German modern metal outfit Venues have released a video for their highly infectious new single 'Shifting Colors'. The track is the second single from their forthcoming album Solace, due for release on 27th August 2021 via Arising Empire.

Venues worked with videographer Marius Milinski to create the phenomenal music video for 'Shifting Colors', continuing the story that began in previous single 'Rite Of Passage'.

Check out the video for 'Shifting Colors' here: https://youtu.be/3RSvRsp2YGU

Stream/purchase 'Shifting Colors' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/shiftingcolors

Pre-order Solace in various formats here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace

From the depths of their deepest crisis, Venues emerge victoriously, welcoming two new members - clean vocalist Lela and guitarist Valentin. When former vocalist Nyves quit the band mid-tour, following the release of their pivotal debut Aspire (2019), the modern metal juggernaut was shaken to the bone.

Despite this, the remaining members refused to give up and tirelessly searched for new talent. Following guitarist Constantin witnessing a performance of Lela at (of all places) at a Steel Panther show, the band found their new clean vocalist.

Venues went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.

“We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.”

Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, Venues fulfil every single promise they gave on Aspire.

“2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” guitarist Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”

It’s a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it’s a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers.

Check out the video for previous single 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://youtu.be/tiPFQNDrGRs

Stream / purchase 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/riteofpassage

Venues are:
Lela | clean vocals
Robin | shouts
Constantin | guitar
Valentin | guitar
Dennis | drums

Venues online:
www.facebook.com/venuesofficial
www.instagram.com/venuesofficial
https://twitter.com/venuesofficial
https://venues.bigcartel.com/

Tracklisting:

1. Razorblade Teeth
2. Whydah Gally
3. Rite of Passage
4. Uncaged Birds
5. Into the Fire
6. Down Below
7. Shifting Colors
8. Our Destiny
9. Deceptive Faces
10. Mountains

Northern England's most ferocious metal band, Osiah, have released their brutal new single 'Temporal Punishment'.

Premiered via Knotfest, you can watch the video for 'Temporal Punishment' here: https://youtu.be/WuBi4bJpvIU

The single is taken from the band's forthcoming LP, Loss, which will be released 7th May via Unique Leader and can be pre-ordered here: https://orcd.co/loss

Osiah comment on 'Temporal Punishment':

"'Temporal Punishment' is a great introduction to Osiah if you’ve never heard of us before, it utilises all the elements of this genre that we love and have adhered to over the years through sheer enjoyment. If you enjoyed our single ‘The Eye of the Swarm’ but wondered if Osiah is still going to maintain their unique style of speed and groove, we promise you that this single will certainly cater towards those death metal tastes, whilst simultaneously showcasing the diversity of the record that’s to come."

Hailing from the extreme music melting pot that is the North East of England, Osiah have made a name for themselves transcending the deathcore label with their trademark hideous, grisly, torturous barrage of filth.

Recognising that 2021 has not yet been punishing enough, the band have returned with their sickeningly heavy new record, Loss.

Crushingly intense breakdowns and acerbic deathly chops are classic Osiah, with jarringly downtuned guitars, surprising tempo changes and unearthly vocals all bringing to the fore one of the UK’s heaviest sounds on record. It is this commendably mature approach that elevate Osiah to the realm of heavyweight, alongside genre-pushing greats Fit For An Autopsy and Enterprise Earth. Special guest features from Jason Evans (Ingested vocalist) and Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent vocalist) only serve to highlight the band’s status further.

Having toured with Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless, and Distant, and cutting their teeth on the underground circuit, Osiah will only continue to make a name themselves – fully matched with their home on Unique Leader Records, the world’s heaviest label.

Osiah are:

Ricky Lee Roper - Vocals
Andy Mallaby - Guitar
Chris Keepin - Guitar
Carl Dunn - Bass
Noah Plant - Drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/osiahuk
https://www.osiah.uk/
https://uniqueleader.com/

Tracklisting
1. Realm of Misery
2. The Second Law
3. Paracusia
4. Queen of Sorrow
5. Temporal Punishment
6. Loss (feat. Jason Evans)
7. Terracide Compulsion
8. The Eye of the Swarm (feat. Ben Duerr)
9. War Within Our Walls
10. The Ominous Mind (Jaded Inside)
11. Celer et Audax
12. Echoes
13. Already Lived

Photo Credit: Defocus

German metalcore quartet Defocus have released a video for their new single 'Thought of a Vision', working closely with visual designer Robin Schmidtke. The track is the second single from their forthcoming debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same, due for release on 2nd July 2021 via Arising Empire.

