The Dark have dropped 'Circles', a dynamic fusion of metal and disco that explores duality through tension, acceptance, and big questions. Packed with disco beats, heavy riffs, and acid bass, the track pushes boundaries both sonically and visually, featuring gritty, distorted aesthetics. 'Circles' is a bold statement from a band redefining the limits of their sound.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/V7NCWJyN-x8
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/circles
The band comment: "The whole song is about duality. It's the heat of the moment, and it's the big picture. It's the sexual tension, and it's acceptance. It's asking the big questions and then ignoring them. It's metal and it's disco. Even when it came to be time to make the visuals, I said let's film it on the nicest camera I have and then run it through a cheap old TV and ruin it... that's perfect.
"'Circles' was probably my favorite track on the EP to produce. I got to check all my favorite boxes. The disco influence, the call and response verses, the riffs in the chorus, acid bass everywhere, the freaking innuendos... and then a massive inhale at the end... absolute blast."
Photo Credit: Christian Ripkens
Electric Callboy are set to light up 2025 with their new single, 'Elevator Operator', out now via Century Media/Sony Music. Featuring actor Uke Bosse in the role of the operator in the music video, this track is an irresistible blend of funky grooves, EDM energy, and bone-shaking breakdowns. True to Electric Callboy’s signature style, it’s pure, unfiltered fun – a bold start to the year that promises to get everyone on their feet.
The video for 'Elevator Operator', produced and directed once again by Schillobros, will debut at 3pm GMT on 24th January here: https://youtu.be/BiP0FpY88E4
Stream 'Elevator Operator' here: http://electriccallboy.lnk.to/ElevatorOperator-Single
'Elevator Operator' follows the single 'RATATATA', a collaboration with Japanese kawaii metal group Babymetal, released in May 2024. The song became an instant hit, garnering over one million streams and views within 24 hours of release, hitting #1 on YouTube Trends, and entering the Top 50 Viral Charts in over 42 countries, with one million daily streams.
While 'RATATATA' continues to thrive even in 2025, Electric Callboy are poised to reach new heights with their latest release. The band’s energetic and captivating performances ensure that 'Elevator Operator' will become a live audience favourite. With their very own festival Escalation Fest early February (sold out, 11k attendees) and multiple headline slots at major festivals across Europe, Electric Callboy are set to dominate 2025.
Electric Callboy have been a force in the European music scene. The release of 'Hypa Hypa' in June 2020, now gold-certified, marked a new era. Their fanbase even amassed 100,000 signatures to push for their Eurovision 2022 participation. Despite not competing, 2022 saw their Hypa Hypa European tour sell out, and their album TEKKNO reached #1 in the German album charts. In 2023, Electric Callboy sold out nearly their entire world tour and their second Escalation Fest. Their single 'Everytime We Touch' amassed almost 42 million Spotify streams and over 17 million YouTube views. 'We Got The Moves' went viral with 250,000 daily streams, joining 'Hypa Hypa' with over 114 million streams.
Electric Callboy Live 2025:
01.02.25 DE – Escalation Fest – Rudolf Weber Arena Oberhausen (Sold Out)
24.05.25 GB – Slam Dunk Festival South – Hatfield
25.05.25 GB – Slam Dunk Festival North – Leeds
06.06.25 DE – Electric Callboy DJ Set @ Rock am Ring
08.06.25 DE – Electric Callboy DJ Set @ Rock im Park
12.-14.06.25 CH – Greenfield Festival
14.06.25 AT – Nova Rock
19.06.24 FR – Hellfest – Clisson
21.06.25 DE – Hurricane Slot
22.06.25 DE –Southside Slot
25.06.25 NO – Tons Of Rock
27.06.25 FI – Tuska Festival – Helsinki
26.-28.06.25 FI – Provinssi Festival – Seinäjoki
02.-05.07.25 DK – Roskilde Festival
30.07.-03.08.25 RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
03.08.25 BE – Lokerse Feesten – Lokeren
20.08.25 IT – AMA Festival Italien
Headline Tour
01.11.25 DK – Copenhagen – Royal Arena
03.11.25 NO – Oslo – Unity Arena
05.11.25 SE – Stockholm – Hovet
11.11.25 UK – London – Alexandra Palace
12.11.25 BE – Antwerp – Lotto Arena
14.11.25 CZ – Prague – Forum Karlin
15.11.25 DE – Leipzig – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
16.11.25 DE – Dusseldorf – PSD Bank Dome
17.11.25 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
19.11.25 CH – Zurich – Hallenstadion
20.11.25 DE – Stuttgart – Schleyer Halle
23.11.25 PL – Krakow – Tauron Arena
24.11.25 HU – Budapest – MVM Dome
26.11.25 DE – Munich – Olympiahalle
27.11.25 DE – Frankfurt – Festhalle
28.11.25 DE – Berlin – Uber Arena
29.11.25 DE – Hamburg – Barclays Arena
17.01.26 NL – Rotterdam – Ahoy RTM
18.01.26 FR – Paris – Zénith Paris – La Villette
20.01.26 FR – Lyon – Radiant
22.01.26 ES – Barcelona – Sant Jordi Club
23.01.26 ES – Madrid – WiZink Center
25.01.26 PT – Lisbon – Sala Tejo/MEO Arena
More shows to be announced...
