'Manipulation Of The Senses' video out now

Heresy Of The Highest Order album out 25th February via Unique Leader Records

US death metallers Embryonic Devourment have unleashed brutal new single 'Never Ending Human Misery', the second taken from their forthcoming album Heresy Of The Highest Order, due out on 25th February via Unique Leader.

Watch the video to 'Never Ending Human Misery' here: https://youtu.be/d3SPILB1vT4

Pre-order Heresy Of The Highest Order here: https://orcd.co/heresyofthehighestorder

Watch the video to previous single 'Manipulation Of The Senses' here: https://youtu.be/Qg3MotaRQd0

Formed in 2003, Embryonic Devourment return with their fifth album, Heresy Of The Highest Order, showcasing fourteen tracks of supercharged, ear-destroying brutality and technical death metal laced with moments of creative flare. They are confident that this material is their best to date and showcases many of the elements that the band has strived to reach, in terms of ultimate old school brutality and strength of sound.

Embryonic Devourment online:

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'Pulling Petals' streaming now

New Habits are a band formed with a singular purpose and ethos - to inspire listeners to develop new habits of their own, to pursue the betterment of their own lives and relationships. The post-hardcore group now reveal their stunning new anthem, 'Pulling Petals'.

Watch/stream 'Pulling Petals' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UToxX5j6Dyg

On the new single, the band comment: "'Pulling Petals' is a strong reminder to fans that it's okay to create space to allow yourself to grow. It addresses the importance of nurture being part of our nature - how nurture can involve weeding out toxic people obstructing our nature."

Combining elements of Bring Me The Horizon, Currents, Spiritbox and Underoath, New Habits are already being marked as a new band to watch through the quality of their songwriting and the immediacy of their approach.

Starting in 2020, everything New Habits have created focuses on this attitude - taking negative viewpoints and turning them positive; moving from problem-oriented lyrics to solution-oriented lyrics.

New Habits are fully DIY, managed and self-produced at will, featuring members of Chelsea Grin and I Am Haunted. Their collective life experiences make New Habits an important, real, new voice - experiences that echo throughout the band's music.

Members of New Habits have variously dealt with depressive episodes, existential crisis, drug dependence, anxiety, family bereavement and relapse - all events that could easily lead to nihilism and cynicism. Instead, the band focuses on overturning and overcoming these moments - an attitude that will surely resonate with fans.

New Habits are:
Vocals: Aaron Daniel
Guitar: Patrick Dougherty
Guitar: Tyler Larrabee
Bass & Vocals: Zach Arns
Drums: Andrew Carlston

For more information:
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Letters, Numbers, Reactions & Errors EP available now

Midlands-based alternative metal act Bad Llama have released their emotional new single/video, 'Saline'.

“It's about the cathartic process that songwriting and music in general has for me," explains vocalist Kyle Jordan, "how liberating it can be to get thoughts and emotions onto paper, and share something personal that even strangers can relate too.”

Watch the video to 'Saline' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHRxSkCaIM&feature=youtu.be

On the EP's process, Kyle continues: "This EP as a body of work is something I'm most proud of; I feel we've finally found our sound as a band, and I'm really excited to hear what people think."

With a heartfelt vocal delivery and thought-provoking lyrics, combined with an eclectic blend of heavy and melodic musicianship, Bad Llama continue to develop a very unique and recognisable sound. Complimented by a consistently explosive and passionate live performance, the band are becoming an exciting prospect among the unsigned circuit.

Bad Llama are:

Kyle Jordan || vocals
Sam Wyatt || guitar & backing vocals
Lewis Hutchings || bass
Adam Neilson || drums

Bad Llama online:
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Release limited edition glow-in-the-dark vinyl

Wallflowers out now via Napalm Records, purchase here

Progressive metal giants Jinjer have unveiled a string of US headline dates this coming March. The headline tour surrounds the band's supporting slot opening up for Slipknot on their Knotfest Roadshow, alongside In This Moment.

Beginning in North Dakota on 16th March and ending in Vancouver on 17th April, the Knotfest run will take in 20 dates across North America, with Jinjer's headline shows filling out 9 off-date slots, resulting in a 29-date total run.

Jinjer's Eugene Abdukhanov says about their upcoming North American tour:
"20 years ago or so, Slipknot shocked the world, along with four Ukrainian kids who would later become Jinjer. There was nobody like them. This band proved that you didn't need to get pop radio to get big. Their sound revolutionised heavy music. Joey's drumming changed the game! Thomson and Root's riffs are what we learned to play the guitar with. In many ways, Slipknot became role models to us, and we followed in their footsteps. For this reason and many more, being able to tour with this monster of a band means so much to us! We cannot wait to get out there on Knotfest Roadshow 2022. See you there."