'Thought of a Vision's driving force and impulsive mood not only makes it the perfect single, but a fitting opening track on Defocus' upcoming debut album. Lyrically, 'Thought of a Vision' explores the controversy of technological progress, which is catching up with humanity more and more.

Check out the video for 'Thought of a Vision' here: https://youtu.be/6Qzn3Pf2gYo

Vocalist Simon Müller comments:

"During the songwriting process it was already pretty clear to all of us that 'Thought of a Vision' would be the perfect album opener, with its driving and impulsive style and that's how it turned out in the end. At the same time, the song probably reflects the sound of Defocus the best, which is also the reason why we chose 'Thought of a Vision' as the next single."

Stream/purchase 'Thought of a Vision' here: https://Defocus.lnk.to/thoughtofavision

Pre-order In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same here: https://defocus.lnk.to/intheeyeofdeath

Founded by Simon Müller, Jeffrey Uhlmann, Jonas Mahler and Marcel "Bambam" Heberling, Defocus spent time making music together before coming to light in early 2019, instantly proving their worth in the scene with their energetic live shows.

Faced with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Defocus got to work on their upcoming record through extensive late-night online sessions, allowing every member to contribute their individual ideas and emotions.

Guitarist Jeffrey Uhlmann comments:

"I remember that when we started to write all this material, everyone was on the same page from the beginning and we knew exactly which direction we wanted to go, but at the same time everyone took inspiration from different sources. Seeing all this material finally come together in the end makes me super happy, because the writing process and everything around it really defined who we are as a band and resulted in a pure milestone everyone in the band can 100% identify with."

The quartet recorded the tracks remotely from home, before they were mixed and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) from Sawdust Recordings, who truly captured their crushing and impulsive take on modern metalcore.

Now, Defocus enter the metal scene with a record full of heavy, low-tuned guitars and driving rhythms, paired with dark and ambient melodies, creating a melancholic atmosphere for their thrilling sound. A deep-dive into the world we are living in and how we are all affected by it, In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same is a punishing album deserving of your attention.

Defocus are:

Simon Müller | Vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann | Guitar
Marcel "Bambam" Heberling | Bass
Jonas Mahler | Drums

For more information:
http://defocusband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/defocus/
https://www.instagram.com/defocus.band/

In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same tracklisting:

1. Thought of a Vision
2. In Our Heads
3. Immerse Me
4. Common Grave
5. Tides (Interlude)
6. Diverge (Feat. Tom Brümmer)
7. Can You See Me?
8. Disease
9. Shelter

US death metal powerhouse SIGNS OF THE SWARM have unveiled a stunning guitar playthrough of 'The Collection,' the new single that features guest vocals from Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan) and Nick Arthur (Molotov Solution).

Watch guitarists Jeff Russo and Cory Marsh's extreme technical precision and violent fretboard articulation here: https://youtu.be/u72qLU4kg1c

'The Collection' is streaming on DSPs here: https://orcd.co/sotsthecollection

'The Collection' is a clear statement of intent from SIGNS OF THE SWARM, who promise to deliver one of the heaviest records of 2021. More news soon.

SIGNS OF THE SWARM are a five-piece death metal horde hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Combining various styles such as death metal, slam, and hardcore, each song SIGNS OF THE SWARM conjure is sure to maim and crush. With their catchy riffs, raunchy breakdowns, maniacal vocals and off-the-rails, un-apologetically heavy brand of sonic deviance, SIGNS OF THE SWARM have become a vital part of the heavy music underground.

