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EX DEO, the Juno nominated project of KATAKYLSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will unleash their EP Year of the Four Emperors. The EP is their first with Reigning Phoenix Music and will be released on January 10th, 2025 exclusively on tour and through the RPM webstores. Further physical editions, including exclusive vinyl, will be released February 14th. The band will also embark on a tour of Europe In January in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE before heading to North America in the spring in support of SEPTICFLESH and VLTIMAS.

To commemorate the release announcement, the band has revealed the first single "Vespasian" along with a lyric video which can be watched HERE: https://exdeo.rpm.link/vespasianPR

Maurizio comments about the song "The EP’s closing track is an anthem of resilience and renewal. Vespasian emerges as a figure of stability amid the chaos, and the music reflects his calculated strength. Triumphant melodies intertwine with thunderous percussion, capturing his consolidation of power and the restoration of Rome’s fractured empire. The lyrics exalt Vespasian as the harbinger of a new era, culminating in a resounding declaration of victory and legacy. His reign ushers in the Flavian dynasty and a semblance of peace."

Pre-order/Pre-Save The Year Of The Four Emperors HERE: https://exdeo.rpm.link/yotfePR

Northern Irish Southern Metal band BourbonGun released their new single "Down in the Shadows". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Dean Millen in his home studio.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://bourbongun.bandcamp.com/album/down-in-the-shadows

https://open.spotify.com/album/3LVaYuH61TZWbyREGM1F9Y

BourbonGun, a hard rock/metal band from Northern Ireland, draws inspiration from Old West stories to craft their unique sound. Formed in 2018 by “Bobby Morgue” and “The Villain,” the band began with Whiskey Rebellion, blending diverse styles. Despite a quiet start, they persevered and released Down In The Shadows in 2024. Joined by “La Barba”, BourbonGun promises an adventurous musical journey, with their next release already in progress.

German Atmospheric Black Metal band Waldseel released their new album "Von Morast und Eisen". The release was recorded and mixed by Dyret Waldseel in his home studio, and mastered by F. in "True Sounds Records".

Check out the new album linked below:

https://waldseel.bandcamp.com/album/von-morast-und-eisen

Waldseel is an Atmospheric Black Metal solo project by Dyret from Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 2008. Known for its idiosyncratic sound, the band explores themes of nature, madness, and the occult. Early releases, including Tanz des Nebels unterm Firmament (2012), were limited and promotional. Dyret handles all studio work, while live shows feature Anxietas (bass) and D.H. (drums). Waldseel blends traditional black metal with abstract disharmonies for a mystical aura.

French Raw Black Metal band Clementis released their debut album "Vexillum Poenitentiae". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Sythis in his home studio.

Check out the album linked below:

https://clementis.bandcamp.com/album/clementis-vexillum-poenitentiae

Clementis, a French raw black metal solo project, explores biblical myths and Malleus Maleficarum's dark zeal. Blending discreet yet intricate guitars, folk instruments, synths, and piano, Clementis stands out with prominent bass lines and distant, venomous vocals. Its haunting themes of persecution shape an evocative and intense sonic experience.

Skumlove have released a new single called 'Ride Or Die". Check it HERE.

Pop punk artist Sarina has released a new music video single called "Why am I so sad?". With a fist-in-the-air chorus and bouncing energy from the first note, "Why am I so sad?!" represents the pinnacle of a musical chapter for Sarina and takes her to new heights as a songwriter and performer. She embraces the times when “we feel sad for no discernible reason…and sometimes the best thing we can do is laugh at it.” Watch the video HERE.

Following their 40-year-anniversary tour through South America and Europe, German Thrash-Teutons DESTRUCTION strike again with their 16th studio album, Birth Of Malice, out March 7, 2024 via Napalm Records!

Band founder Schmier once again combines his dual vocal/bass attack with crashing riffs from dual battle axe masters Martin Furia and Damir Eskić, while Randy Black blasts his drums to new heights. As witnessed on their previous thrash-fest Diabolical (2022), DESTRUCTION return with their uniquely raw and brutal sound, delivering merciless songs with a touch more variety and groove this time. All twelve songs straight from the butchers hit with a direct, clean sound - resulting in addictive metal anthems for the next generation of thrashers!

