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• AITTALA Drops New Single "Myself Deceived" Off Upcoming Album Machines Out April 2025 on Exitus Stratagem Records

  Mar 13, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Eclectic doom metal powerhouse AITTALA is unveiling the first single "Myself Deceived" off their highly anticipated album "Machines", set to drop on April 17, 2025, via Exitus Strategem Records.

  Listen at the following links:

  Digital (Spotify) - https://hypeddit.com/aittala/myselfdeceived​

  The songs on "Machines" were originally written and demoed between 1990 and 1997 on an analog 4-track cassette recorder. Now, Aittala has revived these tracks, preserving their raw essence while enhancing them with modern production techniques. The album offers a nostalgic yet powerful experience, blending early progressive metal influences with storytelling-driven lyrics. While showcasing a distinct style from their recent works, "Machines" stays true to Aittala’s signature heavy, immersive sound.

  Formed in 1991 in Holland, Aittala quickly gained recognition in the Dutch metal scene, opening for bands like THE GATHERING and SADIST. After a hiatus, frontman Eric Aittala resurrected the band in 2008, leading to six full-length albums: Bed of Thorns (2009), Haunt Your Flesh (2011), Effigy (2014), American Nightmare (2016), False Pretenses (2019), Live to Regret (2022).

  Now, with "Machines," AITTALA boldly steps into the past, bringing long-lost tracks to life with a modern, crushing edge.

  This dynamic duo of Eric Aittala (Guitars/Vocals) and Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (Drums) (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL) continues to write, record, and tour, bringing their distinct brand of heavy, immersive metal to fans worldwide.

  Album pre-save (due out April 17, 2025) - https://hypeddit.com/aittala/machines​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Machines - 7:31
  2. Myself Deceived - 6:24
  3. Misery - 6:53
  4. To Know the Man - 4:51
  5. Machines (Prologue) - 2:32
  6. Machines (Epilogue) - 5:03
  Album Length: 33:15

  For more info: Exsrmusic.com | Aittala.com | Facebook.com/aittalamusic | Instagram.com/aittalamusic | Spotify

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• ARTACH Unleash Video "Macha" From New Album "Morrigan...Goddess of War" Out Mid-March 2025

  Mar 11, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Newfoundland, Canada's black metal duo ARTACH announces the release of their latest album "Morrigan...Goddess of War" due out on March 21st, 2025 via Depressive Illusions Records. This third full length represents the band's strongest material yet. It's a relentless assault of blackened thrash metal that captures the intensity and fury the duo have always strived for. From crushing riffs to searing melodies, every track on this release is forged with raw passion.

  "We've poured everything into this record, and we can't wait for fans to experience the full force of Morrigan...Goddess of War." adds Sruthán (Guitar/Bass).

  Today, Artach unveils the lead single "Macha", one of the three songs that are part of the Morrigan trilogy on the album with the songs that also includes "Badb", and "Nemain".

  Sruthán (Guitar/Bass). explains further:

  "Macha, one of the Morrígan, was known for her prophetic visions and her role as a fierce protector of warriors. She is sometimes considered one aspect of the Morrígan, a trio of war goddesses.

  The three goddesses, and what elements they represent, that make up the Morrígan in Irish mythology are:
  Macha – War, sovereignty, horses.
  Badb – Battle, death, chaos.
  Nemain – Frenzy, panic, terror.
  Together, they represent different aspects of war, fate, and destruction in Celtic mythology."

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  Due out March 21, 2025, CD and Cassette for "Morrigan...Goddess of War" will be available from Depressive Illusions at https://depressiveillusions.com/search/node/Artach​

  Artach is a two-man black metal band (Sruthán: Guitar/Bass, Fíochmhar: Battery/Vokills/Keys) based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Being from the foggiest, snowiest, wettest, windiest, and gloomiest capital city in Canada, one should not be surprised that this fuels the creation of Black Metal. Their inspiration comes from the land, nature, the bleak weather of the Canadian North, and influential black metal bands.

  Since the duo’s formation in the spring of 2019, Artach has been consistently releasing new music. The band’s debut album “Chronicles of a Black Winter” was released digitally during February 2020 and later unleashed on physical CD by Depressive Illusions Records. In 2021, the band returned with their next offering “Sworn To Avenge”, a full-length scourge of raw and relentless bruting gloom. In 2024, Artach took an experimental direction with the EP "Sgrios", which was a black metal spin on industrial metal sounds.

  Now in 2025, they unleash their third full length offering with "Morrigan...Goddess of War" for release in mid-March.

  Track Listing:​
  1. Badb - 7:08
  2. Macha - 6:06
  3. Nemain - 5:17
  4. Nefarious - 5:21
  5. Nomad - 5:09
  6. Hoarfrost - 4:29
  7. Cloudminders - 4:46
  8. Ride... Die... Immortality - 6:08
  Album Length: 44:28​
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  Artach is:
  Fíochmhar: Battery/Vokills
  Sruthán: Guitar/Bass/Backing Vokills

   

  EP Credits:​
  Cover art by: Awinita Alm
  Album mixed and mastered by Michael Small.
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  ​Follow Artach:​
  ​https://www.facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal​
  ​https://www.instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal/​
  ​https://www.youtube.com/@artachband709​
  ​https://artach.bandcamp.com/​

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• Famous Strangers Unveil Haunting New Single “I'll See You In The Stars”

  Mar 7, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Edmonton-based band Famous Strangers continues their journey of atmospheric storytelling with the release of their latest single “I'll See You In The Stars”, dropping March 7th, 2025. The track showcases the band's signature blend of haunting melodies, powerful vocals, and immersive soundscapes that have been captivating listeners since their formation in 2023.

  “I'll See You In The Stars” draws listeners into a celestial dreamscape where emotional intensity meets cosmic wonder. The single represents another compelling chapter in Famous Strangers' evolving musical narrative, highlighting their ability to create dark, moody compositions that resonate on a deeply emotional level.

  The band comments:

  “We are incredibly grateful to be able to release this single and share it with audiences. This track is more than just a song—it’s an artistic expression of who we are as a band and the depths we are willing to explore. It represents a space where emotion meets intensity, where the atmosphere blends with raw power. Sonically, it carries a weight and texture that draws comparisons to bands like Deftones or Ocean Machine, capturing that balance of heaviness and haunting melody. This is just one side of what we do, but it’s a side we fully embrace.”

  Famous Strangers brings together accomplished musicians whose past experiences in various musical projects have shaped their collective sound. Their diverse influences converge in a unique sonic experience characterized by atmospheric instrumentals and a dynamic vocal approach that seamlessly shifts between melodic and aggressive. They are recommended for fans of Halestorm, Judas Priest, Dio, and Arch Enemy.

  Listen to "I'll See You In The Stars" at the following links:

  ​Spotify - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/famousstrangers/ill-see-you-in-the-stars

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  More info:

  ​Famousstrangersband.com

  ​Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559110131774

  ​Instagram.com/famousstrangersband

  ​Tiktok.com/@famousstrangersband

   

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• California Power Metal NIVIANE Release New Album “Queen of Phantoms”

  Mar 7, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  The wait is over — Sacramento, California's Niviane unleash their powerful new album, "Queen of Phantoms", out today March 7th, 2025! With a refined lineup, sharpened songwriting and a thunderous production, this release solidifies the band’s place at the forefront of modern power metal.

  Crafted with precision over the past years, "Queen of Phantoms" represents Niviane’s strongest and most dynamic work to date. The album was written during the pandemic lockdowns and carefully shaped to highlight the band’s evolution, featuring a new rhythm section with drummer Isaiah AR and bassist Tyler Satterlee who inject fresh power into the music. Each of the 11 tracks offers a different shade of power metal, from blistering speed and aggression to uplifting melodies and dark atmospheres pushing beyond the genre’s conventions.

  Featuring the commanding title track "Queen of Phantoms", the emotionally charged "Tomorrow’s a New Day" and the thunderous "Under Black Flags" just to name a few, the album strikes a perfect balance between heaviness and melody. "Queen of Phantoms" showcases Niviane’s signature blend of intricate guitar work, anthemic choruses and cinematic storytelling, appealing to fans of Judas Priest, Queensrÿche, Primal Fear and Nevermore.

  The album’s official lyric videos for "Queen of Phantoms" and "12 BC Legions" further bring its powerful themes to life, visually enhancing its dark, immersive storytelling. The latest official music video for "Tomorrow’s a New Day" explores deep and personal themes of mental health, setting it apart as one of the band’s most moving compositions.

  With "Queen of Phantoms", Niviane delivers a bold and unapologetic statement—this is power metal at its finest, evolved and redefined. Experience the full force of Niviane’s latest masterpiece now!

  CD order - https://rockshots.eu/products/niviane-queen-of-phantoms-cd​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FmnmwY​
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  Tracklist:
  1. Queen of Phantoms
  2. 12 BC: Legions
  3. 12 BC: Germania
  4. Beacon In The Darkness
  5. Some Wounds… Never Heal
  6. All Debts Repaid
  7. Tomorrow’s A New Day
  8. Event Horizon
  9. Our Maze
  10. Gunslingers & Graves
  11. Under Black Flags
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  Band line up
  Aaron Robitsch: Keys & Orchestration
  Gary Tarplee: Guitars
  Isaiah AR: Drums
  Mark Miner: Guitars
  Norman Skinner: Vocals
  Tyler Satterlee: Bass

  More info: ​
  ​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

  ​https://www.niviane.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/nivianemetal/​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/nivianemetalofficial/​

  ​https://x.com/nivianeofficial

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• Streaming Now! FROGG's Debut Album Sets An "Eclipse" of Technical Modern Metal

  Mar 6, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  New York, USA's FROGG are ready to descend an "Eclipse" of technical modern metal with their debut album out on March 7th, 2025. A long time in waiting, this first full-length features ten tracks of heavy, raw, progressive, death and avant-garde thinking metal. The record was co-produced by Frogg guitarist/vocalist Sky Moon Clark and Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit). Fans who have been following Frogg since their conception will find exactly what that they signed up for along with lots of fun surprises. The band doesn't operate in one genre all the time and "Eclipse" is set to marvel.

  "A sonic eclipse where every genre collides—progressive, technical, and just enough death to keep your neck sore for weeks." adds bassist Ethan Emery.

  Lyrically, the record explores Mythology from various places along with tying tales and emotions together. Fans can expect seasonal singles from Frogg going forward as they already have plans for follow-up singles to come real soon after the album's release.

  FROGG’s main ambition is to hit the live circuit with a perfected performance and its brand-new line-up. With performance in mind, FROGG has been relentlessly rehearsing new original material and old, to deliver an authentic live experience.

  Committed to technical excellence and progressive innovation, Frogg is recommended for fans of weird and wild, and fans who appreciate bands such as Protest The Hero, Between The Buried And Me, Zenith Passage, Unexpect, and Obscura.

  Listen to the full stream album premiere for "Eclipse" via TheProgSpace HERE.

  "Eclipse" is due out on March 7, 2025, and is available for pre-order at https://froggofficial.bandcamp.com.

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4heSdtu​

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  Album Artwork - Artists: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre

  Track Listing:​
  1. Walpurgisnacht (4:44)
  2. Life Zero (4:30)
  3. Dandelion (3:50)
  4. Eclipse I: Blind Bakunawa (4:20)
  5. Eclipse II: Sickened By Silence (4:48)
  6. Interspecific Hybrid Species (4:19)
  7. Wake Up (6:22)
  8. Sun Stealer (4:41)
  9. Double Vision Roll (3:29)
  10. Omni Trigger (4:07)
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  ​Album Recording Credits:​
  • All songs performed by: FROGG
  • All songs written by: FROGG
  • Produced by: Jamie King & Sky Moon Clark
  • Mixed by: Jamie King
  • Mastered by: Jamie King
  • Album Artwork by: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre
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  ​Album Band Line Up:​
  Sky Moon Clark - Vocals, Guitars
  Will Brown - Drums, Percussion, World Instruments
  Brett Fairchild - Guitars on tracks 1, 5, 6,10
  Nick Thorpe - Bass on tracks 1,4,5,7,8,10
  David White - Bass on track 2
  Brad Williamson - Bass on track 6
  Jack Lynch - Bass on track 3
  Emma Rae - Clean vocals & keys
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  ​Live Band Line Up:​
  Sky Moon Clark - Vocals, Guitars
  Brett Fairchild - Backup Vocals, Guitars
  Ethan Emery - Bass
  Will Brown - Drums

  For more info: https://linktr.ee/froggband​

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