Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left release cover of Michael Jackson classic 'Beat It'

Latest album Hyperactive out now via Arising Empire

Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have released a cover of Michael Jackson classic 'Beat It', bringing out the iconic white diamond glove and adding their very own charm.

Out now via Arising Empire, stream/purchase 'Beat It' here: https://onemorningleft.lnk.to/beatit

Vocalist/guitarist Leevi Luoto comments:

"One Morning Left Michael Jackson. I have always loved the music of Michael Jackson. When he passed away I decided to someday make a cover-song of my favourite MJ-song. 'Beat It' also has a solo by Eddie Van Halen, one of the most important guitarists to me and one of the most iconic guitar solos ever. Blast it or beat it!"

One Morning Left have been confirmed as support to Eskimo Callboy on their upcoming UK/European tour.

Dates:

07.01.22 DE-Munich, Zenith
08.01.22 CH-Pratteln, Z7
09.01.22 IT-Milan, Legend Club
11.01.22 AT-Vienna, Arena
12.01.22 HU-Budapest Barba Negra
14.01.22 DE-Ludwigsburg, MHPArena
15.01.22 DE-Cologne, Palladium
16.01.22 BE-Antwerp, Trix
18.01.22 NL-Amsterdam, Melkweg
19.01.22 UK-London, The Garage
20.01.22 FR-Paris, Boule Noire
21.01.22 DE-Offenbach, Stadthalle
22.01.22 DE-Leipzig, Haus Auensee
24.01.22 PL-Krakow, Kwadrat
25.01.22 CZ-Prague, MeetFactory
26.01.22 DE-Berlin, Columbiahalle
27.01.22 DE-Hamburg, edel-optics.de Arena
29.01.22 DE-Dresden, Schlachthof
30.01.22 DE-Rostock, Moya
01.02.22 DE-Kiel, Max (sold out)
02.02.22 DE-Hanover, Swiss Life Hall
03.02.22 DE-Saarbrücken, Garage
04.02.22 DE-Lindau, Club Vaudeville (sold out)
06.02.22 AT-Graz, PPC (sold out)

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.contrapromotion.com/kuenstler-innen/eskimo-callboy/

One Morning Left released their new album Hyperactive in May 2021 via Arising Empire. Stream/purchase the record here: https://OneMorningLeft.lnk.to/hyperactive

One Morning Left’s fourth album marks their first new material in five years. On Hyperactive the group begin a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80's hard rock, while staying true to their heavier roots.

Changes are happening not only in the musical style, but also in their line-up. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars are frontman Mika Lahti, singer/guitarist Leevi Luoto and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower is provided by new faces Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, as well as the return-to-form of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda <3 Penguin line-up.

The album shapes up to be the artistic peak of One Morning Left's musical "blood mountain": epic lyrics carried by Luoto’s soaring vocal melodies, contrasted by the distinctive, gritty sound of Lahti, all accompanied by breathtaking keyboard leads, blisteringly fast guitars, masterful bass riffs and feverish drum parts.

With the release of Hyperactive, One Morning Left look to add to their growing global fanbase. Having gathered extensive live performance experience playing countless shows in Finland, touring mainland Europe, Russia, and the Baltics, as well as Iceland and Japan, the group are planning to take their entertaining and energetic live show on the road in the near future.

The band conclude: "Join us on our quest to make the world a bit more epic!"

Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.

One Morning Left have played shows with bands including Amaranthe, Machinae Supremacy, Adept, Protest The Hero, Fear Of Domination, Turmion Kätilöt and We Butter The Bread With Butter. The band have also graced the Finnish festival season, playing renowned festivals like Tuska Open Air and Rockfest.

One Morning Left's debut albumThe Bree-Teenz (2011) reached #30 on Finland's official album charts, and was followed by their sophomore album Our Sceneration at #45 in 2013.