Today, the crushing new single “Destruction” has been released and as it’s named after the band, it contains everything DESTRUCTION is revered for. This thrash anthem reflects on the band’s legacy, fueled by razor-sharp riffs and Schmier’s relentless vocals. With lyrics celebrating their outcast origins and unbreakable metal spirit, “Destruction” is a tribute to over 40 years of thrash dominance. Get ready for pure sonic mayhem as the Teutonic titans strike again!

DESTRUCTION on their eponymous battle hymn:

“The crushing song ‘Destruction’ is the perfect opener for this album: it builds a bridge between our old school sound and riffing, including song title phrases from classic DESTRUCTION tracks and more shredding & melodic twin lead guitars, that will pinch your brain with its razorsharp leads!

"The message ‘we are DESTRUCTION’ unites us with our fans worldwide and manifests the bond we have together!

"I see this track in the tradition of a cult song like ‘Curse the Gods’ in the way it is composed - a thrash metal rollercoaster ride galore!”

Watch the Official Music Video for “Destruction” HERE

Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD announced they are kicking off 2025 with a massive North American tour alongside labelmates and Swedish melodic death metal icons IN FLAMES, Italian metal titans LACUNA COIL, and American metalcore outfit UNEARTH. The 24-date trek will kick off on April 5th with a “hometown” show for MACHINE HEAD at the legendary Fox Theater then heads South for a stop at Sick New World Festival before heading East and making it way across Canada.

Fans can enjoy a sneak peek of what is in store for the upcoming North American tour via the MACHINE HEAD single, 'These Scars Won't Define Us' featuring all 4 bands on the tour adding vocals for a WU-TANG CLAN level thrash collaboration.

Listen/purchase 'These Scars Won't Define Us' digitally, here:
https://machinehead.bfan.link/these-scars-wont-define-us

Watch the lyric video for These Scars Won't Define Us' digitally, here:
https://youtu.be/bmqf2YZDpEc

TOUR DATES:

4/05/2025  U.S. Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
4/07/2025  U.S. Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
4/09/2025  U.S. San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
4/10/2025  U.S. Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
4/12/2025  U.S. Las Vegas, NV @ Sick New World **
4/13/2025  U.S. Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
4/15/2025  U.S. Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
4/17/2025  U.S. San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec
4/18/2025  U.S. Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
4/19/2025  U.S. Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
4/21/2025  U.S. Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
4/22/2025  U.S. Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
4/23/2025  U.S. Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
4/25/2025  U.S. Reading, PA @ Santander Arena
4/26/2025  U.S. Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
4/27/2025  CAN Montreal, QC @ M'Telus
4/28/2025  CAN Toronto, ON @ History
4/30/2025  U.S. Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
5/02/2025  U.S. Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
5/03/2025  U.S. Chicago, IL @ Radius
5/04/2025  U.S. Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
5/05/2025  CAN Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
5/07/2025  CAN Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Center
5/08/2025  CAN Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
5/10/2025  CAN Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

**Festival date - MACHINE HEAD & LACUNA COIL only

Symphonic Death Metallers SEPTICFLESH announced they are heading back to North America at the beginning of 2025. The 'Modern Primitive In North America 2025 Tour' will commence on February 10th in Houston and will make stops in Las Vegas, Joilet, and Montreal before concluding in New York on March 2nd. Joining the 19-day trek are none other than VLTIMAS and EX DEO.

SEPTICFLESH comments: "Finally, the time has come for our return to North America on a headliner run with our metal brothers VLTIMAS and Ex Deo as support and to make things even greater, you will be able to purchase exclusively our upcoming EP “Amphibians” on this tour before its worldwide release in March 2025!! Do not hesitate, to purchase your tickets now! See you soon for the Septicflesh communion!"

TOUR DATES:

02/10/2025 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
02/11/2025 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
02/12/2025 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
02/13/2025 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
02/14/2025 San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
02/15/2025 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
02/16/2025 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
02/17/2025 Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave
02/19/2025 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
02/20/2025 Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
02/21/2025 St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall
02/22/2025 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
02/23/2025 Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive Cleveland @ Asylum
02/24/2025 Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall
02/26/2025 Ottawa, ON @ Overflow
02/27/2025 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
02/28/2025 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs)
03/01/2025 Albany, NY @ Empire Live
03/02/2025 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records.

