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Metal News for June 28, 2023

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6 news articles posted on this day.

Raven Debuts "All Hell's Breaking Loose" Video

New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts Raven unleash the ear-splitting title track "All Hell’s Breaking Loose," taken from the upcoming album, out this Friday, June 30th via Silver Lining Music.

The video features co-founding bassist and vocalist John Gallagher restrained in a straitjacket with his mouth gaffer-taped shut, followed by scenes of explosions and destruction. Musically, ‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ twists and turns with accents and flavours buried inside the chaos, perfectly capturing the sheer desperation felt by us all especially whilst in lockdown, during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

"Lyrically the song is about the constrictions of being locked down during the pandemic and the desire and need to ‘break free’ from it all or risking going insane…" explains co-founding member and guitarist Mark Gallagher. “It’s about taking control of your freedom!" Mark exclaims.

"‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ is a kick-ass song starting with Mark laughing his head off, which we took from another part of the recording session and glued on to the intro ‘cause it just sounded killer crazy!” enthuses John. “It then gets into this straight, “real” Raven riff... the part before the chorus is super heavy... 100% in yer face kill your neighbors heavy metal!!" More...

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Dragonforce Singer To Release Debut Solo Album

Napalm Records is more than proud to welcome DragonForce frontman Marc Hudson to its growing roster, who has just signed a worldwide contract with the premier rock and metal empire. Along with the signing and after 12 years with DragonForce, Marc Hudson presents his first solo album, entitled Starbound Stories, set for release on August 25, 2023! Starbound Stories is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests.

Marc Hudson adds:
"It is with great pride that I can finally announce my signing to Napalm Records. I'm very grateful for the label's belief in me as a solo artist and can't wait to have Napalm on my side to show Starbound Stories to the world!"

Today, Marc Hudson’s brand new single, "Astralive," marks the start of an exciting new chapter and serves as a first taste of his upcoming solo debut, accompanied by an official music video. "Astralive" lures with an undeniably catchy chorus whilst also featuring fast drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful power metal vocals that reach for the skies.

Marc Hudson on "Astralive":
"’Astralive’ is the first single from the album and takes the listener on a power metal journey through space and time. This song explores the cosmic mysteries of the universe and mankind's eternal search for wisdom beyond the stars." More...

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Make Way For Man Premiere New Single “Vertigo”

Perth, Western Australia-based progressive metalcore outfit Make Way For Man premiere a new track titled “Vertigo”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.


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Vidjigeria Premiere New Single "Deadline"

Ukrainian metalcore/djent outfit Vidjigeria premiere a new single titled “Deadline”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.


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Mutual Hostility Premiere Full-Album Stream

U.S. brutal death metal quartet Mutual Hostility premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new album "Inhuman Anguish", which was released June 28, 2023 via Lethal Scissor Records.

Check out now "Inhuman Anguish" streaming in its entirety via YouTube below.

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Orthodox Premiere New Single & Music Video

Orthodox, the metalcore band hailing from Nashville, TN, has released their latest single "Soaking Nerves" along with an accompanying music video.

Vocalist Adam Easterling shared his thoughts on this exciting new release: More...

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