One Morning Left are:
Mika Lahti | Lead Vocals
Leevi Luoto | Guitar & Lead Vocals
Tuukka Ojansivu | Guitar & Backing Vocals
Miska Sipiläinen | Bass & Backing Vocals
Touko Keippilä | Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Niko Hyttinen | Drums

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

Hyperactive track-listing:

01. Ruby Dragon
02. Neon Highway
03. Sinners Are Winners
04. Drowned God
05. CREATVRES
06. Live, Laugh, Love
07. Ruthless Resistance
08. Downfall
09. Worry Less, Dance More
10. Hyperactive

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Horror metallers Mister Misery release new single 'Strangeland II - The Return'

Latest album A Brighter Side of Death out now via Arising Empire

Swedish horror metal quartet Mister Misery have released their new single 'Strangeland II - The Return' just in time for Halloween, out now via Arising Empire. The sequel to 'Strangeland', 'Strangeland II - The Return' is another guitar-driven masterpiece coated in pure horror.

Stream 'Strangeland II - The Return' here: https://mistermisery.lnk.to/Strangeland2

The band comment on the new single:

"After the massive success of our song 'Strangeland', we are now extremely excited to give you the next chapter of our fantastical and strange world! To our fans for all the support they’ve given us, here’s 'Strangeland II - The Return'. This song is a real banger to us and showcases how we’ve evolved as musicians and as a band! We hope you enjoy this psychotic tune as much as we do! Have a fantastic Halloween everyone and welcome back to Strangeland!"

Mister Misery will conclude 2021 with a UK/European tour supporting Beast In Black.

Dates:

22.11.21 SE-Stockholm, Fållan
23.11.21 SE-Gothenburg, Trädgårn
24.11.21 DK-Copenhagen, Amager Bio
26.11.21 DE-Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
27.11.21 NL-Tilburg, 013
28.11.21 DE-Frankfurt, Batschkapp
29.11.21 BE-Antwerp, Trix
01.12.21 UK-London, Islington Asembly Hall
02.12.21 FR-Paris, La Cigale
03.12.21 FR-Lyon, CCO
05.12.21 IT-Milan, Alcatraz
06.12.21 DE-Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
07.12.21 CH-Pratteln, Z7
08.12.21 DE-München, Tonhalle
10.12.21 HU-Budapest, Barba Negra
11.12.21 CZ-Zlin, Hala Euronics
13.12.21 AT-Vienna, Arena
14.12.21 PL-Krakow, Studio
15.12.21 DE-Berlin, Huxleys
16.12.21 DE-Hannover, Capitol
17.12.21 DE-Hamburg, Docks
18.12.21 DE-Leipzig, Felsenkeller

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.contrapromotion.com

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 is out now via Arising Empire, available on CD, a limited special coloured vinyl, and a special surprise bundle including CD and rare items.

Stream/purchase A Brighter Side of Death here: https://MisterMisery.lnk.to/abrightersideofdeath

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

Track listing:

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)

“Welcome to the new shock horror rock and metal generation.”Rock Tribune

"A killer gothic circus show performing a soundtrack between Metalcore and Visual Kei. This mixture has never been heard or seen before!"METAL HAMMER

"Here comes the new alternative metal sensation from Sweden! Horror and theatrical melodies in a mix between early Avenged Sevenfold and Wednesday 13."Rock Hard IT

"A super energetic album filled with very catchy, steaming songs that I won't be able to get out of my system in the coming months.” – AARDSCHOK

“The melodies are carving their way unstoppably into the auditive ear tunnels and so there is one hit following the other. That's what entertainment on a top-notch level looks and sounds like!”Legacy

"Every track of "Unalive" will haunt your head for a long time to come! Newcomer of the month!"ORKUS! Magazine

"They're going to take the scene by storm with "Unalive".”Sonic Seducer

Previous videos:
'The Blood Waltz (Orchestral Version)': https://youtu.be/KgExvIeijh4
'Strangeland': https://youtu.be/_sfN1BJyZMI
'Tell Me How': https://youtu.be/hl02oJRTm1I
'Alive': https://youtu.be/vuruUqV9Wkw
'The Blood Waltz': https://youtu.be/svwrrY9iN3Y
'My Ghost': https://youtu.be/ccxbK4ZVUeg
'Ballad Of The Headless Horseman': https://youtu.be/oo_H4p1xUWs
'Devil In Me': https://youtu.be/Wmuk3rjL414
'Mister Hyde': https://youtu.be/5JA-YQN7_KI

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Mental Cruelty announce updated A Hill To Die Upøn tour

New album A Hill To Die Upon out now via Unique Leader

German haunting death metallers Mental Cruelty have announced an update to their massive European headline tour, including new dates and new supports.

