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DEATH DEALER UNION Premieres Third Single, “ILL FATED” Plus Eye-Catching Music Video

Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer

DEATH DEALER UNION is:
Lena Scissorhands – Vocals
CC McKenna – Percussion
Doug Weiand – Lead Guitars
Hunter Havokk – Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Jonny Heinz – Bass

DEATH DEALER UNION Premieres Third Single, “ILL FATED” + Eye-Catching Music Video | Watch HERE

Debut Album, Initiation, out now!
via Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE

Find the power within you!
Get initiated into the DEATH DEALER UNION!

West coast-based metal unit DEATH DEALER UNION – featuring frontwoman Lena Scissorhands of modern metal leaders INFECTED RAIN – released their debut album, entitled Initiation via Napalm Records!

Following searing recent singles “The Vow of Silence“ and “The Integument“, today, the band has released a third single – the dynamic “ILL FATED”. The track juxtaposes 80s-influenced clean guitars and sinister metallic riffs as Lena displays her soaring trademark vocal delivery and introspective wordplay. The video features eye-catching imagery, sets and costumes, making for a striking viewing experience!

DEATH DEALER UNION says about the video:
“We wanted to present something a little different with this video – everything from the fantastic Cherry Bombs dance troupe to the actors involved. We sought to do something not usually done in heavy metal videos. Enjoy!”

Watch the music video for “ILL FATED” HERE:

In 2019, metal musicians CC McKenna (drums) and Doug Weiand (lead guitars) set forth on a dark musical path – aligning diverse metal influences with otherworldly channelings of alchemy, the occult and all things esoteric. Little did they know, the final ingredient of their impending amalgamation was on the horizon, set to emerge as DEATH DEALER UNION.

After meeting acclaimed frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, a musical pact was instantly formed – propelling the band into the studio with producer Valentin Voluta (also recognized for his work with Infected Rain). Now, with two new members – Hunter Havok (rhythm and lead guitars) and Jonny Heinz (bass) – in tow, the band is set to unleash their very first sacrificial offering to the masses, Initiation. The album brings forth the huge sound and exciting visuals fans experienced with the band’s debut offerings, plus an entire new trove of musical and lyrical elements. While no track is the replicant of another, they all weave a common thread of compelling essence that will have listeners clamoring to heed the word of DEATH DEALER UNION.

Pre-Order Initiation HERE:

Initiation track listing:
1. Initiation
2. The Vow of Silence
3. ILL FATED
4. Ekphrasis
5. The Integument
6. Mythos
7. The Big Blue
8. Back To Me
9. The Downfall
10. Love Me When I’m Ugly
11. Anew
12. Beyond Heaven

Initiation kicks off with its instrumental title track, droning deeply into electronic flourishes and spine-tingling organs. The track flows into first album single “The Vow of Silence” – a fast-paced burner featuring aggressive verses and a catchy chorus that fully showcases the album’s immense production, once again helmed by Valentin Voluta. “ILL FATED” juxtaposes 80s-influenced clean guitars and sinister metallic riffs as Lena Scissorhands displays her dynamic trademark vocal delivery and introspective wordplay. Tracks such as “Ekphrasis” and “Mythos” – the latter boasting one of the album’s most heart-stopping guitar solos – are rife with chunky 90s heavy metal and even nu-metal-inspired riffage. “The Big Blue”, “Back To Me”, “The Downfall” and “Anew” dance with metal styles ranging from symphonic power to progressive, showcasing the band’s diverse macrocosm of musical skill, before potent, heavy ballad “Love Me When I’m Ugly” provides heartfelt lyrics and melodies. Initiation ends with “Beyond Heaven”, an opus of expansive harmonies and eerie embellishments, closing the album with its most theatrical cut.

Find your own power within DEATH DEALER UNION – your Initiation is only the beginning!

Initiation will be available in the following formats:
-1CD Digipak
-2LP Gatefold Purple – available only via Napalm Records Mail Order and DEATH DEALER UNION, limited to 300
-Digital Album

[2LP Gatefold Purple, limited to 300]

DEATH DEALER UNION ONLINE:
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Bruce Dickinson Announces The Mandrake Project Brand New Solo Album In 2024

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a brand new solo album in early 2024 on
BMG Records.

Entitled The Mandrake Project it sees him reunited with long-time musical collaborator and producer Roy Z.

The Mandrake Project will be Dickinson’s seventh solo album and his first since Tyranny Of Souls in 2005.

Dickinson explains, “This album has been a very personal journey for me and I am extremely proud of it. Roy Z and I have been planning, writing and recording it for years, and I am very excited for people to finally hear it. I’m even more excited at the prospect of getting out on the road with this amazing band that we have put together, to be able to bring it to life. We’re planning to play as many shows as we can in as many places as possible, for as many people as we can!


As for what The Mandrake Project actually is… all will be revealed soon!”
www.themandrakeproject.com

The first live shows to be announced are in Mexico and Brazil in April and May 2024, with further touring plans to be revealed in due course.

