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• EPICA Announce New Album "Aspiral" + Share Video For New Single "Cross The Divide"

  Jan 30, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce that their ninth studio album Aspiral, out on April 11. 
  
  The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration — key words that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski's work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there's always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this ninth album: Each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort. 

  The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is now available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions even include the BluRay and audio recordings of the full monumental "Symphonic Synergy" performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.

  Recorded once again at Sandlane Studios and expertly mixed and produced by Joost van den Broek, Aspiral boasts 11 new tracks.

  If you want to get another appetizer of the new tracks, you can check out the band's music video for the up-tempo anthem "Cross The Divide," directed by Kunststoff here.

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• Novelists Release "All For Nothing" + Announce New Album "CODA"

  Jan 30, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  French metal band NOVELISTS boldly stand their ground as one of the metal scene's most vibrant and diverse bands with their new single "All For Nothing," which coincides with the announcement of their upcoming album "CODA." The album is set to release on May 9, 2025 through the new record label, ACKOR Music, created by members of LANDMVRKS and NOVELISTS.
  
  Watch here.
  
  Pre-save the album here.

  When asked about the single, Novelists say, "'All For Nothing' is the second single from our upcoming album CODA. The song showcases a different style and emotional range compared to our first single releases, 'Coda' and 'K.O.' This shift was a deliberate choice to avoid sticking to a formula, with each single telling a unique story. With the release of this new track, we also announce that their fifth studio album, CODA, will be released on May 16th, 2025, via ACKOR Music."

  ABOUT NOVELISTS:
  Novelists are a female-fronted French metal band that has taken the global metalcore scene by storm with their unique blend of progressive and melodic elements. 
  
  With a sound that defies boundaries, Novelists has carved out a distinct identity on the global metalcore stage, blending technical mastery with atmospheric depth and emotional resonance. Originally from Paris, the band has become known for genre-bending tracks like "Okapi" and "Prisoner," which fuse progressive metal, post-rock, and ambient influences into a style that's as intense as it is introspective.
  
  Their exceptional musicianship is a defining characteristic, with intricate guitar work and progressive structures, particularly in Pierre Danel's and Florestan Durand's precise, virtuosic guitar solos. 
  
  Their focus on technical detail and thoughtful song construction adds layers to their music that few bands in the genre achieve.
  
  The band’s recent addition — Camille Contreras as lead vocalist has brought fresh energy and innovation to their sound, propelling Novelists in exciting new directions while staying true to their core identity. Currently on a world tour, including stops in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America supporting bands like NORTHLANE, PERIPHERY, TESSERACT, ERRA, and set to reach more audiences worldwide over the next seven months, Novelists are proving their commitment to connecting with fans across continents.
  
  Known for intense and immersive live performances, Novelists deliver high-energy shows that showcase their technical prowess and emotional depth, creating a must-see experience. Their commitment to forward-thinking sound production further enhances their recordings and live shows, utilising modern audio techniques to craft an enveloping, multi-dimensional sonic landscape.
  
  With a new album on the horizon and a lineup brimming with passion and innovation, Novelists continue to evolve, promising their fans a future filled with boundary-breaking sounds and authentic connections.

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• Poison the Well Return + Drop First New Song in 15 Years With "Trembling Level" Video

  Jan 29, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  POISON THE WELL released the definitive album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver. Its influence is indisputable.
  
  But the band is not content to rest on the laurels of its past achievements, as mighty as those achievements are.
  
  Instead, PTW are looking forward in 2025 by releasing their first new song in 15 years with "Trembling Level."
  
  Watch the video here. 
  
   "Trembling Level" finds Poison the Well in top form. Harmonics pierce the armor of a thick riff, and a guttural groove tosses and turns beneath Jeff Moreira's hard-hitting screams. The barrage subsides on an arresting bridge anchored by a dramatic drumroll. A final melodic warning, "Don't you let the silhouettes lead you to the ocean floor," gives way to one last pit-splitting breakdown.

  "For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song," guitarist Ryan Primack reveals. "We ended up with this, and it has a little bit of everything we've done throughout the course of our existence."

  "Lyrically, it's about tackling a fear," says Moreira. "I tend to write based on personal experience. You're approaching something you're scared to do, going through it, and realizing the hardest parts are actually the ones you should be looking towards because those will lead you to success.” 
  
  In other Poison the Well News, the band has signed with SharpTone Records. More new music is expected, so stay tuned. The band also fortifies its ranks by officially welcoming bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver into the fold. Both musicians have played with the group for
  years. Now, they round out the lineup.
  
  Last year, PTW announced a massive 25th anniversary tour celebrating The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation this spring.
  
  PTW will be playing the beloved album in full every night, making it show not to be missed.
  
  Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist will serve as support. New dates have been added in Mesa, Arizona and Lawrence, Kansas. 
  
  Get tickets here.

   POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
  WITH GLASSJAW, BETTER LOVERS, + TEENAGE WRIST:
  4/3 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater*
  4/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Palladium 
  4/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Warfield
  4/7 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater*
  4/9 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo*
  4/11 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot*
  4/12 — Denver, CO — The Summit*
  4/13 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall*
  4/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
  4/16 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
  4/18 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
  4/19 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham* 
  4/21 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl*
  4/22 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
  4/23 — Detroit, MI —  Royal Oak Music Theatre
  4/25 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
  4/26 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
  4/27 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
  4/29 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall*+
  *NO GLASSJAW
  +NO TEENAGE WRIST

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• Behemoth Unveil New Album "The Shit Ov God" + Share Video For Title Track

  Jan 29, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH have revealed the title, cover art, and release date of their upcoming new opus, The Shit Ov God, which is due to be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video premiered at 10am ET today. Scroll down for the link.
  