Mental Cruelty will be touring with special guests Distant (12th April - 3rd May), Necrotted (4th May - 7th May), Paleface, Crown Magnetar, Reduction (8th May)

The band's A Hill To Die Upøn European tour is in support of their album of the same name, released 28th May 2021 via Unique Leader.

Dates as follows:

12-Apr-22 Germany Wiesbaden Schlachthof
13-Apr-22 Germany Nürnberg Z-Bau
14-Apr-22 Poland Wroclaw Akademia Club
15-Apr-22 Germany Berlin Cassiopeia
16-Apr-22 Czech Rep. Prague Futurum - NEW VENUE!
17-Apr-22 Hungary Budapest Dürer Kert
18-Apr-22 Austria Wien Viper Room
19-Apr-22 Germany München Backstage
20-Apr-22 Switzerland Aarau Kiff
21-Apr-22 Germany Leipzig Naumanns
22-Apr-22 Germany Hamburg Logo
23-Apr-22 Netherlands Den Bosch Willem Twee
24-Apr-22 Germany Vechta Gulfhaus - NEW SHOW!
26-Apr-22 UK Southampton Joiners
27-Apr-22 UK Birmingham Mama Roux
28-Apr-22 UK Glasgow Garage Attic
29-Apr-22 UK Manchester Satans Hollow
30-Apr-22 UK Bristol Rough Trade
01-May-22 UK London New Cross Inn
03-May-22 France Paris Gibus
04-May-22 Germany Trier Mergener Hof
05-May-22 Switzerland Geneve Undertown
06-May-22 Belgium Antwerp JC Bouckenborgh
07-May-22 Germany Karlsruhe Die Stadtmitte
08-May-22 Germany Oberhausen Kulttempel - NEW DATE!

Founded in 2016 in Germany, the quintet have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands on the extreme underground, touring Europe with Rings Of Saturn and Nekrogoblikon in 2019 and North America with Signs Of The Swarm and Disentomb. Now with two albums under their belts, including 2019's critically acclaimed Inferis, produced by Sky Van Hoff (Rammstein, Kreator), they have become well known for their signature blackened breakdowns, blast beats, epic arrangements and slamming brutality.

Mental Cruelty are:
Lucca Schmerler - Vocals
Marvin Kessler - Lead Guitar
Nahuel Lozano - Rhythm Guitar
Viktor Dick - Bass Guitar
Danny Straßer - Drums

Order A Hill To Die Upon here:
Digital: https://orcd.co/ahilltodieupon
N. America: https://www.indiemerch.com/uniqueleader
Europe: https://www.impericon.com/en/unique-leader-records.html

Watch the video to 'King Ov Fire' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7gnzVzbXk

Mental Cruelty online:
https://linktr.ee/mentalcruelty
https://www.facebook.com/MentalCruelty/
https://www.instagram.com/mental_cruelty/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPP0hCej0JX5hBT7p00N-Sw

1. Avgang
2. Ultima Hypocrita
3. Abadon
4. King ov Fire
5. Eternal Eclipse
6. Death Worship
7. Fossenbrate
8. A Hill to Die Upon
9. Extermination Campaign
10. The Left Hand Path

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Experimental/noise rock band TAYNE release new single 'Haunted'

'Haunted' streaming now

TENSE available 19th November via Armalyte Industries

TAYNE is a vital, cathartic listen.” - The Line Of Best Fit

London-based experimental/noise rock band TAYNE have revealed their new single 'Haunted', taken from their new upcoming EP TENSE, due 19th November via Armalyte Industries.