Following the release of eviscerating singles, 'Our Brand Is Chaos' and 'Dead But So Alive', BLEEDING THROUGH emerges six years after the release of Love Will Kill All, for one of the most vicious and unrelenting records of their celebrated career, NINE.

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says:

“There’s so much passion and aggression on this album. If you’re a fan of us, you won’t be let down. This is everything we’ve been working towards. This is the culmination of 25 years. This is Bleeding Through in its purest form.”

Today, the band reveals the album's next merciless single, 'Path Of Our Disease', which is accompanied by the music video below.

Adding about the new single, Schieppati says:

"'Path Of Our Disease' is a song about the disgusting social climate of the world. We are becoming a species that is never satisfied. We think the grass is always greener and are forgetting what loyalty is. We are being led be liars and fakes down a path of disappointment. It’s time to break free."

Stream 'Path Of Our Disease': https://bfan.link/path-of-our-disease
Pre-Order NINE: https://bfan.link/nine-1

Check out the music video HERE.

Shadows Fall, who were at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the '00s, are back with a brand new song and a new label! The band has shared the new single "In the Grey." Watch the video HERE.

The band — singer Brian Fair; guitarists Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand; bassist Paul Romanko; and drummer Jason Bittner— is also thrilled to announce it has signed with MNRK Heavy.

The song is classic Shadows Fall — galloping solos, riffs on top of riffs, three-tiered vocals, memorable, stadium-sized melodics, and introspective lyrics.

"We are incredibly excited to share our first new music in over a decade with our single 'In the Grey' and are proud to announce our partnership with MNRK Music Group," states singer Brian Fair. "When Shadows Fall first got back in the practice space to prepare for our reunion shows, we did not know if it would lead to new music, but the excitement of jamming together and all of the riffs that Jon [Donais] had floating around in his head led us in the direction almost immediately. The idea began flowing, the energy started building and new songs began taking form out of the the chaos."

He continues, "'In the Grey' is a full-throttle thrasher that contains all of the elements that are the bedrock of the Shadows Fall sound, but also adds new elements and approaches that developed in the recent past while we all explorer other musical avenues. Lyrically, I was trying to put into words and describe the physical manifestation of the weight and crushing power that can come with depression, that feeling that the weight of gravity is crashing down on you or being trapped in the dark waters of our own mind, trying to rise to the surface and take a breath. It can be an overwhelming and lonely place but there is always a light at the end of that tunnel and we always need to keep striving for a brighter day and escaping the grey."

Fair finishes, "We want to sincerely thank everyone for the decades of support that you have given Shadows Fall and we cannot be happier to be back and rocking once again. Crank up 'In the Grey,' raise those horns to the sky, and bang your head as hard as you can.  Stay tuned for more music and news soon..."

Scott Givens, MNRK's SVP of Rock & Metal, stated, "When you get the chance to sign a genre-defining band like Shadows Fall, you do it. We at MNRK are proud they have chosen to work with us as they enter the next phase of their career."

CRUCIFICTION, the new br00tal deathcore band featuring Bloodbather's Salem Vex, dropped their debut album Will to Power, inspired by the raw materials with which nightmares are made, earlier this year via Rise Records.

 Today, the band shares the video for the title track. Watch it HERE.

Frenetic visuals mix performance footage with further occult themes. The video will chill both your blood and your bones — just like the song.

In other Crucifiction news, the band will embark on its first-ever tour this winter, supporting GHØSTKID and Hawk. All dates are below.

TOUR DATES:

1/28 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
1/29 — Columbia, SC — New Brooklyn Tavern
1/30 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
1/31 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
2/1 — Lancaster, PA — The Champ
2/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
2/4 — Columbus, OH — Ace Of Cups
2/5 — Nashville, TN — The End
2/6 — Asheville, NC — Eulogy
2/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Purgatory)

Heavy metal 'n' roll, dark, madcap visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — are thrilled to share the brand new, re-recorded piano version of their song "Tower." 

This gorgeous new version is the first time the band has re-recorded a track in its career thus far. It's an uncharacteristically quiet yet incredibly powerful update.