In March 2022, Bruce told Consequence about his next solo album: “I’ve been working on it, on and off, since ‘Tyranny Of Souls’. But between lockdowns and albums and MAIDEN tours and everything else, I’m looking for a clear space to actually nail and say, ‘Okay, this is what it’s gonna be,’ and get [Bruce‘s longtime collaborator Roy [‘Z’ Ramirez] to put some backing tracks down. And then we can do it. So we’re at the point now where we’ve already got — I don’t know — anywhere between 50 and 70 percent of the material for the album, depend[ing] on what we pick, from things we’ve already got. And I think we’d like to tweak it a little bit.”

Back in December 2017, Dickinson said that his next solo LP would likely include a reworked version of “If Eternity Should Fail”, the opening track on IRON MAIDEN‘s 2015 disc “The Book Of Souls”. At the time, he said that he had about “half” of his seventh record already written and he also confirmed that “If Eternity Should Fail” was originally penned as a Dickinsonsolo track.

He told Finland’s Kaaos TV that the original plan was for his next solo record to be “a whole concept album, which was gonna be called ‘If Eternity Should Fail’. And ‘If Eternity Should Fail’ was the title track to my new solo album,” he said. “And a bit like [Dickinson‘s 1989 solo song] ‘Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter’[laughs], it got commandeered for IRON MAIDEN. So if I did do another solo album, which I think I will, I might just stick to my original plan and have that as the title track. I mean, I did write it — it was the first track that I wrote for it. So, yeah, I’d probably still include that song. But it would be… the feel would be slightly different — not very much, though — from the MAIDEN version.”

Bruce Dickinson – The Mandrake Project Tour
18 April – Diana Theater, Guadalajara, Mexico
20 April – Pepsi Theatre, Mexico City, Mexico
24 April – Live Curitiba, Curitiba, Brazil
25 April – Pepsi On Stage, Porto Alegre, Brazil
27 April – Opera Hall, Brasilia, Brazil
28 April – Arena Hall, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
30 April – Qualistage, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
2 May – Quinta Linda, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
4 May – Vibra, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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OBSCURA – Unleash Live Video For ´Emergent Evolution´

OBSCURA recently announced their highly anticipated live album, A Celebration I – Live in North America, which will be released on October 27 th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, the band presents a stunning live video for the track ´Emergent Evolution´, captured during their electrifying Mexico tour. This video promises to deliver a sensory experience like no other, showcasing the band’s unmatched talent and captivating stage presence.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QL_7m4XwQHY
Listen to the song on all platforms: https://obscura.bfan.link/eesg
pre-order the album here: https://obscura.bfan.link/acilina

https://youtu.be/QL_7m4XwQHY?si=3LZnyTyu3u8KoPzz

Steffen Kummerer comments: “´Emergent Evolution´ quickly became the most popular track of our 2018 record Diluvium. The song has been part of our live shows ever since, and combined with a loud and wild audience as in Mexico back in 2022, it’s just pure joy to perform live on stage.”

A Celebration I – Live in North America takes you on a mesmerizing journey through their iconic discography, featuring fan favorites from albums like Cosmogenesis, Omnivium, Akroasis, Diluvium and the chart-breaking A Valediction.

The album has been mixed & mastered at Studio Fredman by award-winning producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, In Flames, At The Gates), in Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with OBSCURAs architect Steffen Kummerer.
Vincent Grundke, who has been working alongside the band as a videographer and photographer since 2021, provided the visual accompaniments for the record.

A Celebraion I – Live In North America – Tracklist:
1. Forsaken
2. Emergent Evolution
3. Ode To The Sun
4. The Anticosmic Overload
5. Septuagint
6. A Valediction
7. Ocean Gateways
8. Akroasis
9. Orbital Elements II
10. Incarnated

Catch OBSCURA live, as they embark on an extensive Latin America tour, followed by another extensive run across UK with label mates DECAPITATED.

Latin America tour
28.10. ARG Buenos Aires – Uniclub
29.10. BR Sao Paulo – Carioca Club
31.10. CHL Santiago – Teatro Cariola
02.11. PER Lima – Teatro Cantaro
04.11. COL Bogota – Ace Of Spades
05.11. HND Tegucigalpa – Radio house Casa Campo
07.11. GTM Guatemala City – Rock ´ol Vuh
08.11. SLV San Salvador – Café Catedral
09.11. CRI San José – Pepper´s
11.11. MX Monterrey – Mexico Metal Fest

With Decapitated & Inferi
29.11. UK Bristol – The Fleece
30.11. UK Milton Keynes – MK 11
01.12. UK Bournemouth – The Old Fire Station
02.12. UK Torquay – The Foundry
03.12. UK Merthyr Tydfil – Redhouse Cymru
04.12. UK Liverpool – O2 Academy 2
06.12. IRE Limerick – Dolan´s Warehouse
07.12. UK Dublin – Opium
08.12. UK Belfast – Limelight 2
09.12. UK Glasgow – Slay
10.12. UK Newcastle – The Grove
11.12. UK Leeds – The Key Club
12.12. UK Norwich – The Waterfront
13.12. UK Southend-on-Sea – Chinneys
14.12. UK London – 229
15.12. UK Manchester – Club Academy
16.12. UK Birmingham – Asylum

Ticket link: https://realmofobscura.com/live/

More information:
www.realmofobscura.com
www.facebook.de/realmofobscura
www.twitter.com/realmofobscura
www.instagram.com/realmofobscura
www.youtube.com/realmofobscura

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Chaos Horrific: Cannibal Corpse’s Brutal Return to the Death Metal Throne Album Review

Photo by Alex Morgan

CANNIBAL CORPSE:
George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher – vocals
Erik Rutan – guitar
Rob Barrett – guitar
Alex Webster – bass
Paul Mazurkiewicz – drums

Cannibal Corpse, a revered name in death metal, unleashes their sixteenth studio album, “Chaos Horrific,” via Metal Blade Records. This band needs no introduction, but what about their latest offering? Well, it’s exactly what you’d expect from these veterans of brutality.

