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WARBRINGER UNVEIL NEW SINGLE "THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY"
The mini epic “Through A Glass, Darkly” was inspired by a poem from WWII general George Patton,
who was convinced that he was a reincarnation of an eternal warrior spirit who had fought and and died on countless battlefields throughout history. Conjuring the undead with gothic guitar work, and slow burning tension,
Warbringer crafts an atmosphere so palpable, you can taste the dust from the crypts.
About the single, frontman Kevill says: “Here’s the third single from Wrath and Ruin, the epic ‘Through a Glass, Darkly.’ We chose this one as a single to showcase the range and breadth of this album, offering something totally different from the first two singles here. This one has an epic and dark, mystical quality to it, as well as a real fist-raising energy.
The song is about an eternally reincarnating warrior, who recounts his struggles and pains across the battlefields of time. This is based on a poem by the WW2 general George Patton, and apparently the man truly believed himself
to be the reincarnation of this eternal warrior.
“To me, this idea had a lot of power and resonance, and works as a powerful metaphor for the ongoing human struggle we all face. I also thought his poem had some really great lines, some of which are incorporated here.
The track, penned by Carlos Cruz, was an attempt to get the epic feel we had on songs like ‘Defiance of Fate’ and ‘When the Guns Fell Silent’ into a shorter runtime package, a ‘pocket epic’ if you will. I particularly love the soulful solo by Adam Carroll here, and I think the end passage is one of the finest vocal moments on the record.
Here’s a song to look at the sky to and stoically contemplate time and legacy… we hope you all enjoy
‘Through a Glass, Darkly’ and the rest of Wrath And Ruin.”
SPIRITBOX RELEASED LIVE VERSION OF "FATA MORGANA"
Filmed at London’s Alexandra Palace last month, the clip showcases the live debut of the Tsunami Sea opener and judging by how it sounds, you’d really never guess it was the first time the Canadian superstars had ever played it live.
This new live version of Fata Morgana is taken from the LIVE Bonus Edition of Tsunami Sea, which also includes the whole original album and Perfect Soul from L’Olympia Paris.
EPICA DEBUT NEW SINGLE “T.I.M.E.”
Symphonic metallers, Epica, return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album, Aspiral,
which will see the light of day on April 11.
“T.I.M.E.” is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for “Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution” and delves into the art of dying – more specifically, the death of the ego, and the necessary steps one must take to achieve personal and spiritual growth.
Bringing this vision to life is the new music video created by Dave Letelier, which captures
the song’s haunting aesthetic.
EDGE OF PARADISE UNLEASHED NEW SINGLE
"GIVE IT TO ME (MIND ASSASSIN)"
“Give It To Me (Mind Assassin)” opens with some of the record’s most menacing riffage, pummeling listeners with slamming chugs as siren synths blare in the distance, communicating something awry. Always one to inspire discussion with her lyrics, enigmatic frontwoman Margarita Monet explores the possibility of human thought fusing with machine learning, and whether the benefits of such a biomechanical union are even worth it.
Monet says about “Give It To Me (Mind Assassin)”:
“This high-energy, explosive track embodies the ultimate showdown between the human mind and artificial intelligence. An intense battle for the soul, where the fight against digital manipulation becomes a quest for true connection and self-discovery amid the chaos of an increasingly controlled existence.
“We’re heading towards a world where we could intertwine with artificial intelligence, redefine reality and possibly unlock limitless potential for ourselves—but what would be the price to pay?”
BEHEMOTH UNLEASHED NEW SINGLE "THE SHADOW ELITE"
On an exclusive invite-only basis, the band’s legionnaires gathered at a secret location for a raw, primal live performance. Branded and tattooed with Behemoth’s sigils, the band’s most dedicated fans, known as
“The Shadow Elite,” form a chaotic scene as the band performs from within a cage.
Nergal commented, “‘The Shadow Elite’ is the second single and the opening track from our thirteenth album,
The Shit ov God. A raw, high-energy anthem with a relentless drive – a banger built for the stage!”
He continues, “Lyrically, it’s a call to arms – a fearless battle cry for outcasts, anarchists, and free minds to rise.