SIGNS OF THE SWARM online:
https://www.facebook.com/signsoftheswarm/
https://www.instagram.com/signsoftheswarm/
https://twitter.com/signsoftheswarm
https://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords/
https://uniqueleader.com

London-based experimental/noise rock band TAYNE have revealed a video for their new single 'Coherent'. For fans of HEALTH, Code Orange, Nine Inch Nails and Author & Punisher, 'Coherent' is the title-track and first taste of the band's forthcoming EP, due for release on 2nd July 2021.

Check out the video for 'Coherent' here: https://youtu.be/pEeoVwIUoQw

Stream 'Coherent' here: https://linktr.ee/Tayneband

TAYNE's concept originated as a satire on contemporary pop music. With heavier music seeping into the mainstream, TAYNE was formed to try and test the limits of "pop music" ideologies. Heavy, industrial soundscapes serve as a juxtaposition alongside calculated, overproduced sounds and vocals with the classic verse-chorus-verse pop structures.

TAYNE’s music has been described as an aural assault, welding atmospheric vocals, punishing guitars and pulsating electronics to create immersive and intense sounds. The band released their album BREATHE in 2018, with themes exploring self-doubt and insecurities. Since then, TAYNE have gone on to share the stage with the likes of HEALTH and Acid Mothers Temple.

The band have spent the last year recording new material with Wayne Adams of PETBRICK / BIG LAD producing and recording, starting the next chapter of their compelling journey.

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/tayneband/
https://twitter.com/tayneband/
https://www.instagram.com/tayneband/

London-based rock quintet Dorja have released a video for their new single 'Dust'. Blending elements of Nothing But Thieves, Audioslave and Led Zeppelin, 'Dust' is taken from their forthcoming EP Persephone, which is due for release on 16th April.

Check out the video for 'Dust' here: https://youtu.be/PoPwDSFQJO0

Pre-save Dorja's Persephone EP here: https://li.sten.to/dorja

Born from a transatlantic project in 2016, Dorja instantly made noise within the rock scene. Comprised of professional musicians from different walks of life, Dorja's mix of cultures, genders and musical experiences adds to their unique sound. With multiple UK/European tours, a successful debut album under their belt, as well as early playlisting support from Planet Rock Radio, the band have quickly proven they are ones to watch.

The release of Persephone marks an exciting new chapter for Dorja, who recently welcomed bassist Oliver Lee and guitarist Alex Scheuerer into the fold. The addition of two new members has developed Dorja's signature sound, adding a modern twist without losing the passion and raucous energy they already possessed.

The EP's five tracks were written and recorded during the darkest year Dorja have experienced so far - and it shows. With lyrics exploring subjects including apocalypse and death, the band's new music is much darker than their 2019 album Gemini. While Persephone still echoes the hard rock roots of their previous material, the new EP offers a twist of fresh production and a deeper complex of songwriting, guaranteed to thrill both old and new fans alike.

What started as music therapy through the first COVID-19 lockdown quickly became an exciting outlet for Dorja, who were already used to working remotely on their material. Now a year on, Spring 2021 is the perfect time to unveil these five tracks, as Persephone comes out from the underworld and a new cycle begins.

For more information:
http://www.dorjaband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DorjaBand/
https://www.instagram.com/dorjaband/

British heavy prog-psych band Boss Keloid are back with their new LP Family The Smiling Thrush, to be released worldwide 4th June via Ripple Music. The band have also released their uplifting first single 'Gentle Clovis'.

Check out the video for 'Gentle Clovis' here: https://youtu.be/8EX7YiwFnNw
Add to your Spotify playlists here: https://spoti.fi/3wAywFS

Pre-order the album here:
WW: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/family-the-smiling-thrush
UK/EU: https://en.ripple.spkr.media/ripple-music/boss-keloid-family-the-smiling-thrush.html
UK/EU Vinyl - https://www.plastichead.com/item.aspx?catno=RIPLP144
UK/EU CD - https://www.plastichead.com/item.aspx?catno=RIPCD158

Vocalist Alex Hurst comments on the first single: "Gentle Clovis is is all about staying true to
your roots and those parts of you which make you individual, whilst abandoning your ego when the
greater good can benefit. It's a song about family, friends and letting your strengths individually or as part of a collective flourish and carry you."