“Chaos Horrific” delivers the classic Cannibal Corpse experience, with unrelenting speed, brutality, and the unmistakable growls of George ‘Corpsegrinder’ Fisher. The album kicks off with the thunderous “Overlords of Violence,” setting the tone for a fast-paced, riff-packed onslaught that rarely lets up. Clocking in at a tight 39 minutes, it’s refreshingly concise in an era of overstuffed albums.

Erik Rutan’s influence on guitar, alongside Rob Barrett, injects new life into the band’s sound. The solos add melodic nuance to the chaos, as seen in tracks like “Frenzied Feeding” and “Summoned for Sacrifice.” There are moments of monotony, but the album finishes strong with “Pestilential Rictus” and “Drain You Empty.”

The production packs a punch, although the mastering is a bit loud, but death metal is supposed to be experienced loud. George ‘Corpsegrinder’ Fisher’s vocals remain a force to be reckoned with, and drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz provides a rock-solid foundation.

“Chaos Horrific” doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a testament to Cannibal Corpse’s consistency and vitality. For long-time fans, it’s a solid addition to their discography, while newcomers will find it a brutal introduction to the band’s world.

Vince Locke’s gruesome artwork perfectly complements the carnage within. When Cannibal Corpse releases an album, you know you’re in for a blood-soaked ride. “Chaos Horrific” lives up to the legacy, proving that these death metal pioneers still reign supreme. Don’t miss their upcoming tour with The True Mayhem, where these songs are bound to ignite mosh pits and headbanging galore. “Chaos Horrific” is out now, so prepare for a relentless onslaught of death metal fury.

Chaos Horrific track listing:
1. Overlords Of Violence
2. Frenzied Feeding
3. Summoned For Sacrifice
4. Blood Blind
5. Vengeful Invasion
6. Chaos Horrific
7. Fracture And Refracture
8. Pitchfork Impalement
9. Pestilential Rictus
10. Drain You Empty

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Coinciding with the release of Chaos Horrific, CANNIBAL CORPSE will embark on a month-long North American co-headlining tour with Mayhem. The journey begins September 22nd in Nashville, Tennessee and runs through October 21st in Louisville, Kentucky. Support will be provided by special guests, Gorguts and Blood Incantation! See all confirmed dates below.

CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Mayhem, Gorguts, Blood Incantation:
9/22/2023 Marathon Music Hall – Nashville, TN
9/23/2023 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
9/24/2023 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/26/2023 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
9/27/2023 Rebel – Toronto, ON
9/28/2023 L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
9/29/2023 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
9/30/2023 Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
10/02/2023 The Royal Oak – Detroit, MI
10/03/2023 Hard Rock Live – Gary, IN
10/04/2023 The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
10/06/2023 Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
10/07/2023 The Depot – Lake City, UT
10/09/2023 Temple Theatre – Tacoma, WA
10/10/2023 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
10/11/2023 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
10/13/2023 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
10/14/2023 SOMA – San Diego, CA
10/17/2023 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/18/2023 The Factory – Dallas, TX
10/20/2023 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
10/21/2023 Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY

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BLACK PESTILENCE Kick-Off Western Canadian Tour Dates (AB, SK, MB) w/ Citizen Rage New Album “Chaotic Wisdom” Out Now!

L-R – Daniel Toews – Guitar, Valax – Bass & Vocals, Davey Hellfire – Drums
Photo Credit – Wikked Twist Media

Tour Dates w/ Citizen Rage
Sept 15 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – info
Sept 16 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat – info
Sept 17 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room – Temple – info
Sept 18 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbours Pub – info
Sept 19 – Saskatoon, SK – D’Lish Cafe (All Ages) – info
Sept 21 – Prince Albert, SK – The Spice Trail – info
Sept 22 – Brandon, MB – East Side Eatery – info
Sept 23 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Events Centre – info

Canada’s Black Pestilence returns with their ferocious seventh studio album “Chaotic Wisdom”. The band started out as very chaotic black metal with small hints of punk rock and lots of noise. After, it slowly evolved into a punk rock structure with black metal vocals. Now it is much more catchy with shorter song lengths. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly the sound that Black Pestilence is now. There are more electronic samples, simple verse/chorus song structures, and much less traditional black metal elements other than occasional blast beats and tremolo picking. Vocalist/bassist Valax comments on the album:

“I knew that following up “Hail the Flesh” would be a tall order. “Chaotic Wisdom” is a Satanic d-beat. The music is formulated around typical punk rock song structures while being projected through the playing style of black metal. Greater emphasis was placed on the samples used on this album in the form of additional percussion and cacophonous electronics. Many of the song lyrics touch base on various themes related to Satanic philosophy, societal stratification, and general debauchery.”