"This version of 'Tower' became a special moment in a very special period of our lives," states Eckerström. "It feels natural to use it as a way to stop and look back for just a moment before we move forward with full force. It's a thank you to everyone who stands by our side and makes the magic happen."

Watch the video HERE.

WHITECHAPEL will return to North American stages this Spring on a month-long headlining tour! The Hymns In Dissonance Tour runs from March 18th in Raleigh, North Carolina through April 19th in Atlanta, Georgia. Support will be provided by Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, and Alluvial. The journey follows WHITECHAPEL's recent sold out run with Lorna Shore.

Comments WHITECHAPEL's Alex Wade, "We are excited to announce the Hymns In Dissonance Tour taking place in spring of 2025. This will be our first headlining tour on our new album cycle and we are looking forward to playing some new songs live for everyone. The lineup is diverse with upcoming modern deathcore Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds bringing the old school death metal flavor, and Alluvial contributing a heavy progressive sound to the tour. Grab your tickets now and witness as we embark on a new chapter for WHITECHAPEL."

TOUR DATES:

3/18/2025 The Ritz - Raleigh, NC
3/19/2025 Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD
3/20/2025 Theatre Of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
3/21/2025 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
3/22/2025 Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
3/24/2025 L'Olympia - Montreal, QC
3/25/2025 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON
3/26/2025 Saint Andrew's Hall - Detroit, MI
3/28/2025 House Of Blues - Chicago, IL
3/29/2025 Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
3/30/2025 Bourbon Theatre - Lincoln, NE
4/01/2025 Summit - Denver, CO
4/02/2025 The Grand @ The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
4/04/2025 The Palace Theatre - Calgary, AB
4/05/2025 Union Hall - Edmonton, AB
4/07/2025 The Pearl - Vancouver, BC
4/08/2025 Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
4/09/2025 The Showbox - Seattle, WA
4/11/2025 Ace Of Spades - Sacramento, CA
4/12/2025 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA
4/13/2025 Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ
4/15/2025 The Studio @ The Factory - Dallas, TX
4/16/2025 Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, TX
4/18/2025 The Orpheum - Tampa, FL
4/19/2025 The Masquerade (Heaven) - Atlanta, GA

CAVALERA has become synonymous with extreme metal music, a name that to this day still holds the highest regard, a family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression. In 2023, Max and Iggor Cavalera achieved what some would say was an impossible feat; they revisited their earliest releases, Morbid Visions, and Bestial Devastation, and re-recorded them with bone-breaking intensity. A risk that few would dare to even attempt, yet they artfully and prolifically attained their trademark raw sound by means that could only be described as magic or time travel.  

The band announce their 'Third World Trilogy' U.S. Tour. The 30-trek will kick off on February 19th at Queen B in Cottonwood, Arizona and will make stops in Seattle, Brooklyn, and Orlando before concluding at the Van Buren in Phoenix on March 30th. Joining the tour are Oakland death metallers NECROT and  California thrash/hardcore band DEAD HEAT.

Max Cavalera states, "We are really excited to bring the 'Third World Trilogy', featuring Schizophrenia, to the US! If you want to hear  fast riffs, pummeling drums, thunderous bass, and schizophrenic leads, jump in our pit!!"

Iggor Cavalera comments, “I’m super excited about this upcoming us tour, is one of those rare chances to see our first releases on our most purest form performed live. I hope to see you all in the pit!!! Don’t sleep on these dates. You have been warned. X” 

TOUR DATES:

02/19/25  Cottonwood, AZ @ Queen B Vinyl Cafe*
02/20/25  San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
02/21/25  Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
02/22/25  Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
02/23/25  Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse
02/24/25  San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
02/26/25  Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
02/27/25  Portland, OR  @Roseland Theater
03/03/25  Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
03/05/25  Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
03/06/25  Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
03/07/25  Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre
03/09/25  Boston, MA @ Paradise
03/11/25  Albany, NY @ Empire Live
03/12/25  Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
03/13/25  Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
03/14/25  Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
03/15/25  Greensboro, NC @ Hanger 1819
03/16/25  Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theater
03/17/25  Orlando, FL @ The Abbey
03/18/25  Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
03/20/25  New Orleans, LA @ Howlin' Wolf
03/21/25  Houston, TX Hell's Heroes Fest ^
03/22/25  Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City
03/23/25  Dallas, TX @ Echo Music Hall
03/24/25  Wichita, KS @ WAVE
03/26/25  San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
03/27/25  El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace
03/28/25  Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
03/30/25  Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren 

* - No NECROT
^ - No Support

For the first time ever, two iconic titans of extreme metal — DYING FETUS and CRADLE OF FILTH — are joining forces to co-headline the 2025 CHAOS & CARNAGE TOUR. Joining the chaos is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth, and Corpse Pile.

