The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, USA in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming... More

The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, USA in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies. Since their inception, they have amassed an impressive discography including five full-length albums, and have toured extensively across the planet. The latest from them is the single “No Survivors” featuring Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex accompanied by a claymation music video. Vocalist Keith Wampler details the single and the upcoming album: “The single is one of the hardest-hitting songs we’ve ever released. The lyrics and video were inspired by the Alien films, and having Scott doing some nasty guest vocals really helped give it the brutality we were looking for. We played it live throughout our recent European Tour and absolutely loved the energy it brings to the stage. We’re looking forward to this one being a part of our live show for many tours to come. This new album is basically like one big horror movie, song by song each one tells a story. Each one is brutal in its own way.” The Convalescence expects the album will be received well by the fans, as they do their very best to step things up on each record. They worked with producer Jason Suecof on this one at Audiohammer Studios in Florida who has worked with most of their favorite bands (The Black Dahlia Murder, Carnifex, Deicide, Job For A Cowboy) and they were beyond stoked he was down to do the recording with them. In their opinion, they’ve created the heaviest The Convalescence album so far. The full-length was mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and is expected for release summer 2023. Filthy, brutal, and symphonic, The Convalescence is recommended for fans of Carnifex, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Chelsea Grin. Listen and watch to "No Survivors" ft. Carnifex's Scott Ian Lewis at https://youtu.be/YQVSCu57aSs​ In additional news, The Convalescence will be hitting the road this coming March for the "No Survivors Tour" with support from Casket Robbery and Ignominious. Tickets and info are available at Tconband.com. The Convalescence - No Survivors Tour w/ Casket Robbery, Ignominious​3/10 - Jackson, MI @ The Music Box3/11 - Toledo, OH @ Main Street Bar & Grill3/12 - New Haven, IN @ Carl's Tavern3/13 - Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar3/14 - Overland Park, KS @ Vivo Live Events3/15 - Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier Bar3/16 - Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club DFW3/17 - San Antonio, TX @ Bonds Rock Bar3/18 - Houston, TX @ House Of Blues3/19 - New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa3/20 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar3/21 - Sanford, FL @ West End Trading Co.3/22 - Murfreesboro, TN @ Crossroads3/23 - Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard Bar & Grill3/24 - Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry3/25 - Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge For more info:​​http://tconband.com​​https://www.facebook.com/theconvalescence​​https://www.instagram.com/theconvalescenceofficial​​https://twitter.com/tconband​ About: The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, OH in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies. The band tours nearly non-stop racking up nearly 1,000 live performances across nine countries. The Convalescence has released four full-length albums, two EPs, and two stand-alone singles resulting in over one million plays on Spotify and Youtube each. The band also released two documentaries via Amazon Prime Video in 2020 supported by a sold-out movie theatre screening of them both in Maumee, OH on October 30, 2020. The band recently finished recording their fifth full-length album with producer Jason Suecof at Audiohammer Studios with a projected release in 2023. Less

Antipope - Rex Mundi - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2023/01/13/antipope-rex-mundi/          When progressive metal is done right, it is a chef’s kiss of appreciation as all its composite... More

Antipope - Rex Mundi - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2023/01/13/antipope-rex-mundi/          When progressive metal is done right, it is a chef’s kiss of appreciation as all its composite components come together to deliver a tour de force of musicianship. One band who have been capable of smashing this sound time and time again are Antipope and now, the band are back with their latest opus ‘Rex Mundi’.                 What the listener gets here with ‘Rex Mundi’ is once again the Finns reaching into religious history as 12 tracks cut through the history of the Albigensian Crusade/Cathar Wars where the Pagans of the Baltic lands were subjected to brutal conversions to Christianity. To accomplish this feat, Antipope blend melodic heavy metal with extreme sounds and splice it into their progressive metal base sound. ‘Rex Mundi’ is wonderfully produced and every nook and cranny is allowed to shine as through tracks such as ‘Church of Wolves’, ‘Twilight of the Grey Gods’ and the epic ‘Rex Mundi Aeternum’ allow the listener into a explore an overlooked dark chapter in history that is massively forgotten.                 ‘Rex Mundi’ isn’t immediately likeable and there is a lot to chunk through. However, with a few listens, this album becomes very endearing, and Antipope once again show that ‘Rex Mundi’ continues their creative streak. Anyone looking to find a great album that doesn’t quite neatly fit in a pigeonhole with some fantastic historical content, then ‘Rex Mundi’ is the place to be. - metal-digest Release Date: October 28, 2022  FFO: Sentenced, Dark Tranquillity, Rotting Christ Location: Finland Finland’s icons of melodic and progressive metal return with their highly anticipated 6th album “Rex Mundi”. A through-and-through concept album is set in the 1200’s based on the Albigensian Crusade / Cathar Wars, delivering 11 bold tracks of progressive, melodic and deeply conceptual metal unrestricted by the confines of any singular genre. The bloody, brutal and tragic story of the birth of the Inquisition and the rise of the church of Rome as the spiritual super-power of the era is backed by melodic yet heavy guitar rhythms which breathe with acoustic segments, all interspersed amongst monster metal riffs and searing drum grooves. The album showcases a depth and range of sound and variation demanded by the epic, brutal, and tragic story told on “Rex Mundi”.  The ever transforming but always recognizable, progressive, melodic heavy metal artisans Antipope are a staple in today’s modern hard music scene. Since their founding in Oulu, Finland, in 2004 they have released 5 full length albums, “Desert” (2010), “House of Harlot” (2011), “3 Eyes of Time” (2013), “Denial / Survival” (2017), culminating with 2020’s break-through release “Apostle of Infinite Joy” on Fertile Crescent / Moribund Records. Building on the foundation of 1980s heavy metal and 1990s black metal, Antipope has not shied away from making excursions into realms of industrial, gothic, and doom metal during their career. Check out this video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="wolbo72C9Ys"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="LLLTN_oluQ0"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp and add them to your collection! Rex Mundi by Antipope Cover artwork and sleeve artwork: Danny Gonzalez  Follow the band and label at these links: https://www.instagram.com/antipopeofficial/https://www.facebook.com/Antipope/https://twitter.com/antipope_bandhttp://www.antipope.info/http://www.moribundcult.com/ Less

