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Victorius Lets Dinos And Dragons Loose In Swindon

It's so rare that a tour comes to Swindon these days. Where once there was a decent metal scene and bands like Napalm Death, 3 Inches Of Blood and even the likes of Motorhead and Alice Cooper would pass through, now it seems that it's a bit of a ghost town, and not just because of the decimated town centre which now only hosts charity shops, bookies and crazed Christian preachers. So when the announcement came that German power metal warriors Victorius would be coming to the recently rechristened Underground (formerly known as Level III or The Furnace,) it was an opportunity that couldn't be passed up, if only to find out why of all the places the band could have chosen for their only southern England show, they picked a town where culture begins and ends with a roundabout.

Those who came out this Sunday were in for a real treat of a lineup, which was kicked off in wonderful fashion by Southampton's Toledo Steel. For those unfamiliar, the south coast unit are staunch flag bearers of traditional heavy metal and they're good at it, bringing the old NWOBHM sound into the modern era, instead of just replicating it. It was a special night for the group too as this was the first gig with new guitarist Michael Lewis, who fits Toledo Steel like a glove. Despite the small crowd, who took a little while to get going, the band put their all into their set and soon there were more heads banging and horns raised. Songs like "Writing's On The Wall" and "Rock Nights" sounded superb as Toledo Steel forged ahead, determined to win new fans with their live show, which they almost certainly did. More...

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Mystic Festival Announces More Bands For 2024

German heavy metal legends, Accept, lead the pack of new bands added to Mystic Festival's 2024 line-up. Others include, Life of Agony, Ithica and Sanguisugabogg. The festival will take place in Gdansk, Poland in June 5-8, 2024.

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Cinematic Metal Artist Masser Premieres Single

Cinematic metal artist Masser is preparing to unveil the haunting and heavy new single "Creed of a Worshipped Weapon" on the 3rd October 2023. Entwining textural melodies accompany thundering percussion and distorted guitars to produce a compelling, dynamic sound. This intriguing offering carries a dark commentary of our entanglement with the virtual world.

"My belief is that social media causes more harm than good. It’s a visage and veil of fake happiness and a platform for cruelty and judgment. It’s a vehicle for hate speech, cruelty, and arrogance. A ‘false reality’ where people simply seek approval and validation, and are quick to judge others whilst shouting their own praises, ideologies and opinions." - Gideon Waxman

"Creed of a Worshipped Weapon" delves into the artist's belief that social media has a detrimental effect on society. The lyrical themes explore the notion that social media often presents a distorted image of happiness, masking the underlying cruelty and judgment that pervade the platform.

Ethereal, atmospheric synths and clean vocal melodies bring a stark contrast against the heavy instrumentation. This contradiction of dark and light purveys throughout "Creed of a Worshipped Weapon". While all may appear pleasant on the surface, a sinister tone lies beneath. The fast-paced rhythms produce a feeling of intensity and foreboding, and fierce harsh vocals inject a powerful, monstrous element. More...

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Malodorous Return After 11 Year Hiatus

Georgia/California/United Kingdom-based slam outfit Malodorous are back after an 11 year hiatus and premiere a new single titled “Hypnosis of the Ancients”, streaming via YouTube for you below.

If you liked the song above, we've included another track named "Cloaked in Afterbirth" which has premiered earlier this year on Spotify:

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Carnation Premiere New Single & Music Video

With just one month remaining until the release of their third full-length studio album, "Cursed Mortality," Belgian death metal band Carnation is back with another single and its accompanying music video, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. This time, they're highlighting the track "Cycle of Suffering."

Described as a "brutal reminder of why Carnation is at the forefront of the old-school death metal revival," the track delivers classic death metal brutality. The music video was directed by Panda Productions. This new track will be the final single before the album's release.

Unlike their previous single "Replicant," "Cycle of Suffering" forgoes clean vocals entirely, instead showcasing vocalist Simon Duson's deep and guttural growls throughout the song.

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The HU Premiere New Animated Music Video

The HU has just released an animated music video for their single "Sell The World," both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Regarding this track, which is featured on their latest album "Sell The World," the band's producer Dashka had this to say: More...

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Kraanium Premiere New NSFW Music Video

Kraanium's latest single, "Massive Piles Of Festering Remains," has been unleashed along with an NSFW music video. This brutal track will be featured on their upcoming album, "Scriptures Of Vicennial Defilement," set for release on November 3rd via Unique Leader Records. Check out "Massive Piles Of Festering Remains" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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