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• DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Release New Single "Music Kills"

  Apr 11, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Italian melodic death metal act Dying Awkward Angel unleash their brand-new single “Music Kills”, a powerful mid-tempo composition that highlights the band’s continued evolution while remaining firmly rooted in the legacy of Scandinavian death metal.

  Characterized by a raw and uncompromising sound, “Music Kills” draws inspiration from the early ‘90s Swedish scene—specifically, bands such as Dismember and Entombed—and channels the iconic HM-2 guitar tone into a modern, groove-driven framework. The result is a track that is both punishing and memorable, blending brutal riffs, visceral vocals, and an ominous atmosphere.

  Lyrically, the song delves into the ambivalent nature of music itself, exploring its potential to both uplift and consume. This thematic depth adds an introspective dimension to the band’s sonic aggression, further establishing their unique voice within the international melodic death metal landscape.

  Following their critically praised 2018 full-length "Absence of Light", “Music Kills” marks a significant step forward for Dying Awkward Angel. While known for their fast-paced and relentless songwriting, the band now embraces a darker, more deliberate approach—one that prioritizes atmosphere and weight without sacrificing intensity.

  The release of “Music Kills” also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In the coming weeks, the band will unveil further details surrounding their upcoming full-length album, which promises to expand on the themes and sonic direction explored in this latest track.

  For fans of Dismember, Entombed, At The Gates, and all those drawn to the raw edge of melodic death metal, “Music Kills” stands as a compelling statement of intent.

  Listen to "Music Kills":

  Digital (Spotify) - ​http://lnk.to/qtFgi5​

  Formed in 1998, Dying Awkward Angel draws inspiration from the '90s extreme metal scene of Gothenburg, the UK, and the USA, with influences from bands like In Flames, At the Gates, Carcass, Slayer, Death, Pantera, and Metallica. The band's early releases, "Dying Awkward Angel" and "Ghost at the Spine," received excellent critical acclaim. After some line-up changes, the band stabilized in 2013 and recorded the full-length album "Waiting for Punishment".
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  In 2015, the EP "Madness Rising" showcased a more mature and modern songwriting mixing old-school brutality with melodic incursions. In 2017, with the addition of Michele Spallieri (Kenos) as the vocalist, the band released the album "Absence Of Light" in 2018 (Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records), distributed across Europe, the USA, and Japan. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with renowned names such as Impaled Nazarene, **enos, Decapitated, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and many others.

  Line-up:​
  Michele Spallieri: Vocals
  Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
  Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
  Luca Pellegrino: Drums
  Davide Onida: Bass Guitar

  More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com | https://www.instagram.com/dyingawkwardangel_official/

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• WOODHAWK Reveals First Single “Strangers Ever After” From New Album “Love Finds A Way” Out June 2025

  Apr 11, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian stoner rock powerhouse Woodhawk returns with the announcement of their highly anticipated third studio album, “Love Finds A Way,” set for release on June 6, 2025, via Grand Hand Records. The Calgary trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums) are also dropping the record's first single, “Strangers Ever After,” toda,y giving fans their first taste of new Woodhawk material since 2019's acclaimed “Violent Nature”. The band comments on the new single:

  “This was the first song we wrote for this album. And I think we reworked it more than any song. It started out with a completely different feel and timing than what we ended up with. It was way darker. But we kept coming back to it and really loved the result. Strangers Ever After is a kind of demise of a relationship. The farewell to someone that maybe…you were better off never knowing. This is dark and honest.”

  “Love Finds A Way” marks an evolution in the band's creative journey. Their earlier work was very much influenced by bands like The Sword and Black Sabbath, with lyrics about wizards and goblins, but they've worked hard on bringing more emotion to their writing. The nine-track album promises to deliver the dynamic range fans have come to expect from Woodhawk, featuring what Midzain describes as ‘some really riff-rocking songs, but also a lot of hardship and honesty'.