Now in its sixth year, CHAOS & CARNAGE upholds its reputation for showcasing the elite of heavy music while championing the genre's future. Previous editions have seen acts such as Whitechapel, Carnifex, Suicide Silence, Cattle Decapitation, Lorna Shore, Humanity's Last Breath, Aborted, and more dominate stages nationwide; the tour has built a legacy of unforgettable performances in packed venues nationwide.

TOUR DATES:

4/17 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre

4/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

4/20 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

4/22 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater

4/24 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

4/26 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

4/27 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

4/29 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

5/01 - New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square

5/02 - Richmond, VA @ The National

5/03 - Reading, PA @ Reverb

5/04 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

5/06 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ L'Olympia

5/07 - Toronto, ON, Canada @ Rebel

5/08 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot

5/09 - Chicago, IL @ Radius

5/10 - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

5/12 - Wichita, KS @ Temple Live

5/14 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

King Diamond have released a new video single called "Spider Lilly" from forthcoming horror trilogy which is of part one titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Check it HERE.

Swedish extreme metal pioneers ARCH ENEMY will unleash their forthcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty on March 28 via Century Media Records. Pre-order Blood Dynasty HERE. Listen to the single "Blood Dynasty" HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

Additionally, the band has announced its Spring 2025 North American tour plans.

The massive tour kicks off on April 14 in San Diego and runs through May 16 in Atlanta, including several stops in Canada. All dates are below, along with key spring festival appearances, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. Get tickets here.

Expect a night of maximum headbanging that you will NOT want to miss!

"We can't wait to reconnect with our amazing North American fans this spring," says guitarist Michael Amott. "We're bringing Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile along for the ride — prepare for an unforgettable night of pure metal mayhem. See you soon!"
 

TOUR DATES:

4/14 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/15 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
4/16 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
4/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/19 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/20 — Vancouver, BC — The Pearl
4/22 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
4/23 — Calgary, AB — MacEwan Hall
4/25 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
4/26 — Denver, CO — Summit
4/28 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore Minneapolis
4/29 — Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre
4/30 — Detroit, MI — The Majestic Theatre
5/2 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/3 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of The Living Arts
5/6 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
5/8 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia*
5/9 — Toronto, ON — Queen Elizabeth Theatre
5/10 — Stroudsburg, PA — The Sherman Theater
5/11 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/13 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground***
5/15 —  Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville**
5/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade***
5/18 — Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest**
*No FFAA But Featuring Martyr
**Festval Appearance
***No BAEST

Death/Thrash Metal stalwarts Avenger of Blood sign to M-Theory Audio and bring you a new single/lyric video entitled “Revenge Is My Name.” Ripping and ruthless, “Revenge Is My Name” takes no prisoners in its all-out assault as the band pummels and crushes all in their wake. Listen now on all digital platforms or watch HERE https://youtu.be/gw0rwLRaQeo?si=4YOFATR15dyMlojr 

"’Revenge Is My Name’ is a song about violence and anger! The inspiration came from our love of slasher and horror films, as well as a lot of the first-person perspectives you see on social media and such these days,” explains drummer Shannon Frye. “The world can be a violent place, and songs like this are an outlet for those who experience the same thing."

“Revenge Is My Name” is the first slice from the band’s forthcoming EP of the same name. The ‘Revenge Is My Name’ EP features four new songs from the re-energized quintet and will be released April 25th on limited (200 copies) throes of ash colored vinyl and CD. Pre-orders launch today HERE https://lnk.to/avengerofblood 

"We are excited to work with Marco and the M-Theory Audio staff,” states Shannon. “Having been friends for a long time and knowing Marco's dedication, work ethic and knowledge, we knew we made the right decision in this new partnership! We look forward to releasing this new EP and much more great things to come."

