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• Symphonic Metal MARBLE's First Single “Theater Is My Essence” Off New Album “T.I.M.E.” Out Nov 2024

  Aug 9, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  After the excellent reception of the previous album 'S.A.V.E.', whose lyrics were centered on the deadly sins and theological virtues, the Italian melodic metal band MARBLE returns to the scene with a new, even more, compact and more ambitious album, the third seal of the band from Mortara (North Italy). ’T.I.M.E.’ revolves around female characters in the history of Western theatre, marking the time in the stylistic evolution of stage performances, starting with the ancient Greek tragedy of Euripides, passing through the British theatre of William Shakespeare, to the Russian social revolution of Anton Čechov, and on to the modern American theatre of Samuel Beckett.

  The sextet, with an unchanged lineup and still led by the voice of Eleonora Travaglino, exploits the singer's years of experience as a theatre actress, bringing to the compositions a heartfelt and dense interpretation that also makes use of important guests such as Ivan Adami (Stranger Vision) on "The Jester Duplicity", Clode (Tethra) who offers his growl on "Heliosyncrasy" and "Theater Is My Essence", and finally an entire choir for "Smile In Decay".

  The alternations between tight blast beats and melodic openings are the hallmark of Marble's sound, focusing on the album 'T.I.M.E.' on vocal arrangements and melodic interlocks between guitars and keyboards. The album was produced by the band itself and mixed by Marco Zanibelli (Myriads Lights) at SunDowner Studio and stunning cover artwork by Greek artist Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Evergrey, Amaranthe, Suffocation etc.).

  "We are proud to present 'T.I.M.E.', an album that for us means a leap forward in the composition of music and lyrics. The connection of the songs linked by the thread of theatre is a special concept and we are sure it will hit the mark with some really powerful tracks. Eleonora's multiple vocal lines are set over a powerful rhythmic base, reminiscent of names such as Nevermore and Evergrey, perfectly set against articulate guitar solos and keyboard arrangements that fill out the sound, all set to Norman Ceriotti's fast and precise drumming." adds the band.

  Today, the band presents their first single, “Theater Is My Essence”, which is the song that creates the acronym of the album title. It is a very rhythmic song with a heavy guitar sound but with a symphonic and piano arrangement that adds depth to the piece. Eleonora sings about her relationship with the theater, as she has also been an actress for a very long time, how the theater has been her lifeline and escape route and has allowed her to finally be herself wearing the masks of the characters on stage. The growls performed on the track are by guest Clode of the doom metal band Tethra.

  Let the curtain rise and immerse yourself in MARBLE’s music.

  Listen to “Theater Is My Essence” at the following links:

  Digital - https://lnk.to/MG4bMr

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  "T.I.M.E." is due out on November 8th, 2024 from Rockshots Records and is available for pre-order at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/cd/6947-marble-time.html​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Through The Veil
  2. The Jester Duplicity
  3. The Sleepless King
  4. Face of Deceit
  5. Aftermath
  6. Voice Of Awareness
  7. The Garden Of Despair
  8. Heliosyncrasy
  9. Smile In Decay
  10. Theater Is My Essence

  MARBLE - T.I.M.E. Credits
  ELEONORA TRAVAGLINO – Vocals
  PAUL BERETTA - Lead Guitars
  OMAR GORNATI – Guitars
  JACOPO MARCHESI – Keyboards
  DANIEL FLEBA – Bass
  NORMAN CERIOTTI - Drums
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  guest appearances:
  IVAN ADAMI - male vocals on “The Jester Duplicity”
  CLODE TETHRA - growling vocals on “Heliosyncrasy” and “Theater Is My Essence”
  GRUPPO VOCALE “CALLIRIDE” - vocal ensemble on “Smile In Decay”
  DAVID MELLER - Voice Actor in “Through The Veil”
  MARTA COMEGLIO - theatrical and lyrics consulting
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  “T.I.M.E.” was recorded by Daniel Fleba
  Drums track recorded by Norman Ceriotti
  Mixed and mastered by Marco Zanibelli at SunDowner studio
  Executive Producer Mark Fleba
  all songs written and arranged by Marble
  Photography by Daniele Piedinovi, Andrea Perfumo e Mauro Bastianel
  Album Artwork by Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art Design