ROYAL HUNT – “DYSTOPIA. PART 2” - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2023/01/13/royal-hunt-dystopia-part-ii/ Take a look across the landscape, as the armies of genres wait to make their move, power... More

ROYAL HUNT – “DYSTOPIA. PART 2” - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2023/01/13/royal-hunt-dystopia-part-ii/ Take a look across the landscape, as the armies of genres wait to make their move, power metal is easy to spot. This is the genre carrying the colourful banners unfurled and flying in the wind with the crest of Royal Hunt easy to spot. This year has the Danish power metal legends delivering the second part to their 2020 critically acclaimed ‘Dystopia’ album with part two of this story.                 Those familiar with both Royal Hunt’s work and the previous ‘Dystopia’ album will find that with ‘Dystopia, Part II’, many of the themes, motifs and imagery return as the Danes once again deliver a superb album of proper power metal. This is a band who know how to deliver an album and not only is the musicianship top notch here (just see the Malmsteen-esque ‘The Purge’), but the song writing adds that big final push into making these songs memorable and with a huge sense of replayability. ‘Dystopia, Part II’ is further enhanced as the same guests who helped make ‘Dystopia’ so good return to the fold as once again, the likes of Mats Levén and former Royal Hunt vocalists Henrik Brockmann and Mark Boals bring their expertise to the table to boost an already good album.                 If you are looking for a great power metal album, then ‘Dystopia, Part II’ is where it is at. There is everything here that will please the Royal Hunt fan and more and really, you can’t argue with that. - metal-digest Dystopia - Part 2. (2022) 16th Studio Album by Royal Hunt. ROYAL HUNT START PRE-SALES OF THEIR NEW STUDIO ALBUM – “DYSTOPIA. PART 2” – OUT ON OCTOBER 26TH VIA KING RECORDS (JAPAN/SE ASIA) AND ON OCTOBER 28TH VIA NORTHPOINT PRODUCTIONS (EU/N & S AMERICA). Order the CD in music stores or at royalhunt.com ROYAL HUNT will release their new studio album – “Dystopia. Part 2” – on October 26th via King Records  (Japan/SE Asia) and on October 28th via NorthPoint Productions (EU/N & S America). The second and final  part of the concept will again feature guest performers: Mats Leven (TSO, Skyblood, Vandenberg), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, Royal Hunt), Henrik Brockman (Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N ́Tribe), Kenny  Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “Dystopia – Part 2” will be released in  following formats: regular CD, various Deluxe editions/bundles and a gatefold, heavy vinyl double LP  (availability date pending). ROYAL HUNT keep expanding their trademark sound and, as the story which  inspired the project - Ray Bradbury ́s classic novel “Fahrenheit 451” – gets more intense towards the end, the  music turns into more dynamic, heavier direction. Once again the guest singers add even more dramatic contrasts to an already cinematic yet solidly rocking soundscape. Simply a “must have” for any symfo/prog /power fan out there! Tracklist: 1. MIDWAY (RESUMPTION)2. THORN IN MY HEART3. THE KEY OF INSANITY4. LIVE ANOTHER DAY5. THE PURGE6. ONE MORE SHOT7. SCREAM OF ANGERa) Hit and Run b) The Thrill of the Chase8. LEFT IN THE WIND9. RESURRECTION F451 The entire opus is just one minute shy of an hour: 58:57:17 MESSAGE FROM THE BAND: “Thinking back to the release date of the “Part 1” back in 2020 makes you realize what a crazy time we all went through just during the last two years: who could have imagined that our “Dystopia” – project would reflect the harsh reality in such detail? And the madness is still ongoing. In any case, “Dystopia – Part 2” is even more relevant today than ever: we followed the general concept yet filled it up with images of current events in order to make it resonate with every person, everybody living through 2020 to 2022 and watching insanity to unfold in real time”. CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNEarly access and bonus videos are available in Royal Hunt Camp – a crowdfunding campaign. Join the Camp by pre-ordering a Deluxe Edition or any bundle to support the release and listen to studio sessions already now. https://royalhunt.com/store/ Bio: Royal Hunt is a power / progressive metal band from Denmark. The name Royal Hunt appeared for the first time in 1989; a brainchild of André Andersen (main songwriter in the band) this outfit was created in order to combine basic values of Classic Rock with progressive, current musical elements. Today, after selling around 1.8 million albums and touring the world numerous times, the band is still going strong. Band:André Andersen – keyboardsDC Cooper – vocalsAndreas Passmark – bassJonas Larsen – guitarsAndreas HABO Johansson – drums Connect with ROYAL HUNT:Webste https://royalhunt.com/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CzAMm46coQpauDZj4a4icYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/royalhuntbandiTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/dystopia/1543161212Instagram https://www.instagram.com/royalhunt_officialFacebook https://www.facebook.com/royalhuntTwitter https://twitter.com/royalhuntbandPrevious album:Dystopia - Part 1. (2020)15th Studio Album by Royal Hunt “DYSTOPIA - PART 1” was released on December 16th, 2020 via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on January 15th via NorthPoint Productions (Europe/N & S America). A concept album offering a considerable expansion of the band ́s trademark sound and featuring performances by guest vocalists: Mats Leven  (Candlemass, TSO, Skyblood), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire), Henrik Brockmann (Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N ́Tribe), Kenny Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “Dystopia - Part 1” is available on ALL digital platforms (as MP3, FLAC), and as a regular CD (jewel case), various deluxe editions / bundles and a double heavy vinyl LP. Spotify: http://bit.ly/dystopia-spotifyiTunes: http://bit.ly/dystopia-itunesYouTube: http://bit.ly/dystopia-youtubeAmazon: http://bit.ly/dystopia-amazon Less

