…irtual Reality. (Dreamwake on Facebook/Dreamwake official website) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8p0pDKTKA Fate Gear “Winds of Fall” Soaring power metal group Fate Gear are back at it again with a new single that is quick to take flight. “Winds of Fall” takes the straight-up shred route, with very catchy instrumentals that all but urge you to start moving with their frantic energy. Nana’s vocals (also of Gungire) hit the genre marks easily, el…
Last year boasted some of the best melodic death metal to surface in some time, to the delight of these veteran ears. Newbies Majesties blasted off faces with Vast Reaches Unclaimed, and the legendary and criminally underrated Night in Gales putting out my album of the year in The Black Stream. The year of 2024 is looking promising, with a number of releases slated throughout the calendar from both legendary acts and new generations. Then, we hap…
…ing more listeners into the fold, as this underrated act deserves a wider, bigger following through their consistent songwriting and passion for the genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Ljejf66i0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2i54DgpJA8 Artillery on Facebook…
…at source of inspiration, so I hope I can figure out some cool riffs and we will start working on a new album this year. So I hope for good shows and having a great time together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8DWtig-Cw&pp=ygUGaGlyYWVz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnFwBzDtpoc&pp=ygUGaGlyYWVz Hiraes on Facebook Hiraes on Instagram…
…on. Proof that you can be heavy, slightly adventurous, and diverse all within one album, this should appease the faithful while introducing a host of new people to their ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYeV8lQVIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGF_d_rD3EU Blood Red Throne official website Blood Red Throne on Facebook…
…the collaboration with Annisokay on “H.A.T.E.” I think it’s a really cool combination compared to having just one person guest on a song. Golinski: It’s totally different than what you normally see, and that was the point. We wanted to bring both styles of both bands together in one song. We wanted to take the brutalness of Any Given Day and the quieter parts of a chorus from Annisokay, and we think it fit perfectly as it came out. People seem to…
…to the space-oriented, astronaut filled illustration for the cover that should garner many curious individuals when seeing it on display at a record store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ-7qqaC0OQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9YSIfu-QY Dust & Bones on Facebook…
…il September. Maybe come back to America for some West Coast shows and Canada, that would be good. We will be busy through the beginning of 2025 as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xgVaQX4Hk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvJ1T_tGSBc Saxon on Facebook…
…n up to the current day standards. It’s ‘blaze of glory’ melodeath, but with just enough somber introspection to shake up the dynamic to keep you on the edge of your listening seat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8DWtig-Cw&pp=ygUGaGlyYWVz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnFwBzDtpoc&pp=ygUGaGlyYWVz Hiraes official website Hiraes on Facebook…
…se musicians already busy schedules, but let’s hope that they keep cranking out more material for their creative output warrants it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c__bQHIeRFE Hellman on Facebook…
…vibes, we have some black metal vibes. We know that we push boundaries – we want to play some of this stuff live to figure out what we are as a band live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1mk1ecnXpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5g07fPKkrs Advocacy on Facebook…
…of heavy metal growing day by day. Heavy Sentence stirs those souls who beckon for the early sounds that show no signs of flaming out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTL1oqHv0BI Heavy Sentence on Facebook…
…hat sways slightly from the more traditional idol movement. Hopefully they can catch some eyes and ears and make a bigger name for themselves as they continue to generate new content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdhaBAR7DpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0X112SRhtM Nextanative official website Nextanative on Instagram Nextanative on Facebook…
…would characterize Dissimulator, compared to Sutrah for example – the songwriting is free flow, let it happen. When in doubt, I just go with it. Dead Rhetoric: What do enjoy most about the power trio format for this lineup? Leduc: That’s a good question, actually. It wasn’t super conscious, just having this as a trio. I get along with Antoine (Daigneault) and Phil a lot. The way that Antoine plays and his old school encyclopedia knowledge of band…
…rdeal. Caligula’s Horse tackles this narrative with grace and top tier songwriting. Containing some of the prettiest and contrastingly stinging moments on any of their releases, Caligula’s Horse tackles this narrative with exceptional grace. What follows is what may be one of this scribe’s favorite Caligula’s Horse tracks in the dizzying and tense “The Stormchaser.” That chorus is a pure aural contagion. Bookending the album is “Mute”; charmingly…