Check out 'Haunted' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWuIsZuKYmI

The band comment on their new single: "'Haunted' is about living in memories, being stuck in a loop where the past and present collide, distorting reality.”

Pre-order TENSE here: https://linktr.ee/Tayneband

The band comment on the idea for TENSE"The inspiration came from remixes off our Coherent EP, which showed us that we could take an already existing idea and morph it into something new to form a different identity. We really enjoyed that notion and wanted to explore it. “Experimental” is a word associated with our band, and that’s at the core of what we do. Our newest EP, TENSE, is an exercise in experimenting with our sound. We focused on creating more string based arrangements with percussive drums. Our attentions focused more on ambient tones, drone, and reverb to create the sound. This concept and the aid of lockdown resulted in the TENSE EP."

TENSE follows closely after July's Coherent EP, which featured two remixes by JESU and Poisonous Birds.

TAYNE's concept originated as a satire on contemporary pop music. With heavier music seeping into the mainstream, TAYNE were 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's new material was recorded and produced with Wayne Adams of PETBRICK / BIG LAD in his studio in London.

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

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Signs of the Swarm unveil new video 'Hymns Ov Invocation'

Absolvere album out now via Unique Leader

US modern deathcore heavyweights Signs of the Swarm have unveiled their new video 'Hymns Ov Invocation', taken from their stellar new album Absolvere, out now via Unique Leader.

The video for the vicious opening track to the album can be watched here: https://youtu.be/n0MKd2_JLIs

Vocalist David Simonich commented: “With 'Hymns Ov Invocation' we wanted to deliver a strong, high energy video to captivate the intensity of the song. Demonstrating the heavier territories of Absolvere, 'Hymns Ov Invocation' brings the heat right out the gate! The track features mind bending riffs, brutal blast beats, and blood curdling vocals packaged together in just 4 minutes of face pummelling deathcore. We wanted to bring some melody to the opening track of Absolvere, in the form of ear-catching guitar riffs and head-turning soundscapes.

Special thanks to Mortus Viventi & Square Up Studios."

Get Absolvere here: https://orcd.co/absolvere

This follows previous singles 'Death Whistle' and 'Hollow Prison' featuring Alex Erian of Despised Icon.

On fourth LP Absolvere, Signs of the Swarm are bleak without being blackened, smashing without being slam, and downtempo as a choice rather than a stylistic confine. They contrast that with some of the most brutal moments in their seven-year career, with riffs more punishing than pensive and a rhythm section that frames them in creatively cacophonic ways. Above it all, they’re utilising vocalist David Simonich's monstrous range in a much fuller capacity than on his debut, 2019’s Vital Deprivation. That transitional album found the band experimenting to re-find their footing. Though the addition of guitarist Jeff Russo could suggest growing pains, they sound more confident than ever with Simonich’s former Improvidence bandmate sliding right in.

Simonich roars about the real (loved ones struggling with addiction, submitting one’s self wholly to art despite negativity swirling about) and the surreal; he or his characters beg for the release of death only to be denied. The album's finishing touch is Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent) and Alex Erian (Despised Icon) joining the band for guest vocals.

On the album, Bobby Crow continues: Absolvere makes good on the musicality we were striving for on Vital Deprivation and combines it with the eerie atmosphere and brutality on our first two albums. We added a myriad of new sounds, techniques and vocal styles as we collectively composed each song from the ground-up.”

Proven as a major force on the stage, Signs of the Swarm have toured with the likes of Aborted, Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent, Brand of Sacrifice, Ingested, Disentomb, Traitors and more. US and European tours soon to be announced, more news soon.