Observer - Demo EP - Reviewed by allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/10099-debutto-assoluto-per-una-nuova-creatura-death-doom-americana-gli-observer Another tour,... More

Observer - Demo EP - Reviewed by allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/10099-debutto-assoluto-per-una-nuova-creatura-death-doom-americana-gli-observer Another tour, another band that is going to replenish the American Death/Doom scene: in the wake of groups that in a short time have definitely made a name for themselves (Mortiferum, Spectral Voice, Worm, but also Krypts and Corpsessed in Finland), arvìivano from Indiana the Observer, quartet making their debut with this short album simply titled "Demo EP". Five medium-short pieces for 1/4 of an hour of lysergic guitars and sulphurous atmospheres to accompany the deep growl of Jeff Looney, in a vortex of sonorous violence which, like a swamp, drags the listener second after second towards the bottom, into an abyss of filthy rottenness that, for those who love this particular sound, will leave quite satisfied. On a purely musical level, the Observers say nothing new: if you are familiar with these sounds you will have no problem navigating the plots of an EP which, as far as we are concerned, does its job properly, that is, entertaining the fans properly. of the genre and, above all, to present a first business card of a band that seems to move at ease in this whirlwind of sonic rot and brutal violence. More "more of the same"? Yes, absolutely. But also, as Doc Brown said in Back to the Future: who cares. Sufficient trust for the Observers as for the absolute debut: we expect good things for the future. Ah.. and also to know the complete line up maybe. allaroundmetal Release Date: 12/31/2022 FFO: Cerebral Rot, Mortiferum, Krypts Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Short Bio: Observer. is a 4-piece death metal band from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our goal is to seamlessly incorporate a dark and cavernous sludgy doom energy into the classic death metal sound, while also applying whatever genres/moods feel necessary in our writing process. Support the band on Bandcamp! Demo EP by Observer. Follow the band at these links: https://instagram.com/observer_fwhttps://observerfw.bandcamp.com/album/demo-ephttps://open.spotify.com/album/295rLIHLs03j9ul2blEqYmhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/demo-ep/1662198500 Less

TRAITOR (Germany) - Exiled To The Surface - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link:... More