M-Theory label president Marco Barbieri has been a fan of the group almost 20 years and their paths have crossed many times over the years whether it was being considered for Century Media, handling music publishing deals, booking AOB on locals shows, producing a single for Relapse, or handling digital distribution, Marco has always lent a helping hand to the guys and he’s proud to finally add them to the label roster.

This spring, avant-death metal trio Imperial Triumphant will join the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour, hitting the road in support of their upcoming sixth full-length, Goldstar (set for a 2025 release via Century Media Records). Featuring headliners and labelmates Mayhem, plus Mortiis and New Skeletal Faces, the annual trek will once again deliver a must-see show across its 24-date North American run.

The group comments: "Imperial Triumphant is elated to join the pantheon of avant-garde artistry on this year's Decibel Tour alongside the iconic Mayhem. This convergence of visionary extremes is a profound opportunity to immerse audiences in our gilded sonic architecture, uniting chaos, grandeur, and darkness into an exalted ritual."

TOUR DATES:

Mar 17, 2025: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)

Mar 18, 2025: Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

Mar 19, 2025: Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue

Mar 20, 2025: Chicago, IL - House of Blues

Mar 22, 2025: Worcester, MA - The Palladium

Mar 23, 2025: Reading, PA - Reverb

Mar 24, 2025: New York, NY - Irving Plaza

Mar 25, 2025: Montreal, QC - Théâtre Beanfield

Mar 26, 2025: Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall

Mar 27, 2025: Detroit, MI - The Majestic Theatre

Mar 29, 2025: Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue

Mar 31, 2025: Denver, CO - Summit

Apr 3, 2025: Calgary, AB - The Palace Theatre

Apr 4, 2025: Edmonton, AB - Union Hall

Apr 6, 2025: Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre

Apr 7, 2025: Tacoma, WA - Temple Theatre

Apr 9, 2025: San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

Apr 10, 2025: Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

Apr 11, 2025: Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco

Apr 12, 2025: San Diego, CA - House of Blues

Apr 13, 2025: Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

Apr 14, 2025: Mesa, AZ - The Nile

Apr 16, 2025: Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Apr 17, 2025: Austin, TX - Mohawk

Japanese metal sensations BRIDEAR have released a brand-new music video for ‘Braver Words’, the second single from this year’s epic album Born Again, out now on Psychomanteum Records.
The video accompanies the announcement of a headline tour of Europe in March and April 2025. The ‘Into the World Forever’ tour will power through France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic and the Netherlands before continuing through the UK.

‘Braver Words’, with its intense riffs, powerful vocal hooks, and dazzling twin-guitar solo, is the perfect song for announcing the band’s return to Europe. Lead singer KIMI states: “This song is a celebration of strength and perseverance. The video captures the energy and vibe of not just the song but also our live shows!”

Bassist HARU adds: “This video is a celebration of our live performances, and it’s an invitation for everyone to come see us when we head back overseas in 2025. We can’t wait to see all of our fans in Europe and the UK!”

The ‘Braver Words’ video was filmed in June during the Born Again album release show in front of a packed house in Tokyo, Japan. The new album, produced and mixed by legendary metal producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, At the Gates, HammerFall, Dimmu Borgir), was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden in March of 2024 and has been heralded as a landmark album for Japanese metal and “an instant classic” (Burrn! Magazine, June 2024).

Metal Hammer claimed: “Another triumph [they] have nailed down a sound that is at once quintessentially Japanese and uniquely theirs… marrying NWOBHM and European power-metal with infectious J-Pop choruses”.

Check out the video HERE.

Born Again has also just been released on limited edition red and black splatter vinyl. It can be purchased exclusively via at PsychoShop.net

The ‘Into the World Forever’ tour kicked off in Australia in October 2024 when BRIDEAR supported metal icons DREAM EVIL before returning to Japan for a run of successful headline shows.

