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Vader Sets The Underworld Alight

The old saying goes, "How can I miss you if you won't go away?" Now don't panic, there's no sign of quitting from Poland's death metal kings Vader, but with the announcement that this would be their last UK show for at least two years, not a single fan in the British capital wanted to miss out on this. As is so often the case when a metal show comes to London, the setting was The Underworld in Camden and once more, it was packed on this occasion for what promised to be a show to remember.

Opening the show tonight was a band who were making their debut in London, all the way from Hamburg, we welcomed Rise Of Kronos, formerly known as Surface. As the name suggests, there's certainly a strong influence from ancient Greece in their music, and to an extent, their presentation, with one member sporting facepaint akin to God Of War's protagonist Kratos. Whether you're a fan of this approach or not, it's the music that makes a band and sure enough, Rise Of Kronos' material is up to scratch.

They're a good pick as support for Vader, being a death metal band with thrash elements and plenty of atmosphere, and even some elements to appeal to the younger death metal crowd. They also have an excellent stage presence and really endeared themselves to those who got to the gig on time tonight to see them with a mix of brutal music and a friendly demeanour, which just makes one want them to do well. The single, "Poison Of The Gods" sounded superb, as did the cuts from their latest album, "Imperium." Rise Of Kronos were absolutely tremendous and I can't recommend them enough to fans of all kinds of death metal. More...

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Gama Bomb Unveils New EP

Ahead of its UK and Irish Tour thrash metal band GAMA BOMB has released its excellent new EP "Necronomicon Automaton". The thrashers always deliver the quality and this time is no different - that trademark humour combined with riffs for days will leave you wanting more. These tracks were written during the "Bats" sessions and it's always good to hear new material from this brilliant band.
The EP was produced, mixed and mastered by Domo Dixon. Drums were performed by James Stewart and it was engineered by Pawel 'Janos' Grabowski. Cover art courtesy of Graham Humphreys and cover design by Rory McGuigan. More...

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Community Soundbar Premiere New Single & Visualize

Colorado Springs, Colorado-based deathcore duo Community Soundbar premiere a new single and visualizer named "P.L.C.", streaming via YouTube for you now below. Kieran Howard guests on that track.

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Our Demise Premiere New Single & Music Video

Perth, Western Australia-based metalcore/deathcore five-piece Our Demise premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Vile Embrace", available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Sielkanker Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Swiss deathcore outfit Sielkanker premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "The Consumed King", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Ov Ruin Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Nashville, Tennessee-based blackened deathcore quintet Ov Ruin premiere a new single and lyric video nameed "Eternal Lament", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Scaphist Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Isle of Wight, UK-based deathcore outfit Scaphist premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Benign", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Devin Shidaker of The Acacia Strain guests on that particular track.

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CHTHONIC Premiere New Single & Music Video

Taiwanese death metal outfit CHTHONIC have just unveiled their latest single, “Endless Aeons,” which debuted online today. Accompanying the track is a music video directed by Birdy Wei-Ting Hung, available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Frontman Freddy Lim had the following to say about the track: More...

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