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Metal News for February 20, 2023

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6 news articles posted on this day.

Nervosa Introduces New Drummer

Brazilian founded thrash metal loyalists Nervosa has revealed the identity of their new drummer to begin what they promise will be a week of big news. Joining the ranks is Bulgarian drummer Michaela Naydenova, formerly of Gwendydd, who replaces Nanu Villalba behind the kit. A message from the band reads as follows:

"Michaela Naydenova is the new drummer of Nervosa!

"She recorded and composed all the drums of the entire new album with a very short time to learn and create everything, she is a beast and did an amazing job that we can't wait to show to you. Let's give her a warm welcome!

"Many things to announce next days, so don't miss it!"

Nervosa recently completed recording their fifth studio album, their first to feature Naydenova as well as second guitarist Helena Kotina and an as-yet unannounced vocalist. You can check out the first video documenting the recording below. More...

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XluciferluX Premiere Oceano Cover Track

Tucson, Arizona deathcore unit XluciferluX premiere, premiere their take on Oceano's "Samael The Destroyer", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Donovan Parchment (Ex-Disembodied Tyrant) guests on that track.


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Till Light Ceases Premiere New Single

Southern California-based slamming brutal death outfit Till Light Ceases premiere a new single titled “Staple Gun Facial”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.



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Putrified J Premiere New Single "Bite The Curb"

Belgium-based slamming brutal death band Putrified J premiere a new single titled “Bite The Curb”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.


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The Fallen Prophets Premiere New Music Video

Cape Town, South Africa-based death metal outfit The Fallen Prophets premiere a new music video by the name of “Eliminate The Worthless”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track iktself is off their 2022 album "Perpetual Damnation".


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Ernte Premiere New Single & Music Video "Phantoms"

Switzerland's black metal band Ernte premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Phantoms”, taken from their upcoming new album "Albsegen", set for release by Vendetta Records on April 7th, 2023.

Check out now "Phantoms" streaming via YouTube for you now below.

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