Jinjer 2022 North American Tour:
*Knotfest Roadshow, supporting headliners Slipknot and special guests In This Moment:
#off-date, Jinjer headlining
March
13/3/22: St Louis, MO @ The Factory #
14/3/22: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom #
16/3/22: Fargo, ND @ Fargodome *
17/3/22: Sioux Falls, SD @ The District #
18/3/22: Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center Arena *
19/3/22: Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Center Arena *
22/3/22: Memphis, TN @ Fed Ex Forum *
23/3/22: Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center *
24/3/22: Katy, TX @ Wildcater Saloon #
25/3/22: North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Center *
26/3/22: Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater *
29/3/22: Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC *
30/3/22: N. Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum *
31/3/22: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel #
April
1/4/22: Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex *
2/4/22: Reading, PA @ Santander Arena *
4/4/22: Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse *
5/4/22: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue #
6/4/22: Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center *
7/4/22: Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Theater *
9/4/22: Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center*
11/4/22: Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre *
12/4/22: Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre *
14/4/22: Saskatoon, SK @ SakTel Centre *
15/4/22: Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place *
17/4/22: Vancouver, BC @ Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena *
19/4/22: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory #
20/4/22: Boise, ID @ Revolution #
21/4/22: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse #

This past summer, progressive metal giants Jinjer released their most in-demand and successful album yet, Wallflowers, subsequently hitting the top of the charts all around the globe. In addition to several other top spots, the band landed at #7 on the German charts, #5 on the official UK Rock & Metal album charts, #1 on both the US Billboard Top New Artist Album charts and Canada’s Hard Music album charts, and #2 on the US Hard Music album charts.

Alongside their tour news, Jinjer are releasing their new, limited edition glow in the dark vinyl collection. Each of the band's most renowned releases - Cloud Factory, King Of Everything, Micro, Macro and Wallflowers - will be available on 1st April 2022 in this special variant, limited to 500 copies per title.

Pre-order your glow in the dark Jinjer Vinyl here: https://napalmrecords.com/english/jinjer

The new album Wallflowers is also available in the following formats:
- Deluxe Box (Hand-Numbered Box, Limited Shirt (different sizes available), 7" Black incl. 2 Bonus Tracks, CD Digipak (Sleeve)) - Limited to 1000 Copies (Napalm Mailorder ONLY)
- Righteous Green, Black and White Vinyl (7" White incl. 2 Bonus Tracks, Signed Picture Offsetpaper 12" Booklet, Hand-Numbered Gatefold, Alternative Artwork) - Limited to 400 Copies (Napalm Mailorder ONLY)
- White Vortex Vinyl - Limited to 500 Copies (Napalm RoW/EU ONLY)
- 1 LP Gatefold Black
- Colossal Golden Vinyl - Limited to 500 Copies (Napalm NorAm ONLY)
- MC (White) - Limited to 100 Copies (Napalm Mailorder ONLY)
- 1 CD Digipak
- 1 CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle (Napalm Mailorder)
- digital album

More formats and new merch is available in the Jinjer merch shop here: https://jinjer-merch.com/

Jinjer's exceptional precision of modern metal paired with tough as nails attitude has earned them a fiercely loyal, rabid fanbase and massive critical acclaim, making them one of the most talked about bands today and garnering them many sold out performances across the globe.

Since announcing Wallflowers, the band have graced numerous renowned international magazine covers, booked the biggest stories, sold out countless tour dates and their first two new singles, 'Vortex' and 'Mediator', both cracked the multi-million stream mark in no time. The new album not only presents a methodical and premeditated next step in the band's already imposing career, but moreover, it mirrors the personal adversities they’ve faced due to the worldwide events of the last year. Wallflowers is not only an upgrade to the progressive groove metal sound that all Jinjer fans crave, but also a sonic pressure cooker of technical musicianship, emotional fury and an intense soundtrack befitting the harrowing state of the world today. Hailing from the conflict-ridden Ukrainian region of Donetsk but now calling Kiev their home base, Jinjer truly do not mince words – or riffs – on Wallflowers.