TRAITOR (Germany) - Exiled To The Surface - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://www.allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/10097-in-pienissimo-stile-tedesco-i-traitor-confezionano-un-disco-duro-come-l-acciaio Genuine, pissed off, direct, hard as freshly forged metal: what more can you ask for from a professionally played Thrash Metal album? That's right, nothing. These are all the ingredients we need, without too many frills or strange games: we love the genre precisely because of the strong dose of blows in the face that it manages to give us. It goes without saying, therefore, that from a work like "Exiled to the Surface", the fourth disc of the German Traitor, one expects EXACTLY what has been said above. And fortunately it is exactly like this: we are in the presence of the classic Thrash disco which in its being exactly what it is, that is a Thrash disco, slams you in the face with ferocity and violence in full German style. Stop, done. That's enough for us to declare it an excellent work with that very evident touch of personality that still peeps out at people like Sodom, Kreator, Assassin, Destruction, Exumer and beautiful company. After all, what could one expect in those parts? Be that as it may, Traitor are certainly not beginners, even if we cannot be said to be veterans of the genre; let's therefore say that Ours are placed exactly in the middle, in that third generation band born in 2009 that goes back to the 80s with much more than a simple look to the future. The square of a similar approach is exactly this "Exiled to the Surface", which in its classic canons of the genre still knows how to offer us a healthy dose of modernity that does not clash at all: riffs that are certainly direct but never simple or predictable, melodic brushstrokes and solos at gun cotton. All seasoned with a battery pulled until exhaustion but always with full knowledge of the facts. For this reason, the quartet cannot be defined as a simple copy/paste of the big names mentioned above. On the contrary we are in the presence of a band that has completed its maturation process by putting its own into a genre that is in itself unaccustomed to who knows what upheavals. Furthermore, it should be noted what, after all, is the main soul of the disc: the killer grit that in none, and we emphasize NONE, track fails. That's enough for us to shoot it at the maximum possible volume in the stereo and then break our necks by dint of headbanging. Congratulations guys! - allaroundmetal Release Date: 8th July 2022  FFO: SODOM, KREATOR, WARBRINGER Location: Germany The fourth studio album of the Swabian threshing squad TRAITOR is probably the most versatile of her career so far. From the Teutonic old-school sound of "Total Thrash", the title song of the documentary that will be released in cinemas this summer, to German thrash metal, guest vocals by Tom Angelripper (SODOM) and Holger Ziegler (ABANDONED), to the cover of the WHAM classic "Careless Whisper", everything is represented that makes the hearts of friends beat faster in hyper speed metal.  Check out these videos! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="3EVy7h1ayqk"] Inspired by "Squeeze", one of the creepiest "The X-Files" episodes ever, in which serial killer Tooms is up to his mischief, the song "66 Exeter Street" creates a similarly sinister atmosphere as once SLAYER's "Dead Skin Mask". The beastly snarling vocals of drummer Andreas Mozer paired with razor-sharp riffs and an ominously booming bass, drives the listener pleasant, cold shivers down the spine and pure fear sweat on the forehead. Perfectly set to music, sheer horror. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="8Bm4OuG3bYk"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="0-LvTLf_8GY"] "The Thrash Commando from Balingen strikes back. The title track of their album "Exiled To The Surface" should be proof enough for the fact that TRAITOR have finally arrived in the first rank of the teutonic Thrash Metal. The riff storms unleashed by the two guitarists are precise as if cut with a scalpel, despite the speed of light, and the drummer's vocals, reminiscent of a young Mille Petrozza, cut through the eardrums like a phaser through Klingon steel. "Get ready for the thunder of the Teutonic Storm!" [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="03GCSoTLEBI"] For the documentary "Total Thrash", which will be released in German cinemas at the end of May and tells the story of German thrash metal, TRAITOR was not only allowed to contribute the title song of the same name, but also none other than Ruhrpott veteran Tom Angelripper of SODOM did the honors of singing the guest vocals in the studio. If that's not an accolade! Here the old school meets the new generation and the vibe of the 80s is transported into the 2020s. In the truest sense of the word "great cinema". This is also the official cinema movie Track for the Documentary "Total Thrash - The Teutonic Story". The Movie is right now in the German Cinemas and will be soon available on DVD/Blue-ray and for streaming (Stream will be online in September). If you need more infos about the movie, here is the website: https://totalthrash.de/en/  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="PThReoLQOq0"] Can metal be danceable? Is it allowed to shake a leg in the Circle Pit? You may. And you can! With their cover of the "WHAM!" classic "Careless Whisper", TRAITOR have managed to square the circle with a wink, put on the 80s cuddly hit and make it sound so brutal, dirty and groovy at the same time that even George Michael starts headbanging in his crypt. The first metal track that you can be WHAM'ed by!  Follow them on Spotify! 01 - Guilty As Charged02 - Exiled To The Surface03 - Total Thrash (Feat. Tom Angelripper)04 - 66 Exeter Street05 - Zordark06 - Careless Whisper07 - Teutonic Storm (2021)08 - Metroid09 - Into The Nightosphere10 - Space Seed11 - Decade Of Revival (Traitor Part IV) Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/traitorthrash/https://www.instagram.com/traitorthrash/https://twitter.com/traitorthrashhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLeDbx3IhsbpfaCj1-8xnwhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3rHTxH2it9i3O73UQbnMvMhttps://violentcreekrecords.bandcamp.com/album/exiled-to-the-surface-preorderhttps://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/traitor-exiled-to-the-surface-cd-1001666https://shop.season-of-mist.com/traitor-exiled-to-the-surface-cd Less

Warp - Dirigibles - Reviewed By Hard Rock Info ! Check it out here at this link: http://www.hardrockinfo.com/reviews/2023/jan.html#warp-dirigibles  WARP hailing from Tel Aviv. The band was formed by members of the local punk scene, who wanted to... More