“Chaotic Wisdom” contains seven Satanic d-beat anthems. It is the result of three years of writing and recording and is the pinnacle of the Black Pestilence catalog. Similar to previous releases, this album is fast, infectious, and straight to the point. However, experimentation with dissonant tones, industrial electronics, and auxiliary percussion was emphasized to a greater degree on this album. This is not a stylistic change from Black Pestilence, but represents an elevation to the next level of chaotic noise.

The album was mixed and mastered by Sacha Laskow and the album artwork by Juha Vuorma. It is recommended for all black metal fans especially those who enjoy Impaled Nazarene, Acidez, and Midnight.

Released on September 8, 2023, “Chaotic Wisdom” is available digitally plus CD and cassette at https://blackpestilence.bandcamp.com.

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/OVIe

Music Video – The Devil’s Connection – https://youtu.be/bhEBrCdP2ao​

Music Video – Mortal Rift – https://youtu.be/GLPwkpERt4A

album artwork by Juha Vuorma

Track Listing:
1. Mortal Rift (3:29)
2. A Life of Evil (3:06)
3. The Devil’s Connection (3:29)
4. Chaos and Carnality (3:18)
5. Aspect of Darkness (3:06)
6. Infernal Might (feat. Mark Russell) (2:35)
7. Animus (5:50)
Total Length: 24:53

BLACK PESTILENCE ONLINE:

Facebook.com/blackpestilenceband | Instagram.com/blackpestilence | Youtube.com/blackpestilence | Spotify

““Crushing” is indeed the first word that comes to mind when hearing the massive mauling tones of the riffs, like rock being excavated by some humongous machine. That machine drives forward with snapping punk beats, laced with a sinister yet glorious guitar melody. The music itself also becomes more vicious as the riffs start rapidly jabbing and then seething. But the music also channels darker and more despairing moods, before those two solos kick up the pulse and transform the music into an experience of evil ecstasy. The thing turns out to be a very catchy beast too.” – The Devil’s Connection (single) – No Clean Singing

“I seriously can’t get enough of this. It’s big, nasty, and as rough as a badger’s arse. The black energy it creates is like a massive middle finger to the world and it says – you don’t like me, you don’t like my music or all the things I stand for – go and fuck yourself! This is real and this is as honest as it gets. Fantastic – more, please! 9/10” – My Global Mind”weave in some catchy hooks and melody especially on “Chaos of Carnality” and “The Devil’s Connection,” songs I can easily imagine crowds shouting along to.” – The Metal Crypt

“These Canadian metallers have returned with their seventh full-length offering, executing a unique blend of chaotic black metal and punk rock with electronic samples and catchy, shorter song lengths. This album, the result of three years of work, presents seven satanic-esque anthems that push the boundaries of their signature sound. While retaining their fast and infectious style, Chaotic Wisdom, also experiments with dissonant tones, industrial electronics, and auxiliary percussion, taking Black Pestilence’s chaotic noise to the next level. The album, mixed and mastered by Sacha Laskow, features artwork by Juha Vuorma, making it a must-listen for black metal enthusiasts, particularly fans of Impaled Nazarene, Acidez, and Midnight.” – Metal Insider

“While speed or thrash metal to the core, there’s a bit of punk about Black Pestilence. The band dances the fine line between thrash and punk with a destructive ease. That thrash punk blend can be heard in “Infernal Might” featuring Mark Russell and closing track “Animus”. And before one knows it, Chaotic Wisdom is over. It clocks in at a mere twenty-four minutes. Get distracted and you might not hear the entire album and that would be quite a shame. As fast as it is, Chaotic Wisdom is quick, melodic, and a great listen. MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “The Devil’s Connection”, “Aspect of Darkness”, “Infernal Might”, “Animus”” – Amplify The Noise

“Black Pestilence has its own approach to Black Metal, blending a raw, Punk-influenced base with strange futuristic elements. Chaotic Wisdom is very short, but provides a good overview of the band’s rage.” – Acta Infernalis

“Maintaining its Mad Max side, primitive and low-brow, Black Pestilence offers us a significantly more modern and exalted version of its furious mixture bathed in d-beat, Toxic Holocaust and Venom. Many new followers should easily join their cult.” – Eklektik Rock

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PAIN Share New Video “Revolution”

PHOTO CREDIT: Agata Nigrovskaya

STREAM “REVOLUTION”WATCH “REVOLUTION” VIDEO

PAIN SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “REVOLUTION” — WATCH

Today, PAIN release their brand new song “Revolution.”

Stream “Revolution” here.

Watch the video for “Revolution” here.

Peter Tägtgren comments, “We wrote this song together, me and my son Sebastian. He wrote all the music and I did the lyrics. And it turned out great. We are very proud of this song. The lyrics are about false information on social media and news, and for a normal person, it’s hard to understand what is right and what is wrong.”

PAIN also confirmed their set for Wacken Open Air next year.