Signs Of The Swarm online:
Facebook || Twitter || Instagram

Unique Leader Records online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || YouTube

Track listing:

01 - Hymns ov Invocation
02 - Boundless Manifestations
03 - Dreaming Desecration
04 - Totem
05 - Nameless
07 - Revelations ov a Silent King
08 - Hollow Prison ft. Alex Erian
09 - Blood Seal ft. Ben Duerr
10 - Death Whistle

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French synthwave maverick Hollywood Burns releases new single for 'Skylords'

Lyric video for 'Skylords' streaming now

The Age of the Saucers album out 12th November via Blood Music

French master of cinematic dark synth Hollywood Burns (aka Emeric Levardon) has released new song 'Skylords', along with an accompanying lyric video. The track is the second single to be released in anticipation of his upcoming album The Age of the Saucers, set for release 12th November via Blood Music.

Watch the lyric video to 'Skylords' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lf42_vt6K0

Pre-order The Age of the Saucers here: http://www.blood-music.com/store

With a video created by Emeric himself, he commented: "'Skylords' is a track about a guy who tries to convince his girlfriend to be abducted by aliens together, because he thinks they’re gods. I'm starting off from the principle that the audience knows if they do that, they will both get killed (or even worse). The music sounds fun and catchy but it’s very ironic in the end. It’s somehow about a very toxic relationship."

French composer Emeric Levardon drew on his experiences making music for TV and films to create a one-of-a-kind project and in 2016, Hollywood Burns was born. Hollywood Burns boldly marries the retro-electro pulse of synthwave with the majesty of film orchestra, applying inspiration from the work of legendary composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann.

Time out from touring over the pandemic allowed Levardon to complete Hollywood Burns's sophomore saga: The Age of the Saucers. Conceived as a sequel to debut album Invaders, The Age of the Saucers is a heavier and more pessimistic release than its predecessor.

Invaders took the point-of-view of the intruders, telling of their joyful and successful invasion of our planet. The Age of the Saucers takes place several years later on a post-apocalyptic Earth, showcasing a planet decimated by chaos. We enter the point-of-view of the last remaining humans, trying to survive a crumbling world.

The album is marked by more dramatic production with the introduction of darker and sometimes slower tracks, as well as quieter and more melancholic tones. In addition to his science fiction influences, Levardon also takes new, heavier inspiration from Mick Gordon and Crystal Castles. Illustrating a desire to bring new ideas to its universe, Volkor X joins the list of the limited guests to appear, bringing a taste of progressive rock.

The Age of the Saucers opens a door to a new galaxy of adventures more frightening and more dangerous than ever before.

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

The Age of the Saucers Track listing:

1. Once Upon a Time (in Hell)
2. The Age of the Saucers
3. Abomination from Planet X
4. A Moment of Bliss
5. Saturday Night Screamer
6. Fallen Heaven
7. Silent Fortress (ft. Volkor X)
8. Fear in the Eye of the Tyrant
9. Skylords
10. The Heist of Area 51

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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA release third single / video 'Speed Dating An Arsonist' ahead of album release (Candlelight/Spinefarm)

photo credit: Jens Rydén

New album Swagger & Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole due 2nd November via Candlelight/Spinefarm

Progressive eight-piece Swedish ensemble Diablo Swing Orchestra continue with graceful uproar on their festival inspired, carnival cornucopia, musical rollercoaster ride. As the release date for their extraordinary fifth album Swagger & Stroll Down the Rabbit Hole quickly approaches on Día de los Muertos, 2nd November, via Candlelight/Spinefarm, Diablo Swing Orchestra share their high velocity single 'Speed Dating An Arsonist'.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UHeMHkPyNQ0

Pre-order Swagger & Stroll Down the Rabbit Hole here: https://diabloswingorchestra.lnk.to/SwaggerandStrollDownTheRabbitHole

Comments guitarist/vocalist Daniel Håkansson: "We've been trying to write this song now for two albums and finally we got it right. Both 'Karma Bonfire' and 'Voodoo Mon Amour' from previous albums were meant to have electronic influences, but it didn't work out and maybe we didn't have the confidence to leave some of the heavy guitars out. And in hindsight we're quite happy things worked out this way, so that we could write this song that we think will help people to work on their dance moves"

The unstoppable octet are known for pairing elements of jazz, swing, classical and progressive rock with just about everything in between. Since their foundation in 2003 the band have released four studio albums which push musical boundaries to the extreme with humour, creativity and a healthy dose of positive aggression. Their debut The Butcher’s Ballroom was a breath of fresh air when it came out in 2006 to worldwide critical acclaim. The band's fifth effort Swagger & Stroll Down the Rabbit Hole is by far their most ambitious undertaking which pays tribute to all four previous releases and adds some new colours to their already broad pallet of sounds.

