Therion Announces New Album "Leviathan III"

Swedish symphonic metal legends Therion have unveiled the first single, "Twilight Of The Gods," off of their upcoming album, "Leviathan III," out December 15, 2023 via Napalm Records! With the new album, Therion returns to deliver another masterpiece - fulfilling the "Leviathan" trilogy. With more than 35 years under their belts, the band around mastermind Christofer Johnsson is considered one of the most style-defining acts of symphonic metal. Down to the present day, Johnsson claims Swiss Celtic Frost and their way to combine opera vocals and orchestral instruments in the late 80s as one of his main influences back in the days, leading to Therion's "Symphony Masses" (1993) and "Lepaca Kliffoth" (1995) to set the stages for the genre in the early 90s, followed by symphonic metal milestone Theli in 1996.

"Twilight Of The Gods" delivers the finest of epic and symphonic metal, finding a harmonious and balanced blend between guitars, choirs and orchestra. Join Therion on their versatile and style-melding musical journey, and watch the brand-new official music video for "Twilight Of The Gods" below!

The album sets off with the powerful "Ninkigal," catapulting the listener directly into the dramatic universe of Therion with skillfully crafted compositions and operatic female vocals by Lori Lewis, alternating with grim growling and pleasing melodies. It’s followed by "Ruler Of Tamag," enchanting with a gentle acoustic guitar intro and lingering female vocals that open up to a fairytale-like scenario of old times. This then bursts into a heavy track with gloomy parts, building up to a fascinating score-like symphony. Therion once more draw charm from the courage to mix styles ranging from Gothic parts to melodic death metal and neo-classical elements to power metal in a complex and versatile way, thus challenging their listeners. The songs are quickly engaging and skillfully employ catchy melodies, as witnessed on uplifting tracks like "An Unsung Lament" and "Baccanale." Advancing melodies are combined with rock elements, captivating lyrics and choir parts, while lively "Maleficium" is structured around a duet between Thomas Vikström and Lori Lewis. Stomping "Ayahuasca" is a true musical journey featuring a male choir and psychedelic elements, while speedy "Nummo" offers splendid hard guitar explosions and the finest classic vocals and choirs.

Overall, the compositions lean towards the magnificent and theatrical, offering a high variety of musical styles while deftly blurring the boundaries of metal and classical music. With their newest opus, "Leviathan III," mastermind Christofer Johnsson proves his incredible talent once more, and that Therion have perfected their very own combination of versatile styles - resulting in the creation of a symphonic league of their own. More...

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Endseeker To Release New Album In October

Germany‘s Endseeker are back with their fourth full-length album, "Global Worming," which will be released via Metal Blade Records on October 27, 2023. The album contains 9 new tracks and will be made available across all Digital platforms, on CD Digipak, Vinyl (variants listed below), and as a limited Box-Set that will include the album on vinyl, exclusive 2-track 7-inch vinyl single, 4p. newspaper, sticker, beer cozy, and 3 buttons in hand printed box* (limited to 500 copies - available in Europe only).

Here‘s what the band has to say about their first single off of the upcoming album, "Violence Is Gold":

"This is a song about actual physical violence. Either in an environment of competition or combat. Two people fighting each other. No more words needed. Time for action. Without judgment though. Just the plain and simple aesthetics of physical confrontation of two individuals when there‘s nothing left to say. It‘s hard, it‘s raw and it‘s brutal."

Tracklisting:

1. Global Worming
2. Hell Is Here
3. Violence Is Gold
4. Wheel Of Torture
5. C.B.V.
6. Terror
7. Hanging Gardens
8. Our Only Life
9. Nemesis More...

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Before The Dawn Unveils "Chaos Star" Video

Finnish melodic death metal unit Before The Dawn have released an official music video for their track "Chaos Star", cut from the band’s stunning comeback album, "Stormbringers," released this past June! The new music video was filmed during Before The Dawn's performance at John Smith Rock Festival this summer.

"Chaos Star" immediately draws the listener into an intense soundscape, in which heavy death metal parts interfere with a melancholic, visceral melody and a passionate chorus showcasing Paavo Laapotti’s vocal skills. The music video offers a taste of what to expect this autumn on Before The Dawn’s tours with Wolfheart and Hinayana.

Before The Dawn on "Chaos Star":
"Summer 2023 was the first festivals season for BTD in 11-years and it turned out to be the best ever and we are thrilled to show few glimpses in a form of a video while we are getting ready to start our most extensive tour run so far including 34 shows in Europe from September to end of November. For this glorious adventure we will team up with our label mates Hinayana and Wolfheart." More...

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Of Mice And Men Posts "Indigo" Visualizer

Gold-selling hard rockers Of Mice & Men — Aaron Pauley (bass + vocals ), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar), and Phil Manansala (guitar) — will issue their new album "Tether" on October 6 via SharpTone. In anticipation of the release, the band has shared a third single from the record, named "Indigo," which you can check out below.

"'Indigo' is about questioning why the sky would choose to be blue if it had the choice to be anything else — blue also meaning sad," states Pauley. "It's about comforting a loved one in a time of loss by telling them you feel blue, too." More...

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Vile Ambassador Premiere New Single

Milwaukee, Wisconsin tech death five-piece Vile Ambassador premiere a new single titled “Foreign Lab Hypocrisy”, streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Beyond All Misery Premiere New Track & Lyric Video

Kalamazoo, Michigan-based deathcore/black metal quartet Beyond All Misery premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of “The Mud”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Voice of Ruin Premiere New Single & Music Video

Swiss melodic death/thrash metal group Voice of Ruin return with another track from their upcoming album, "Cold Epiphany," which will be released on December 1st, 2023. Just released, "I - The Vile King" delivers an intense auditory assault.

This second single from their forthcoming album once again showcases their dynamic rhythm section, with bassist Erwin Bertschi and drummer Dario Biner laying down a powerful foundation. Guitarists Nicolas Haerri and Darryl Ducret contribute to the band's relentless sonic attack.

After a four-year gap between this album and their last release, "Acheron," vocalist Randy Schaller expressed the band's eagerness to share their music with fans: More...

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My Lament Premiere New Lyric Video

Belgian death/doom band My Lament premiere a new lyric video for “November”, taken from their impending new album "The Season Come Undone". The album will be released by Ardua Music on September 22nd.

Check out "November" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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