In 2025, Electric Callboy’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Their world tour will see sold-out halls, arenas, and headlining slots at major festivals, cementing their status as a global phenomenon. With a remarkable track record of innovation and success, Electric Callboy are set to dominate in 2025 and beyond.
Watch the video for 'RATATATA' here: https://youtu.be/EDnIEWyVIlE
Electric Callboy are:
Daniel Haniß – Guitar
Daniel Klossek – Bass Guitar
Nico Sallach – Vocalist
Kevin Ratajczak – Vocalist
Pascal Schillo – Guitar
David Friedrich – Drums
Electric Callboy online:
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | X | SPOTIFY | APPLE | DISCORD
Artwork by Matthias Löwenstein (Season Zero)
French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have unveiled their latest single, 'A Line In The Dust', featuring Mat Welsh of While She Sleeps, a fiery and emotional anthem that continues to build anticipation for their forthcoming fourth album, The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been, set for release on 25th April via Arising Empire.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/VwEJvGm9e70
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/landmvrks
Following the explosive double singles 'Sulfur' and 'Sombre 16', ' Line In The Dust' showcases the Marseille-based quintet’s signature blend of punishing riffs, melodic hooks, and deeply personal lyricism. Frontman Florent Salfati’s powerful vocals lead the charge in what is already being hailed as one of the band’s most emotionally resonant tracks to date.
Known for pushing boundaries and captivating over 900,000 monthly Spotify listeners, LANDMVRKS continue to carve their name into the global metalcore scene. With pre-orders for The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been now live, fans can expect the album to be their most ambitious and impactful release yet.
LANDMVRKS' relentless drive, paired with their world touring success in 2024 and past hits like 'Creature', ensures that A Line In The Dust is another bold step in solidifying their legacy as a force to be reckoned with in modern metalcore.
'A Line In The Dust' continues to develop the story of the creature, who, in a moment of self-awareness, realises who she truly is and that she is trapped in her own world. The addition of Mat Welsh emphasises the effect of duality and adds a universal dimension to this story.
LANDMVRKS embark on an extensive North America headline tour in March, check online for full dates.
LANDMVRKS are:
Florent Salfati - vocals
Rudy Purkart - bass
Nicolas Exposito - guitar
Paul C. Wilson - guitar
Kévin D’Agostino - drums
LANDMVRKS online:
http://www.landmvrks.com
http://www.facebook.com/landmvrks
http://www.instagram.com/landmvrks
http://www.twitter.com/landmvrks
Photo Credit: Harry Steel
OVERSIZE have revealed their new single 'Vacant', another glimpse of their stunning debut album Vital Signs, due 28th February 2025 via SharpTone.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/WxlhR5FcUno
Stream: https://bfan.link/vacant-1
Of the single, the band comment: "'Vacant' is one of the few album tracks that made its way into our live set pre-release, its one of our favourite songs to play live and we’re really stoked to release it as the last single before our album comes out.
"Lyrically the song focuses around a lack of connection and communication with the people around you, how easy it is to get complacent and not check in with someone, or open up with how you’re really feeling."
OVERSIZE have already turned the heads of many tastemakers in the UK scene, with rave reviews and rapt attention from Dan P. Carter, Alyx Holcombe, and Jack Saunders at BBC R1. In their short time as a band OVERSIZE have already performed at Outbreak Festival, and supported Militarie Gun, Higher Power, Fiddlehead, Boston Manor, and many more.
Although still very much in their infancy, the group - who formed in the South West of England - have already developed a fully-formed, personal sound. Elements of post-hardcore, alternative metal, shoegaze and emo combine to deliriously heady effect. While the band don’t shy away from their love of alternative 90’s music, and a love of HUM, The Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, and Pixies, OVERSIZE have very little interest in being sonically tied to the past.