…ks this time around only helps to sweeten the pot. If you have dug their sound in the past, you are going to love this, and if it’s your first time, get ready for an addictive, catchy ride. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IPtUMRYheU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZgcB5D3DJE&pp=ygUIbWV0YWxpdGU%3D Metalite official website Metalite on Facebook Metalite on Instagram…
…leased this year and also a solo black metal EP underway for release this year also. So hopefully it should be a busy and productive year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saBCNyExv4Q Domination Campaign on Facebook…
…finitely tours. We will tour the US for sure, hopefully Europe again. Festival dates, we will want to jump on. We want to play as much as we can this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCvbV8J2EVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuw4F8hRyCc Lord Dying on Facebook…
…g a worldwide impact through their craft. Ruthless Intent provides additional proof of their vicious attack that has the underground hordes storming for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJ9RBS9ZGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldNuDdp_XI4 Extinction A.D. on Facebook…
…and we will be on the road for two weeks in the UK and Germany in March. That’s what we have planned. There’s more planned, but we can’t tell you much more right now. But that’s the plan so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqhx1e1vzh8&pp=ygUIbWV0YWxpdGU%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYpRIZXZH0&pp=ygUXbWV0YWxpdGUgZXhwZWRpdGlvbiBvbmU%3D Metalite on Instagram Metalite on X…
…so I think he will show his talent outside Rome In Monochrome soon. Thank you for your time and your beautiful and interesting questions, see you on the road! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwbI-U9BRg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TClUyRzJRKw Rome in Monochrome on Facebook…
…ty of potential for the future if they can continue to find new ways to express that excellent sense of shred and guitar prowess while making it interesting for those intrigued by a more worldly sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyR8TAaY2JY&pp=ygUHcnl1amlqbg%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWp8ZXvrQuU&pp=ygUPcnl1amlqbiByYWluYm93 Ryujin official website Ryujin on Facebook Ryujin on Instagram…
…each track to take the potent instrumentation to the next level. Femmes Fatales should be just what Exit Eden needs to stand tall above their symphonic peers in this year to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5p917OyAnI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Y0jm2LFRk Exit Eden official website Exit Eden on Facebook Exit Eden on Instagram…
…. So nothing concrete yet, but I’m going to keep my fingers crossed and encourage everyone to request Exit Eden everywhere they can [laughs]! Photo by Stephan Heilemann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5p917OyAnI&pp=ygUJZXhpdCBlZGVu Exit Eden on Facebook Exit Eden on Instagram Exit Eden official website…
…olish off their style – which if you love the international flavor present in the group, could gain favor in your cherished collections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFZgEJzZIx4 The Grandmaster on Facebook…
…ngdom – but there are plenty of metalheads that will enjoy this instrumental outing, and it should be interesting to hear what the follow-up outing explores. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbGdq-kdYVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYU9BPNpX2Y Cedric Vassal on Facebook…
…another packed calendar. What I hope most for in 2024 is for empathy to become more commonplace. I think many will agree that there’s a lot of bad faith merchants out there spreading falsities, constant negativity and hatred, and we need to do our best to counteract it. Be kind, friendly, understanding, and try to see other perspectives. If there’s somebody being a jackass, counteract their negative energy with kindness. It’s the best way to win…
…o elevate Legends & Lores into a solid, dynamically appealing first full-length. Brandish thy sword, don your favored ancient garb to join the quest today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT8WuFJDOMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8M3o1j3amw Chamelion on Facebook…
…l blasts, and a potent dose of atmospheric bliss. You really can’t go wrong with what they are putting out if you want some extreme metal that is multi-faceted rather than being one-note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUW8LYZdV3Y&pp=ygUIYWxsdXZpYWw%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQXXtLj2HNU&pp=ygUIYWxsdXZpYWw%3D Alluvial on Facebook Alluvial on Instagram…
…– and are there any interesting, funny, or surprising stories related to “Best of the Best of the Best” and “Circle of Evil”? Cleary: Yeah, the video stuff, you have to do it. We used to have a friend that was a video director, but he moved to Berlin. We were left with, how do we do the videos? The budget isn’t that great, especially when you are an independent band. How can we get some videos done? We ended up buying our own camera, we’ve been t…