01 - Call Me a Symbol
02 - Colossus
03 - Vortex
04 - Disclosure!
05 - Copycat
06 - Pearls and Swine
07 - Sleep of the Righteous
08 - Wallflower
09 - Dead Hands Feel No Pain
10 - As I Boil Ice
11 - Mediator

Jinjer are:
Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars
Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass
Vlad Ulasevich - Drums

Jinjer online:
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Alone In Death EP out 25th March via Unique Leader Records

Unique Leader has announced the signing of American modern deathcore juggernaut Crown Magnetar. Their forthcoming EP Alone In Death will be released on 25th March.  

Crown Magnetar commented: "While as a band we’ve always been about incredibly fast, incredibly jarring deathcore with a lot of death metal influence, Alone In Death was written with speed and captivation in mind the whole time, on top of our go-to writing styles. At the same time, we’ve added an emphasis on emotional depth, making sure the riffs and beats were as memorable as they were extreme. Everyone goes through varying degrees of hardship, pain and isolation. Alone in Death reflects that both lyrically and emotionally."

With a compelling combination of tech, core and death elements,Crown Magnetar emerged in 2017 showcasing technical riffs, relentless blast beats and crushing yet dynamic vocals. Releasing The Prophet of Disgust EP in 2018, the band followed up with their critically acclaimed debut full-length entitled The Codex Of Flesh on 30th April, 2021 which they supported with a US tour alongside Lorna Shore.

Crown Magnetar are:
Nick Burnett - Guitar
Dan Tucker - Vocals
Byron London - Drums
Grant Robinson - Bass

For more Crown Magnetar info:
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Alone In Death tracklist:

1. Alone In Death
2. Hellsphere
3. Realistic Flesh Mask
4. The Pain of Existence
5. Graverot
6. God Is My Enemy

Debut album Paralysis due for release 28th January 2022

Alt-rock quartet Led By Lanterns have announced rescheduled dates for their UK headline tour, with support from TRIBELESS. Originally confirmed for January/February, the shows will now take place in April due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The tour will follow the release of the band's debut album Paralysis, due out on 28th January 2022.

Rescheduled dates:

15.04.2022 - Bristol, Rough Trade
16.04.2022 - Birmingham, The Flapper
17.04.2022 - London, The Black Heart
19.04.2022 - Newcastle, Head Of Steam
20.04.2022 - Glasgow, Garage Attic
21.04.2022 - Manchester, Satan's Hollow
22.04.2022 - Leeds, The Key Club

Check out Led By Lanterns' recent singles:

'Good Enough' featuring Softcult's Mercedes Arn-Horn: https://youtu.be/7ieWyzScabk
'Six Feet Down' featuring WAVED: https://youtu.be/cwNWguePtE0

Led By Lanterns' new 10-track release is full to the brim with bouncy hooks, heavy riffs and soaring vocals, reminiscent of You Me At Six, Don Broco and Normandie, all whilst retaining the band’s own shine. Paralysis also welcomes some familiar faces, featuring collaborations with Softcult’s Mercedes Arn-Horn ('Good Enough'), Trash Boat’s Tobi Duncan ('Alive') and WAVED ('Six Feet Down').

Lyrically, Paralysis explores mental health and its many forms. The album is inspired by the situations that leave you feeling powerless, being trapped in your own body and mind, unable to reach out to those around you. Overthinking ('Satellite'), managing self-expectations ('Six Feet Down') and accepting that relationships may grow apart ('Disconnected') are just some of the many relatable topics on Paralysis, that will connect with music fans across the globe.

A band who pride themselves on community, Led By Lanterns have created The Lanterns Alliance via Patreon, an online space where they can connect directly with their fans. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/ledbylanterns

As well as their Patreon, Led By Lanterns host weekly Twitch shows and have created a support network through Discord, which brings their fans together and offers them a safe space to connect and share.

In their short career, Led By Lanterns have toured alongside Normandie, Mallory Knox and WSTR. Their singles have clocked over 765,500 streams on Spotify, championed on Crash Course, All New Rock, New Metal Tracks and The Pit playlists – an impressive feat for such a young, DIY band.

Led By Lanterns are:
Shaun Hill (Lead Vocals)
Chris Lanterns (Guitar)
Snake (Drums)
Rob Hawkins (Bass)

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

Paralysis tracklisting:

1. Alive [feat. Tobi Duncan]
2. Paralysis
3. DXWN
4. Criminal
5. Disconnected
6. Six Feet Down [feat. WAVED]
7. Catacombs
8. Satellite
9. Fever
10. Good Enough [feat. Mercedes Arn-Horn]

'Bullets In My Teeth' video streaming now

Demons Away album out 6th May via Lödereih Music

Eastern European emotional metalcore upstarts Drag Me Out are back! Lead by Denis Stoff, the charismatic frontman and former singer for Make Me Famous and Asking Alexandria, Drag Me Out have released their brand new single and video for 'Bullets In My Teeth', as well as pre-orders for their highly anticipated second album Demons Away, out 6th May via their own label imprint Lödereih Music.

