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Former Hecate Enthroned Vocalist Passes Away

Cradle Of Filth frontman Dani Filth has shared the news that his former bandmate Jon Kennedy, also the original vocalist of symphonic black metal band Hecate Enthroned, has passed away at the age of 46. A message from Dani Filth reads as follows:

"It is with much sadness that we hear about the untimely passing of our former bassist Jon Kennedy.

"He was a great bassist and singer who filled in for Cradle at a time of such magical import, mayhem and mischief.

"I distinctly remember having a wickedly wonderful week staying just outside Wrexham in Wales at Jon’s Mum’s house in 1995.

"We picked our own magic mushrooms from a local football pitch and then watched Emperor synch up with the newly-released Disney Aladdin on VHS, heading out to undertake black metal shenanigans thereafter. We were always pulling pranks and playfully winding each other up back in those days. He will be missed!"

Kennedy was the vocalist and bassist of Hecate Enthroned from its inception in 1993 to 1994, before rejoining in 1995 and staying with the unit until 1998. He featured on the band's first two albums, "The Slaughter of Innocence, A Requiem For The Mighty" and "Dark Requiems... And Unsilent Massacre." During his first stint away from the band, he would spend a year with Cradle Of Filth, playing bass on the original version of "Dusk And Her Embrace," which would later be released in 2016 as "Dusk And Her Embrace - The Original Sin." More...

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Necrotted Shares New Single "Artificial Truth"

German slamming death metallers Necrotted have released atheir new single "Artificial Truth." The track is taken from their crushing fifth album "Imperium," out now via Reaper Entertainment. You can check out the song below.

The band comment on "Artificial Truth": "The lyrics of the song deal with diseases of our modern information society such as 'alternative facts', and how quite a few people can be controlled and influenced by such lies." More...

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Omnium Gatherum Posts New Video Online

Omnium Gatherum releases their newest visual offering for the song “Lovelorn”. This anthem can be seen below. The video (produced once again by Janne Tamminen -xarena.tv/music) was made with game-engine software Unreal Engine 5.

Jukka Pelkonen (vocals) comments: "With Lovelorn one tale ends and another one begins. Despite we the fact that we will be touring to bring you guys music we love to be experienced live, our brains and spirits are summoning fresh meat from the highs and depths of the OG realm. New musical adventures await us all and we will be taking all of you on a high-speed ride to the streets fierce and unknown!"

Markus Vanhala (guitars and clean vocals) adds: "'Lovelorn' is Gothic flirtatious death metal ballad, which closes the Slasher EP cycle being the last nail in this releases coffin before the autumnal burials. By an accident and giving a bit more emotional or atmospheric side of OG, it's a great pathway to the soon starting European tour where we are heading together with Paradise Lost, Primordial and Harakiri For The Sky - festival tour called 'Ultima Ratio', which we of course are looking forward to see all of you our great people. The video is filmed, edited, and visualized by our friend Janne Tamminen / Xarena from California. This time the project was quite special, as all band members weren't even on the same continent, let alone nobody played at the same time. Back to the future and back indeed with Mr. Tamminen with his tricks and traps!" More...

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Amaranthe Releases "Insatiable" Video

Beam me up, Amaranthe! Today, the Swedish modern metal virtuosos reach for the stars and launch their art even higher - into space, to be precise – with the release of new single 'Insatiable'. Delivering an extraterrestrial late summer banger, Amaranthe once again demonstrate their versatility, and the six-piece succeeds in keeping the world on their toes with their ongoing, high-quality output.

Amaranthe's Olof Mörck states:

"As the release of 'The Catalyst' draws ever nearer, we are now very proud and super excited to unveil the second single from the album - 'Insatiable'! Contrasts collide like a cataclysm in this ultra-heavy, yet outstandingly catchy groove-monster, which bears all the hallmarks of a classic Amaranthe hit, and then some!

"We once again teamed up with long time collaborator and director extraordinaire Patric Ullaeus, for an all-out, take-no-prisoners video to go along with the song. Beyond that, this is a song you will NEED to hear live on our upcoming tour with our friends in Dragonforce in the USA, so remember to practice those lyrics! And see you all soon!"

'Insatiable' is the second single from Amaranthe's forthcoming album "The Catalyst," that will be released on February 23rd 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2-CD Special Edition and a Bravado exclusive Vinyl + signed poster. More...