  “Strangers Ever After” showcases the band's signature blend of classic hard rock sensibilities and modern stoner metal influences, delivering the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have earned Woodhawk a devoted following since their formation in 2014. They are recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy.

  Listen to “Strangers Ever After”:​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4jmbEkW

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  Album pre-order: https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com​

  Track Listing
  1. Grave Shaker – 4:41
  2. Strangers Ever After – 4:24
  3. Truth Be Told – 7:21
  4. White Crosses – 6:10
  5. The Unholy Hand – 5:21
  6. No Place For Hate – 5:18
  7. Love Finds a Way – 6:16
  8. Relapser – 4:52
  9. Killing Time – 8:37

  Woodhawk is:
  Turner Midzain – Guitar & Vocals
  Mike Badmington – Bass & Vocals
  Kevin Nelson - Drums

  More info:​
  https://www.woodhawk.ca
  ​https://www.instagram.com/woodhawkriffs​
  ​https://www.facebook.com/woodhawkriffs

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• AUTUMN LIES BURIED Unleashes New Video “Debt Of Silence” Off EP "Mob Mentality" Out June 2025 + HELLHOWLER TOUR w/ Casket Robbery

  Apr 10, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Extreme metal outfit Autumn Lies Buried is unleashing its blistering new single “Debt of Silence,” accompanied by a music video. The track serves as the first glimpse into the band's upcoming EP “Mob Mentality,” scheduled for release on June 6th, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. “Debt of Silence” delivers the band's signature combination of breakneck energy, socially conscious lyrics, and unrelenting heaviness that fans have come to expect. Vocalist Kaelin Wilkins comments:

  “Given the current political climate of the US, I felt it necessary to write about silencing a lot of them. I felt like America just needs a hard reset, and it starts by not giving these fascists in free-world clothing the clout they have. They owe us a debt of silence. A ritual dismemberment of corrupt leadership. Cutting of the tongue is symbolic as well as literal.”

  Autumn Lies Buried continues to evolve their sound, which draws from a diverse palette of influences including slam, mathcore, hardcore, hip hop, and deathcore. The result is what the band describes as "a beating with a cinder block’ that creates a cathartic experience for listeners."

  This release marks the beginning of an exciting summer for Autumn Lies Buried, with another single planned for May and the full EP release coinciding with the kickoff of their Hell Howler Tour alongside Casket Robbery, My Own Will and Australia's Nicolas Cage Fighter on June 6th. They are recommended for fans of Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, and Tech n9ne.

  Watch and listen to "Debt Silence" via its music video premiere on The Circle Pit.

  Digital Single pre-save - https://hypeddit.com/autumnliesburied/debtofsilence

  EP pre-save - https://hypeddit.com/autumnliesburied/mobmentality​

  Hellhowler Tour - Casket Robbery, Autumn Lies Buried, My Own Will, Nicolas Cage Fighter

  #Autumn Lies Buried Not Appearing | + My Own will Not Appearing

  5/29 - West Chicago, IL - WC Social Club #
  5/30 - Hamtramck, MI - Sanctuary #
  5/31 - Battle Creek, MI - The Music Factory #
  6/1 - Cleveland, OH - The Foundry #
  6/3 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Smiling Moose #
  6/4 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz #
  6/5 - Salisbury, MD - Lurking Class Skate Shop #
  6/6 - Gastonia, NC - The Rooster +
  6/7 - Wilmington, NC - The Eagles Dare +
  6/8 - Duluth, GA - Sweetwater Bar +
  6/10 - Winter Park, FL - Conduit +
  6/11 - Miami, FL - Bar Nancy +
  6/12 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum +
  6/13 - Pensacola, FL - Handlebar +
  6/14 - Clarksville, TN - The Revel House +
  6/15 - Hobart, IN - Hobart Art Theatre +
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  More info: Facebook.com/autumnliesburied | Instagram.com/autumn.lies.buried

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• RED CAIN Drops New Single "FWAB" (Fire, Water, Air, Blood) Ahead of Hyperspace Metal Fest Performance!