Perhaps their most ambitious album yet, Family The Smiling Thrush demonstrates Boss Keloid's biggest transformation to date. Entering a new realm which leans more towards the soaring majesty of monumental prog-rock whilst still embracing their metal edge, the album is a true masterclass in versatility. Seven towering tracks of emotional energy, psychedelic grooves and riff-oriented guitar work combine with the signature melodic yet passionate style that vocalist Alex Hurst has been tweaking and perfecting since their debut, Angular Beef Lesson, in 2010.

Produced and mastered by Chris Fielding at the legendary Foel Studios in Wales, the band entered the studio with a focus on gaining a clearer, more open sounding recording than ever before. The end result is a typically Boss Keloid gargantuan soundscape, littered with spacious jams and sticky grooves which twist and turn in euphonic harmony. Family The Smiling Thrush is their most attention-grabbing effort to date and only further cements their status as one of this era's most interesting and vital bands.

Lyrically throughout Family The Smiling Thrush Boss Keloid explore the notion of the collective being greater than the individual, embracing all flaws and the strengths of each. Each song burrows deeply into areas such as community, communication, family, personal growth, mindfulness and positive inner reflection, inviting the listener to not only join but truly revel in the journey of being alive.

By continuing to experiment and incorporate new elements into their sound, Boss Keloid are a band driven by a burning need to move forward. Beginning with 2010’s Angular Beef Lesson and 2013’s Calming Influence Of Teeth, Boss Keloid made ripples in the stoner doom underground with their magnificently multi-layered music. In 2016 they gained worldwide critical acclaim with Herb Your Enthusiasm and their last album Melted On The Inch was released by Holy Roar Records in 2018 to worldwide critical acclaim from the music press, garnering significant support from Metal Hammer UK, Kerrang!, Prog Magazine, BBC Radio 1, The Guardian, Fuze Mag (DE), Rock Hard Mag (DE), MetalSucks, Metal Injection and many more. Total Guitar included guitarist Paul Swarbrick in their ‘best new guitarists in the world today’ feature and their previous albums having graced countless albums of the year lists, multiple times over.

Dates of Boss Keloid's 2021 tour as follows:

Aug 19 - Arctangent 2021, UK
Nov 6- Damnation Festival 2021, Leeds UK
Nov 18 – Headline Tour, The Anvil , Bournemouth, UK
Nov 19 – Headline Tour, Boston Music Rooms , London, UK
Nov 20 – Headline Tour, The Exchange, Bristol, UK
Nov 21- Headline Tour, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, UK
Nov 22 – Headline Tour, The Chameleon, Nottingham, UK
Nov 23 – Headline Tour, Dead Wax, Birmingham, UK
Nov 24 – Headline Tour, The Underground, Stoke, UK
Nov 25 – Headline Tour, Mulberry Bar & Venue, Sheffield, UK
Nov 26 – Headline Tour, Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, UK
Nov 27 – Headline Tour, Opium, Edinburgh, UK
Nov 28 – Headline Tour, Breadshed, Manchester, UK

Boss Keloid are:
Paul Swarbrick | Guitar
Alex Hurst | Vocals and Guitar
Ste Arands | Drums
Liam Pendlebury-Green | Bass

Boss Keloid online:
Linktree || Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp || Instagram || YouTube || Spotify ||

About Ripple Music:
California-based Ripple Music, founded in 2010, is widely regarded as one of the world's leading record labels for heavy psych, stoner, doom, and heavy rock.

Website || Facebook || Bandcamp || Instagram || Youtube

Family The Smiling Thrush tracklist:

1: Orang of Noyn
2: Gentle Clovis
3: Hats the Mandrill
4: Smiling Thrush
5: Cecil Succulent
6: Grendle
7: Flatt Controller

Grunge rockers Marisa And The Moths have announced their 'Metamorphosis' Tour, including a performance at 2000trees Festival 2021.

