MALEVOLENCE - Announce New Album 'Where Only The Truth Is Spoken' + Release Music Video For 'If It's All The Same To You'
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British death metal legends, BENEDICTION, have released yet another single from their upcoming new studio album, Ravage Of Empires, which is due to be released on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.
'Crawling Over Corpses' is a ferocious up-tempo banger, which transports the band's old school roots into the here and now while destroying everything that stands in its way. Dave Ingram's primal growls have never sounded more vicious, and the rhythm section fires on all cylinders with a barrage of riffs and massive breakdowns. Alongside the single, another fiercely entertaining music video has been released, which you can watch below.
Ravage Of Empires is available for pre-order on CD, LP and as digital album.
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE RAVAGE OF EMPIRES:
https://benediction.bfan.link/ravage-of-empires
STREAM 'CRAWLING OVER CORPSES':
https://benediction.bfan.link/crawling-over-corpses
WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'CRAWLING OVER CORPSES':
https://youtu.be/tfQJT29e6T0
ABOUT BENEDICTION
“Sometimes They Come Back” is not just the title of a horror movie based on a macabre tale by Stephen King, it is also a summary of what happened to UK death metal veterans BENEDICTION, yet you might like to add a “better than ever before”. While never officially disbanded, 2020’s Scriptures, the group’s eighth studio album achieved what is usually not an easy feat. It connected well with classics like Transcend the Rubicon (1993) and its immediate and memorable songwriting, the heavy-as-a-brick Grind Bastard (1998), and also saw legendary vocalist Dave Ingram return with his merciless roar and knack for morbid, twisted lyrics. After two albums with Dave Hunt on vocals, Scriptures was BENEDICTION’s first record in over a decade impressing with aggressive up-tempo attacks like ‘Iterations of I’ and ‘Rabid Carnality’ or the neck-breaking mid-tempo barrage of ‘Stormcrow’, songs that became live staples alongside ‘evergreens’ such as ‘I Bow to None’, ‘Magnificat’, ‘Subconscious Terror’ or ‘Vision in the Shroud’ in no time. With Scriptures, BENEDICTION even almost cracked Germany’s top ten by entering at a phenomenal #11 of the Official German Charts showing that the death metal veterans founded 1989 in Birmingham, England, offered an extremely well received sonic catharsis when due to the pandemic, people were locked down and pissed off.
With their brilliant new record Ravage Of Empires in tow, founding members and guitarists Darren Brookes and Peter Rew, longtime vocalist Dave Ingram, drummer Giovanni Durst, and Nik Sampson (bass) will travel far and wide once more. Already confirmed are the Tales of the Triple Death Tour with Jungle Rot and Master kicking off on album release date as well as confirmed appearances at Wacken Open Air and Maryland Deathfest. More to be announced soon!
Catch BENEDICTION live on their European release tour in April 2025 with guests Jungle Rot and Master. All confirmed live dates below.
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Swedish symphonic power metal band MAJESTICA embarks on an exhilarating new chapter with the release of their latest album, Power Train, available today via Nuclear Blast Records.
Fans can expect a spellbinding musical journey, filled with powerful riffs and epic choruses that awaken dreams and transport listeners into a majepic fairytale world.
Staying true to their creative process, MAJESTICA once again took full control of the production, writing, recording, and producing of the album themselves. Most of the recording took place in their new creative home, Majestic Studios, while the mixing was expertly handled by Jonas Kjellgren, who previously worked on A Christmas Carol and Metal United.
Visually, Power Train is brought to life by Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove Design, whose stunning artwork invites fans to step onto the platform, hear the call of “all aboard,” and embark on an unforgettable metal journey.
To mark the release, MAJESTICA has unveiled a spectacular new music video for the track 'Battle Cry', delivering yet another epic visual experience for fans worldwide.
Hop aboard the Power Train now and join MAJESTICA on this thrilling ride!