  More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.marbleheavymetal.com

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• BornBroken Tackles Isolation With Death Thrash Title Track “Am I Invisible” Off New Album Out Sept 2024

  Aug 9, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  Montreal, Canada's metal powerhouse BornBroken is back with a vengeance, unveiling their highly anticipated album “Am I Invisible” slated for release on September 20, 2024, this is the third release from the band, and with an almost completely new lineup, it marks a significant evolution for the band. The first foray into this album that reflects on the human experience while delivering a solid punch of thrash and death metal. The first single, the title track is out now and the band comments:

  “We wanted to create something raw and real. Creating this album was an intense and rewarding process. This album represents who we are and what we stand for. It is incredibly personal for all of us. We poured our hearts into every beat, every note. It’s a journey through our highs and lows. It speaks to the struggles and emotions we’ve faced as individuals and as a band.”

  “Am I Invisible” is an album that dives deep into the human experience, exploring themes of existential despair, personal strength, societal division, and the relentless march of time. With each track, BornBroken delivers a powerful message, wrapped in their signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and emotive vocals.

  Those familiar with BornBroken will be surprised by the band's new direction, although the tried and true structure remains, it comes with a twist of lemon and a dash of spice. They are recommended for fans of Chimaira, Machine Head, Slipknot, Decapitated, and Testament.

  The album “Am I Invisible” is available for pre-order and pre-save at the following links:

  Bandcamp - https://bornbroken.bandcamp.com​

  Album pre-save - https://ffm.to/785376b4ad1c4c7e8b394d6c59d215c6​

  Digital Single pre-save - https://ffm.to/ab6ab512f6dd4fcaaaf7d31b177e92f8​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Time Pays No Respect - 5:04
  2. Am I Invisible - 3:54
  3. Will You Remember - 4:03
  4. How Strong You Are - 4:41
  5. Conflicting Lies - 5:09
  6. Scabs & Scars - 3:36
  7. 7 Mondays - 4:00
  8. Fold - 6:30
  9. Age of Anger - 5:23
  10. The Day I Die Inside - 5:07
  Album Length: 47:31

  BornBroken Album Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/ All Guitars)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)

  BornBroken live and Official New Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
  Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) Newest member after recording

  More info: BrokenMusic.ca | Facebook.com/BornBroken | X.com/bornbroken | Instagram.com/bornbrokenofficial

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• VORAATH's New Music Video "The Road To Samm Hill" For New Album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters”

  Aug 8, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

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  Transporting you through a portal of sci-fi storytelling and extreme music, Voraath's first full-length “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is brutal yet epic metal. The level of detail that the band has emphasized in this release exposes a grand story of interdimensional worlds and cosmic entities warring while paying homage to their culture in the Appalachian Mountains of the Carolinas.

  "This album will be an investment of thought and emotion. We want to immerse the listener in another world. It’s heavy yet sad, brutal yet immersive, so we hope to take everyone on a journey. That journey is scored with metal! We think this album will be something unique, a whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We capsulated real events in our lives and laced them through our complex musical universe. We want the fans to feel the music, and ride along with us on this musical journey through our dystopian planet." adds the band.

  Today, that journey continues with the next music video for "The Road To Samm Hill", a song that outlines the battle with the otherworldly entity as well as discovering a traitor in their ranks. The band explains the story further:

  "We have received coordinates to the location of the relay, an alien mechanism that can bend space-time. Employed by EOS Corp, our mission is to retrieve the relay at all costs. As we approach the area of operation, we are confronted by a creature frail and decaying stumbling along the old road. As it approaches us it reaches out its hand, revealing a sort of otherworldly controller. The creature shortly after petrifies and dies. Resuming our journey we come across a barren village, with dead bodies scattered. Further investigating we discover that Ostromek Corp had been conducting experiments on what seems to be an otherworldly entity. The scientist and security officers of Ostromek had seemingly lost control of the creature which had led to the massacre of the local village."

