and their latest album Exul in their entirety during a two hour set on their fall headlining tour of Europe. They also reunited with original drummer Dan Presland and toured South America for the first time. 

   

  Now, as this year winds down, Ne Obliviscaris are tightening their strings in anticipation for an even bigger 2025. The band will return to North America for their first run on the CHAOS & CARNAGE Tour. 
  
  "North America, we are super excited to announce that we are coming back in April and May as part of the CHAOS & CARNAGE tour with an epic package that includes co-headliners Dying Fetus and Cradle of Filth, as well as Fleshgod Apocalypse, Undeath, Vomit Forth and Corpse Pile", says violinist and clean vocalist Tim Charles. "These shows are going to be incredible, so make sure you get your tickets and we'll see you there!". 
  
  Watch the brand new video for "Graal", the soul-stirring single from Exul, featuring Australian fire dancer Jessy Spin.
  
  https://youtu.be/0BIk1bW7JiE?si=vAU6-rMqXu_ScdJx
  
  Tickets for CHAOS & CARNAGE go on sale this Friday, December 20 at 10 am local time. VIP Upgrades will go on sale Monday, January 6 at 10 am Pacific Time. 
  
  Get tickets 
  
  http://chaosandcarnage.com

   

  Exul and the 10th anniversary remastered version of Citadel are now available on Season of Mist.
  
  Order & Stream Exul
  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeO-exul
  
  https://orcd.co/neoexul
  
  
  Order & Stream Citadel 
  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeOCitadelRemaster 
  
  https://neobliviscaris.fanlink.tv/Citadel

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