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• RISEN CROW New Album "Requiem For A Damned Love" + New Lyric Video "Black Widow"

  Feb 28, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  After unveiling two singles and their respective music videos, Risen Crow are set to release their long-awaited debut album, "Requiem For A Damned Love" today, February 28th 2025 via Rockshots Records. This record marks the full realization of the band's unique sound—a blend of power metal energy and gothic atmospheres, where elevated melodies meet intense riffs and evocative storytelling.

  At the heart of the album lies "Black Widow", the focus track, which embodies the themes of betrayal, vengeance and obsession. The song carries a dynamic mix of dramatic vocal lines, intricate guitar work and evocative atmosphere, making it a defining piece in Risen Crow’s growing discography.
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  To support the release, the band has produced an Official Lyric Video for "Black Widow", now available on YouTube.
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  ​Watch here: https://youtu.be/T4mUn_3RRow

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  Today's new single follows the success of tracks "Risen Crow" and "Believe In Me" that have already gained momentum, with the first music video surpassing 90,000 views on YouTube.
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  Drawing inspiration from bands like Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow deliver a collection of songs that weave together emotional depth and powerful instrumentation. "Requiem For A Damned Love" is an album that explores obsession, madness and the fragile line between love and destruction, with each track serving as a chapter in an intense and cinematic journey.

  Since their formation in 2020, Risen Crow have honed their craft combining symphonic elements, dark atmospheres and melodic complexity. Their debut album reflects a band that has embraced its influences while forging its own identity.

  Fans of melodic and atmospheric metal will find a compelling and dynamic album that balances raw emotion with refined musicianship.

  Risen Crow’s "Requiem For A Damned Love" is available for digitally and on CD at https://lnk.to/4DdftW

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  Music Video - Risen Crow - https://youtu.be/mgYBWxVzZDo​

  Music Video - Believe In Me - https://youtu.be/zNqJ0UKs_TA​

  Track Listing:
  1. Never surrender
  2. Black Widow
  3. Funeral Jack
  4. Risen Crow
  5. Revelation
  6. Dark In my life
  7. Believe in me
  8. Black Rose
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  ​Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Francesco Mattei and Kate Nord at Underworld Studio​
  ​underworldstudiocasperia.com | Facebook.com/UnderworldStudio​

  Cover, Artwork & Layout Design: Harley Velasquez at Infinity NucleArt Studio​
  ​Instagram: @HarleyVelasquezArt | Facebook.com/InfinityNucleArtStudio​
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  ​Risen Crow Line Up:​
  Antonella Della Monica: Vocals
  Claudio Vattone: Vocals
  Giuseppe Longo: Guitars
  Francesco Menale: Guitars
  Alessandro Bernabei: Keyboards
  Flavio Cicchetti: Bass
  Filippo Martini: Drums

  More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/risencrowband | https://www.instagram.com/risencrow

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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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• LIVA Unveils Epic Orchestral Metal Music Video For “Samson & Dalila I” Off New Album “Ecce Mundus”

  Oct 29, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Liva, the pioneering Canadian metal band known for their unique fusion of classical and heavy metal, has released a captivating music video for “Samson & Dalila I”, from their latest album “Ecce Mundus” released on CD in November 2023 and digitally January 2024. The band's fourth full-length marks Liva's triumphant return to its roots, featuring medieval poetry and Latin texts set against a backdrop of majestic orchestral metal. The album explores timeless themes from antiquity, including the glory of Rome, the tale of Samson and Delilah, and enduring human flaws such as greed, corruption, and hypocrisy. Vocalist/guitarist Pier Carlo Liva comments on the single:

  “This is the flagship song of the album. This song has all the elements that are to be found in the Liva style. It’s about the old story of Samson & Dalila. To avenge her people, Dalila cuts off Samson's hair, thus weakening him."

  The “Samson & Dalila I” video is a visual feast that complements the band's expansive sound, featuring more developed orchestrations and heavier guitar parts than ever before. It offers fans a glimpse into the lyrical experience and otherworldly atmosphere that defines Liva's music.

  Formed in Sherbrooke, Québec in 1997, Liva has been at the forefront of blending classical music with metal in Canada. The band's unique sound features extensive sonic explorations, grandiose orchestrations, and powerful vocal performances that transport listeners to another world. They are recommended for fans of Therion, Nightwish, and Leaves’Eyes.

  Their latest album “Ecce Mundus” was released on CD on November 17, 2023, and digitally on January 12, 2024, via Stoke Records with distribution by Outside Music (Canada) and Orchard (US).

  CD and digital - https://livametalband.bandcamp.com/​

  CD - https://www.livaband.com/merch/​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3NyGqcp

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  Track Listing:​
  1. De avaritia et luxuria mundi – (9:30)
  2. Materiae summa - (6 :33)
  3. Ecce mundus demundatur - (5 :06)
  4. Sunt – (3 :34)
  5. Samson & Dalila I – (5 :29)
  6. Samson & Dalila II – (5 :19)
  7. Obscura – (7 :31)
  8. O Roma nobilis – (6 :57)
  9. Silence – (6 :04)
  Album Length: 55:51

  Liva is:​
  Pier Carlo Liva (tenor vocal, death vocal, guitars, electronics)
  Nadine Guertin (soprano vocal)
  Martin Tremblay (bass)
  Claude Lacroix (drums)

  More info: Livaband.com | Facebook.com/www.livaband | Instagram.com/livametalband​

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  "There are fewer rules in metal nowadays, and fellow Francophones Liva have taken the ones that remain and stomped them to dust. The mix is raw and yet warm. The hook finds you it won’t let go. 8/10" - Brave Words (Ecce Mundus)

  -« (…) le compromis parfait entre puissance et mélodie. Un voyage au travers de sonorités lointaines et saisissantes. Le groupe a apporté un soin particulier à créer une atmosphère enivrante. Tout simplement splendide, transcendé. Il est évident que Liva est un groupe au potentiel énorme. Sublime ! » 9/10, Rock Hard (France) (Ecce Mundus)

  ”This is a fantastic album. Highly recommended.” Powerplay Magazine (Ecce Mundus)

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• EPICA at Hammerstein Ballroom 10/23/22

  Oct 25, 2022 ArmyOfOneTV 0 Comments

   

  

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