Persefone Reveals New Album Details

Andorra’s own extreme progressive metal unit Persefone is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their long-awaited Napalm Records debut, entitled "metanoia." Scheduled for release on February 4, 2022, metanoia crosses genre boundaries with ease, mesmerizing the listener with dynamic songwriting and technical precision and proving Persefone’s worthy position as longstanding favorites of progressive metal!

Featuring collaborations with standout artists like Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Thulcandra), Einar Solberg (Leprous), Angel Vivaldi and Merethe Soltvedt (Two Steps From Hell), metanoia exploits the full potential of contrasts in every song, with each track representing a story evolving from beginning to end and constantly growing in strength – redefining typical musical boundaries. Mixed by David Castillo (Leprous, Soen, Opeth) and mastered by Tony Lindgren (Enslaved, Ihsahn, Sepultura), the new full-length stretches over 10 songs, each appearing to glide seamlessly from one to the next.

First single "Merkabah" promises an intense ride that reveals both the heaviest and most vulnerable sides of Persefone. An atmospheric entrance carries Miguel Espinosa’s deep, majestic voice, transitioning into an interplay of Marc Martins evil growls and Miguel’s clean vocals. Flickering guitar riffs front a spherical orchestra, spanning the song’s intensity to its maximum. Persefone guide progressive metal to a new chapter! More...

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Opeth Parts Ways With Drummer

Swedish progressive metal veterans Opeth has announced that they have parted ways with drummer Martin "Axe" Axenrot. Taking place for the immediate future will be Sami Karppinen of Therion. A statement reads as follows:

"Due to conflict of interests, Martin Axenrot is no longer part of the Opeth collective. His replacement for the North American tour with Mastodon and Zeal & Ardor will be powerhouse drummer Sami Karppinen. His first show takes place today (November 16) at Harrah's Cherokee center in Ashville, NC.

"Said Mikael Åkerfeldt: 'However sad it is not to have Axe in the band anymore, we're not in a position to linger on anything that is going to hold us back. We need to soldier on. Needless to say, we're incredibly thankful that Sami is helping us out, making this tour possible at all. On top of that, he's quite outstanding, really!'

"'All of us wish the best for Axe in all and any of his future endeavors. He has been an incredibly important part of the band for many years now, and we're all heartbroken it didn't work out in the end. But that's life I guess...'"

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Slaughter The False Prophet Premiere Music Video

Big Spring, Texas-based unit Slaughter The False Prophet premiere a new single and music video “Rituals Ov Sin”, streaming via YouTube below.

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Brightburn Premiere New Single & Music Video

Midland, Texas-based outfit Brightburn premiere a new single and music video "Shattered" streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Black Wail Premiere New Music Video

Doom/stoner outfit Black Wail premiere a new music video called “Dead Mountain”, taken from the band’s new EP of the same name, out in stores now via Rhyme and Reason Records.

Check out now "Dead Mountain" below.

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Mentor Premiere Pre-Release Full-Album Stream

Mentor premiere the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Wolves, Wraiths And Witches", which will be out in stores November 17.

Check out now "Wolves, Wraiths And Witches" in its entirety below.

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Imperialist Premiere New Track

Californian black metal quartet Imperialist premiere a new track named “Majesty of the Void”, taken from their upcoming new second album "Zenith", which is due out on November 26th through Transcending Obscurity.

Check out now "Majesty of the Void" below.

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Olkoth Premiere New Song “Eidolon in the Flames”

Columbia, South Carolina-based blackened technical death metal band Olkoth (ex-Rapheumet’s Well, ex-Enthean) premiere a new song entitled “Eidolon in the Flames”, streaming via YouTube below.

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Jinjer Premiere New Official Music Video

Jinjer premiere the below official music video for “Disclosure!“. The track is taken from their latest album “Wallflowers“.

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