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Unearthing the Metal Underground: Nebelkrahe

Germany has been the home of noteworthy black metal for years, ranging from the more conventional stylings of Nagelfar to the absolutely odd-ball, left-field approach of Tsatthoggua or the more atmospheric and doom-driven material from The Ruins of Beverast. For nearly 20 years, Nebelkrähe has been challenging themselves and what black metal can be. Initially more raw and straightforward, while their early material was good, it was definitely more pedestrian. Over time, an inclination for being more expansive and experimental took hold. More...

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Suffocation Debut Full-Album Stream Of New Record

Suffocation premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new album "Hymns from the Apocrypha", which was just released via Nuclear Blast in various formats.

Check out now "Hymns from the Apocrypha" streaming in its entirety via YouTube below.

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Cognizance Premiere New Single & Music Video

UK, technical death metal outfit Cognizance has consistently embraced the inclusion of impactful, chunky grooves within their technical death metal sound. Their latest single, "The Towering Monument," further underscores this commitment. Today the band is unveiling a video of this single, showcasing the five-piece band effortlessly tearing through the track.

What's striking about this technical metal piece is its remarkable groove, even as it seamlessly transitions between different riffs. Cognizance maintains a tight grip on the listener's attention, making "The Towering Monument" an exhilarating track that intuitively flows from start to finish.

Drummer David Diepold (also Obscura, ex-Monument Of Misanthropy) plays a pivotal role in maintaining both consistency and innovation. He skillfully complements the intricate guitar rhythms, injecting freshness with his groove variations that sometimes surpass the string work's complexity. Speaking of exceptional performances, it's worth highlighting vocalist Henry Pryce's approach, marked by a refusal to engage in typical death metal vocal delivery clichés. His avoidance of direct camera stares and exaggerated movements adds to the band's distinct style. More...

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Kraanium Premiere Full-Album Stream Of New Album

Recognized as pioneers in the slamming brutal death metal scene, Kraanium embodies the quintessence of this subgenre. With their abhorrent lyrics, visceral vocals, and brutal cacophony, they stand as the epitome of what Slamming Brutal Death Metal represents.

Hailing from Norway and comprising members from various parts of Europe, Kraanium concocts a repugnant fusion of guttural growls that sound like acid gargling, bone-crushing slams, and rapid-fire blastbeats. They undeniably stand out as one of the heaviest bands that Europe has ever produced.

'Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement' relentlessly bludgeons the listener in the most savage manner, offering no respite. This album is destined to become a future classic in its genre. Check out now "Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement" streaming in its entirety via YouTube below.

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Racetraitor Premiere New Single & Music Video

"Pastoral Monolith" is the most recent single released by Racetraitor. For this song, the Chicago-based group collaborated with renowned vocalist Dennis Lyxzén from Refused, among other notable projects. Lyxzén is among several guest artists featured on Racetraitor's upcoming album, "Creation And The Timeless Order Of Things," scheduled for release on November 17th through Good Fight Music.

To celebrate the album's release, Racetraitor will perform at 'Sweat Fest' in Grand Rapids, MI on December 9th.

Lyxzén shared his thoughts on the lyrical theme of the track: More...

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Ophiolatry Premiere New Music Video

As defined by Merriam-Webster, "ophiolatry" refers to "the worship of or the attribution of divine or sacred qualities to snakes." The song "Abyss of Alienation" by Brazil's Ophiolatry, with its hypnotic riffs, intense vocals, and powerful rhythms, envelops you in the serpentine world of death metal. It evokes the styles of bands like Hate Eternal, Nile, and Morbid Angel from the Steve Tucker era. This track is a re-recorded version of a song originally featured on the band's 2008 album, "Transmutation."

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Velositor (Dååth, Etc.) Premiere New Track

Velositor, a trio featuring Sean Zatorsky (known for Dååth and ex-Chimaira), among others, has recently unveiled a new single titled "Apocalypse October." You can listen to it below, and the band is gearing up to release a new EP.

If you liked the song above, we've included another track named "Missing" which has premiered earlier this year via Spotify:

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Eighteen Visions Premiere New Single

OC metal band, Eighteen Visions, has released a stream of their track "Violence Surrounds" as the latest single from their "Purgatorio" EP. This offering is the second part of a planned trilogy of releases that draw inspiration from Dante Alighieri's 1321 poem 'The Divine Comedy.' This series began in 2020 with the release of "Inferno."

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Ministry Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Industrial metal veterans Ministry are streaming the new single "Just Stop Oil" from their upcoming sixteenth studio album, titled "Hopiumforthemasses." Although initially scheduled for a summer 2023 release, the album won't officially arrive until March 1st, 2024.

A lyric video for the track will go live as well later today (2 p.m. EDT)

The platinum-certified band has scheduled the following spring tour with Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly to coincide with the album's release: More...

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Silent Planet Premiere New Single & Music Video

Silent Planet has released their new album, "Superbloom," alongside an official music video for the track "Offworlder." The action-packed video was directed by Garrett Drake. Check out "Offworlder" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

The band shared their thoughts on this release: More...

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Mugshot Premiere New Single & Music Video

California-based metalcore trio Mugshot has unleashed their latest EP, "Cold Will," along with a music video for the closing track, "Within Stained Glass." The video was directed by Nick Chance, providing a compelling visual accompaniment to this song.

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