Primordial Unveils New Lyric Video

Dublin, Ireland-based Pagan metal icons Primordial today unveil their new single, "Pilgrimage To The World's End," and its accompanying lyric video. The track comes by way of the band‘s tenth studio album, "How It Ends," set for release on September 29th via Metal Blade Records.

Having lasted thirty-two years and now returning with their devastating new studio offering, the Irish band has made it clear they are a primal force who consistently lay it all on the line. The follow-up to 2018‘s critically lauded "Exile Amongst The Ruins," "How It Ends" finds Primordial delivering more of their seminal blend of Celtic and black metal, with an extra added urgency, and staring down the apocalypse. in a world cluttered with soundalike bands in just about every metal subgenre, Primordial offers something real that cannot be denied. Says vocalist A. A. Nemtheanga, "It sounds stupid to say, but it‘s not fantasy, not escapism. It‘s not compromised and co-opted, it‘s genuine, in a world where that seems to count for less and less."

"The title is a question – ’is this how it ends?‘ How it all goes down: culture, language, history, society – humanity – who knows?," continues Nemtheanga. "Regardless of who you are or were, you get one chance at all of this, and it‘s asking is this the end of your town, state, nation? Myths, traditions, relationships, and I suppose it asks the question, who reacts, who rebels – how does it end now for them?"

Working alongside founding members – bassist Pól MacAmlaigh and guitarist Ciáran MacUilliam – and longtime drummer Simon O‘Laoghaire, the band started writing in earnest in the Fall of 2022, having lit a fire under themselves to work hastily and productively. Primordial never plans out a record beforehand, letting them come together naturally, though Nemtheanga knew he wanted something with a bigger, more open sound, and something more aggressive, which is exactly what they achieved.

Drawing lyrical influence both from modern and historical ideas, Nemtheanga always gives the listener something to think about, and "How It Ends" is no different. Latest single, the moody, desperate "Pilgrimage To The World‘s End," was inspired partly by the stories of poor Irish convicts, sent to the world‘s end; figures like Ned Kelly who refused to accept the laws oppressing them and "who then rebelled and came to embody, through myth, resistance. This is an album of resistance," notes Nemtheanga, "’Pilgrimage To The World‘s End' started out being inspired by the travails of Irish people sent as convicts to Australia, but of course I folded that into a post 'Coffin Ships' narrative, poor people boarding boats to try and reach a new world to start over anew, how many went down the boats, endured sickness, death, never reached their destination. Then I began to really consider the plight of all people within that 19th century period who by famine, war, poverty tried to seek a new life; the oppressed and the downtrodden. So as Primordial always has a historical echo that should resonate with the modern day, we see the same thing, poor people clinging to boats trying to seek a new life, always at the behest of a small economic elite who profit from their ruin. This is the song of the war and famine torn refugee from all countries and nations..." More...

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Cattle Decapitation Announces European Tour Dates

San Diego, California-based deathgrind mavericks, Cattle Decapitation, announces their first European tour in support of their latest masterpiece "Terrasite" that has been released in May of 2023.

Support comes from Metal Blade labelmates 200 Stab Wounds as well as Signs Of The Swarm and Vomit Forth.

The tour dates are as follows:

01.03.24 The Netherlands Nijmegen @ Doornroosje
02.03.24 Switzerland Zürich @ Züri Gmätzlets Fest
03.03.24 France Paris @ Petit Bain
04.03.24 UK Brighton @ Chalk
05.03.24 UK Southampton @ Engine Rooms
06.03.24 UK Exeter @ Phoenix
08.03.24 UK London @ O2 Academy Islington
09.03.24 UK Manchester @ Rebellion
10.03.24 UK Glasgow @ Cathouse
11.03.24 UK Newcastle @ Reds Bar
13.03.24 Ireland Limerick @ Dolan’s Warehouse
14.03.24 Ireland Dublin @ Academy
15.03.24 UK Leeds @ The Key Club
16.03.24 UK Birmingham @ Asylum
17.08.24 UK Bristol @ The Fleece
19.03.24 Germany Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
20.03.24 Germany Munich @ Backstage
21.03.24 Austria Vienna @ Szene
22.03.24 Hungary Budapest @ Barba Negra
23.03.24 Czech Republic Prague @ MeetFactory
25.03.24 Germany Berlin @ Lido
26.03.24 Denmark Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
27.03.24 Sweden Stockholm @ Fryhuset Klubben
28.03.24 Norway Oslo @ Inferno Metal Festival
29.03.24 Sweden Gothenburg @ Pustervik
30.03.24 Germany Hamburg @ Logo
31.03.24 Germany Essen @ Turock

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Vansind To Release Debut Album In November

After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folk metal fans' enthusiasm - especially the Scandinavian strain - Vansind is finally ready to release its debut album, "Mørket." With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history.

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Valhal too.

"Mørket" will be released on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 17th, 2023. The first single and official video from the album, "Grib Til Våben," will be available this Friday. More...

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Prong Releases "The Descent" Music Video

Prong will make their eagerly anticipated return with the impending release of their 13th studio album, "State Of Emergency," out October 6, 2023 via Steamhammer / SPV, Today, following their brutally honest latest singles "Breaking Point" and "Non Existence", the heavy metal cornerstones unveil their follow up entitled, "The Descent," accompanied by a new music video.

The track is a perfect blend of that impeccable recipe of punk, metal and thrash that makes up Prong's signature sound, and shows Tommy Victor and the boys are primed and ready to tear some faces off with "State of Emergency!"

About the new single, "The Descent", Prong's main man had this to say,

"'The Descent' has a narrative of isolation, confusion, and hopelessness due to the intervention of the media." More...

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Boltcutter Premiere Full-Album Stream Of New EP

Eugene, Oregon-based slamming brutal death metal/beatdown outfit Boltcutter premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new two-track demo EP "Catalytic Platinum Inhalation", which was released September 5, 2023 via BustaSlamz Recordings.

Check out now "Catalytic Platinum Inhalation" streaming in its entirety via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

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Wych Premiere New Single & Music Video ''666 God''

Alberta, Canada-based deathcore/death metal outfit Wych premiere a new single and music video by the name of “666 God”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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VCTMS Premiere New Single & Music Video

VCTMS have premiered a new single and music video titled "Twist The Rage" from their upcoming album, "Vol. V The Hurt Collection." You can watch it now, streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.

Additionally, the band is gearing up for a tour alongside Paleface Swiss, Enterprise Earth, and Crown Magnetar. Here are the tour dates: More...

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Kraanium Sign w/ Unique Leader Records

Kraanium have inked a record deal with Unique Leader Records and are set to release their upcoming album, "Scriptures Of Vicennial Defilement," on November 3rd. The Norwegian slamming brutal death metal outfit have unveiled a new single titled "Braindead Skullfucking," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

The band shared their thoughts on the release: More...

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Vended Premiere New Single "Am I The Only One"

The studio version of "Am I The Only One" has been released as the latest single from the alternative metal band Vended. You can listen to the track below. This song has been previously performed live by the band and marks their first new single since last year.

Vended has garnered early attention due to their musical lineage, with the band's vocalist Griffin Taylor being the son of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, and drummer Simon Crahan being the son of Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The release of this song online precedes a series of upcoming tour dates scheduled for next month and beyond. More...

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Soul Glo Premiere New Single & NSFW Music Video

Philadelphia experimental hardcore band, Soul Glo, have premiered a music video for their latest single, "If I Speak (Shut The Fuck Up)", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

Frontman Pierce Jordan shared his thoughts on the track: More...

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