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Meshuggah Announces 2024 European Tour Dates

Meshuggah is gearing up for a monumental European headlining tour in March 2024, emphasizing mainland countries that were missed during the initial leg of the “Immutable” tour. Known for their groundbreaking live performances and mind-expanding concert production, Meshuggah will kick off on March 7th in Budapest, Hungary, and conclude on March 28th in Cologne, Germany. As they traverse the European landscape, Meshuggah will be joined by The Halo Effect and Mantar.

Innovative, progressive, relentless, and endlessly creative - Meshuggah continues to hold its unrivaled position as the most inventive force in metal music. After an illustrious 30-year journey, Swedish metal icons show no signs of slowing down. The release of their ninth studio album, "Immutable," pushed the boundaries of their creativity even further. Packed with surprises yet instantly recognizable as the work of metal’s most idiosyncratic force, “Immutable” redefines and redesigns the Meshuggah sound over an hour of the most stimulating and engaging music the band has ever composed. Once again, Meshuggah proves that it's possible to create music that is both irresistible and profoundly intricate.

Tickets will be available starting this Friday, September 29th, at 11am. (local time)

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At The Plates Announce Upcoming Album Omnivore

Death metal’s culinary conjurers At The Plates recently completed their sophomore full-length album and it's ready to launch from your plates to your ears! "Omnivore," the follow-up to 2020’s "Starch Enemy," will be released January 5,2024 on physical and digital formats. A deluxe edition, which contains two additional bonus tracks, will be available exclusively on Bandcamp.

Tony Rouse comments:
“Omnivore is inspired by my own personal life experiences. Several years ago I experienced some massive complications with my health, and it forced me to re-examine my lifestyle choices. While I don’t think people should cut themselves off from anything, I think it’s also important to live your life in balance, for various reasons.” More...

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Cobra Spell To Release Debut Album In December

International sleaze rock quintet Cobra Spell strike with their debut album, "666," out December 1, 2023 via Napalm Records! With all guns loaded, the fierce ladies fire their first shot today with the release of the single "S.E.X.," centered around lead singer Kristina Vega’s skillful, powerful sky-high vocals climaxing in a stunning guitar solo by guitar hero Sonia Anubis. The new track sets the scene on fire with what is indisputably the hottest music video of the year!

Founded in 2019 by up-and-coming guitar phenomenon Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta, ex-Burning Witches), Cobra Spell's current lineup is completed by Kristina Vega on vocals, Twitch streamer Noelle dos Anjos on guitar, Hale Naphtha on drums and Roxy Herrera on bass. Together they have already toured with numerous established bands such as Ross The Boss, Enforcer and Evil Invaders, and released two globally praised EPs, "Love Venom" (2020) and "Anthems Of The Night" (2022). With these aces under their studded leather belts, Cobra Spell are gearing up to introduce their first full-length, aiming for nothing less than 80s rock ‘n’ roll world domination.

Cobra Spell on "S.E.X.":
"We are excited to share with you the sleaziest track of our upcoming album 666. This one speaks about a deep desire for sexual pleasure that manifests in different ways and forms, to fill an inner emotional void." More...

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Teratocarcinomas Premiere New Single

Tupelo, Mississippi-based brutal slam death/brutal death metal trio Teratocarcinomas premiere a new single titled "Bag Em' And Tag Em'", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Embrace Your Punishment Premiere New Single

Valenciennes, France-based slamming brutal death metal band Embrace Your Punishment premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Unconquered", taken from their upcoming new album "Made Of Stone", which will be out in stores December 1, 2023 via Lacerated Enemy Records. Jason Netherton from Misery Index guests.

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

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Torn the Fuck Apart Premiere New Single

Torn the Fuck Apart premiere a new single titled "Corrosive Form", taken from their upcoming new album "Kill. Bury. Repeat." The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Robert Rebeck at GFM Recording and Chapter 2 studios. The captivating cover art was designed by Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art Design.

You can look forward to the album's release on October 6th, available in CD, cassette tape, and digital formats. Meanwhile check out "Corrosive Form" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Year Of The Knife Premiere Two New Singles

The Delaware metalcore band Year Of The Knife has digitally released two new tracks. They recently collaborated with Converge's Kurt Ballou to create these new singles: "Last Laugh," featuring Full Of Hell's Dylan Walker, and "Wish," which includes a guest appearance by Sanguisugabogg's Devin Swank. Both songs are available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

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Filth Is Eternal Premiere New Official Music Video

As the release of their new album "Find Out" approaches this Friday, September 29th, the Seattle hardcore punk band Filth Is Eternal has unveiled a video for their single "Cherish," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Vocalist Lis Di Angelo also directed the video and shared some insights about the track: More...

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