  In additional news, VORAATH will perform at this year's Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon, and lots more.

  An odyssey of hardship, betrayal, survival, and cosmic tales, “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is recommended for fans of Septic Flesh, Gojira, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, and is available at the following links:

  Digital - https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

  CD - https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024​

  More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

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• SOUND STORM Announces New Single / Video "At The End Of Time"

  Aug 2, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Rockshots Records and Sound Storm are joining forces together again announcing the release of the brand new single called "At The End Of Time"! off their new upcoming album "The Void Beyond" to be released in next months to come.
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  The track dives deep into the fragility of human existence and the urgent need for redemption in the face of impending doom. Featuring a blend of modern metal with progressive and speed metal influences, "At The End of Time" showcases double lead vocals, haunting melodies, and intense rhythms that will captivate and resonate with listeners. Experience the relentless energy and thought-provoking lyrics that define Sound Storm’s unique sound.
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  Listen now and open your mind before it's too late.

  LISTEN: https://lnk.to/atheof​

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  After 6 years of silence, new music from Sound Storm is finally on its way, a lot has changed over the years but one thing remains the same: their passion for creating powerful and emotional music. They’ve poured their hearts into the new stuff, and they’re hopeful it will resonate with both loyal fans and those discovering them for the first time.

  Sound Storm Line Up:
  Andrea Racco: Clean and harsh vocals
  Elena Crolle: Clean Vocals, Keyboards and Piano
  Valerio Sbriglione: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
  Rocco Mirarchi: Rhythm Guitars
  Massimiliano Flak: Bass
  Mattia Rubino: Drums

  More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/soundstormworld | https://www.instagram.com/soundstormworld |https://www.tiktok.com/@soundstormworld

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• Magic The Gathering Inspired PLANESWALKER (ft. members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) Returns With New Video For Single “Compleated”

  Jul 26, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R - Jason Ashcraft - Guitar, Sozos Michael - Vocals

  Magic the Gathering-inspired Power Metal band Planeswalker (ft. members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) have returned with their newest single “Compleated”. This single tells the story of the Father of Machines - Yawgmoth and about his departure from the Thran empire and becoming the ruler of Phyrexia, as well as his experiments with flesh and machine.

  Musically we see a darker turn to naturally fit the theme of the song. Complex riffs and soaring vocals are nothing new with Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer). The pair is joined by Carlos Alvarez (ex-Power Theory, Behölder, Shadowdance) on bass and Stefanos Meletiou (The Zilla Project, Private Garden) on drums this time around and the two helped bring the big bombastic sound to this song.

  Jason Ashcraft comments:

  "I’m stoked to get some new Planeswalker material out into the world. This stand-alone single serves as a slight hint of what’s to come. We are working on a second album but have no immediate details on it just yet, but we hope this little slice can hold people over. I was also excited to contribute to writing this time around and I think this is a could example of what can be expected to come when Sozos and I riff together!"

  Sozos Michael adds:

  "Planeswalker is back! We took our time with this one but I'm excited to share our new song with everyone. This one is about one of MTG's big baddies, and I feel that both Jason and I had a strong and unified vision of what this song should sound like given the subject matter. It is a stepping stone to our next album and connected to its story in a way that will be revealed in time. Please enjoy this release while we are hard at work on PW2!"

  ​Spotify - https://sptfy.com/RdqP

  Planeswalker is:
  Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer) - Vocals
  Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) Guitars
  Guest Musicians:
  Carlos Alvarez (Shadowdance) - Bass
  Daniel Carpenter (Celestiv) - Keys & Orchestra Arrangements
  Stefanos Meletiou - Drums
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  ​Single Credits:​
  Mixed & Mastered by Ronnie Bjornstrom
  Additional Engineering by Carlos Alvarez
  Single cover art by Bo Bradshaw
  Jason’s promo photo by Allgood Media Productions

  For more info:
  ​Facebook.com/planeswalkermetal​
  ​Instagram.com/planeswalkermetal

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