  BEHEMOTH have always been known for not shying away from controversy, and they most certainly remain true to this approach with their 13th full-length. Here's a band that, 34 years in, is releasing its most inflammatory and extreme record to date. Eight songs that go into the fathoms of humanity, divinity, and what defiance means in an age where individuality is prized but everyone is clinging to their saviors — musically, politically, or otherwise. The title of the album is in line with those sensibilities.
  
  Intentionally polarizing, founder and frontman Nergal says of the title, "We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarizing statement. It's a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter."
  
  But make no mistake, despite its apparent insubtlety, the album title gets a touch of genius when seen in combination with the strikingly clever artwork, which depicts an upside-down version of the most common Christogram "IHS."
  
  NERGAL commented, "I've reached a point in Behemoth's journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less. The true essence of who we are and what we stand for lies in our music, our art, our visuals, our sounds, our performances, and the ways we connect with you. I deeply believe Behemoth represents transcendent, timeless art.
   
  "The number thirteen—so magical and significant. If this were to be our final album, I could say I die a proud man. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most refined, purest representation of Behemoth. No filler, no excess — just the very best we have to offer, handed to you. 
   
  "Hail Satan."
  
  BEHEMOTH meticulously chose the audiovisual artists involved on the album. Production on the album was helmed by the inimitable Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, Rotting Christ et al.). Working closely with the band, Bogren's deft hand underscored the band's natural sound while sacrificing none of the mayhem and ferocity which permeates the band's essence. As is always the case with Behemoth, the visuals were as carefully constructed as the sound. The band tapped long-time collaborator and partner in crime Bartek Rogalewicz (BLACK.LODGE.IS.NOW) as well as Dark Sigil Workshop to make the beautifully ominous and unique cover-art.
  
  Don't forget to catch BEHEMOTH live on their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ in Europe. Tickets are available here.
  
  PRE-ORDER + PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM THE SHIT OV GOD HERE
  
  LISTEN TO THE SINGLE "THE SHIT OV GOD" HERE
  
  WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "THE SHIT OV GOD" HERE

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• Of Mice & Men Announce 2025 Headlining Tour

  Jan 27, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Gold-selling hard rockers Of Mice & Men — Aaron Pauley (bass + vocals ), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar), and Phil Manansala (guitar) — are hitting the road this Spring, with support from Gore. and Until I Wake.
  
  Tickets go on sale on January 29 and will be available here. All dates are below.

  Vocalist Aaron Pauley comments on the upcoming tour, saying, "We're beyond stoked to be announcing these dates with Until I Wake and Gore. We want to thank all of our fans for the years of support and we can't wait to celebrate the last 15 years of music with you all at these shows."
  
  OF MICE & MEN ON TOUR:
  WITH  UNTIL I WAKE + GORE.:
  5/6 — Dallas, TX   — Echo Lounge
  5/7 —  Lawrence, KS  — Granada Theatre
  5/9 — Saint Louis, MO  — Delmar Hall
  5/10 — Columbus, OH  — Sonic Temple Festival
  5/11 — Asheville, NC  — Orange Peel
  5/13 —   Huntsville, AL  — Von Braun Center
  5/14 —   New Orleans, LA  — House of Blues
  5/16 —   Destin, FL  — Club LA
  5/17 —   Daytona Beach, FL  — Welcome To Rockville Festival
  5/19 —   Charleston, SC  — Music Farm
  5/20 —  Atlanta, GA  — Center Stage
  5/21 —   Charlotte, NC  — The Underground
  5/23 — Norfolk, VA  — The Norva
  5/24 —  Pittsburgh, PA  — Mr Smalls Theatre

  Taking all creative matters into their own hands, the Southern California quartet self-produced and engineered all of the songs on Tether, their astonishing eighth album. Pauley mixed and mastered the album, while Arteaga designed and painted the album's artwork. As a legion of devoted listeners worldwide has come to expect, guitarists Phil Manansala and Alan Ashby, Aaron, and Tino poured their hearts and souls into every note, creating another sonic document of their lives. 
   
  “With this one, we weren’t really focused on how it sounded as much as we focused on how it felt," Pauley explains. "And that's a weird thing to do when all you're working with is sound. But that was really the goal. And we walked away from making it, feeling like we've accomplished that."
   
  OM&M take sobering looks at depression, anxiety, loneliness, and existential dread, powering through the darkness, and emphasizing the importance of creativity as a balm for mental health. A commanding tempest of sounds coalesces within Of Mice & Men, blending the uplifting eloquence of modern active rock with the atmospheric dissonance of experimental post-rock. The band first emerged as part of a vanguard of future aggressive rock hitmakers. Over the years, they've distinguished themselves with musicality, creative ambition, and resilient determination. 
    
  Album eight was no less ambitious. Tether is anchored by a reflective meditation on what it means to draw together as friends, family men, artists, and bandmates. What does it mean to be there for the people who depend on us, knowing we can’t fully protect them from the hardships of life? 
   
  The Of Mice & Men core since 2016 – Aaron, Alan, Tino, and Phil – maintain a powerful bond with their audience and each other, no matter the obstacles. Whether a powerful anthem or atmospheric confession, their songs translate in intimate clubs and massive festivals. "It's about creating moments for people," Pauley says. "Music is the soundtrack to people's lives."

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