Dates are as follows:

Purple Turtle [Acoustic] - Reading - 28/05
2000trees Festival - Cheltenham - 08/07
Are You Listening? Festival - Reading - 09/10
Rebellion - Manchester - 20/11
Ten Streets Social Club - Liverpool - 25/11
Engine Room - Birmingham - 26/11
Holroyd Arms - Guildford - 02/12
Skinny Jimmy's - Workington - 03/12
Bannerman's - Edinburgh - 04/12
Trillians - Newcastle - 05/12
Nice N Sleazy - Glasgow - 06/12
Waterloo Bar - Blackpool - 09/12
Rough Trade - Nottingham - 10/12
Nightrain - Bradford - 11/12
Old School House - Hull - 12/12
Boston Music Room - London - 16/12
The Musician - Leicester - 17/12
Purple Turtle - Reading - 18/12

Tickets: https://linktr.ee/marisaandthemothsband

More info on Marisa And The Moths:

Marisa And The Moths are one of the hottest unsigned rock acts in the UK right now. Their debut self-titled LP hit #66 in the Official Downloads Chart and has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams globally. One of the first bands to create high quality live streams at the start of the pandemic, the band have more than tripled their social media audience with their stunning performances.

Marisa And The Moths are a group who bring to mind the best hard rock and grunge bands of the 90s, all while adding their own modern twist. Led by the brilliantly mercurial and charismatic frontwoman Marisa Rodriguez, and ably supported by Liam Barnes, bass, the band have gathered a small army of supporters, even at this early DIY stage.

For fans of Halestorm, Foo Fighters, Audioslave, MARISA AND THE MOTHS deliver a deeply personal sound, detailing Marisa’s struggles with anxiety and everyday sexism amongst other themes. The music is the perfect vehicle for Marisa’s voice, soulful and compelling, and her devastatingly powerful lyrics.

Watch previous videos here:
'Tied Up': https://youtu.be/Qn1UkTTYM8g
'Skin': https://youtu.be/YbpOGE4A6kw
'Needy' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8M1SQUM5pk
'Choke (Stripped)': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA7gtX1gP3U
'Slave (Stripped)': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWRwdxQYgpQ

Follow the band on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bUzFMP

Purchase Marisa And The Moths LP here: https://www.marisaandthemoths.com/

For more info:

https://www.marisaandthemoths.com/
https://www.facebook.com/marisaandthemoths/
https://twitter.com/Marisa_Moths
https://www.instagram.com/marisaandthemoths/

Swedish horror metal band Mister Misery have unveiled new single 'Mister Hyde', the third track taken from new album, A Brighter Side of Death, out 23rd April via Arising Empire.

Watch the lyric video to 'Mister Hyde' here https://youtu.be/5JA-YQN7_KI

Stream / purchase here: https://MisterMisery.lnk.to/misterhyde

Spawned from the hallowed parts of Sweden in 2018, Mister Misery have rapidly grown to prominence in Europe, with their debut album Unalive (2019) gaining huge praise from Metal Hammer DE, Aardschok NL, Rock Hard Italy and more.

While the global pandemic crushed schedules, Mister Misery kept busy during quarantine writing breathtaking material, resulting in new album A Brighter Side of Death. This album marks a milestone for the band and opens up the next chapter of their horror story. Mister Misery are stronger, scarier and more diverse than ever.

A Brighter Side Of Death will be available on CD, a limited special coloured vinyl, and a special surprise bundle including CD and rare items.

Pre-order/save A Brighter Side of Death here: https://MisterMisery.lnk.to/abrightersideofdeath

Watch the videos to previous singles:

'Ballad of the Headless Horseman': https://youtu.be/oo_H4p1xUWs
'Devil In Me': https://youtu.be/Wmuk3rjL414

Mister Misery are:
Harley Vendetta | Vocals/Guitars
Alex Nine | Guitars
Alister | Bass
Rizzy| Drums

Mister Misery online:
http://www.mistermisery.com
https://www.facebook.com/mistermiseryband
https://www.instagram.com/mistermiseryband

Tracklisting:

01. Ballad Of The Headless Horseman
02. Buried
03. Mister Hyde
04. Burn
05. Devil In Me
06. I’ll Never Be Yours
07. Under The Moonlight
08. In Forever (We All Fall Down)
09. Clown Prince Of Hell
10. We Don’t Belong
11. Home
12. Through Hell
13. Ballad Of The Headless Horseman (Bonus Track – Orchestral Version)