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• New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Channels Loss From Cancer Into Lyrical Fury with “Burning the Black”

  Jul 25, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

   

  New York thrash QUEMASANTOS is turning up the heat with their scorching new lyric video 'Burning the Black', a vision accumulated through time turned into a metal track that was born from grief, rage, and love. It emerged from the pain of witnessing cancer’s devastating impact.
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  ​"In the past, vocalist Nelson Diaz has always come up with the concepts for the music they’ve been writing. This time, I asked him to work under my concept, which was based on what I was experiencing at the time (which was during the time before my wife’s passing). He kindly agreed to do it, and I’m just happy with the way he performed and used all the material I gave him. He’s a true friend and a master of metal interpretation. I love him," adds Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums).

  ​'Burning the Black' is an analogy to the process of receiving chemotherapy, which burns the cancer cells in the body. The concept for the track came to Ignacio Orellana while watching his wife fight cancer for six years, which tragically ended with her dramatic death. The lyrics are narrated from the perspective of death, constantly reminding you that it will take you and that no matter what you do, it’s inevitable. The music encapsulates the life cycle of a person, beginning with the gradual and transformative changes life brings and concluding in a manner reminiscent of its inception.
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  ​"On a personal note, this has been a brutal and devastating time, as well as strange to lose my life partner of 31 years. It still feels unreal. This song is essentially what I can translate from the experience of being there next to her and witnessing her decline from good to bad. I genuinely hope that people can understand it the way I’m trying to convey it. I loved my wife, and she will always be with me," says Orellana.
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  ​Quemasantos is Nelson Diaz (singer and concepts) & Ignacio Orellana (bass/guitar/drums).
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  The guest musician for this track was Felipe Roa, the lead guitarist for metal bands Acaro and Shadows Fall (touring member). With extensive studio recording and touring experience, Roa has also owned and operated Boston Guitar Tech, providing professional services such as guitar setups, fretwork, electronics, and online and in-person lessons.
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  Vocal tracks recorded at Studios Ultrasonico, Santiago, Chile.
  Felipe Roa's tracks were recorded at his studio.
  Mixed and mastered at Oily Sound Studios in New York City by Ignacio Orellana.
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  ​More info:

  ​https://quemasantos.com

  ​http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

  ​http://instagram.com/quemasantos1

  ​http://www.facebook.com/quemasantos

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• VISITANT Announces "In the Wake of Flame Tour" (FL/GA/TN/SC/NC) w/ IATT + New Videos "Fodder" & “Starless” From Debut Album "Rubidium" Out Aug 2025

  Jul 25, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Blackened death metal collective Visitant announces they will be hitting the road this October for "In the Wake of Flame Tour" with Philadelphia’s alchemical blackened death metal force IATT (dates listed below).

  Visitant will be touring in support of their forthcoming debut album "Rubidium," out on August 22nd, via Exitus Stratagem Records.

  The band's recording lineup features seasoned musicians from the extreme metal underground: Anthony Lusk-Simone (drums/orchestration) from Abiotic and Lattermath, Kilian Duarte (bass) from Abiotic and Scale the Summit, Taylor Tidwell from Unaligned, and Chelsea Marrow from Voraath, whose vocal work has also been featured in acclaimed video games including DOOM ETERNAL and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Thomas Weidick, on guitar, recently joined their live lineup this past June.
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  ​Visitant's debut album “Rubidium”, which they describe as ‘shadow work’, embodies the bleakest parts of being human, including grief, loss, betrayal, vengeance, time lost, and regret. The band has two current singles, "Fodder", a ritualistic journey that showcases their ability to weave ethereal elements into an unrelentingly aggressive soundscape, and "Starless", a technical odyssey that further explores the band's signature blend of dynamic brutality and spiritual beauty.

  Spotify - https://hypeddit.com/visitant/fodder

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  Spotify - https://hypeddit.com/visitant/starless

  ​Recommended for fans of Gojira, Opeth, and Naglfar, Visitant's "Rubidium" is available for album pre-order (out Aug 22nd) via Exitus Stratagem Records at https://hypeddit.com/visitant/rubidium​

  Other Dates:​
  Aug 23 - Michigan Metal Fest - Leila Arboretum - Battle Creek, MI w/ Dying Fetus, Within Ruins, Ov Sulfur, The Convalescence
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  ​"On The Wake of Flame Tour" - IATT, VISITANT:​
  Oct 3 - Pensacola, FL – Pacific Kava
  Oct 4 - Jensen Beach, FL – Dark Riff Records
  Oct 5 - Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater
  Oct 6 - Nashville, TN – Cobra
  Oct 8 - Piedmont, SC – Tribbles
  Oct 9 - Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones
  Oct 11 - Jackson, TN – TN Metal Devastation Fest (Visitant only)