Watch the video to 'Bullets In My Teeth' here: https://youtu.be/7j7xVIy35jg

Pre-order Demons Away here: https://www.Dragmeout.lnk.to/BIMT

'Bullets In My Teeth' is an anthem for the heartbroken and the insecure state of mind that many people find themselves in today.

Stoff comments on the new single: “'B.I.M.T.' not only marks our return to the heavy metal fray after splitting with our long time label Sumerian Records, but it is also a very personal song for me… Relationships of any kind, whether they be with your partner, band mates or with your fans- it is no easy task. It can make you or break you… when I wrote this song I was definitely breaking down. I hope it will help someone get back up like it did for me.”

The upcoming album Demons Away is part one of a three part concept album and starts off where their previous release Pressure left off. 12 new songs filled with huge chunky riffs and punchy rhythms rushing over tight grooves with just enough soaring melodies and infectious hooks to start a mosh pit on the dance floor or in your living room.

Stoff on the new album Demons Away: “It is soaked in the paranormal vibes. Your spiritual journey begins here and now. Our main purpose is to shed the light on the things that really make you feel bad, anxious, weak or wrong. It is our call for you to face the pain and explore it at its energetic core as the truth lies deeper than it might seem. My demons truly showed me that they are in fact always standing somewhere in between my perception of life and the ultimate truth about our world.”

Drag Me Out are:
Denis Stoff - Vocals
Stas Belove - Guitars
Kir Medvedev - Bass
Chris Nokia – Drums

For more information:
https://www.Dragmeout.lnk.to/BIMT
https://www.facebook.com/dragmeoutband
https://instagram.com/dragmeoutband

Tracklisting:

01. Crystal Arms
02. With A Thunder We Rise
03. Blind & Blurred
04. Bullets In My Teeth
05. Cuz It‘s Meant To Be
06. I Swear I‘m Not OK
07. Hymn For The Wicked
08. Let Me In
09. My Mistakes
10. No Feelings
11. The Watch Of The Buried
12. Save My Life

Photo Credit: Konstantinos Stathis

IV LP released 25th February 2022

Greek quartet Naxatras, forerunners of global psych rock, are proud to unveil their stunning new single 'Omega Madness'.

Stream here: https://orcd.co/naxatras_omegamadness

Of the single, Naxatras state: "'Omega Madness' was born out of a desire to capture a certain futuristic essence. The first part of the song is built on a proto-heavy riff and a charged-up groove, while the second part revolves around a 5/4 riff, where robotic sounds merge with one another. In this chapter, a vortex opens up in the sky and the hero of our story gets transferred to another dimension to face a vicious foe in reality-melting arena."

The new song is taken from the band's highly-anticipated new record IV, released 25th February 2022.

Pre-order IV here: https://orcd.co/naxatras_iv

IV is the band at their creative peak, with all their experience put to use, and you can hear the first glimpse of the record with the exquisite new single 'Journey to Narahmon'. An expansive, mesmerising six-minute journey, with nods to Pink Floyd, Elder, Steven Wilson, the new track's wordless vocalisations, by guest vocalist Eva Seitanidou, demonstrate the power of Naxatras at its fullest.

It’s been almost a decade now since Naxatras first set out from the Greek north to carve out the path fate had set for them.

Since 2012, the group have been honing the rough edges of psychedelic rock, combining heavy riffs, heady soundscapes, astral melodies and a deep appreciation for groove.

Naxatras now return. The band have today revealed the tracklisting and awe-inspiring cover art, created by Chris RW, which you can view below.

IV is - fittingly - the first new music to showcase Naxatras as a quartet. It is a significant departure for the group, already celebrated across Europe for their jamming-based approach to psychedelia. The focus with IV is now more directly on songwriting, musicianship and composition - drawing magic from early 70s prog rock and master songwriters of esoterica.

The new album has gaps that only a keyboard can fill, so Naxatras welcome a new member to the clan: Pantelis Kargas. The whole operation of the band has changed - the previously trademark analogue sound has shifted to a more surgically precise approach, the orchestration multileveled and powerful.

Naxatras' musical imprint began in 2015, with their first album I. Recorded in a single day, the record was a best-selling underground sensation and welcomed with critical acclaim.

