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Last updated on March 30, 2023 at 11:21 AM ET

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Death/Thrash Band Invicta Premier Album


The brand new Invicta album "Triumph and Torment" includes 10 tracks of vicious and melodic Death/Thrash fit for a battle in Hell. Featuring Heathen touring guitarist Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Invicta is a force to be reckoned with, delivering the killer tracks "Forces of Annihilation" and "Sinister Obsession" in their quest for total Metal domination. If you're looking for a cross between Revocation, Kreator and Iron Maiden, look no further.

"Our goal while writing and recording this record was to make it sound Vicious and Triumphant. We wanted each song to channel the villainous vibes that inspired it. We really challenged ourselves and feel that this is a big step beyond our previous material, while staying true to the Invicta sound. I am really proud of this album, and I am really proud of the band and everyone involved in its creation.

‘I was God... and yet, I was unchanged. I was not one with the universe. I was not content.’" -Kyle Edissi More...

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Unearthing the Metal Underground: Unpure

Unpure has been around for decades, and it has garnered a formidable reputation in some quarters. But they’ve essentially existed beneath the surface by and large. The Swedish band initially came together in 1991 as a black metal band prior to developing toward a blend of blackened thrash and speed metal. Between 2004 and 2017, however, the unit was silent. Since then, they’ve only had a couple of releases that featured just a handful of newer songs. More...

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Yotuma Premiere New Single & Music Video

Madison, WI-based death metal quartet Yotuma premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Shrine of Absolution”, taken from their upcoming new EP "Otherworldly Incarnate", which will be out in stores March 31. The effort was recorded by Evan Yoakum (Red Shed Studios), mixed and mastered by Russell Hollar (Nomad Recording Studios), with artwork done by Thahir M.

Check out "Shrine of Absolution" streaming via YouTube for you now below.

If you liked the track above we've included another song named "Welding The Flesh" from the album that has premiered online earlier and can be streamed via Spotify below:

Yotuma will be out on the below West Coast tour this April supporting Pyrexia and Embryonic Autopsy: More...

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Pustilence Premiere New Single

Australian band Pustilence premiere a new single titled “Aspirants of Intemperance”, taken from their upcoming new album "Beliefs of Dead Stargazers and Soothsayers". The record is set for release in a multitude of formats by the Memento Mori and Rotted Life labels on April 24th.

Check out "Aspirants of Intemperance" streaming via YouTube for you now below.


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Scowl Premiere New Single & Music Video

A music video for a new track from experimental hardcore punk outfit Scowl has premiered online, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. That single is the title track to the group’s impending EP “Psychic Dance Routine“, due out in stores on April 07th, 2023 via Flatspot Records.

Tells frontwoman Kat Moss: More...

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Dave Lombardo (Ex-Slayer, Etc.) Premieres Track

Drummer Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Dead Cross, Testament, etc.) premieres a second single named “Separation From The Sacred”, taken from his forthcoming debut solo effort “Rites Of Percussion“. Ipecac Recordings will release the album on May 05th, 2023.

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Portrayal Of Guilt Premiere New NSFW Short Film

Blackened post-hardcore outfit Portrayal Of Guilt premiere their new short film by the name of ‘Devil Music‘, taken from the band's upcoming new album of the same name due out on April 20th (digital) and April 21st (physical) via Run For Cover Records.

Explains Emmanuella Zachariou who directed the video: More...

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After The Burial Premiere New Single & Music Video

Technical metalcore outfit After The Burial premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Nothing Gold”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.


After The Burial will be joining Spiritbox and Intervals for the below North American run this spring: More...

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