   

  ​Exsrmusic.com | ​Facebook.com/visitantband | Instagram.com/Visitantband | Tiktok.com/@_visitant_

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• IMPERISHABLE (ft. Nile, Hate Eternal, Malevolent Creation, Olkoth members) Forges Raw Fury w/ Debut Album “Revelation In Purity” Out August 29th + New Video For Title Track & "Oath of Disgust"

  Jul 23, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Brace for impact as Imperishable, the blistering new project featuring guitarist/vocalist Brian Kingsland (Nile, Enthean), bassist Alex Rush (Olkoth, Enthean), and drum legend Derek Roddy (Hate Eternal, Malevolent Creation) announces the release of their debut album "Revelation In Purity", out August 29th, 2025 via Everlasting Spew Records.
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  Formed as an outlet for raw, unfiltered aggression outside their legacy bands, Imperishable delivers an unapologetically fierce experience. "Revelation In Purity" is crafted with a sound described in four words: aggressive, dark, evil, and fast. The debut full-length is a relentless display of old-school ethos and modern wrath. Eschewing over-polished production, the album plunges listeners into visceral, analog brutality.

  Inspired by death and black metal legends including Morbid Angel, Emperor, Angelcorpse, Zyklon, and Nile, "Revelation In Purity" balances sheer speed and aggression with atmospheric weight and lyrical depth. Though the lyrics lean toward personal strength and confidence, Imperishable welcomes interpretation, mirroring their approach to songwriting as collaborative, ever-evolving, and instinctively intense.

  Brian Kingsland (Vocals/Guitar) comments on the album:

  "First of all, we're thrilled to be releasing "Revelation In Purity" on Everlasting Spew Records. They're a well-respected and renowned underground label that aligns with our musical standards and vision. It's an honor. This album started with just a few ideas between Alex and me, and has now taken on a life of its own, and we're damn proud of what we've achieved here. It definitely represents where we were at the time. Musically and otherwise. The pandemic, the birth of my son, the loss of immediate family, etc, it's all in there. It's an honest record that is a bit more raw and recorded old-school. There's no quantizing or samples on the drums. Minimal edits across the board. We wanted it to sound good, but not over-polished. A lot of that is in capturing the performance. So, you might not hear every note perfectly, but the conviction is there, and that's what matters. If this is your thing, you'll love it. It's a kick in the teeth."

  Fans can expect more music in the future, but for now, this debut is a definitive statement. "Revelation In Purity" is not just an album, it’s an experience. Raw. Real. Revelatory.

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0V9iSPRTE4WRgXZ6DPZAsC​

  Album pre-order (CD, Cassette) (Vinyl coming in 2026) - https://everlastingspew.com/​

  Digital - https://everlastingspew.bandcamp.com/album/revelation-in-purity​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Oath Of Disgust (4:00)
  2. Exclusion Continuum (4:35)
  3. Revelation In Purity (4:43)
  4. Spewing Retribution (3:50)
  5. Iniquity (5:06)
  6. Where Dead Omens Croon (2:40)
  7. The Enduring Light Of Irreverence (7:18)
  Album Length: 33:00
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  ​More info: Facebook.com/Imperishable83 | Instagram.com/imperishable_metal | https://linktr.ee/EverlastingSpew

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• ANCIENT THRONES Returns w/ Haunting Video "A Moon Fused Key" From Sophomore Album "Melancholia" Out Sept 2025

  Jul 22, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Halifax, Canada’s relentless progressive death metal band Ancient Thrones return with their harrowing sophomore album "Melancholia", dropping September 19th, 2025, a follow-up to 2020’s debut "The Veil". Leading the release is their first single, “A Moon Fused Key”, accompanied by a haunting lyric video that offers a raw glimpse into the album’s psychological abyss.

  Formed in 2011 and reborn in 2018 with the arrival of guitarist and composer Dylan Wallace, Ancient Thrones carved out a new identity rooted in fast, extreme, progressive, cinematic, and existential soundscapes. With "Melancholia", the band dives deeper into these sonic philosophies, creating a concept-driven album born out of isolation, trauma, and the need to transform pain into art.

  "We think this album is a turning point for us, where we were able to take the atmosphere of our previous record, and kick the aggression up to a thousand. The intention of our last record, "The Veil," was to be poetic and hopeful, but the intention with our second full-length, "Melancholia," is to crush any ounce of hope that is left," adds the band.
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  A high-speed, technically savage record written during the first wave of the pandemic. "Melancholia" is packed with themes of hallucination, suicide, and emotional unraveling, inspired by personal experience and psychedelic trauma. Built as a narrative journey, with abstract lyrics and music that flow seamlessly from track to track.
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  The writing process started with Wallace churning out riffs in isolation while drummer and vocalist Sean Hickey developed the narrative alongside the music. Their creative synergy resulted in a cinematic tapestry where music evokes visuals, and lyrics deepen the vision. Each track exists as a piece of a larger, emotionally devastating puzzle.