The bandmembers' shared experience of writing and playing live together has found them carving out their own space within the alternative scene, in just a handful of years. Exploring the vast range of dynamics within their music, songs drift between atmospheric textures to loud fuzzy riffs, magnifying and complimenting the personal and often venerable vocals.
Watch OVERSIZE live:
08.03 - Southampton, Heartbreakers
14.03 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
15.03 - Manchester, YES
21.03 - London, New Cross Inn
27.03 - Bristol, The Exchange
9-12.07 - 2000trees Festival
OVERSIZE are:
Sam Shutler - drums
Sam McCauley - vocals
George Lewis - bass
Tazz Edwards - guitar
Lewis Lennane-Emm - guitar
OVERSIZE online:
https://www.instagram.com/oversizeband
https://www.facebook.com/oversizeband
https://x.com/oversizebandxl
Vital Signs tracklisting:
1 Stalling
2 Are You With Me?
3 Fall Apart
4 Something Clean
5 Dare To Move
6 The Incline
7 From The Hell
8 SALT
9 Vacant
10 Vital Signs
Photo Credit: Jan Season
Lord Of The Lost - The genre-fluid sextet from Germany - are set to bring their unique blend of dark metal, industrial, pop, and goth influences back to UK stages, promising an unforgettable experience for fans. Known for their electrifying live performances, Lord Of The Lost will showcase tracks from their new (as yet unannounced) upcoming album alongside fan favourites and hits from their extensive 15-year-catalogue.
Having forged a special connection with the UK during their participation in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, followed by a UK tour as special guests for the legendary Iron Maiden and a sold out headline tour afterwards, Lord Of The Lost are thrilled to return.
Frontman Chris Harms shares his excitement about the tour: "The UK holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re thrilled to return and share this new chapter with our incredible fan community there. It nearly feels like coming home, and what could be more beautiful?"
Special guests for this tour will include UK metal outfit Skarlett Riot and the synth-rock pioneers JULIEN-K (featuring Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh of ORGY) from the US.
With their distinctive soundscapes, striking visuals, and emotionally charged performances, Lord Of The Lost have earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic acts and most energetic live performers in the alternative scene. Fans can look forward to a night to remember in the following cities:
30.10.25 UK - Wolverhampton / KK’S Steel Mill
31.10.25 UK - Manchester / O2 Ritz
01.11.25 UK - Whitby / All Tomorrows Ghosts
02.11.25 UK - Glasgow / Garage
04.11.25 UK - Belfast / Limelight 1
05.11.25 UK - Dublin / Academy
07.11.25 UK - Bristol / The Prospect Building - Crane
08.11.25 UK - London / Electric Ballroom
09.11.25 UK - Southampton / Engine Rooms
New album details will be announced soon.
Check out Lord Of The Lost's recent single with Feuerschwanz, 'Lords of Fyre': https://youtu.be/eJnlT_7YWmg
Lord Of The Lost are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar
Niklas Kahl – Drums
Lord Of The Lost online:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
Napalm Records
Feuerschwanz are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Hodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Musch Musch – dance & performance
Myu – dance & performance
Feuerschwanz online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
NAPALM RECORDS
Today, Eluveitie announce their first new record in six years. Ànv will be released on 25th April 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Eluveitie also share the second single 'The Prodigal Ones', taken from the upcoming album. After their own headliner tour 'ÁNV RISING – EUROPE', which starts in January 2025, the band will hit the road again together with Arch Enemy, Amorphis and Gatecreeper in October 2025. All dates are listed below.
Stream 'The Prodigal Ones' here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/the-prodigal-ones
Watch the video for 'The Prodigal Ones' here: https://youtu.be/D-_l0wSuPqQ
Pre-order/Pre-save Ànv here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/anv
Eluveitie frontman Chrigel Glanzmann comments: "Hard to express how excited we are to share this one with you all! Musically combining the heavy pounding Elu classics like 'Luxtos', 'Inis Mona' or even 'King' with some new, maybe unexpected ideas, we feel that this song most of all comes like a punch in the face and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do! Lyrically it actually opens the big theme of Ànv - these ancient words, several thousands of years old, our upcoming album is based on..."