Warp - Dirigibles - Reviewed By Hard Rock Info ! Check it out here at this link: http://www.hardrockinfo.com/reviews/2023/jan.html#warp-dirigibles  WARP hailing from Tel Aviv. The band was formed by members of the local punk scene, who wanted to play something heavier instead. The result is some kind of riff driven and hard heavy rock - think stoner, doom and proto-metal. The band released their self titled debut album in 2019, and this song is a first taste of their second album, "Bound By Gravity", which will be released in February. Hard Rock Info Release Date: January 3rd, 2023 FFO: Kyuss, Witch, Electric Wizard Location: Tel Aviv  Warp emerged from the sewers of south Tel Aviv by members of the local Punk scene who had the passion for a heavier sound, riff driven jams and just hard on rock and roll. After years of slow brewing their sound on local stages and endless rehearsals, the group had recorded their debut self-titled LP and released it through German label Nasoni Records in 2019. The record displayed the band as an upcoming Proto-Metal outfit with a punk edge which was received favorably around the world. Following that, the band went on a European tour in which they were exposed to new audience and shared the stage with some of the bigger names of the Stonerrealm – Dopelord, Valley of the Sun, Ecstatic Vision, Nightstalker etc. Since then, the band took the COVID period to dig a bit deeper into their sound and writing, embodied a lot of their personal influences and contributed equally to the process, which resulted with a brand new album, titled “Bound by Gravity”, filledwith heavy, gloomy-but-groovy tunes that we’re more than happy to share with the world. On January 3rd we’ll release our first single out of the album titled “Dirigibles”, a dystopian love song with oblivious lyrics and desperate passion for its subject. Out in February 2023 by Nasoni Records! Follow them on Spotify! Support the band on Bandcamp! Bound by Gravity by Warp Follow the band at these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warprnrInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/warp.tlvBandcamp: https://warptlv.bandcamp.com/Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FNbKPtpdwiG0mXzcUTtbz Less

Gia G - Cosmic Wave - Reviewed by metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/17953/new-promo-gia-g-cosmic-wave-instrumental I have been enjoying and dissecting instrumental guitar music since... More

Gia G - Cosmic Wave - Reviewed by metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/17953/new-promo-gia-g-cosmic-wave-instrumental I have been enjoying and dissecting instrumental guitar music since Satriani’s ‘Surfing With the Alien.’ Many have come and gone; dropped many jaws and yes, caused a few yawns. I can unequivocally say Boston-based Gia Federico has the “it” factor. Under the moniker Gia G, she has recently released this 3-song EP which offers the tip of a mighty musical iceberg.  ‘Cosmic Wave’ is a beautiful amalgam that both seers and soothes. Incorporating several techniques, Her guitar sings, arcs and cries. All this is melded into a magical journey of the mind. In just over twelve minutes, Gia provides us with a story containing several chapters, adventures, and indelible memories.   The title track, “Cosmic Wave” is awash in Gia’s impeccable tone. Simple melodies are tastefully adorned with a myriad of subtle, yet highly effective embellishments. In other words, lots of moving parts here and lots to enjoy. A fine introduction to her sound.   With its acoustic underpinnings, “Reminiscing” is sheer melodic poetry. The song soars and dances playfully, painting its story along the way. Sadly, it is less than three minutes long. Seriously, I could listen to this for forever. Equal parts fire and lace, “Intrical Force” is sprawling and truly captivating. While culling images of many guitar greats, Gia manages to maintain her own unique sound.  Gia’s technical ability is on full display here, but more importantly, her music’s emotion shines even brighter. This music dazzles both the ear and the heart. I anxiously await for her star to rise. Release Date: January 25th, 2022 FFO: Jason Becker, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani  Location: Boston, USA Gia Federico is an instrumental guitarist out of Boston, USA, she is signed with Sliptrick Records with both GIA G and Devil In The Mist. The 'Cosmic Wave EP' is the latest release for Gia Federico’s solo instrumental project Gia G and the first since 2019’s The Ladder. The new EP is her best to date and takes her music in a different direction and higher level.  Showcasing her diverse prowess on the frets, with jazz modal and scalar legato featuring in Intricate Fusion and Cosmic Wave, to the acoustic slap song, Reminiscing, which shows another side of her style with a great feel, bluesy runs and phrases. Cosmic Wave takes the listener on a journey of musical knowledge, intricate writing, great for listening when you're in your car breezing down the highway.    Check out this video: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="5_3c5I8GsXs"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="tUTbX0KeC0A"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="jKETJObnxo8"] Check her out on Spotify and add her to your playlists! Follow the band at these links: https://sliptrickrecords.com/gia-g-rides-the-frets-on-her-cosmic-wave-out-jan-25th/https://sliptrickrecords.com/gia-/https://www.facebook.com/SalinaFederico/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHa39KWMkVjLzTeiU2tYAhttps://www.instagram.com/gia_federico/https://twitter.com/SALIN606https://www.facebook.com/salina606https://www.facebook.com/gia.federico.12https://www.facebook.com/groups/169610116754891https://www.reverbnation.com/giafedericohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gia-federico-52978b3/https://myspace.com/gia606https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eDztqZa2Z6c5fACxvariwhttps://music.amazon.com/albums/B09NP97ZJ9     https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gia-g/1541444525 Less