  The band meticulously sculpted every sonic detail over five years, dialing in tones and mastering techniques to ensure a pummeling production. Unlike their expansive debut, "Melancholia" tightens its tracklist to accommodate a proper vinyl release, with each song handpicked for impact. Every riff, lead, and vocal layer contributes to an immersive and aggressive listening experience.

  “We didn’t plan to write a concept album, but the story began to unfold, and we couldn’t resist,” adds Hickey.

  Inviting fans into the haunting world of "Melancholia", Ancient Thrones is unveiling their first single and the album's opening track, “A Moon Fused Key”. Kicking off the record, the track sets the stage for the violent nature about to unfold both musically and lyrically. This is the point of the concept album where the character puts an end to every piece of life in his body. At the end of the song, he sees the hand of god pulling him to heaven, and he severs it. This song is fast, filled with crushing riffs, and sets the tone for what’s to come.

  The band comments:

  “A Moon Fused Key is the opening track on the album, but also a climax narratively, jumping straight into where hell is unfolding in our character's story. The song begins with unrelenting force and speed, and does not stop until the final bitter moments. We wanted to establish that Melancholia was not just a catchy title for the album; that we intend to tie our audience in a nihilistic, inhuman, terrifying, and brutal end, as the character celebrates their death viciously. This song is a statement in existential exhaustion, where you have no choice but to brace for what’s coming”.

  Taking influences from black metal, 2000s death metal, and modern tech death, "Melancholia" reflects the Ancient Thrones' commitment to pushing boundaries in extreme music. Recommended for fans of Archspire, The Red Chord, Deafheaven, and The Faceless.
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  Watch and listen to "A Moon Fused Key" via its lyric video premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/54OafwThPmIXquCxxy0ySq

  Album pre-order (Vinyl, Digital) (out Sept 19th, 2025) - https://ancientthrones.bandcamp.com/​

  Track Listing:​
  1. A Moon Fused Key (5:12)
  2. Achromatopsia (1:19)
  3. Melancholia (6:17)
  4. A Turning Point (5:46)
  5. A Pellucid Prism (4:26)
  6. Sacred Swollen Glass (6:16)
  7. Blight (2:18)
  8. A Pale Palace (4:55)
  9. Vacant (5:31)
  Album Length: 42:00

  Band Lineup:​
  Dylan Wallace - Guitar
  Nick Leslie - Guitar
  Matt LeBlanc - Bass
  Sean Hickey - Drums & Vocals

  More info: Facebook.com/Ancientthrones | Instagram.com/ancientthrones

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• Hoist The Sails! Crank The Volume! Pirate Metallers CALICO JACK's New EP "Jack Speak Shanties" Is Out Now! + Music Video “Wellerman”

  Jul 18, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  After conquering the Caribbean with cannon-fire and swagger, Italian pirate metal act Calico Jack set sail for colder seas with their brand new EP "Jack Speak Shanties", a wild tribute to the sea shanties that shaped their pirate souls.
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  Marking the occasion is the new single and music video “Wellerman”, a dramatic reinterpretation of the legendary 19th-century whaling anthem. Fueled by Viking metal grit, Scandinavian flair, and original riffage, the band breathes new life into this maritime classic, now paired with a stunning video where Calico Jack sheds their Caribbean garb and embraces the rugged look of old-school whalers.

  Digital - https://lnk.to/fXbPpb​

  5 tracks. 5 tales of salt, rum, and myth.
  From the fierce cries of “The 24th of February” to the Celtic melancholy of “Spanish Ladies”, the EP "Jack Speak Shanties" is not just a record. It’s a roaring, storm-soaked homage to nautical tradition.
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  ​“This is a love letter to the songs that made us,” says guitarist Toto. And it shows.
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  Hoist the sails. Crank the volume. The shanties have returned — pirate metal style.

  CD (out July 18th, 2025) - https://rockshots.eu/products/calico-jack-jack-speak-shanties-cd​

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  Track Listing:​
  1. Wellerman - 4:12
  2. Don't Forget your Old Shipmate - 4:03
  3. Off to Sea Once More - 3:50
  4. The 24th of February - 4:43
  5. Spanish Ladies - 5:19

  For more info: Rockshots.eu | Calico-jack.net | https://linktr.ee/Calico_Jack

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