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Beyond Extinction Guitarist Passes Away

Essex based death metal band Beyond Extinction has announced the tragic passing of founding guitarist Zach Scott. He was only twenty years old. A statement from the band reads as follows:

"We are saddened more than we can express to announce the passing of our friend and founding member, Zach Scott aged just 20.

"Zach meant so much to us as people and as musicians and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and those who knew him.

"Our hearts are with his family and loved ones, and we request that their privacy is respected during this very difficult time."

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Necrotted Posts "Imperator" Video Online

German slamming death metallers Necrotted have released a video for their new single "Imperator." The track is taken from their crushing fifth album "Imperium," due for release on 22nd September via Reaper Entertainment. You can check out the video below.

Musically the five Swabians experiment one again, combining elements of death metal with black metal, garnished with parts of the core spectrum. Lyrically, "Imperator" is the highlight of the storyline that has weaved throughout the band's last two albums. The lyrics are written in English and German, which adds spice to the dismal mood and the topic of the song - the final moral and psychological decline of the protagonist.

New album "Imperium" marks another milestone in the band’s history. Another concept album, the LP develops the elaborate storyline of its predecessor with great detail. Necrotted continue to tread experimental musical paths; their proven recipe of melodic guitar riffs, thundering blast beats and oppressive slams is combined with immersing black metal elements. Written mostly in English, the lyrics also contain passages in the German native language, which are performed with banefully deep growls and strident screams.

The band add: "We're extremely happy to announce that in September 2023 - just in time for our 15th band anniversary - our fifth studio album will see the light of day. The new long-player will bear the name 'Imperium' and will be released via our label Reaper Entertainment. Already today, we'd like to present you the cover artwork and the tracklist of the upcoming album. The artwork for 'Imperium' was once again illustrated by 3D designer Robin Schneider and perfectly visualises the evolving, elaborate storyline that builds on the acclaimed predecessor Operation: Mental Castration. It fits brilliantly with the album's dystopian, socio-political themes and dark musical atmosphere." More...

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Theocracy To Release New Album In October

Last week, US progressive power metal quintet Theocracy announced their signing to Atomic Fire Records, and the new partners aren't wasting any time in revealing details of the group's highly-anticipated forthcoming studio album right away. As brilliantly showcased by its stain-glass-window-like artwork by Steven Howard, the offering has been given the name "Mosaic." The ten new hymns were recorded, produced, and mixed by Theocracy's own Matt Smith at Theocracized Studios and Full Moon Studios in Athens, GA and rounded off by skillful mastering engineers Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood at The Lodge, NY. »Mosaic« will be supplied in various formats (see below!) to their loyal followers worldwide on October 13, 2023 via Atomic Fire Records, and can be pre-ordered now.

Seven years after the release of their previous album, 2016's "Ghost Ship," Theocracy are also excited to unveil their first new song today. Clocking in around 4:30 minutes, infectiously melodic track "Return To Dust" is a more than worthy musical ambassador of the band's return. A supporting performance music video which was produced by Industrialism Films can be viewed below.

Frontman Matt Smith explains: "'Return To Dust' is a prototypical mid-tempo anthem with a classic, massive Theocracy chorus. Not really progressive or anything, but infectious with a great riff and energy. The lyrics deal with the inevitability of death, and the choice of who or what we're living for in the short time we get on this earth. The whole album runs the stylistic gamut you've come to expect from Theocracy, from the progressive to the thrashy to the pensive to the majestic. So while 'Return To Dust' doesn't represent the entire experience of 'Mosaic,' consider it a nice appetizer for the full meal. Enjoy." More...

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Kataklysm Debuts "Dark Wings Of Deception" Video

For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate Kataklysm have delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. The band’s fifteenth full-length studio album, "Goliath," is now available for the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.

In celebration of the album release, Kataklysm offers fans the music video for "Dark Wings Of Deception" directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals. You can check it out below.

"Goliath" was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL by J-F Dagenais, who also produced and engineered the album. For the mixing and mastering, the band returned to Chris Clancy with assistance from Colin Richardson. The cover artwork required an image that captured the iconic battle of David versus Goliath theme that is echoed throughout the album while matching the power of the music. The band enlisted renowned Berlin based metal illustrator Eliran Kantor (Testament, Fleshgod Apocalypse) to create the artwork which who took the Kataklysm look and gave it a macabre filter that compliments the brooding sense of uneasiness that was felt during the writing and recording of the album. More...

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Fleshgod Apocalypse Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024

Italian symphonic death metal giants Fleshgod Apocalypse has been announced as the latest band joining the lineup of the 2024 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The journey will depart from Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to the Dominican Republic, before returning on February 2nd.

The lineup is now as follows:

Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings

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Dantalion Uploads New Lyric Video

Today Spanish black metal commando Dantalion, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, premiere "Sound of Bells and Open Scissors," the second single from forthcoming album "Fatum" which will be released on September 8th 2023 via Non Serviam Records. You can check it out below.

"‘Sound of Bells and Open Scissors’ is possibly the fastest track on the record, and one of the most direct. Sharp melodies, with a devastating rhythmic base and torn voices, a whole cult hymn to death and funeral rites," comments the band from Vigo, Galicia. More...

Read the full article at No Clean Singing.

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Rat King Premiere New Single “Destroyer Of Us All”

Seattle, Washington-based death metal/deathgrind trio Rat King premiere a new single titled “Destroyer Of Us All”, taken from their upcoming new album "Psychotic Reality", due out September 29th, 2023.

Check out "Destroyer Of Us All" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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War Of Ages Premiere New Single "Armageddon"

War Of Ages premiere their new single titled "Armageddon", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The track is featured on the band's forthcoming 10th studio album, "Dominion," set to be released on September 15th via Facedown Records.

The track listing for the album is as follows: More...

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Dead Icarus (Ex-Atreyu, Etc.) Premiere Single

Dead Icarus, the longstanding endeavor spearheaded by former Atreyu frontman Alex Varkatzas, has now been introduced to the public eye. The inaugural single of this project, titled "Sellout," has emerged streaming via YouTube for you now below.

The inception of this venture took place several years ago, with Enterprise Earth's Gabe Mangold (guitars) and Brandon Zackey (drums) among the notable contributors. For their initial single and upcoming releases, Dead Icarus has partnered with MNRK Heavy.

Regarding this development, Varkatzas provided his insight: More...

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The Plot In You Premiere New Single "Forgotten"

Gold-certified post-hardcore outfit The Plot In You premiere their latest single, "Forgotten," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. This track has already graced the stage in the band's live performances multiple times this year. It marks the third installment in a series of singles that The Plot In You have shared over the past nine months.

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Slaughter To Prevail Singer Premieres Solo Track

Alex Terrible, the vocalist of Slaughter To Prevail premieres his debut solo track named "Doom Slayer." The single pays a clear homage to the iconic music soundtracks crafted by Mick Gordon for the recent editions of the 'DOOM' video game series, a realm Alex has previously contributed his vocals to. Experience the creation of this Russian deathcore luminary streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Dying Fetus Premiere New Single

Dying Fetus have premiered their third new single, "Throw Them In The Van," from their forthcoming ninth studio album, "Make Them Beg For Death." The album is set to be released on September 08th via Relapse Records. The previously released track "Compulsion For Cruelty" will also be featured on the album, and its final version is now available on various digital platforms as well.

As they gear up for the album release, the veteran death metal unit is currently on a European tour. Here are the upcoming tour dates: More...

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