TOUR DATES:

19 March - Paris, France - Backstage
20 March - Strasbourg, France - Maison Blue
21 March - Milan, Italy - Legend Club
23 March - Vienna, Austria - Chelsea
25 March - Munich, Germany - Rote Sonne
28 March - Berlin, Germany - Roadrunner Paradise
29 March - Warsaw, Poland - Club Potok
30 March - Prague, Czech Republic - Chapeau Rouge
01 April - Bochum, Germany - Trompete
02 April - The Hague, Netherlands – Musicon
04 April - Glasgow, Scotland - Stereo
05 April - Newcastle, England - Cluny2
06 April - Manchester, England - Deaf Institute
09 April - Huddersfield, England - The Parish
10 April - Birmingham, England - The Flapper
11 April - Bristol, England - The Exchange
12 April - London, England - The Underworld

Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship, the pioneering force in the anime slam and brutal death metal scene, is once again primed to demolish musical boundaries with their new single “Brutal Panzer”. This track is a taste of what’s in store from the band’s second full-length, which comes out in 2025 (Release Date TBD) on Stillbirth Records, a subsidiary of Gore House Productions. The band comments on the track:

“This song was inspired by the anime ‘Girls und Panzer’. We love the military otaku culture in the anime, so we created a song with cute melodies, but still brutal, just like the characters in the anime who are kawaii girls but drive tanks into battle. This is the second single we released for our new album. It returns to some of our 2016 styles, but also includes many new ideas.”

“Brutal Panzer” draws direct inspiration from the anime series Girls und Panzer, exemplifying the band's commitment to creating more than just a musical gimmick. According to Kiryu, the single represents the band's evolving mission to integrate anime culture into their music authentically.

Founded in 2014 by lead vocalist Kiryu Zhang, Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship has consistently pushed the limits of extreme music, creating a groundbreaking sound that defies traditional genre constraints.

With lyrics in both Japanese and English, Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship blends the intensity of brutal death metal with the vibrant aesthetics of anime culture. They are recommended for fans of Ingested, Hanabie, and Vulvodynia.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Brutal Panzer” via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Emerging as one of symphonic metal’s most innovative acts, Belle Morte returns with their highly anticipated album, Pearl Hunting, set for release on January 24, 2025, through Wormholedeath Records. Known for their dark, gothic edge and symphonic depth, Belle Morte ventures into bold new territory with Pearl Hunting, merging symphonic metal with a global array of traditional instruments that beckon listeners on a unique sonic journey.

Pearl Hunting – A Global Collaboration of Sound and Spirit

Just as pearl divers plunge deep into mysterious waters in search of rare treasures, Belle Morte has delved into diverse musical traditions to craft Pearl Hunting. This ambitious album features 11 meticulously crafted tracks, each produced in collaboration with a lineup of guest musicians from across the globe. Recorded across continents, the album combines symphonic metal's majesty with traditional sounds from countries as far-reaching as Mongolia, Japan, and Peru, blending Eastern, Celtic, and Latin influences into a transcendent fusion.

A Rich Musical Tapestry Woven with Rare Ethnic Instruments

Pearl Hunting stands out for its bold use of ethnic instrumentation, drawing from Belarusian, Celtic, Mongolian, Japanese, and Andean music. The band incorporates an impressive range of instruments, including the Belarusian duda, Ukrainian sopilka, Celtic bouzouki, and Armenian duduk, alongside the Peruvian pan pipes, Indonesian suling and gamelan, and Japanese shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Each track offers its auditory landscape, pairing symphonic metal’s intensity with the haunting allure of the Trinity College harp or the guttural, earthy tones of the morin khuur.

Stories as Profound as the Music

Beyond the instrumental richness, Pearl Hunting is also lyrically profound. The album explores themes of love, lust, inner conflict, and resilience. Belle Morte seamlessly intertwines these personal journeys with vivid storytelling, conjuring tales of supernatural beings, vampires, and ancient folklore. Listeners are invited to journey alongside the band into an otherworldly realm where music transcends conventional metal fusions.