PAIN, known for high-energy live performances, are thrilled to announce their “I AM” European/UK Tour. With 17 countries and 33 cities on the itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans throughout Europe and UK. Prepare to be captivated by the raw energy and intensity of PAIN’s performances as they take the stage. Don’t miss out on this epic metal adventure!

PHOTO CREDIT: Alibi Assylkhanov

ABOUT PAIN:

PAIN is an industrial metal project created by Peter Tägtgren, a Swedish musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. If you want to hear this story from him, it would be short and straight to the point: “PAIN was just me f*cking around in the studio, and it grew into becoming a band.”

Started as a one-man project with all the vocals, instruments parts, and production made by one person… Well, it still is, but not only. It also became a prominent touring group that today consists of, apart from Peter, his son Sebastian Tägtgren (drums), Jonathan Olsson (bass), and Sebastian Svalland (guitar).

Nevertheless, a long time ago, in 1997, when the debut album of the project was released, there was nobody but Peter. By this time, he already had four successful albums with HYPOCRISY — and also had some ideas that wouldn’t go with the band’s style.

That’s how the story of PAIN began — the story where eight albums are known and loved for such smashing hits as “End Of The Line,” “Shut Your Mouth,” “Same Old Song,” “Follow Me,” “Coming Home,” and many more. This story also contains strong lyrics, rich arrangements, solid melodies, unflagging energy, killing live shows, and big plans for the future.

PAIN ONLINE:

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A new Extreme Metal Festival is born in Rome / Italy “ROME CARNAGE EXTREME FEST”

THE ROME CARNAGE EXTREME FEST IS BORN IN ROME / ITALY!

The Rome Carnage Extreme Fest was born from the idea of creating an annual metal festival in Rome, with its own identity, which could involve Death & Black Metal realities of the Italian extreme scene and important international groups!
The first edition will see the Germans headlining the event Fleshcrawlactive since 1987 and known for their unparalleled Old School Death Metal and many releases behind them!
The Roman Deathsters will also be present Devangelic who will return to the capital 4 years after their last appearance and will present their new fourth album XUL acclaimed by excellent reviews internationally.
The event will also see the Romans present OTUS, excellent musical reality with crosses between brutality and mysticism, between doom and sludge, a sound research certainly the result of numerous influences, with references ranging from Isis, Om, Cult Of Luna to Sunn O))). The band enriches the proposal through sound research capable of incorporating ethnic instruments, synthesizers, mantras.
Completing the lineup will be the The Codontion with their atmospheric and experimental death metal, characterized by the presence of two distorted basses and the absence of guitars and the Dethroner who despite their young age, are dedicated to old school Black/Death Metal with no frills and a devastating impact! Event not to be missed!

ALTAMIRA EVENTS & DEFRAG present

ROME CARNAGE EXTREME FEST
ROMA 14 OTTOBRE 2023 – DEFRAG
(Via delle Isole Curzolane 75, Roma)

Line up 2023:
Fleshcrawl
Devangelic
OTUS
Thecodontion
Dethroner

Sponsor:
Time To Kill Records
17 Records Distro
Yama Tattoo Studio
Despise The Sun Records

Official Logo & Design by Fabio Listrani

EVENT FACEBOOK LINK

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Cabrakaän’s Metal Documentary Takes A New Look At Their Mexican Folklore Genre And Its Cultural Implications Plus New Album “Aztlán” Out November 2023

Photo Credit – Angela Ambrose – Lunar Ring Sound & Graphics Inc.

Cabrakaän is a Mexican metal band that is now based in Calgary, Canada. They formed in 2011 and have made it their mission to infuse metal with traditional instruments and folky elements. This year they are releasing an album “Aztlán” and to complement it have produced a documentary further explaining their musical background and heritage. They share their thoughts on the video explanation:

“We hope that it will be engaging to people who aren’t necessarily metal fans, who are interested in music and culture. A lot of the music is a blend between our previous releases and stem tracks from our upcoming release. We hope that this helps to tell our story and to get audiences interested in how our album will sound.”

The overall goal of the documentary is to showcase the band’s story to existing and new audiences. It’s about how they use music to hold on to their Mexican cultural roots while setting their foundation in a new country through storytelling in their music, incorporating folk themes, and collaborating with Canadians as they weave their cultures together. The film is presented in Spanish with English subtitles and features interviews with professional instrument makers and an anthropologist.

Watch the documentary at the following link: https://youtu.be/K-qC2oY5xwU

In addition to the documentary, this past August, Cabrakaän released its music video for the first single “Mictlán” (pronounced mickt-lahn) off their forthcoming album “Aztlán”. The track details the nine levels of the underworld in Aztec mythology through which the dead must overcome a series of challenges before reaching their final resting place. Musically, “Mictlán”features nylon string instruments to emulate the sound of a vihuela (Spanish guitar), hompak (Mayan trumpet), and orchestral arrangements. The band explains more:

“Through haunting melodies and thunderous rhythms, “Mictlán” delves into the depths of Mictlán, painting a sonic landscape that takes listeners on a journey through the nine levels of the Aztec underworld. With its powerful and energetic sound, the song captures the essence of Mictlán, enveloping the audience in an otherworldly experience. Mictlán is a concept that is still relevant today in understanding the meaning of our lives. The song contains the musical elements that make Cabrakaän who they are: a fusion of folkloric themes, orchestral arrangements, and, of course: heavy metal.”

