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The Ocean launches video for new single “Oligocene”


On September 25th, The Ocean will release their 8th full-length, Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic, via Metal Blade Records (CD / digital) and the band’s own Pelagic Records (vinyl). In 2018, The Ocean released Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic – the first half of a sprawling but superbly cohesive paleontology concept album. Now, the group is ready to release the eagerly-awaited concluding parts of the Phanerozoic journey. 

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NAPALM DEATH launch new single/video “Amoral” from upcoming album “Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism”


UK Grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH will be releasing their new studio album “Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism” on September 18th, 2020 via Century Media Records.

In advance of the album’s release, a new single is being launched. Check out the song “Amoral” in a video clip created by Michael Panduro (http://www.michaelpanduro.com) here: https://youtu.be/T5ChaOiPZGo 

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OCEANS OF SLUMBER release fourth single and video for “To the Sea (A Tolling of the Bells)”


Shortly before US prog metal outfit OCEANS OF SLUMBER are going to release their self-titled new opus on September 4th, 2020, they share another glimpse of their new masterpiece with the release of “To The Sea (A Tolling of the Bells)”. 

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Behemoth announces ‘In Absentia Dei’ immersive livestream event


Behemoth have announced In Absentia Dei, a groundbreaking immersive livestream spectacular which will broadcast on September 5th, 2020 from a secret church location in Poland. The event will be streamed in high definition 4K, with an immersive experience option, allowing viewers to choose from 8 different camera angles in the multi-camera shoot or watch the “Director’s Cut”. Tickets for this theatrical extravaganza are available now at https://www.behemoth.live. Parts of the performance may offend, so the footage is only recommended for fans 18+. Watch a trailer below.
 

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INTERVIEW: OCEANS OF SLUMBER


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Interview with Cammie of Oceans Of Slumber By Carina Lawrence

US prog metallers OCEANS OF SLUMBER are releasing their self-titled new album September 4th 2020 via Century Media Records.  The band launched via 2013’s ‘Aetherial’ debut, but truly blossomed upon the arrival of vocalist Cammie Gilbert for 2015’s ‘Blue’ EP and the following year’s ‘Winter’ full-length. Oceans Of Slumber triumphantly re-emerge in 2020 with new members and a redefined sound in what is their most ambitious and sonic release to date. Ahead of the album release which is an odd one during a pandemic we got to speak to vocalist Cammie Gilbert about the new album, the challenges of covid-19 on the release and more in what is the next exciting chapter for the band….

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DRAAGYN UNVEILS BEWITCHING, PROGRESSIVE NEW COMPOSITION, “VENOM”


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Experimental, genre-bending artist DRAAGYN continues to elude convention with her latest track “Venom,” that’s out today. The companion track to the recently released single “A Night Between Two Days,” is another stunning introduction to the enigmatic multi-instrumentalist who piques curiosity with her dynamic yet incredibly accessible fusion of ominous angelic folk and progressive rock. Another layer peeled back on the elusive and alluring artist whose artistry knows no bounds.
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