Nomadic Narwhal - Fathoms - Part III - Abyssal Zone - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2022/11/26/nomadic-narwhal-fathoms-part-iii-abyssal/ Part three of the “Fathoms” series of EP’s takes us to... More

Nomadic Narwhal - Fathoms - Part III - Abyssal Zone - Reviewed By metal-digest! Check it out here at this link: https://metal-digest.com/2022/11/26/nomadic-narwhal-fathoms-part-iii-abyssal/ Part three of the “Fathoms” series of EP’s takes us to where bioluminescence is the only light to penetrate the claustrophobic darkness, and ice-cold water that only remains fluid due to the immense pressure harbours strange and sometimes terrifying forms of Abyssal life. “Abyssal” is the subtitle of this instalment, and with opening track “Seamount” the harsh reality of survival; “eat or be eaten”, is laid out plain with a repeated crushing riff leaping out of a tonally dark soundscape. A build to a grand orchestral centre section is quashed by the return of the guitar part and leads straight into the second track, “Abyssal” This track has the feeling of a lush, orchestrated epic in the style of Earthside or Haken, and packs a whole heap of majestic content into a mere 3:33 runtime. Closing out this third part of the project, “Hadal” brings a move into a more directly cinematic/soundtrack vibe with a linear sense of narrative as we transition from washed out North Atlantic Oscillation/Nordic Giants sludgy stomp of guitar and keys before a brief moment of orchestrated calm proceeds a full-bore assault of stark Post Metal guitar brutality. And in keeping with the first two parts of the series, there is a sudden ending that will certainly lead into the first track of part four, due to be released on New Year’s Eve. Subjectively less successful as a stand-alone work than its predecessors “Abyssal” is still a hugely impressive evocation of a strange and terrifying world just 10,000 feet away, below the waves. It does somewhat suffer by having the feel of being exactly what it is; a small part of something bigger. When taken as part of the whole series it will certainly sit as an essential piece is a grand sonic puzzle. - metal-digest Release Date: 11/11/22 FFO: Devin Townsend, Amon Amarth, Nightwish Location: Dayton, Ohio For more than just ocean lovers, Nomadic Narwhal takes a new path in sonic storytelling. With a cocktail of modern metal, underwater sound design, and cinematic drama; Nomadic takes you on a journey from the beaches to parts unknown. While keeping plenty of room open to interpretation, it is clear that this is not a guided tour. This is an oceanic odyssey shared between artist and listener. Check out these videos! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Ft1NQb29R40"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="22PNAyygsoU"] About Fathoms: Fathoms is a four part concept album exploring the different atmospheric zones in the ocean. Starting from the surface and ranging to the sea floor, each pelagic zone has its own curiosities and mystique. In short, Nomadic dedicates 3 songs per zone to musically capture the atmospheres encountered on a journey from topside to the deepest chasms of the ocean.  Part III - Abyssal Zone (Abyssopelagic Zone) is inspired by the crushing pressure, pitch black, and desolate landscapes found at 5000m below the surface. Follow the band at these links: https://www.youtube.com/c/NomadicNarwhal/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/nomadicnarwhalhttps://twitter.com/NomadicNarwhalhttps://www.instagram.com/nomadic_narwhal/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YCHHB7zVIQbVAQgoqcLVmhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nomadic-narwhal/1601115563https://nomadicnarwhal.bandcamp.com/ Less

Deathpath - Hate Within - Reviewed By obliveon! Check it out here at this link: https://obliveon.de/review/deathpath-hate-within/ Spanish old school death metallers DEATHPATH formed in July 2016 in Palma, Mallorca. After an initial orientation... More

