Distant Share Their New Single and Video for “Acolytes Of Damnation” Ft. Alex Erian (Despised Icon)



Dutch/Slovakian down-tempo/deathcore band, Distant, are just about to drop their reworked EP, Tsukuyomi: The Origin. It comes out on Friday, November 22nd, via Century Media Records. Before it lands, they have released their new single, “Acolytes Of Damnation” featuring Alex Erian of Despised Icon. This reimagined track from their debut EP, Tsukuyomi, showcases the band’s evolution, and comes with a video directed by Pavel Trebukhin, who created the visuals for “The Undying.” Check it out below.
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Tribulation Share Their Single and Video “Poison Pages” – New Album Out Now



Swedish goth metal pioneers, Tribulation, recently dropped the lyric video for their latest single, “Poison Pages.” The track features on their brand new, sixth studio album, Sub Rosa in Æternum, which was released via Century Media Records on November 01st. Check out the new video and more below.
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CONCERT REVIEW: Lacuna Coil – Blind Channel Live at Manchester Academy


 

Finnish Nu-Metal outfit Blind Channel are our warm-up act for the night with their energetic and eclectic mix of music styles and song choices keeping the set fresh and intriguing throughout. I’m sure many attendees didn’t have a heavy metal interpretation of “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys on their bingo card for tonight. However, when the classic bop is deployed towards the tail end of the set it’s met with a thunderous reception. Mix this with a mid-set encore that sees one-half of the vocal duo land a brief solo rap session directly followed up with a version of System of a Down’s “B.Y.O.B.”Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Tribulation – Sub Rosa In Æternum


The direction Tribulation heads on Sub Rosa In Æternum (Century Media Records) has been a long time coming. You can’t call a band goth without them eventually turning to the dark side. The Swedes started as a Death Metal band that flirted with the shadowy atmosphere, but never bore the Sisters of Mercy Halloween trappings they were credited with. Until this album. The sung vocals that open the first song solidify this; this may be the final step over this threshold for them. Johannes Andersson has sung on their previous albums in smaller doses, but this album finds him committed to it. Continue reading


Múr Drop a New Single and Video for “Frelsari” – New Album Coming Soon



Icelandic progressive metallers, Múr, have just signed a brand new deal with Century Media Records, which will see them release their debut, self-titled album. The full-length is due out digitally on November 22, 2024, with CD and vinyl following on January 10, 2025. In celebration, the band has shared the new single, “Frelsari,” along with a video. The clip was animated by Múr’s own  Kári Haraldsson (vocals, keytar, synthesizers) during his teenage years. Check it out below and find out more.
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Dark Tranquillity to Release 25th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of Their Album “Projector”



Having just released their 13th studio album Endtime Signals, via Century Media Records, iconic Gothenburg melodic death metal band, Dark Tranquillity, are also announcing a vinyl re-issue of their 4th album Projector. The new Projector (Re-issue 2024) vinyl version will be released on November 1st, 2024. Head into the article below for more information.
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Electric Callboy Celebrate Second Anniversary of “Tekkno” with Over Half a Billion Streams



Two years after the release of Electric Callboy’s Tekkno album (Century Media Records), the record has surpassed half a billion streams worldwide. Their recent tour has also been their most successful to date, with more live appearances to come, right into 2025. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Tribulation Share a Single and Video for “Murder in Red” – New Album Coming Soon



Swedish gothic metal outfit, Tribulation, have just revealed their new, cinematic music video and single, “Murder in Red.” Paying homage to vintage Italian horror cinema, the song is taken from the band’s upcoming sixth studio album, Sub Rosa in Æternum, due November 1st, via Century Media Records. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski. Watch it below and read more from Tribulation.
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Arch Enemy Announce New Album “Blood Dynasty” – On Tour with In Flames and Soilwork


After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty, releasing March 28th, 2025, via Century Media Records. The album does feature Jeff Loomis, who departed the band in 2023. A long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force, and clean vocal surprises.Continue reading