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Relics of Humanity – Smoldering of Seraphim
Minsk-based brutal death metal quartet Relics of Humanity are set to make a devastating impact with the release of their first single and lyric video, “Smoldering of Seraphim,” from their highly anticipated album Absolute Dismal Domain, due out on January 31, 2025 via Willowtip Records. The track is an explosive introduction to the band’s upcoming full-length, and much like its fiery title, it delivers a searing barrage of brutal riffs, guttural vocals, and punishing rhythms. “Smoldering of Seraphim” is a raw and unrelenting display of the band’s mastery of brutal death metal, setting the stage for what promises to be a crushing album that will leave listeners in awe. This is brutal death metal at its finest.
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Dynazty – Game of Faces
Sweden Power metal pioneers DYNAZTY announce their new album Game of Faces via Nuclear Blast Records. Two years after their last long player Final Advent, the Swedes enter a new chapter in their career. For this special occasion, the band is not only releasing their second single, the title track ‘Game of Faces‘, but they are also unveiling the music video for the song.
Wardruna – Birna
From the deep woods now emerges Birna, Wardruna’s sixth studio album, scheduled for January 24, 2025 through Sony Music and By Norse Music. Through his never resting dialogue with nature, main composer Einar Selvik has been searching for the voice of the bear. The band further unravels the relationship between man and bear on the title track “Birna”
Arch Enemy – Blood Dynasty
Swedish extreme metal pioneers ARCH ENEMY have unleashed the title track from their forthcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty. Alissa White-Gluz dazzles on this track. The full album is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records
The Old Dead Tree – Unpredictable
The Old Dead Tree, a key figure in the European metal scene, gained recognition in the 2000s for their blend of extreme music and dark rock-pop, driven by Manuel Munoz’s versatile vocals. The band has come back together in 2023 with the single “Terrified” and a Hellfest appearance. Their long-awaited fourth album, Second Thoughts, was released on December 6, 2024 via Season of Mist followed by the release of the song Unpredictable. This marks a new chapter in their storied career. The Old Dead Tree’s Second Thoughts is a monumental album, marking a long-awaited return and an epic new chapter in the band’s journey.
Harakiri For The Sky – Street Spirit
On January 24th, Austrian post-metal pioneers Harakiri for the Sky will unveil their highly anticipated album Scorched Earth AOP Records. With the release of this new single, the band surprises listeners by stepping into uncharted territory, offering an atmospheric ballad reminiscent of Radiohead’s introspective style. This unexpected shift showcases a more delicate, emotionally charged side of the band, proving their versatility and willingness to explore new sonic landscapes while still maintaining the depth and intensity that defines their unique sound.
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LYLVC – XXX
Alt band LYLVC (pronounced “Lilac”) have returned with one of the most tempting rock songs they’ve ever crafted with “XXX.”
Dual-vocalists Alyse Zavala and Oscar Romero are showcasing their best, most complimentary give-and-take of their careers, producing some of the most melodic hooks and heavy-hitting surprises they’ve released so far.