DSO have once again teamed up with producer Roberto Laghi (In Flames, Hardcore Superstars) who has become almost the ninth member of the orchestra. Together they've dug deeply into each of the genres explored in the thirteen album tracks and worked hard to find the appealing genre characteristics to forge their own sound. This approach has resulted in a impressive list of guest musicians and some very interesting clashes between sounds which, at least on paper, shouldn’t work. Listeners with an open mind will be rewarded by numerous goodies littered throughout the album, ranging from the tribal assault that is 'War Painted Valentine' to the Zeppelin-gospel-infused 'Snake Oil Baptism'.

As with many bands Covid-19 presented multiple challenges but also granted opportunities which allowed them to take their time in the studio since there was no tour waiting to happen. The mixing process alone took over half a year but Diablo Swing Orchestra are confident that they've produced an album which will leave an indelible mark, whilst inspiring others to try out fresh ideas on genre blending.

Diablo Swing Orchestra online:

Facebook | Instagram || Youtube || Twitter | Spotify

Swagger & Stroll Down the Rabbit Hole Tracklisting:

1. Sightseeing In The Apocalypse

2. War Painted Valentine

3. Celebremos Lo Inevitable

4. Speed Dating An Arsonist

5. Jig Of The Century

6. The Sound Of An Unconditional Surrender

7. Malign Monologues

8. Out Came The Hummingbirds

9. Snake Oil Baptism

10. Les Invulnéables

11. Saluting The Reckoning

12. The Prima Donna Gauntlet

13. Overture To A Ceasefire

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Burning The Oppressor tackle domestic abuse with powerful new single 'Martyrize'

Photo credit: Mihaela Petrescu

DAMNATION album due 29th October via Candlelight Records

'Martyrize' video streaming now

Canadian death metal quintet Burning The Oppressor have released new single 'Martyrize', the second track taken from their upcoming album DAMNATION, out 29th October via Candlelight Records.

A powerful song tackling the issue of domestic abuse, watch the video for 'Martyrize' here: https://youtu.be/04kAsgvp5pE

The band comment: "'Martyrize' was written, a few years ago, in a surge of anger and incomprehension after news broke out of abuse suffered by a seven-year-old girl at the hands of her father and stepmother in the eastern townships, Quebec. The circumstances of her death sent a shock wave through Canada and authorities ordered a public inquiry to shed light on how child protective services could have failed so miserably, in this particular case, even though they were apprised of the situation well before her death.

"During the last year, the number of cases of infanticide and feminicide have also, unfortunately, been on the rise; no doubt emphasized by the current pandemic. Reports of domestic violence have sky rocketed in the past year and a half, we felt it was important for us to try and bring attention to these tragic situations without romanticizing the suffering of their victims."


Watch the lyric video for  previous single 'Warrior' here: https://youtu.be/-aEy0uQMlpk

Pre-order new album DAMNATION here: https://BurningTheOppressor.lnk.to/DamnationPR

Burning The Oppressor were founded in 2012 by passionate musicians with different influences and armed with remarkable stage dynamism. With intense texts and brutal riffs, BTO puts into words and sounds the trials of modern life and the sufferings of a society in turmoil. Militant in favour of social equity and the inclusion of all people, the band denounces discrimination and oppression through its work.