Chris Davidsson comments on the album release:
”Finally our new album is about to be released! It has been a long process and we are very happy with how it turned out. Can’t wait to hear what you all think about it! The album has a lot of dynamics, reminding about a train ride, it goes fast, slows down, mid-tempo, full on again, and so on. I think it has something for everyone, so jump on board the train and enjoy the ride! All aboard!”
Tommy Johansson continues: ”The song ’Battle Cry’ takes you back to when Vikings sailed the seas in a fast, melodic and sing-along pirate metal tune.
The sound is very much inspired by Running Wild with some glorified elements from the old ReinXeed era. Set your sail and listen to our battle cry!”
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/aiGG182a2nw
Listen to the album on all platforms:
https://majestica.bfan.link/powertrain-album
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Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilogy concept, out today via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide. This marks the band’s seventh full-length release and their second with Nuclear Blast, showcasing a bold evolution in sound while staying true to their signature complexity and innovation.
Elegant yet commanding, A Sonication seamlessly bridges OBSCURA’s past and future, capturing their relentless pursuit of musical progression. Written and recorded during extensive worldwide touring in support of their previous album, A Valediction, the new record was finalized with award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (In Flames, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With the instrumental tracks completed, frontman Steffen Kummerer finished vocals and acoustic guitar sections using custom-built ENGL amps, while Nordström helmed the mixing and mastering process. The result is a heavier yet brighter sonic landscape, underscoring OBSCURA’s commitment to refinement and expansion.
Lyrically, A Sonication delves into layered meanings and interpretations. The title itself—derived from the process of using sound waves to agitate particles—offers a multifaceted perspective, blending scientific principles with philosophical introspection. Each composition embodies a personal episode from Kummerer’s life, further connecting the album to A Valediction as part of the ongoing trilogy. To visualize the album’s theme, acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Kreator, Hatebreed) was enlisted, crafting a silver-toned aesthetic that seamlessly complements OBSCURA’s sonic and visual identity.
To mark the release of A Sonication, OBSCURA unveils the official music video for ‘In Solitude,’ offering fans a first glimpse into the album’s immersive world.
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/hGahQ3EtRxA
Listen to the album on all platforms:
https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp
OBSCURA recently kicked off their European tour alongside SKELETAL REMAINS and GOROD. However, 2025 is set to be even busier for the band, as they have just announced the Shred Fest USA tour. This massive trek will take them across North America and Canada for 26 electrifying dates.
SHRED FEST 2025
OBSCURA - ATHEIST - ORIGIN - DECREPIT BIRTH - FRACTAL UNIVERSE
20.04. San Diego,CA - Brick by Brick
22.04. Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
23.04. Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater
24.04. Lawrence, KS - The Granada
25.04. Dallas, TX - Trees
28.04. Orlando, FL - Conduit
20.04. Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
30.04. Richmond, VA - Canal Club
01.05. New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
02.05. Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
03.05. Quebec City, QC - Salle Montaigne
04.05. Ottawa, ON - Overflow
05.05. Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre
06.05. Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace
07.05. Pittsburg, PA - Preserving
08.05. Chicago, IL - Reggies
09.05. Minneapolis, MN - The Caboose
10.05. Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
12.05. Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
13.05. Calgary, AB - Dickens
15.05. Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
16.05. Seattle, WA - El Corazon
17.05. Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
18.05. San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
20.05. Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
22.05. Los Angeles, CA - 1720
Ticketlink: realmofobscura.com/live
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Looking ahead to 2025, GATES TO HELL are preparing to storm the road and spread their ferocious energy to as many new audiences as possible. With Nuclear Blast Records fueling their fire, they’re ready to leave concertgoers in the wake of their annihilation. Death Comes to All, but GATES TO HELL will make sure you feel it first.
GATES TO HELL is:
Ryan Storey | Vocals
Eli Hanson | Guitar
Seth Lewis | Guitar
Dustin Cantrell | Bass
Trey Garris | Drums
Stream GATES TO HELL:
Apple Music | Spotify
Follow GATES TO HELL:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store
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