EUROPEAN BLOOD DYNASTY 2025 TOUR
Arch Enemy with special guests Amorphis, Eluveitie, and Gatecreeper
UK dates:
30.10.2025 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
31.10.2025 O2 Apollo, Manchester
01.11.2025 Eventim Apollo, London
About Eluveitie:
Eluveitie, formed in 2002 by Chrigel Glanzmann, have consistently merged modern metal with Celtic musical traditions. Originating from the Swiss Alps and deeply rooted in Celtic history, mythology, and spirituality, the band have become a cornerstone of the modern metal scene. Their debut, Vên (2004), set the stage for a unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional folk. Subsequent albums like Slania, Everything Remains (As It Never Was), Helvetios, and Origins solidified their reputation. The acoustic albums Evocation I – The Arcane Dominion and Evocation II – Pantheon showcased their versatility.
In 2022, Eluveitie released the singles 'Aidus' and 'Exile of the Gods,' marking a new chapter in their musical journey and thematical cycle pursuing the lyrical concept opened by their last studio album Ategnatos. These tracks were followed by the announcement of their upcoming album, ÀNV, set for release in April 2025. The first singles from this album, 'Premonition', and 'The Prodigal Ones' has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the band's evolving sound.
Over the years, Eluveitie have undergone lineup changes, including their latest addition with Lea-Sophie Fischer on violin in May 2024. Despite these changes, the band's essence and soul remains untouched. With nine studio albums, numerous tours all around the globe, and headline shows worldwide, Eluveitie continues to be a dynamic force in the metal genre.
As they approach the release of ÀNV, Eluveitie remain committed to their roots while exploring new musical horizons. Coming as one of their most profound and earnest albums, ÀNV presents a result of more than 20 years of intense involvement with Celtic mythology and spirituality, translating deeply pagan knowledge for a modern generation. Eluveitie's journey reflects a dedication to authenticity and innovation, ensuring their place as a defining presence in modern metal.
Eluveitie are:
Chrigel Glanzmann - vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran
Fabienne Erni - vocals, celtic harp, mandola
Alain Ackermann - drums
Rafael Salzmann - guitars
Jonas Wolf - guitars
Kay Brem - bass
Matteo Sisti - whistles, bagpipes, mandola
Lea-Sophie Fischer - fiddle
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Eluveitie online:
Website http://www.eluveitie.ch
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eluveitie_official
Twitter https://twitter.com/eluveitie
Ànv tracklisting:
1. Emerge
2. Taranoías
3. The Prodigal Ones
4. Ànv
5. Premonition
6. Awen
7. Anamcara
8. The Harvest
9. Memories of Innocence
10. All Is One
11. Aeon of the Crescent Moon
12. The Prophecy
Photo Credit: Andy Ford
TesseracT are excited to announce the premiere screening of Live at RADAR - the full headline set filmed at RADAR Festival 2024 - at the prestigious Prince Charles Cinema, London on 16th February.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE
Strictly limited to 80 tickets, this is a highly exclusive first viewing of the performance, which will be available as a streamed event and on Blu-ray later in 2025.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A, and meet and greet, where guests will receive a signed and personalised souvenir print.
News of the event comes alongside the recent release of TesseracT’s War Of Being Tour Edition on 2LP and 2CD and the band’s ongoing War Of Being World Tour Part 2.
Watch TesseracT's recent live video for their hit single ‘War of Being’, taken from their RADAR Festival 2024 headline set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x_OPgf1sW4
The new War Of Being Tour Edition is available to pre-order below on 2LP and 2CD, with both formats including the Live At Radar EP - 3 bonus tracks recorded live from TesseracT’s headline set at Radar Festival 2024 (Manchester, UK) where they were joined on stage by Choir Noir - featuring War of Being's vocal producer, Kat Marsh/Cestra. The LP edition has also been newly mastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality and is pressed on black and red marble vinyl.
Pre-order: https://tesseractkscope.lnk.to/WoB_tour_edition
UK dates as follow:
Feb 11 - Brighton, UK - Chalk
Feb 12 - Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Junction
Feb 14 - Cardiff, UK - Tramshed
Feb 15 - Leeds, UK - Project House
Buy tickets here: https://www.tesseractband.co.uk/tour-dates
TesseracT online:
https://www.tesseractband.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/tesseractband
https://www.instagram.com/tesseractband
https://twitter.com/tesseractband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23ytwhG1pzX6DIVWRWvW1r
https://kscopemusic.com/artists/tesseract
TesseracT are:
Daniel Tompkins (vocals)
Acle Kahney (guitar)
James Monteith (guitar)
Amos Williams (bass)
Jay Postones (drums)
Photo Credit: Malcolm Pugh
SCOUR have unleashed their latest single, 'Blades,' and its accompanying video. The track comes by way of the band’s ferocious new full-length, Gold, set for release on 21st February via Housecore Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe.