Shortly after the band went on their first tour, with live shows in Greece and five neighbouring Balkan countries. The second album - II - followed in 2016, with the same attitude in live performance, live recording, and fully analogue mentality.

However the road proved to be the band's calling - summer 2016 led to Naxatras' first full European tour, sowing the seeds of high anticipation.

An established act with the release of III, 40 more European dates followed, with a firm fanbase in every city on the continent. The album release show in Athens was to more than 1,000 devotees, a sold-out spectacle, and the subsequent tours included performances at Desertfest, Rock Im Waid, Duna Jam, Ozora and a series of appearances in Australia.

Naxatras will tour Europe in April 2022. Dates are as follows:

31.03. - Sofia (BG), "Mixtape 5"
01.04. - Novi Sad (RS), SKCNS Fabrika
02.04. - Budapest (HU), Akvárium Klub Official
03.04. - Zagreb (HR), Klub Močvara
05.04. - Vienna (AT), ((szene)) Wien
06.04. - Linz (AT), Stwst Stadtwerkstatt
08.04. - Munich (DE), Feierwerk
09.04. - Jena (DE), KuBa
13.04. - Stockholm (SE), Hus 7
15.04. - Copenhagen (DK), VEGA
17.04. - Hamburg (DE), Knust Hamburg
18.04. - Dresden (DE), Chemiefabrik Dresden (Chemo)
20.04. - Berlin (DE), Bi Nuu
21.04. - Dortmund (DE), JunkYard
23.04. - Rotterdam (NL), Podium Grounds
24.04. - Paris (FR), La Maroquinerie
26.04. - Marseille (FR), Le Molotov
27.04. - San Sebastian (ES), Dabadaba
28.04. - Madrid (ES), SALA CARACOL MADRID
29.04. - Barcelona (ES), Sala Upload Barcelona
30.04. - Porto (PT), Hard Club

Naxatras are:

John Delias - Guitar, Vocals
John Vagenas - Bass, Vocals
Kostas Charizanis - Drums and Percussion
Pantelis Kargas - Keyboards and Synthesizers

For more:

http://www.naxatras.gr
http://www.facebook.com/naxatras
http://www.instagram.com/naxatras
http://naxatras.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HN1s0JzLowapZ7nhOAJ71?si=w5UAkxrZQDujUwmi7tl8aA
https://www.youtube.com/naxatrasofficial

TRACKLISTING:

1: Reflection (Birth)

2: Omega Madness

3: Journey To Narahmon

4: The Answer

5: Ride With Time

6: Radiant Stars

7: Horizon

8: The Battle of Crystal Fields

9: Reflection (Death & Rebirth)

10: Shape of the Evening

Beachheads II due 4th March 2022

'Catchy as f*ck' - Stereogum
'Resiliently heart-heavy' - Rolling Stone

Norwegian powerpop quartet Beachheads are back with their shimmering new single 'Change', taken from their forthcoming second album, the aptly titled Beachheads II, due 4th March 2022.

Stream 'Change' here: https://ffm.to/b_change

Pre-order: https://shop.fysiskformat.no/releases/852767-beachheads

Of the single, the band comment: "This is one of the first songs we wrote after our debut was out. 'Change' was originally a working title, but in the end it fitted well with the new elements in the band's sound – as well as the life-changing events described by lyricist Børild. To keep the jangly and ragged feel of the original demo we didn’t rehearse this song before playing it live in the studio, and it is that first take that ended up on the album. We dubbed the guitars with a high-strung acoustic guitar, and Øystein Frantzvåg and Frode Strømstad added synth and vocal harmonies. It’s sort of a follow up to 'Give Me Some Love' from our first album and the closest we’ve come to writing a ballad."

Power-pop with punk urgency that is both "Catchy as f*ck" (Stereogum) and "Resiliently heart-heavy" (Rolling Stone), Beachheads features two members of renowned metal band Kvelertak in an entirely different guise. Beachheads' second album might as well be described as Love with a couple of punk records under their belt – or as a post-punk version of early Oasis, where innocence and romance goes hand in hand with social realism and dystopia.

Produced by Frode Strømstad of I Was A King, Beachheads II is an exploration of a good melody behind the hardships of life. It is the soundtrack of everyday life, a textbook of utter joy and an acceptance of life as it is.

Beachheads are:
Børild Haughom - Vocals / backing vocals
Vidar Landa - Guitar / backing vocals
Marvin Nygaard - Bass / backing vocals
Espen Kvaløy - Drums / backing vocals

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/beachheadsband/
https://beachheads.bandcamp.com/