Music Video – “Mictlán” at https://youtu.be/mPLYXJBGXGI

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3slVyT6

Cabrakaän’s sound and style were initially influenced by popular metal acts like Nightwish, Amon Amarth, and European folk metal bands. Soon after, the band established a distinct sound, style, and ambition to tell the forgotten pre-hispanic folk stories, mythologies, histories, and traditions of Mexico’s sociocultural past and present.

The lyrics and music on “Aztlán” are thematic and are heavily inspired by Mexican culture, history, and mythology. In the past, band founder and drummer Marko Cipäktli and vocalist Pat Cuikani’s lyrics have engaged with Aztec and Mayan mythology. Lyrics from “Aztlán” will engage with a mix of themes related to the Spanish conquest and more mythological concepts. It is recommended for fans of Nightwish, Epica, and Equilibrium.

“Aztlán” is due out on November 17, 2023, and available for pre-order at https://cabrakaan.bandcamp.com/album/aztl-n

Track Listing:
1. Tonantzin – 3:50
2. Fuego – 5:28
3. Tlaloc – 4:01
4. Luces y Sombras – 3:51
5. Malintzin – 5:16
6. Mictlán – 4:25
7. Yolot – 5:16
8. Xóchitl – 2:42
9. La Cigarra (featuring Reed Alton) – 5:31
10. Mictlán (English Version) – 4:25
11. Fuego (English Version) – 5:28
Album Length: 50:13

Album Credits:
– Produced by Marko Cipäktli and Cody Anstey
– All songs mixed by Cody Anstey at Clarity Recording & Mixing (Osyron, Ravenous E.H., Wu-Tang Clan)
– All songs mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios (Nightwish, Children of Bodom, Amorphis)
– All lyrics by Pat Cuikani & Marko Cipäktli

Album Band Line-up:
Pat Cuikani, Vocals
Marko Cipäktli, Drums & Rough Vocals
Alex Navarro, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
David Saldarriaga Tobón – Bass, Classical Guitar

Live Band Line-up:
Pat Cuikani, Vocals
Marko Cipäktli, Drums & Rough Vocals
Alex Navarro, Lead Guitar
Brendan Wilkinson, Rhythm Guitar
David Saldarriaga Tobón – Bass, Classical Guitar

For more info: Cabrakaan.com | Instagram.com/cabrakaan_band | Facebook.com/CABRAKAAN

“In the world of metal music, where genres often blend and boundaries are pushed, there emerges a band that beautifully merges traditional folk elements with the raw power of heavy metal. Enter Cabrakaän, a Mexican folk metal band on a mission to reconnect with their ancestral roots and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.” – Infrared Magazine

“CABRAKAÄN has released an amazing, fun, well-written album with influences from various folk styles aligned with Death Metal. It’s definitely one of the best releases of the year in the style and the band deserves all the attention they are getting from the media and the public. 10/10” – Metal Temple (review 2019 – Cem Anahuac My Home)

“While the band may celebrate cultures that are unknown to most Canadian metal fans, Cipäktli says live performances by Cabrakaan are an immersive experience. The band, who wear face paint and costumes to conjure up the “time of the Aztecs,” like to give audiences both a visual and sonic feast.”

-Calgary Herald: “Symphonic Metal Band Cabrakaän Brings Spirit Of Ancient Mexico To Calgary”

“The use of traditional, lesser-known instruments that rarely leave Central/South America jamming along with metal instruments – in a way that would make Ozzy Osbourne in his prime proud – is the last thing Calgary expected to experience, and yet Cabrakaän is here.”

– Calgary Journal: “Cabrakaän, Calgary’s friendly neighbourhood Mexican folk metal fusion band”

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VEXED Drops Visualizer Video for “Lay down your flowers” (feat. Lochie Keogh/Alpha Wolf)

Photo Credit: Andy Ford

VEXED is:
Megan Targett – Vocals
Jay Bacon – Guitar
Willem Mason-Geraghty – Drums

UK Alt-Metal Act VEXED Drops Visualizer Video for “Lay down your flowers”, feat. Lochie Keogh/Alpha Wolf | Watch HERE!

Get Your Copy of The New Album, Negative Energy, NOW!

UK Tour Dates Announced!

After releasing their second beast of an album, Negative Energy, earlier this year, UK alt-metal outfit VEXED grace their fans with a new highlight, taken from their critically acclaimed offering. Today the band presents a visualizer video for the furious song “Lay down your flowers“. The track features special guest and Alpha Wolf vocalist Lochie Keogh and impresses with extreme vocals and bombarding drums.

As one of the hottest newcomers in alternative metal, VEXED have received great attention with recent Negative Energy and singles like “Anti-Fetish”. Amongst others, the track was aired on BBC’s Radio 1 Rock Show. On top of that, VEXED will bring Negative Energy to six intimate headline shows in the United Kingdom, starting October 10 in Glasgow this fall.

