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• TONIC BREED Teams Up w/ FLOTSAM and JETSAM's Michael Gilbert For New Single "The Die Is Cast"

  Apr 24, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Norway's Tonic Breed, led by one man thrash machine Patrik K. Svendsen, has teamed up with Flotsam and Jetsam guitarist Michael Gilbert for a guest solo on the new single "The Die Is Cast". This is the second collaboration of 2025 by Tonic Breed and follows the previously released track "The Charge" with Darkroot.

  Straight to the point. No fluff, no filler, "The Die Is Cast" is pure, hard-hitting thrash from start to finish, with a touch of melody woven in. The song is about a powerful war machine that lies broken and abandoned, surrounded by the wreckage of others like it. Its silence feels heavy, as if it's aware of the destruction it once brought and the emptiness that followed.

  Svendsen adds about the track:

  "I think the fans are gonna dig this one. Tonic Breed never releases a song that sounds too much like the previous one. Also, with guest appearances, the unique touch on each song is there all the time. I’m super excited about the response from the fans! I went for an ’80s thrash composition on this one! Having Michael on board is an absolute honor, as he was a part of that era and genre of music."

  Gilbert comments:

  "It was an honor to be asked to do a guest solo appearance with Patrik and Tonic Breed. Some killer heavy music and a pleasure to be a part of. Cheers!"

  "The Die Is Cast" was performed, written, and produced by Patrik K. Svendsen with mixing by Adrian Bjerketvedt in Sarpsborg, Norway, and mastered by Steve Kitch.

  Recommended for fans of Flotsam and Jetsam, Slayer, and Metallica, listen to "The Die Is Cast" at the following links:

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/2AM7LfoyoTUL0VlZLYpXyE​

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  For more info:​
  ​https://tonicbreed.com​
  https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
  ​https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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• JAWFANE Announces Debut EP “Me And All My Demons” With Lead Single “Cataclysm (Nightmare)”

  Apr 23, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R - Cory Pack (guitar), Jesse Marquez (keyboard), Austin Heipp (vocals), AJ Chacon (drums), Chase Shumann (bass)

  Photo Credit - Megan Rose // Instagram @mrosedesigner

  USA’s post-hardcore outfit Jawfane is proud to announce their debut EP “Me and All My Demons” set for release on June 26th through Exitus Stratagem Records. Alongside this announcement, the band has released their first single, “Cataclysm (Nightmare),” which is the first look at the aggressive, emotional, and immersive music Jawfane prides themselves on. Cory comments on the single:

  “I am of the 00’ hardcore scene with a deep love for Norma Jean, the opening riff is an call back to that era, Chase did a great job writing us out of it into a more modern metal riff that's the hard part of those moments, coming out of the familiar into something not so normal for me at least. We tried to be as aggressive as we could with the breakdown and chorus, but still keep it a song with a structure, which is not the instinct when playing giant breakdowns. I never want those parts to end.”

  Born from a desire to create without judgment or barriers, Jawfane has spent the last four years building their sound from the ground up. What began as a group of friends secretly writing together has evolved into an immersive musical force that defies easy categorization. Though rooted in metal-core and hardcore sensibilities, the band refuses to be pigeonhole into a single genre.

  “Me and All My Demons” represents a collection of real-life experiences transformed into raw, cathartic expressions. All Jawfane songs are based in reality for at least one of the members, someone they know personally, or something they needed to say that they couldn't say any other way”. This authenticity runs through lead single “Cataclysm (Nightmare),” which showcases the band's ability to channel personal struggles into powerful sonic landscapes.

  The EP was initially self-produced before catching the attention of Exitus Stratagem Records, who worked with the band to rework and re-record the entire collection. Jawfane will be supporting the release with shows throughout the summer. They are recommended for fans of Misery Signals, Cane Hill, and King 810.

  Listen to “Cataclysm (Nightmare)” at the following links:

  Spotify (all digital platforms) - https://hypeddit.com/jawfane/cataclysmnightmare​

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  EP pre-save - https://hypeddit.com/jawfane/meandallmydemons​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Damaged Goods - 3:48
  2. Cataclysm (Nightmare) - 2:42
  3. Me and All My Demons - 3:46
  4. Friends and Enemies - 3:20
  5. Time Hunts Us All - 4:01
  EP Length: 17:39

  More info:

  ​Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/ExSRecords | Instagram.com/exsrmusic | X.com/exsrmusic​

  ​Facebook.com/Jawfane | Instagram.com/jawfane

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• ARC Releases Tour Recap Video w/ Visions of Atlantis + New Lyric Video For “Magnitudes” Off EP "Awaken The Machine"

  Apr 23, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Genre-defying metal NYC outfit ARC is sharing a tour recap video from their two support show dates with Visions of Atlantis at the beginning of April in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Brooklyn, NY.

  "TRANSMISSION COMPLETE // LOG ENTRY: APRIL 5TH]

  Mission: ARC LIVE OPERATION Status: SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED

  "On April 5th, ARC deployed a full-scale sonic assault alongside the legendary Visions of Atlantis and the unstoppable force that is Seraina Telli. Frequencies were unleashed, systems overloaded, and the energy was out of this world. We extend our deepest gratitude to Visions of Atlantis and Seraina Telli for sharing the stage and the stars with us. It was an honor to journey through the soundscape together. To all who joined the transmission, you made it unforgettable.

  TRANSMISSION LOG CLOSED // STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE SIGNALS," comments the band.

  ​ARC is also sharing with fans its latest lyric video, "Magnitudes," in support of its latest EP, “Awaken The Machine”. The track speaks about the part of your brain that shuts everything off so you can conquer anything.

  "Robotizing your human aspects and pushing through life as a mindless machine so you can win," adds the band.

  Watch and listen to Magnitudes"

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  Founded on visionary Sonny Angell's ambition to create a performance-based band with boundary-pushing music, ARC has rapidly established itself as one of the most innovative acts in modern metal. The band's philosophy, ‘ARC EVOLVES,' drives their constant reinvention and elevation of their sound and stage presence. They comment on what is in store:

  “We constantly try to raise the bar, enhance our stage show, expand our thematic elements, and experiment with different musical styles. ARC is ambiguously mysterious, ARC is energy and machines. Human interpretations are on stage playing the music, however, ARC is all around us. Information being transmitted from... Somewhere in parts of your brain, you didn’t know you had.”

  The band performs with meticulously planned choreography, custom costumes, specialized stage lighting, props, and synchronized on-screen visuals—all managed by a dedicated stage manager who travels with the band exclusively to orchestrate their technical production.

  ARC's music seamlessly fuses the brutality and melody of extreme metal with retro-futuristic synth-wave electronica, creating an all-out assault on the senses. Their frenetic live shows combine lasers, smoke, blood, sweat, and the band's relentless energy in a performance experience that must be witnessed to be believed. They are recommended for fans of Rammstein, Dark Tranquility, and Dance with the Dead.

  Their latest EP, "Awaken The Machine" (released Nov 15, 2023) is available on Arc-evolves.bandcamp.com and Spotify.

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  Track Listing:​
  1 - Dark Road - (3:44)
  2 - Ghost Lights - (4:22)
  3 - Magnitudes - (4:08)
  4 - Shadow Life - (5:55)
  5 - Kingdom for my Corpse - (4:25)
  6 - The Deep End - (3:43)
  Album Length: 26:19

  More info: https://linktr.ee/arcmetalnyc

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• KRATORNAS Announces “Ravaged by Hurakaan” Vinyl and Cassette Demo Ahead of Upcoming Album "God of the Tribes" Out August 2025

  Apr 21, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Saskatoon, Canada's Kratornas is set to unleash a special vinyl demo on May 20th and remix cassette on May 30th, 2025, through Grathila Records. These releases serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated full-length album “God of the Tribes,” scheduled for release on August 20th, 2025. The mastermind behind Kratornas comments:

  "This album marks a turning point for KRATORNAS. Not because it tries to be “different” but because it couldn’t have come out any other way. Every part of this release came together naturally. The sound, the pacing, the tension... it wrote itself, shaped by instinct and intention. This album is unlike the usual Kratornas, so anyone expecting it to sound like “early Kratornas” will be disappointed.

  The 7" vinyl demo features “Ravaged by Hurakaan” on Side A, with Side B containing an instrumental “Drum and Bass” version of the same track. This vinyl-exclusive release will not be available in digital format, making it a true collector's item for dedicated fans. Simultaneously, Kratornas will release a remix of the track on cassette. Both the vinyl and the upcoming album were mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity).

  "Ravaged by Hurakaan" serves as track #3 on the upcoming full-length album "God of the Tribes," giving fans an early taste of what to expect from the new material. Unlike previous Kratornas releases known for their "superfast brutality," this new material focuses on build-up and atmosphere, showcasing a significant evolution in sound.

  The new material features previously unexplored instrumentation, including a 7-string guitar for L/R channels and a 6-string fretless bass, moving away from blast beats and heavily distorted guitars toward a more nuanced approach. Black Metal fans, especially those with an interest in “being progressive”, should take note.

  Vinyl and cassette pre-orders are available at https://kratornas.bandcamp.com/album/ravaged-by-hurakaan-7ep-2025​

  Vinyl Track Listing :​
  ​Side A: "Ravaged by Hurakaan" – demo/rough mix of track #3 from the upcoming album "God of the Tribes"
  ​Side B: "Drum and Bass" Instrumental of track #3 from the upcoming album "God of the Tribes"
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  ​The cassette - KRATORNAS - Ravaged by Hurakaan (QUE DIABLO Remix) featuring DJ Aromaz
  Track Listing:
  Cassette Side A: (28 Minutes)
  1. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Que Diablo remix featuring DJ Amoraz) [2025]
  2. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Demo/Rough Mix from 7" vinyl) [2025]
  3. Spit on God (2016/Sub Mix) *
  4. Human Livestock (2019/Bulldozer Version) *
  5. Three Unclean Spirits (2009) *
  * = additional tracks to fill a C60. Mixed “exclusively” for this Cassette.
  ​Cassette Side B: (29 Minutes)
  6. Swarm of Rattlesnakes (2015/Meditative Ambient)

  Vinyl / Cassette Credits:​
  Performed, Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Bruno Zamora
  All Lyrics and Music written by Bruno Zamora
  Layout and Cover Artwork by Bruno Zamora

  For more info: https://www.facebook.com/officialkratornas

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• GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes A Feast of Darkness w/ New Video "Fallen"

  Apr 18, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Constantly evolving to explore the darkness and brutality, Canada's newest black / death metal demons GraveMass (ft. members from Zimmers Hole, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation), are unshackling their next single and video "Fallen". The track is a journey into the darker truth of fallen angels and the embodiment of that sinister truth.

  Aggressive, brutal, and driving, the song will be featured on GraveMass' forthcoming debut album for release later this year. The full-length is written by Mayan Hate, with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, and promises to be a masterclass in extreme death metal, capturing the true spirit of Canadian black metal.

  GraveMass comments on this next preview of their debut full-length:

  "The fans are hungry for new material, and this one is a feast. We bring the listener into our world, our experience, our message. A fresh slab of darkness. The soundtrack for the madness that is the current human condition. Enjoy this journey into the unrelenting brutality that is Gravemass."

   

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4inBmVd​

  Emerging from the depths of the Canadian West Coast metal scene, GraveMass is set to redefine extreme death metal and black metal with their fierce and unrelenting sound. Embodying the essence of sonic brutality with their sinister riffs, bone-crushing rhythms, and unholy vocals. Drawing inspiration from legends like Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, GraveMass is a relentless onslaught of evil, guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on any listener. With decades of experience between its members, they have united to create a sound that is both devastating and true to the roots of black metal.

  Prepare yourself for the extreme sonic assault of GraveMass – this is just the beginning.​

  Digital singles available at https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/​

  More info: Gravemass.com | Facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/ | Instagram.com/gravemass1

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