  Apr 9, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Set to perform at this year's Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC on April 10th, power prog storytellers RED CAIN are unveiling their new single "FWAB" (Fire Water, Air, Blood). With its heavy balalaika breakdown, downtuned heavy riffs, and soaring harmonized choruses among atmospheric industrial synth backing, "FWAB" hits hard and never lets go - a primeval ritual chant in front of cold stone, on a frozen steppe, among howling winds.

  The band explains the story of the track in further detail:

  "In the frozen Eastern European steppes, there stood a fell ancient god. Every ill word fed him, and every ill deed made him more potent. For millennia, he grew strong through kingship over mortal ill will, suffering, and pride, until his nourishment took a new form, unable to feed or strengthen. Without nourishment, the god was powerless, and without power, he slept. After millennia, fed full by ill words and ill deeds, searching for an awakening, the god demands the symbols of his power: Fire, Water, Air, Blood. Join the ritual sacrament of Chernobog. With this new release, the Slavic pagan ritual to call forth the "Black God" takes flight, asking the listener what they would be willing to change their fate."

  Listen to "FWAB" (Fire Water, Air, Blood):

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/42fdexS

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  Red Cain will be performing on night one of this year's Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC, on April 10th at The Cobalt alongside Glyph, Tower Hill, Serpent Rider, and Crüzer. Full details on the Hyperspace Metal Festival being held from April 10th to 12th can be found at https://www.facebook.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival​

  Red Cain, from Calgary, Canada, is a modern progressive metal project with Eastern European roots. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning music videos and concept albums “Kindred: Act I”, “Kindred: Act II,” and "NÄE'BLISS". The albums contained a ton of genre inspirations, from gothic rock to ambient electronica, power, black, and death metal, and were universally lauded for their inventiveness, variety, and strong conceptual content. They continue this momentum with forthcoming releases.

  Red Cain is:​
  Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
  Samuel Ridout – Guitar
  Oman Costa – Guitar
  Taylor Gibson - Drums

  For more info: Redcain.ca | Facebook.com/redcainofficial | Instagram.com/redcainarmy

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• WORLD ON ALERT Unleash New Video For Their Heavy Instrumental "They Came From the Pleiades" From Debut S/T EP Out Now!

  Apr 4, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian progressive thrash metal World on Alert, is sharing their latest music video for the track "They Came From the Pleiades" featuring guitars from Alex Walsh and Mutank's Costa Skoulikas. Ranging from Exodus sounding riffs, to proggy Tool and Dream Theater themes, this is a heavy instrumental.

  "They Came From the Pleiades" is off World On Alert's debut self-titled EP released in June 2024. The EP was born out of the COVID pandemic, during which live shows were on hold. This led founder Gino LaPosta (CroMagnum), to create his passion project to explore diverse musical styles and express deeply personal themes along with recruiting talented musicians and friends from the Montreal, QC metal scene for a stellar lineup of guests that include Max Rex (CroMagnum), Justyn Vynn (Orchad), Costa Skoulikas (Mutank), Armen Apekian (Ashes of Eden), John Vincelli (Void Within) and Alex Walsh.

  "This is a very diverse album with many different styles from prog to thrash to even pop rock. The theme of this record is about standing up for yourself and fighting for what’s right, whether it is an illness or just internal demons.”

  The EP cover, created by the multi-talented Max Rex, who lends his vocals to the record, features a striking depiction of a world on fire, perfectly encapsulating the intense and passionate nature of the music within. This visual representation sets the tone for an offering that is as visually arresting as it is sonically diverse. It is recommended for fans of Tool, Fates Warning, and Metallica.

  World on Alert's self-titled EP was released on June 28, 2024, and is available at https://worldonalert.bandcamp.com.

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3V9Imvl​

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  Show Dates:

  April 5 - Montreal, QC- Piranha Bar - w/ Vinyl Hero, Derev - info

  More info: Instagram.com/world.on.alert | Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555752466553 | X.com/WorldOnAlertMtl

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