VEXED add:
“This tour is so special to us because it is proof that no matter how dark things may get, there are always better days ahead. We invite you to join us in our healing process, a cathartic and brutal celebration of how hitting rock bottom has saved us.”

Check out the visualizer video for “Lay down your flowers” HERE:

Megan Targett on “Lay down your flowers”:
“‘The boy who cried wolf’ is a story that we are all familiar with. ‘Lay down your flowers’ is based on the vindication of the people who have had to endure living their lives in constant fear and threat of tragedy.
Finding the courage to stand up to those who use your emotions and good nature to take advantage, and claiming back your sanity which was so manipulatively taken from you.”

Order the devastatingly heavy Negative Energy NOW:

1-LP Gatefold Baby Blue

Negative Energy Tracklisting:
1. PTSD
2. Anti-Fetish
3. We don’t talk about it
4. X my <3 (Hope to die)
5. Panic attack
6. Lay down your flowers
7. There’s no place like home
8. Extremist
9. Default
10. Trauma Euphoria
11. It’s not the end
12. DMT
13. Nepotism

Negative Energy achieves pinnacle musicianship and gripping, profound and brave lyricism. Instead of opting for forced positivity like many of their contemporaries, the Hertfordshire three-piece channel every ounce of their current album into these 13 tracks – recharging themselves for an uphill battle. Negative Energy proves itself as a stunning, devastating musical conduit – ventilating the band’s pain-stricken burdens and breathing life into their fresh approach, delivered with a vengeance.

VEXED UK Headline Tour 2023:
10.10.2023 – Glasgow / Audio (𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦)
11.10.2023 – Leeds / The Key Club (𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦)
12.10.2023 – Cardiff / Fuel Rock Club (𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦)
13.10.2023 – Birmingham / Devils Dog (𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧)
14.10.2023 – Southampton / Suburbia (𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦)
15.10.2023– Cambridge / The Six Six (𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧)

VEXED online:
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Music News

BRUJERIA RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘EL PATRÓN DEL REVENTÓN’ ESTO ES BRUJERIA OUT NOW!

Photo credit: Hannah Verbeuren

BRUJERIA is:
Juan Brujo | Vocals
Sangron | Vocals
Fantasma | Vocals
Pinche Peach | Vocals
La Encabronada | Vocals
El Criminal | Guitars
El Embrujado | Guitars
Hongo | Bass
El Cynico | Bass
Hongo Jr. | Drums

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. Today, the band unleashes their fifth full-length album Esto Es Brujeria onto the world via Nuclear Blast Records.

‘El Patrón Del Reventón‘ is the latest offering from the record. The music video was produced by Ceasar “Chorro” Padilla& Juan Brujo.

Juan Brujo comments, “Ahora si!!“

Purchase Esto Es Brujeria on various formats and stream now at:
https://brujeria.bfan.link/esto-es-brujeria

Watch the music video for ‘El Patrón Del Reventón‘, here:
https://youtu.be/97Osm1PgsRs

Watch the uncut version of the music video for ‘El Patrón Del Reventón‘, here:
https://www.brujeria.com/video

Esto Es Brujeria was recorded worldwide at the following studios: Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna‘s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. Production of the record was handled by the band while engineering was a joint effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. The mixing and mastering of the album was completed by Seba Puente who was also a part of the engineering team. The album artwork was created by Gary Ronaldson. Esto Es Brujeria saw the return of their metal mascot Coco Loco who is emblazoned on the ferocious cover.

Esto Es Brujeria – Tracklisting:
01. Esto Es Brujeria
02. El Patrón Del Reventón
03. Estado Profundo
04. Bruja Encabronada
05. G-A-K
06. Tu Vida Loca
07. Mexorcista
08. Bestia De La Muerte
09. Políticamente Correctos
10. Mochado
11. Perdido En El Espacio
12. Odio Que Amo
13. Testamento 3.0
14. Covid-666
15. Lord Nazi Ruso
16. Cocaína

On November 2nd, BRUJERIA will kick off their ‘Esto Es Tour 2023‘ in Yuma, Arizona. The 29-date trek will make stops in Dallas, Boston, and Seattle before ending in Pomona on December 10th. Joining them on the run are PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS.

Tickets for the tour are on sale at: https://www.brujeria.com/

Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA’s ‘Esto Es tour 2023‘ with PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS are:
11.02. US Yuma, AZ – Red Moon Ale House
11.03. US Tucson, AZ – The Rock
11.04. US Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
11.06. US Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
11.07. US Lubbock, TX – Jakes Sports Cafe
11.08. US Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
11.09. US Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11.10. US Houston, TX – Houston Vert Ramp
11.11. US Brownsville, TX – Outdoors at The Kraken Lounge
11.14. US Orlando, FL – Conduit
11.15. US Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage
11.16. US Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
11.17. US Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
11.18. US Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedrafts
11.19. US Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
11.21. US Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
11.22. US Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
11.24. US Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
11.25. US Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
11.28. US Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
11.29. US Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
12.01. US Seattle, WA – Substation
12.02. US Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
12.05. US San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
12.06. US Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
12.07. US San Jose, CA – The Ritz
12.08. US Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
12.09. US Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
12.10. US Pomona, CA – The Glass House Concert Hall

Watch: ‘Bruja Encabronada’ music video

Watch: ‘Mochado’ video visualizer

More Information:
www.facebook.com/Brujeria/
hwww.twitter.com/brujeria
www.instagram.com/brujeria_oficial
www.youtube.com/BrujeriaOfficial
www.brujeria.com

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Music News

DORO – Drops Video For New Single ´Bond Unending´ Feat. Sammy Amara (BROILERS)

DORO PESCH‘s new masterpiece Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud – will be released worldwide on October 27th via Nuclear Blast.