Watch the video for 'Blades' here: https://youtu.be/zjwqu5On1c8
Stream and purchase 'Blades' here: https://scour.bfan.link/blades
SCOUR are the extreme metal collective featuring heavy music veterans Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up).
Deepening the experience set forth on SCOUR’s previously released EP trilogy, Gold pulls the listener through a blistering vortex of speed, aggression, and, above all, absolute horror. Drawing from a deep framework of literary horror masterworks, Gold guides the listener beyond the realm of death and through the metaphysical anomalies of a disheveled and decaying mind. In-so-which the pall of a savage universe is lifted, an inconceivable puppet master revealed, the remaining self of the listener excruciatingly dissolved, and left asking, “who is it that pulls the strings?”
Musically, SCOUR fuse the raw aggression of black metal with grindcore, punk, and thrash influences, manifesting a sound that honors extreme metal’s roots while pushing it into modern territory. Their minimalist approach is relentless and brutal, perfectly embodying this vision.
Of Gold’s first single, 'Infusorium,' released in November, Revolver gushed, “It's an absolutely face-melting blast packed with elements of black metal, grindcore, punk, and thrash, all topped by Anselmo's throat-shredding death roar.” Metal Injection concurred, writing, “holy shit, Anselmo sounds nothing short of demonic on this thing.”
The video for 'Blades,' which was shot by Malcolm Pugh, includes footage from Anselmo’s annual Housecore Home Haunt 2024 as well as SCOUR’s most recent live show at Southport Music Hall in New Orleans.
Engemann further elaborates, “SCOUR comes in hot with our second offering from the Gold LP, ‘Blades’ — a fierce, ripping, ‘unholy grilling of spirits!’ From the very beginning of the Gold writing sessions, ‘Blades’ stood out with its unrelenting, grinding riffage — a natural choice for track 2, keeping the album’s blistering energy alive.
“The accompanying music video amplifies the intensity, filmed at none other than Philip Anselmo’s private home Haunt. Shot during the Halloween season, the grotesque and gothic atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for this ‘tower of gore.’ The video is topped off with spliced footage from our recent live show at the Southport Hall in New Orleans. Filmed and directed by the talented Malcolm Pugh, ‘Blades’ is a blood-soaked anthem that demands to be blasted at maximum volume.”
Watch SCOUR’s 'Infusorium' video HERE
Find preorders at THIS LOCATION.
Gold, which features cover art by Cain Gillis, will be available on CD, LP, limited edition cassette (US only), and digital formats.
Forged in 2015, SCOUR quickly made their mark with the blistering debut single 'Dispatched.' Their first release, The Grey EP (2016), came via Anselmo's own Housecore Records, followed by The Red EP in 2017. In 2020, SCOUR unleashed their most aggressive effort yet, The Black EP, released under Housecore and Nuclear Blast Records and featuring guest appearances from notable figures like Erik Rutan, Pat O’Brien, and actor Jason Momoa.
And now SCOUR elevates their intensity with the announcement of their first full-length album, Gold, which includes a guest solo by Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Recording for Gold began in February 2023 at Nodferatu’s Lair -- Philip Anselmo’s personal studio and rehearsal space -- which saw the band highly engaged in a concentrated effort toward a truly diabolical composition, with Anselmo leading the charge at every turn. One would often find the entire band in the control room in ecstatic debate, meticulously mulling over every blast beat and divebomb. The album was intermittently refined, and lyrical concepts finalised, over the course of 2023 as touring schedules would allow.
Anselmo began vocal recordings in Autumn 2023 at The Lair. Backup vocal recordings were then executed by the rest of the band in arena backstage rooms over the course of Pantera’s February 2024 tour, where the full band would also thoroughly review the instrumentation mixes. Once the tracks were finalized by SCOUR and mixing engineer Dennis Israel, they were then passed to Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden for mastering by Jens Bogren.
Despite their relatively short career, SCOUR has performed at some of the world’s most prominent festivals, including Roskilde, Hellfest, Tecate Metal Fest, and Maryland Deathfest. With such a powerful pedigree, SCOUR remains a dominant force in both live performances and studio recordings, and fans can expect even more from them in the future.