We will not be silenced. It’s about uniting and summoning the courage to embrace and amplify the fire
of freedom that burns within us!”
VOLBEAT RELEASED NEW SONG "BY A MONSTER'S HAND"
+ NEW ALBUM IN JUNE
“In the past, I’ve taken a long time to write and obsessed over so many elements of the songs before finishing them,” says Poulsen. “This time, I wanted to make a Volbeat record without thinking too much about it.
Instead of following any kind of structure I said, ‘Okay, there are no rules. I can do anything I want. I can start with a chorus or do songs that are just a bunch of verses stacked on top of each other. Anything goes.
’ That was freeing for me and made it exciting to write this album.”
Poulsen’s excitement to thwart convention is palpable throughout God Of Angels Trust, a punchy, crunchy album that’s undeniably Volbeat, yet marches to a fresh new metallic and melodic energy.
GHOST RELEASES NEW ALBUM + SINGLE
Swedish occult rockers GHOST will release their new album, "Skeletá", on April 25.
"Satanized" is described in a press release as "an avalanche of infectious hooks and harmonies is buoyed by a hypnotic shuffle, as the narrator succumbs to dark forces within and without, helplessly acknowledging their own blasphemy and heresy as it inexorably consumes them." By the time the song's opening lines "There is something inside me and they don't know if there is a cure" have moved from the inner monologue of the possessed to the ears of the hapless listener, it will already be too late: You will have been "Satanized".
The "Satanized" music video introduces the new character who will be fronting GHOST for its 2025 touring cycle:
Papa V Perpetua.
DEATHLESS LEGACY RELEASE NEW SINGLE "SANCTIFIED"
Deathless Legacy has released a video for “Sanctified”, third single taken from the new concept album
“Damnatio Aeterna” to be released on March 7.
“Sanctified” is about trauma processing and the scars it leaves behind. A transformation of pain into strength, of wounds into perseverance. It speaks of faith shattered, silence endured, and the slow, sacred process of reclaiming oneself through the very marks left by suffering.
Directed by Frater Orion, the video for “Sanctified” conjures a ritualistic portrayal of suffering embraced as a passage to something greater. Through eerie aesthetics and visceral storytelling, it unveils a journey where torment is no longer a weight to bear, but a path to inner awakening.
WEDNESDAY 13 DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR "WHEN THE DEVIL COMMANDS"
The new full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, is set to drop on April 25.
Wednesday 13 has unveiled the album’s first single, the ultra-catchy “When The Devil Commands,”
and its equally raucous, blasphemous new music video. The track stuns with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars.
Wednesday 13 comments, “Growing up in the ’80s, I remember the satanic panic of heavy metal music and parents’ concern over what their kids were listening to. My mother was constantly checking my cassettes and making sure I wasn’t possessed by the devil. Most of the music that I listened to never had any of those themes, but they were just accused of it. So when writing the lyrics to this song, I wrote what I thought would terrify my mother if she had stumbled upon this music. I wanted the lyrics to be upfront and leave no question as to what they were about…The Devil. This song is done in a fun spirit, and we don’t plan on burning any churches in the future.”
ENSIFERUM DEBUT "VICTORIOUS" MUSIC VIDEO
Finnish folk metal goliaths, Ensiferum, are pleased to present their video for “Victorious.”
The track is taken from the band’s Winter Storm full-length.
A grandiose and heroic offering, Winter Storm centers itself on a fantasy concept narrative penned by bassist Sami Hinkka. “Victorious” follows the band’s “The Howl” video where the young boy in the story grows up and becomes a shaman. His people are losing the war and as his final deed, he calls upon the Old Spirits one last time. He sacrifices his mortal form and becomes a spirit wolf and starts his journey to find The One to avenge for his people’s fate.
Hinkka on “Victorious”: “The One and the spirit wolf have now roamed the lands and gathered an army. They march to the gates of the city of the Winter Storm Vigilantes. The battle starts, but who shall be the last to stand on the battlefield? Who shall be victorious? This fast and furious song calls everyone into a moshpit! We are victorious!”