Deathpath - Hate Within - Reviewed By obliveon! Check it out here at this link: https://obliveon.de/review/deathpath-hate-within/ Spanish old school death metallers DEATHPATH formed in July 2016 in Palma, Mallorca. After an initial orientation phase and line-up changes, they got their first gigs in autumn 2017 and quickly made a name for themselves in the local scene. The new album “Hate Within” was recorded at the end of 2021. It was mixed by Michael Hahn in the Rosenquarz Studios in Lübeck. DEATHPATH are Vocals: Mario “Bastard” Christiansen, Lead Guitar: Biel Marin, Rhythm Guitar: Frank Pietsch, Bass: Floren Betti and Jordi Catany on drums. “Hate Within” opens with an almost 2-minute intro and then goes into 'Warmachine' and 'Morbid Masquerade', which fans of cultivated Old School Death Metal will be happy about. With beautifully snotty vocals by Mario “Bastard” Christiansen, fat banging drums and sawing guitar sounds, DEATHPATH hit the mark. With 'Purified' the guitar sounds are confirmed by a solo, there are enough blast beats with the evil 'Butcher - fresh Meat'. Title track 'Hate Within' slows things down, but only for the first half of the song, then it's all over the place again. The guys from Palma/Spain follow their band motto “We're DEATHPATH and we speak Death Metal” in the other four songs ('Heritage Of Fear', 'War On Holy Ground', 'Coward Left To Die', 'Confess' ) all credit. DEATHPATH don't reinvent the wheel, but know how to turn it in order to churn out a Death Metal disc with potential. The Spanish underground has a lot to offer from the genre and DEATHPATH have taken another step forward after their 2019 debut “Summoning the Beast” and will also make genre connoisseurs in Germany sit up and take notice with “Hate Within”. You can purchase “Hate Within” digitally or on CD here https://deathpath.bandcamp.com/album/hate-within. Tobi Stahl awards 7 out of 10 points - obliveon Release Date: 09/12/2022 FFO: Master, Malevolent Creation, Obituary Location: Mallorca Short Bio: DEATHPATH was founded in July 2016 in Palma, Mallorca. The aim was to play classic old school death metal.After the first discovery phase and the first line-up changes, they were ready for their first gigs in autumn 2017 and quickly gained a reputation in the local scene.  The new album "Hate Within", which was recorded at the end of 2021. The album was mixed by Michael Hahn at Rosenquarz Studios in Lübeck. Support and add to your collection on Bandcamp! Hate within by Deathpath Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/deathpathmetal/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042369727015https://kvltundkaosproductions.bandcamp.com/album/hate-within Less

Incursion - Blinding Force - Reviewed by heavymetalwebzine! Check it out here at this link: https://www.heavymetalwebzine.it/2022/12/15/incursion/ Time for welcome returns in my stereo and, after that of the Greek Steel Arctus , now it's the... More

Incursion - Blinding Force - Reviewed by heavymetalwebzine! Check it out here at this link: https://www.heavymetalwebzine.it/2022/12/15/incursion/ Time for welcome returns in my stereo and, after that of the Greek Steel Arctus , now it's the Americans Incursion who present us the fruit of their labors, that is the new album “Blinding Force” , published by the Hellenic label No Remorse Records . After a couple of changes in line-up (Robbie Crede and Dan Douchette have taken possession of bass and drums) the successor of the valid EP "The Hunter" picks up the sound discourse from where it left off, presenting nine songs of a traditional heavy metal rooted in the eighties, where the British influences of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and the American ones of Jag Panzer are filtered through a brilliant and inspired songwriting. The combative component of the sound of the Nostri is, in my opinion, slightly less evident than in the recent past, while the quality of the recording, truly excellent, has remained almost unchanged: once again, the sounds are just as clean and perfectly balanced, the contribution of each instrument is constantly appreciable and, in particular, I enjoyed the persistent and varied pulsation of the bass, a real pleasure for me! While moving within well-known stylistic palettes - and this, as you well know by now, I don't dislike at all - with "Blinding Force" the Incursion create a fresh, lively and fun record, which easily manages to seduce me thanks to its genuine liveliness, for a total of forty-one minutes decidedly effective in remaining impressed: it starts with the song that gives the title to the album, If "Blinding Force" is the longest piece of the nine proposed, the playing time is abundantly reduced with the subsequent "Vengeance" - a furious and compact piece - and the overwhelming "Running Out", a truly irresistible single released on vinyl in a limited edition (the side B is a cover of "Allied Force" by Triumph!). Still cadenced rhythmic tempos with "The Sentinel", a song with a more evocative vein, while with "The Rites" we find ourselves in the presence of a robust ride that leads to a spontaneous headbanging; the sound coordinates point towards Great Britain with the hot and fast "Master Of Evil", a piece that, if you wanted to place it within one of the albums that started the NWOTHM, would have had a guaranteed place in the lineup of "Into The Night” (2008) by the Swedish Enforcer. With "Strike Down" we immerse ourselves in a double-faced piece where, an anthemic and evocative first part is followed by another - with the instruments added one by one - with more direct and sharp metallic developments; the last two songs in the lineup close “Blinding Force” full of energy: it takes less than three minutes for the sharp and powerful “Hang 'em High” to leave its mark, while with “Riot Act” the heavy metal of Incursion embraces more airy atmospheres, for a song with a great shot and, once again, the bass in evidence. So, all the nice words spent in 2020 for Incursion and their music are today amply confirmed by "Blinding Force" , a successful record from all points of view that you won't get tired of listening to in a hurry! - heavymetalwebzine Release Date: November 11, 2022 FFO: Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Judas Priest Location: Nashville, TN With thunderous glory, Incursion present their full-length album "Blinding Force" on No Remorse Records. Harking back to metal's glory era, the album's nine songs have squarely placed them poised to ride the momentum of their debut EP "The Hunter". The band consists of vocalist Steve Samson, guitarists Maxx Havick and Michael Lashinsky, drummer Dan Douchette, and bassist Robbie Crede. Like "The Hunter", "Blinding Force" was produced by the band and engineer Chris Short (Alestorm) and mixed and mastered by Jorg Uken at Soundlodge Recording (Anvil, Ravager, Slaughter Day). The artwork was masterfully done by Marcos Miller (Desaster, Decimator, Mental Horror). "Blinding Force" will be released on November 11th, 2022, on CD and LP.Pre-order starts on September 23rd, 2022, at www.noremorse.gr "Blinding Force" track list: 1. Blinding Force2. Vengeance3. Running Out4. The Sentinel5. The Rites6. Master Of Evil7. Strike Down8. Hang 'em High9. Riot Act  The single "Running Out" released as a limited-edition 12" vinyl on September 16th and will be available exclusively by Incursion. It also features the Triumph classic "Allied Forces" as a non-album exclusive B-side, which features Jean-Pierre Abboud from Traveler and Matheus Lucian from Hell Gun. Incursion are ready to take their metallic onslaught to fans of Traditional Heavy Metal! Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="gc5q-7muOJg"] Follow them on Spotify! Also available on Apple! Follow the band at these links: https://incursionmetal.bandcamp.com/https://fanlink.to/Incursion_The_Hunterhttps://www.facebook.com/TheBandIncursion/https://www.instagram.com/thebandincursion/http://www.incursionheavymetal.com/ Less