For a glimpse into the mystique of Pearl Hunting, dive into the title track’s lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNFB00nKQSQ

Industrial/Gothic Rock band MIDAEV has released a new single "My Fight". The track, recorded at "Le Dome Records Studio" in Dubai and mixed/mastered by Dmitry Smirnov, blends heavy gothic rock with industrial elements. According to frontman Ruslan Midaev, the song is a mantra of resilience: “It’s my way of saying to myself and the world: Move forward, never give up.” The single features Ruslan on vocals and Anastasia Midaeva on bass guitar, who also handled the visuals for the accompanying music video. "My Fight" showcases the band’s signature dark and powerful sound, emphasizing emotional intensity and cinematic production. The release marks another milestone for the UAE-based band as they expand their presence on the global metal scene.

Check out the track linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymWlMCGAFhA

https://open.spotify.com/album/0s4ObgGCKlpqtgOrtox3p2

HELLOWEEN's highly anticipated live album Live At Budokan has officially been released today via RPM. This historic achievement cements their legacy as the first German band to record a live album at Japan's iconic Budokan arena. Fans can now re-live this landmark performance in various formats, including a 2CD set, a 3LP limited "deluxe edition" (trifold first pressing), Blu-ray, DVD, and digital versions. Order/listen here: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

Presented as an intimate duet by vocalists Andi Deris and Michael Kiske, "Forever And One (Neverland)" not only marks the release of Live At Budokan, but also serves as a fitting conclusion to the era of HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 album. The song tells a poignant tale of unfulfilled love and has become an essential part of the band's setlist, creating a unique bond between musicians and fans like no other track in their repertoire. Its emotional intensity reaches new heights in live performances, where HELLOWEEN's rendition of "Forever And One (Neverland)" promises to give everyone an unparalleled case of goosebumps.

"A beautiful ballad from the pen of Andi. When we sit at the front of the catwalk and I see the emotions on the faces of the audience, I get goosebumps every time. That alone makes it very emotional to sing this song over and over again," reveals Michael.

Watch the "Forever And One (Neverland)" live video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GwmgC1w4ww

Finnish hard rock and metal legends LORDI are set to release their highly anticipated 19th studio album, Limited Deadition, on March 21, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The album is spearheaded by the electrifying lead single, "Syntax Terror," a track that thrusts listeners into a game-like world with spacy melodies, thunderous riffs, and irresistibly catchy hooks.
 
Mr Lordi comments: "The writing of this song started out with its main keyboard riff. I played around with those mono sounds, trying to come up with something with a very 80s action movie opening score feel. 'Syntax Terror' actually almost became the album title, but then it was discovered that other people have had the same idea way before I did. On the verses I was thinking of JUDAS PRIEST, on the chorus of MANOWAR and - as icing on the cake - Udo Dirkschneider-type of screams to belch out the title. Don't ask what the lyrics are about. 'Syntax Terror' is a very 80s heavy metal style song, painting abstract pictures with every line!"
 
Don't miss the "Syntax Terror" lyric video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUDX4L-Inco
Pre-save the new single:
https://lordi.rpm.link/syntaxterrorPR

Static-X’s original Wisconsin Death Trip lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, & Ken Jay along with current vocalist/guitarist Xer0 will be bringing their ultra entertaining Evil Disco extravaganza on the road in 2025 for the Machines Vs Monsters Tour produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off May 23rd in Tucson, AZ at the Rialto Theater and concludes on June 18th in Oklahoma City, OK at The Criterion. Special guests GWAR, dope, and A Killer’s Confession will be joining Static-X on the tour. Check out the dates below.


TOUR DATES:

Friday, May 23 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre *

Saturday, May 24 - Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center

Monday, May 26 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion

Tuesday, May 27 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom

Wednesday, May 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

Friday, May 30 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

Saturday, May 31 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre

Sunday, Jun 1 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live @ 20 Monroe

Tuesday, Jun 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre

Wednesday, Jun 4 - Ft Wayne, IN - Clyde Theatre

Thursday, Jun 5 - Wheeling, WV - Capitol Theatre

Saturday, Jun 7 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater

Sunday, Jun 8 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo RiverWorks

Monday, Jun 9 - Toronto, ON - History

Tuesday, Jun 10 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS

Wednesday, Jun 11 - Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Saturday, Jun 14 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues

Sunday, Jun 15 - Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

Tuesday, Jun 17 - Kansas City, MO - Grinder’s (Not a Live Nation date)

Wednesday, Jun 18 - Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

* GWAR not appearing on this date.