'Lost' is streaming now via Out Of Line Music

Emotional hardcore/rock quartet Being As An Ocean have released a beautifully shot video for their new single 'Lost', out now via Out of Line Music.

Check out the video for 'Lost' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv0-rPJ1Itw

Frontman Joel Quartuccio comments: "'Lost' is a calling out to our loved ones. A cry that they remember the best parts of us even when all we feel we’ve been able to show is our darkness. It is about the honesty in our moments of brokenness; a plea to our closest to not give up on us when all they can recognise is the shadow of who we once were. At the end of the day, no one ever wants their hearts to go missing. None of us ever mean to be lost."

Stream/purchase 'Lost' here: https://beingasanocean.lnk.to/lost

The brand new track delves back into the raw sounds of their previous one with despairing atmospheres and building tensions galore. The result is another vision of Being As An Ocean’s future.

Being As An Ocean's brand new single 'Lost' is the second video/single from the California post-hardcore crew via Out Of Line Music following the single 'Catch The Wind'. 'Lost' has already caught a lot of attention since the October 24th episode of BBC Radio 1‘s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, which is available to listen back to here.

Being As An Ocean also just announced a bold new chapter for the band, as they’re parting ways with Tyler (guitars) and Ralph (bass). The bands statement below reads:

“Being As An Ocean has always held one thing constant in our time as a band, change. We have always pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones, never afraid to try new things. It is part of what has made us who we are as a band and as people.

That being said, another time of change and growth has come for us. It is with a solemn heart that we inform you all that Tyler and Ralph have chosen to part ways with the band. It has been a beautiful 10 years of music, touring, and doing life together that we will always remember fondly and cherish deeply. We wish them the best in all of their future endeavours. 

Being As An Ocean will carry on. We are as determined, focused, and energised as ever to continue showcasing our passions, lives, and art with any and all who would choose to engage with our band. We have an exciting year of anniversaries, touring, and new music for all of you planned in 2022 and are elated to be able to share it all with you very soon. Stay tuned. 

With the utmost respect and love,

Joel Quartuccio"

Being As An Ocean has an immersive experience with every performance, wrenching catharsis from their post-hardcore punch and ambient excursions. It’s an approach that commands a crowd from the massive festival stages to co-headlining tours and headlining Europe’s Impericon Never Say Die! tour. With a steadily building catalogue of moody anthems and textured epics that have earned them millions of global streams. The next chapter has started and much more news to be announced soon.

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

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https://www.youtube.com/user/outofline1995

Photo Credit: Oscar Dziedziela

New album Heaven In Hiding out on 26th November via Arising Empire

Swedish metalcore outfit Imminence are releasing their astonishing season finale, a nine-minute short film featuring their new single 'Chasing Shadows'. The track, which premieres today at 5pm BST, is another taste of the band's upcoming fourth album Heaven In Hiding, due for release on 26th November 2021 via Arising Empire.

The outstanding cinematic project challenges the entire concept of modern day music video performance.

Watch the short film here: https://youtu.be/6RXAZ9cQLEE

Head to the Facebook event for more details: https://fb.me/e/17BOb7ORZ

Vocalist/violinist Eddie Berg comments:

"We proudly present: 'Chasing Shadows', a short film by Imminence & TRE Film.

"This Friday at 6pm (18.00) CEST (5pm BST), we invite you to the premiere of a music video concept, never seen by us before. 'Chasing Shadows' is a nine-minute short film, written and developed by Imminence and Pavel Trebukhin from TRE Film. This will be the very last music video of the Heaven In Hiding album cycle, the most ambitious and creative visual craft we have ever released and the grand ending of the story built up by the previous singles.

”We really wanted to challenge the concept of music videos and how they are done today. We just felt that this ending, this song and this album deserves so much more, to wrap up everything we wanted to say with this story.”

Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström and bass player Christian Höijer, Heaven In Hiding also includes the band's previous singles, 'Ghost', 'Heaven In Hiding' and 'Temptation', their highest performing tracks to date.

Pre-order Heaven In Hiding here: https://imminence.lnk.to/heaveninhiding

Heaven In Hiding is an outstanding collection of songs written with an unhindered manifestation of emotional outburst and sincerity. With an organic approach and honest creativeness, the group delivers an album where each song stands out in character and story telling, whilst still connected in a larger concept. The new record undoubtedly displays a musical and visual persona that instantly challenges the idea of how a modern metal act is perceived today, and acknowledges Imminence as ready to take the place as one of the genre's frontline artists.

Heaven In Hiding was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Sweden by award-winning producer Henrik Udd, who has worked on some of the most critically acclaimed albums with acts such as Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, At The Gates, and many more.

After the remarkably successful announcement of the band’s exclusive acoustic tour 'Live In Concert Halls', Imminence were granted a placing in Eventim’s Official Charts as one of the fastest selling tours in Germany. The quintet recently announced their biggest European headline tour to date, taking place in 19 cities during February/March 2022.