DISINTER (USA) - BREAKER OF BONES - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/9954-puro-e-semplice-us-death-metal-la-proposta-dei-disinter First active between... More

DISINTER (USA) - BREAKER OF BONES - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/9954-puro-e-semplice-us-death-metal-la-proposta-dei-disinter First active between the second half of the 1990s and the first decade of the new century, the American Disinter had been "missing" for some time. The last album of the Chicago band dates back to 2014 with "Designed by the Devil, Powered by the Dead" (Desecrated Productions), the first and only unreleased from the 2013 reunion until today, with the release of the sixth studio album " Breaker of Bones" via Pest Records, with an EP and three collections in the meantime from 2016 to January of this year. Ten tracks for a little more than 35 minutes of naked and raw US Death Metal: we can thus summarize "Breaker of Bones" in minimal terms; at a first cursory listening it is possible to find some affinities with Cannibal Corpse (more than the last period) and with Broken Hope, but the more seasoned with some more careful listening will find different assonances with Baphomet and Morta Skuld above all. In any case, a somewhat classic Death Metal that focuses above all on a very tough impact and a marked speed of execution, although the Disinters show that they know how to "downshift" with good groovy passages (see the neck-breaking ones of "Assertation of Belief "). But as can be heard along the entire tracklist, it really seems that, as mentioned, ours are more at ease when the engine revs up and can launch themselves at breakneck speed between cascades of riffs and an aggressive rhythmic section - and at in this regard, the drummer Max Colunga performed very well -. Without going too far, "Breaker of Bones" by Disinter is the classic album that will be able to give pleasant entertainment to those who want to listen to an unpretentious Death Metal record, which presents itself exactly for what it is without many frills. And in this genre, this too is a plus. - allaroundmetal  Release Date: January 31, 2023  FFO: TERRORIZER, BRUTAL TRUTH, ASPHYX Location: CHICAGO ILLINOIS  Short Bio:Brought into existence in 1990, DISINTER can be described as old school thrash/speed metal with 90's death/grind and blackened metal influences. With lyrical topics such as the occult, zombification, demons, wizards and warlocks, religious beliefs, pain and suffering. Pent in hell, these maestro's of misery have truly created sonic soundscapes of torture, death, and terror! Check out this video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="_8e3y-VSFqs"] Support them on Bandcamp! Disinter - Breaker of Bones by Pest Records Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/OblivionCemeteryhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYYpGYuIFbHXIKrOYnZ1hghttps://disinter.bandcamp.com/https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-breaker-of-boneshttps://www.instagram.com/disinterofficial/ Less

PHANTOM: Hellspeed Death - Reviewed By hardrockinfo! PHANTOM is just about a year old and play some kind of raw and primitive speed/thrash metal. This demo was probably recorded in the rehearsal room. It sounds very cheap anyway, which is... More

PHANTOM: Hellspeed Death - Reviewed By hardrockinfo! PHANTOM is just about a year old and play some kind of raw and primitive speed/thrash metal. This demo was probably recorded in the rehearsal room. It sounds very cheap anyway, which is nothing wrong when it comes to this kind of music. They simply have a very old school sound, that reminds me of some cool bands from the 80s. Which I think is just what they were aiming at. hardrockinfo Release Date: - December 28 2022 FFO: Venom, Razor, Slayer Location: Guadalajara, Mexico Phantom started in early 2021 with the objective of playing Fast, Raw, High-energy, sharp and loud Speed and Thrash, bringing back the roots of the genre. So far the band has just released a Demo called Hellspeed Death, and has played shows around Guadalajara including some local festivals and a show in the biggest venue around here, C3 stage during their first year as a band. Support the band on Bandcamp! Hellspeed Death (Demo) by Phantom Follow the band at these links: https://linktr.ee/phantomthrashhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5X0ghL8fLfiOZy9ZMsNughhttps://phantombandgdl.bandcamp.com/album/hellspeed-death-demohttps://www.youtube.com/@phantomspeedmetal9081 Less