Strong from their experiences and numerous performances, from the early days at the Montebello Rockfest Festival to the latter days at Heavy Montréal Festival, BTO's reputation is now stronger than ever. The name still resonates in the minds of all of those who have seen them live. Burning The Oppressor have taken the metal scene with strength and burned down each and every venue it has performed at. It proudly shared the stage alongside great bands such as SkeletonwitchMass HysteriaTagada JonesThe AgonistBeyond CreationJungle RotThe BrowningThe Acacia StrainAfter the BurialThe Black Dahlia Murder, and Jinjer.

The band also left their mark with three previous albums: The Ignition (2012), Verbal Aggressor (2013), and Bloodshed (2017). Each one of these albums were nominated for "Best Independent Metal Album" at GAMIQ Awards and Bloodshed won the public's choice award for the "Metal Album Of The Year" in 2017.

With their forthcoming album DAMNATIONBurning The Oppressor will raise the rage to new heights and pursue their ascent on the metal scene. Armed with groove death metal, the Canadian line-up are ready to rip your ears apart with blistering, yet catchy riffs, energy and passion.

Burning The Oppressor online:
https://www.facebook.com/BurningTheOppressor
https://www.instagram.com/burningtheoppressor/
https://burningtheoppressor.bandcamp.com/

DAMNATION Track listing:

1. Cannibal K
2. The Oppressor
3. Martyrize
4. Black Eye
5. Wrongdoers Of The Seas
6. Crackhead
7. Damnation
8: Darkest Moonlight (Ft. Frank Duff)
9: Seven Generations Raped (Ft. Black Bear Singers)
10. Infamous Human Beast
11. Insanity
12. Warrior (Ft. Simon Girard)

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Finnish melodeath sextet Bloodred Hourglass drop new album and stream new single

'Leaves' streaming now

Your Highness out today via Out Of Line Music

Finnish melodeath sextet, Bloodred Hourglass, release their new album Your Highness today via Out Of Line Music, and stream new single 'Leaves'.

Watch new single 'Leaves' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEZcjFo53Fg
Stream/purchase Your Highness here: https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/YourHighness

"'Leaves' is the opening track of the album and immediately brings the ambient kind of breeze and updated soundscape to listeners' ears," explain the band. "The song has strong forward-going nature but it has a lot of air with laid-back and beautiful moments as well. It's about letting go, which is not easy, but sometimes can also be so beautiful."

Extremely melodic and super-catchy tunes wrapped in brutal guitars, heavy drums, and husky vocals, Your Highness is a combination of Finnish-Swedish production. The album was recorded by Juho Räihä (SoundSpiral Audio), and mixed and mastered by Henrik Udd (Henrik Udd Recording Studios).

The album is available in CD and LP formats, as well as a limited deluxe edition boxset. With this new album, Bloodred Hourglass establish themselves again as one of the leaders of the new melodic death metal scene, in the old tradition, but with a modern touch that gives them the legitimacy to take up the torch held by In Flames, Children of Bodom and other mighty godfathers of the scene.

Listen to the previous Bloodred Hourglass singles:

'Kings and Queens' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9KBUhyQ74Q
'Nightmares are Dreams Too' https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/NightmaresAreDreamsToo
'Drag me the rain' - https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/DragmetheRain
'Veritas' - https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/Veritas

Bloodred Hourglass are:

Jarkko Koukonen - vocals
Jarkko Hyvönen - drums
Jose Moilanen - bass
Lauri Silvonen - guitar
Joni Lahdenkauppi - guitar
Eero Silvonen - guitar

For more information:
http://www.brhg.net/
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http://www.instagram.com/bloodredhourglass/

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Your Highness Tracklisting:

1. Leaves
2. Drag Me The Rain
3. Nightmares Are Dreams Too
4. Leave Out All The Rest
5. Veritas
6. Tell Me Abut Yesterday Tomorrow
7. Change Of Heart
8. Gone For Now
9. Kings & Queens
10. My Prime Of Kneel
11. Until We Meet Again
12. Rogues (Bonus)
13. Remembrance (Bonus)
14. Calm In My Storm (Bonus)

Hold Tight!