Imminence: Live in concert - Europe 2022
15.02.22 DE - Leipzig, Täubchenthal
16.02.22 DE - Hamburg, Gruenspan
17.02.22 DE - Schweinfurt, Stattbahnhof
19.02.22 PL - Krakow, Kwadrat
20.02.22 CZ - Prague, MeetFactory
22.02.22 HU - Budapest, Barba Negra
24.02.22 DE - Munich, Backstage
25.02.22 DE - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
26.02.22 IT - Milan, Legend Club
27.02.22 CH - Zurich, Exil
01.03.22 BE - Antwerp, Kavka
02.03.22 DE - Cologne, Kantine
03.03.22 UK - London, The Garage
04.03.22 FR - Paris, La Boule Noire
05.03.22 NL - Utrecht, De Helling
07.03.22 DE - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08.03.22 DE - Berlin, Festsaal Kreuzberg
09.03.22 DE - Muenster, Sputnikhalle
10.03.22 DE - Hanover, Musikzentrum

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

Imminence were formed in the southernmost part of Sweden and have become one of the country's most promising acts, with their diverse sound embracing everything from metalcore to acoustic. Founded by Berg and Barrett when they were teenagers, the band grew organically with a constantly expanding global fanbase, as well as touring actively through Europe following the release of their 2015 breakthrough single ‘The Sickness'.

Since the release of their 2019 album Turn The Light On, the five-piece have strongly established themselves in Europe as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the metalcore scene. From a successful run of sold-out album release shows, a 100% increase in ticket sales, and venue capacities doubling during their last European tour, Imminence have reached new heights and show no signs of stopping.

Following the releases of recent singles 'Temptation', 'Heaven In Hiding' and 'Ghost',
Imminence have not only raised the bar of what’s expected from a rising band
in terms of production value and cinematic vision, but also gained recognition as some of the
most successful metalcore releases in 2021. Together with director Pavel Trebukhin from TRE
Films, the band have worked relentlessly on developing their unique visual universe with an
incomparable richness in details and grandiosity, in order to do justice to the songs
presented on their new 13-track album.

Imminence are:
Eddie Berg | Vocals/Violin
Harald Barrett | Guitar
Alex Arnoldsson | Guitar
Christian Höijer | Bass
Peter Hanström | Drums

For more information:
www.imminenceswe.com
www.facebook.com/imminenceswe
www.instagram.com/imminenceswe
www.twitter.com/imminenceswe

Another glimpse of band's long-awaited fifth studio album, coming 2022

'Thanks to Kafka' streaming now, video coming soon

One of South America's leading prog groups, the Chilean Aisles, have released their new single 'Thanks to Kafka', out now via the band's own Presagio Records. The song is another glimpse of the band's new studio album, due in 2022.

Stream 'Thanks to Kafka' here: https://show.co/9uNondX

'Thanks to Kafka' was influenced by the darker side of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson, with the melancholy of Radiohead. It is also the first single where guitarist Germán Vergara takes the lead, with a nod to Lou Reed, and marks a stylistic shift in relation to the three previously released singles, 'Fast', 'Disobedience' and 'Megalomania'. "'Thanks to Kafka' is totally introspective. It is based on the idea of people who did not find answers to their existential problems or who lost the battle of life,” says the musician. The writer Franz Kafka was the perfect reference to define this internal struggle, because "he speaks from defeat and approaches it from those dark places," says Germán.

The track was recorded at Estudio del Sur, produced by Angelo Marini and Germán Vergara, and mastered by American engineer Randy Merrill (Muse, Paul McCartney, Beck, Liam Gallagher).

The cover was created by designer Jean Pierre Cabañas from Médu1a (winner of the Pulsar Award for Best Art of the Year in 2017) and the video was directed by Loretta Castelletto (Princess Alba, Soulfia, Polima Westcoast). “Both on the cover and in the video we want to pay tribute to Kafka", Germán points out. "In the image, there is that skull with a hole like a person who committed suicide by shooting themselves and the cockroach symbolizing depression; and in the video we want to represent the absurdity and the lack of answers."

The group, formed by Germán Vergara, Israel Gil, Rodrigo Sepúlveda (guitar), Juan Pablo Gaete (keyboard), Felipe Candia (drums) and Daniel Concha (bass), are working on their fifth studio album. The new album moves away from the sonic experiences and concept of the band's previous album Hawaii, to open up a more direct and powerful sound. “We have done a very exhaustive job: we put pressure on ourselves to change our paradigm,” says the producer and guitarist.

A shining example of prog rock's universal reach, the Chilean band, formed more than 15 years ago, have a long and illustrious history. Previously nominated in the Italian Prog Awards, Aisles are the only South American group to be invited to France's Crescendo Festival de Rock Progressif. The band released their fourth studio album Hawaii in 2016, a monumental, immersive, beautiful double-disc journey, reminiscent of Camel, Yes, Rush, Genesis, Marillion and more.

Aisles can lay claim to being South America's most important progressive band of the past two decades. Hawaii was declared a masterpiece and received attention from Prog, NeoProg, iO Pages and many more. An exciting new era awaits.

For more information:
http://aislesproject.com
https://www.facebook.com/Aislesproject
https://twitter.com/Aislesproject
https://www.youtube.com/aislesproject

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

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

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

'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/

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.

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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

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.

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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