SCOUR online:
https://www.facebook.com/scourband
https://www.instagram.com/scour_official
https://www.youtube.com/c/SCOUROFFICIAL
https://www.scourofficial.com
Gold Track Listing:
1. Cross
2. Blades
3.Infusorium
4. Ornaments
5. Coin
6. Evil
7. Devil
8. Contaminated
9. Hell
10. Invoke
11. Gold
12. Angels
13. Serve
Photo Credit: Alex Krauss
Avant-death metal trio Imperial Triumphant will release their sixth full-length, Goldstar, via Century Media Records on 21st March.
Their most instant and evocative work to-date, Goldstar reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. Their latest single - 'Lexington Delirium' (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake) - is just one example of this heightened songwriting acumen, clocking in under 5 minutes, while retaining their trademark musical virtuosity in this homage to classic New York City architecture.
Watch the video for 'Lexington Delirium', filmed at the iconic Chrysler Building and directed by Brendan McGowan here: https://youtu.be/v9cDvwwbj6A
Pre-order Goldstar in various formats now at: https://ImperialTriumphant.lnk.to/Goldstar-AlbumPR
Imperial Triumphant comment: "Ziggurats rise, skyscrapers weep, & the future is not birthed from the organic but from a cosmic, mechanical womb. It speaks of posterity lost in the congestion of New Culture, a place where Manhattan's towering ambition conceals impending delirium. The Throne of Bolts becomes both a seat of power and a looming specter, begging for salvation from the soulless surge of progress. We climbed the deco spire of the magnificent Chrysler building in order to bring you a magnanimous visual experience."
Steve Blanco (Bass, Keyboards) reflects: "Gazing at the building's stainless steel Egyptian sun rays, I felt a profound connection to something greater, a deep resonance with the universe itself. Sharing that moment with my bandmates Zachary and Kenny and everyone involved made it all the more fabulous."
With their upcoming release, Goldstar, the masked triumvirate Imperial Triumphant continue their exploration of the urban and arcane. The band has found inspiration in the sound of metal pushed to its darkest extremes, gilded, art deco temples, and looming cityscapes. Recorded in early 2024 with longtime collaborator and producer, Colin Marston (Gorguts, Krallice), as the final project recorded at Marston's Menegroth Studios in Queens, the album was done in a breakneck five days. "As we recorded the final tracks, the experience felt like the universe was aligning," the band observe. "Colin, who is basically a fourth member of the band to us, held space for this transformative moment, offering his incredible artistry and expertise, which only deepened the connection we had to the music. The sound that we captured in that sacred space was the crystallization of everything we've worked for, and the memories of those sessions will resonate within us for years to come. Music exists as a force beyond the infinite."
With new single 'Lexington Delirium' and the unveiling of Goldstar, the band reflect on what they've achieved – and what's to come: "Imperial Triumphant's upcoming album is a journey that feels both timeless and otherworldly, and we are beyond excited to share it with the world in 2025. The music we've created feels like it was born from a deeper, unseen realm, and we're truly in love with every part of it. Our new video for 'Lexington Delirium' is a perfect reflection of that energy, filmed atop the majestic Chrysler Building. We've all admired its art deco beauty for years, and standing on top of such an iconic structure, surrounded by the clouds of Midtown, felt like stepping into a different age—an age of ambition and grandeur. Working with Brendan McGowen was an absolute pleasure, as his vision and creativity are greatly appreciated."
Goldstar is a long cool drag and as intense an urban fever dream as only Imperial Triumphant can deliver. Stay tuned for more coming soon…
Just days before Goldstar's release, Imperial Triumphant will join the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour for an extensive North American run alongside headliners and labelmates Mayhem, plus Mortiis and New Skeletal Faces. Fans can expect a gilded mask-lift when Imperial Triumphant return to the stage; new masks and an upgraded show will be part of their live experience with Goldstar and beyond.
See the link for all dates; Decibel Magazine Tour tickets can be purchased at: www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour
Imperial Triumphant are:
Zachary Ezrin - Vocals, Guitar
Steve Blanco - Bass, Keyboards
Kenny Grohowski - Drums
Imperial Triumphant online:
http://www.imperial-triumphant.com/
https://www.facebook.com/imperialtriumphant
https://www.instagram.com/imperialtriumphant/
https://twitter.com/imperialnyc
Album artwork by: Zbigniew M. Bielak
Goldstar track-listing
1. Eye of Mars
2. Gomorrah Nouveaux
3. Lexington Delirium (ft. Tomas Haake)
4. Hotel Sphinx
5. NEWYORKCITY (ft. Yoshiko Ohara)
6. Goldstar
7. Rot Moderne
8. Pleasuredome (ft. Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake)
9. Industry of Misery