Today sees the release of DORO‘s third album single ‘Bond Unending’, in which the metal queen presents her fans with another high-profile duet partner, namely Sammy Amara from the German rock heavyweights BROILERS.
DORO‘s powerful voice combined with Sammy‘s signature gritty sound creates a dynamic and unforgettable mix that will give you goosebumps.
‘Bond Unending’ is a sonic explosion of pure energy, passion, and rock ‘n’ roll magic.
The single is accompanied by a stunning video that contains clips from DORO‘s huge anniversary live performance which took place at Wacken Open Air on August 2nd of this year.

DORO: “‘Bond Unending’ is a song about deep friendship. Sammy and I wrote it in the middle of the night. We had so much fun together. The chemistry was great right from the start.”


Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AyIEWvUtTeE
Listen to the song here: https://doro.bfan.link/bond-unending
Pre-save the album here: https://doro.bfan.link/conqueress

Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud will be released with 15 brand new songs and 5 bonus tracks and comes in the following formats:

Jewel case

2CD Digibook with 36p booklet (including bonus tracks)

2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Splatter white/black

2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Marbled white/blue

2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Red transparent (US only)

2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Picture

Box Set 2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts (incl bonus tracks) + 2CD Digibook with 36p booklet (including bonus tracks) + Pendant + Numbered & Signed Certificate + Poster + Patch + Pick (NB mailorder only)

DORO Pesch stands as one of the greatest success stories in rock history.

In 1983, 19-year-old Dorothee Pesch from Düsseldorf set out to conquer the rock world. Today, 40 years later, with over 10 million studio albums sold and countless awards under her belt, DORO has been the undisputed Queen of Metal for decades. With over 3,500 concerts played in more than 60 countries around the world, she has earned herself an outstandingly powerful and enthusiastic fan base!

For this great 40th anniversary, the Metal Queen also invites you for her anniversary show in her former hometown Düsseldorf in the Mitsubishi Electric Halle on October 28th. Let’s celebrate with her, our true Metal Queen!

Follow DORO on social media:
www.doro.us
www.doromusic.com
www.instagram.com/dorometalqueen
www.facebook.com/DoroPeschOfficial
www.patreon.com/doropesch
www.tiktok.com/@doropeschofficial
www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

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Tours

Beginning in October – Tours Featuring CRADLE OF FILTH, DEVILDRIVER & MUSHROOMHEAD

Extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH and groove metal pioneers DEVILDRIVER are primed to embark on the second leg of their “Double Trouble Live” co-headlining tour! The follow-up to the duo’s successful summer run in the states, “Double Trouble Live II” will kick off in Los Angeles, CA on October 4, making its way through 19 cities before ending in Riverside, CA on October 29.

Support acts rounding out the bill are Ill Niño, Black Satellite and Savage Existence. See below for a complete list of dates!

CRADLE OF FILTH & DEVILDRIVER
“Double Trouble Live II” – US Co-Headlining Tour
w/ Ill Niño, Black Satellite & Savage Existence

10/04/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
10/05/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Encore
10/07/23 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/08/23 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
10/10/23 – Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live
10/12/23 – Destin, FL @ Club LA
10/13/23 – Fort Myers, FL @ The Ranch
10/14/23 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture Room
10/15/23 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
10/17/23 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground – Charlotte
10/18/23 – Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station
10/20/23 – Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC
10/21/23 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
10/22/23 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
10/24/23 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
10/25/23 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
10/26/23 – Wichita, KS @ TempleLive
10/27/23 – Lubbock, TX @ The Garden
10/29/23 – Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

DEVILDRIVER online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
NAPALM RECORDS

CRADLE OF FILTH online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

MUSHROOMHEAD are heading out on tour next month for a three-week headlining run in the states. Joining the band on this tour are Hellzapoppin, Kurt Deimer, and Fleischkrieg. The trek kicks off in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 6, and will conclude with a special Halloween show in Cleveland, OH on October 28.

A complete list of dates can be found below!

MUSHROOMHEAD – 2023 US Headline Tour
wsg. Hellzapoppin, Kurt Deimer, Fleischkrieg

10/6/2023 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/7/2023 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
10/8/2023 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
10/10/2023 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
10/11/2023 – Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
10/13/2023 – Houston, TX @ Rise Event Center
10/14/2023 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Factory
10/16/2023 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
10/17/2023 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
10/18/2023 – Hobart, IN @ The Art Theater
10/19/2023 – Madison, WI @ The Annex
10/20/2023 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater
10/21/2023 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge
10/22/2023 – Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge
10/24/2023 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergels
10/25/2023 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho
10/26/2023 – Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
10/27/2023 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
10/28/2023 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater

MUSHROOMHEAD online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER