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Nighon to release second album in May, first single out now!

February 15, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Nighon’s second album ‘The Somme’ was recorded in the spring and summer of 2016. The drums were recorded at Soundspiral Audio, with Juho Räihä. The rest was recorded at Nighon’s home studio. Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll, Magenta Harvest, Chthonian, etc.) has co-produced the album with Nighon. He is also featured on the song “I Fear For Tomorrow”. The album was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd at Studio Fredman, Gothenburg Sweden.

The album is a concept album with stories from World War I, World War II and the similarities between those and the crises we see today in our world. The sound is much more extreme than previous Nighon compositions, widening the contrasts even more than before. The album is supposed to be heard in it’s entirety non-stop. The single “The Greatest of Catastrophes” is a blend of the outbreak of World War I and the Ukraine crisis. The video was filmed during the winter 2016 by Kasper Dalkarl, David Viklund and Stephanie Blomqvist.

The Somme is released May 5th 2017 by Inverse Records.

The brand new music video “The Greatest Of Catastrophes” is available here: https://youtu.be/6JCvH4g-glQ It is also available on Spotify in this location: https://open.spotify.com/album/1a9VAza4ng6y7vGN7DM8y0

Line-up:
Nico Häggblom – Vocals
Alva Sandström – Vocals
Björn Johansson – Guitar
Michael Mikander – Lead Guitar
Mats Ödahl – Bass
Mika Paananen – Drums

Discography:
The Somme (Album 2017)
The Greatest Of Catastrophes (Single 2017)
Ex Tenebris Lux (Single 2015)
Cor Oblivionis (Album 2014)

Links:
http://www.nighonofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/nighonmusic

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SHADE EMPIRE REVEAL A VIDEO FOR ‘ANTI-LIFE SAVIOUR’

February 15, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

SHADE EMPIRE REVEAL A VIDEO FOR ‘ANTI-LIFE SAVIOUR’ THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM

NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED THIS SPRING VIA CANDLELIGHT/ SPINEFARM RECORDS

SHADE EMPIRE have revealed a brand new video for ‘Anti-Life Saviour’ ‘Anti-Life Saviour’ is the first track to be heard from the bands soon to be released fifth studio album.

Since forming in 1999, Shade Empire are revered for their unspeakably brutal guitar patterns and ingenious arrangements, creating a sound unique and closely related to symphonic black metal.

Further album details will be revealed in due course.

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Doom Metal act REFLECTION return after 8 years!

February 15, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Pitch Black Records is thrilled to announce its 50th album release with the signing of legendary Greek Epic/Doom Metal act REFLECTION!

REFLECTION, the driving force of Hellenic Epic/Doom Metal, will be celebrating their 25th anniversary next year and they are now back, with their fourth album, “Bleed Babylon Bleed”! It’s been eight years since the band’s last offering, making this an eagerly awaited release; and with a new vocalist in their ranks this becomes an even more anticipated release!

As this is quite a special release, label founder, Phivos Papadopoulos, felt the need to briefly comment:

“Our 50th release just had to be special. And this is as special as it could get, for a number of reasons! I remember discovering REFLECTION in the early ‘90s and receiving their demo tape after writing to them and how I was blown away by their music. Even more importantly though, since the day we first made contact, a truly unique bond has been formed between myself and the band’s founder and guitarist, Stathis Pavlantis.

A bond that has certainly stood the test of time and has grown more and more throughout the years; we are not just friends, we are family now and the emotions associated with releasing this on my own record label, twenty-something years after we first “met”, cannot easily be put into words. I agreed to sign REFLECTION without even listening to their new album (which I haven’t regretted one tiny bit of course)! Here’s another fine example of that something that makes metal so magical and special I guess!”

With nine track of pure solid epic doom heavy metal, “Bleed Babylon Bleed” has all the elements that have defined REFLECTION’s superb musicianship throughout the years. The band has matured since a long time ago, yet their sound is even more refined now and full-bodied, still incorporating their signature fast to mid and low tempo song ranges. “Bleed Babylon Bleed” is just oozing with atmosphere, epic melodies and powerful emotions as it deals mainly with the Pontic Genocide (as well as genocides in general). The final track marks the album’s culmination as it features a Pontian lyra (masterfully played by Pavlantis) that takes a lead role, beautifully mixed with the rest of the instruments, for an utterly bone-chilling effect.

Special mention should be made to the guest appearance of Mats Leven of CANDLEMASS. Besides his majestic input on this album, this is also of particular importance since CANDLEMASS have always been a primary influence for REFLECTION. Other noteable guest appearances include Albert Bell (FORSAKEN) and Kostas Tokas (RELOAD).

“Bleed Babylon Bleed”, is out on April 7th worldwide on CD and Digital. Pre-orders are up at http://store.pitchblackrecords.com and http://pitchblackrecords.bandcamp.com. A track is now available for streaming and free download at http://www.pitchblackrecords.com.

REFLECTION lineup:
George Thomaidis – Vocals
Stathis Pavlantis – Guitars
George Pavlantis – Drums
John Litinakis – Bass
Iraklis Loukakis – Keyboards/Backing Vocals

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Hellbound Hearts have released a video clip for their new song ‘The light we cannot see’

February 15, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Hellbound Hearts have released a video clip for their new song ‘The light we cannot see’, taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Film Noir’ (out 7th April)

Hellbound Hearts lead vocalist and guitarist Danny Lambert talks about the songs on ‘Film Noir’:

Suffering the Radio

“The last great period of British music is a fading memory, replaced with an acceptance and almost macabre celebration of staggering mediocrity, formulaic unit shifters and false celebrity. But there are some who will not accept that all hope is lost. We are the vampires scrambling for the blood….”

Online zine ‘One Metal’ describes Hellbound Hearts as, “the kind of music that should be played with high octane and fervent amounts of passion.” With the emergence of their debut album, ‘Film Noir’, the Yorkshire alternative rock trio have solidified the promise shown on previous eps in a fashion that simply shouldn’t be ignored if you’re a rock fan.

Produced by Matt Ellis at Axis Studios (Black Spiders, Terrorvision), ‘Film Noir’ is a commanding collection of songs that range from feel-good melodies to dark, sinister hooks, whilst all the time packing in stand out singalong choruses and heavy grooves.

Be prepared to go dark… ‘Film Noir’ is released 7th April 2017.

‘FILM NOIR’ Tracklist

1. Suffering The Radio

2. Broken Hearted

3. Poor Disguises

4. The Light We Cannot See

5. Still We Wait

6. Blood

7. Wake Up

8. We Are All Alone

9. Fortunes

10. Silent Horror Movie

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VI to Re-Release Debut EP

February 14, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

French black metal newcomers VI, featuring current and ex-members of Aosoth and Antaeus, will re-release their debut EP, “De Praestigiis Daemonum”, on March 31st via Agonia Records. The re-release, re-mastered by M. (Mgła) in No Solace Studio, will include a new cover made by Adrian Baxter.

The line-up of VI is shaped by INVRI (Aosoth, ex-Antaeus) on guitars and vocals, BST (Aosoth, ex-Antaeus, The Order Of Apollyon) on bass and Blastum (ex-Aosoth, ex-Antaeus, Merrimack) on drums. Their music bestirs within the characteristic black metal niche developed by the said bands, with the addition of expanded guitar work, choirs and subtle sample parts. VI describes their music as “extreme, devoted black metal with illuminated chaos”.

INVRI commented on the re-release:

     “This first offering always meant a lot to us. This is where it all started. We keep listening to it wondering how we managed to release such a beast. 10 years later, we still dont get it. All went so fast, from the composing to the unexpected acclamation. It took years to compose something else, it was so intense and natural that we feared we could never do better. Re-releasing this EP is the opportunity for all of you to put your hands on it, and it was a good opportunity for us to refresh that old demon we cherish so much”.
     Working with Adrian Baxter, Kontamination Design and No Solace was such an experience. One more time with this release, everything went fast. All this worldwide team managed to provide a brand new face in only few days and we feel honored to see how much efforts have been put into this release while, few years ago, only a bunch of maniacs believed in us.
     We would like to thanks the Agonia team, for being a part of those. This release will now never die and will rise, and will shine upon us for the next decade and more to come.
     Ceux qui moururent dans la douleur ne se relèveront pas dans la joie”.

Tracklist:
I) Et maintenant je lui appartiens ainsi ma chair mon sang et mes actes lui sont dédiés.
II) Je me dresse devant le trône et j’attends mon jugement en crachant sur le livre de vie.
III) Si le sommeil de ma raison se fait trop lourd, je deviendrai le monstre qu’il aura tenté d’engendrer.
IV) Il n’y a pas de repos, ni le jour ni la nuit, pour ceux qui ont adoré la bête et son image et pour quiconque a reçu la marque de son nom.

Available formats:
– Gatefold black LP.
– Gatefold gold LP.
– Digital.

Pre-orders will be available later this week at:
https://www.agoniarecords.com/index.php?pos=shop&lang=en

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EMPYREAN THRONE JOIN THE ELITE RANKS OF EXTREME MANAGEMENT GROUP

February 13, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

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February 13th 2017- Los Angeles, CA The clandestine order of chaos known as Empyrean Throne have joined forces with New York based Extreme Management Group alongside reputable bands such as Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Origin, Cryptopsy, Disgorge, Decrepit Birth, Atheist, Rings of Saturn and many more.

Empyrean Throne’s front man Andrew Knudsen commented: “We are honored to partner with such a prestigious management group as EMG, who not only believes in Empyrean Throne, but who also wants to advance our march upon new territories. With this newly forged alliance, we will be able to expand our voice toward the far reaches of the metal genre and beyond. As we debut our first full-length record, Chaosborne, we stand proudly with EMG at our sides, beneath the Banner of Chaos!”

Empyrean Throne has yet to announce the official release date for “Chaosborne” and reviews from press thus far have been stellar. The entire Empyrean Throne team are all extremely excited to unleash it to metal heads worldwide.

EMG artist manager, Mark Müller commented: “The moment I heard the unreleased “Chaosborne” album I was enthralled and couldn’t stop listening to the album from beginning to end. Empyrean Throne’s professionalism, high intensity and perseverance is remarkable. We’re confident they are primed for great things and look forward to a bright future together.”

Empyrean Throne will be direct support for the mighty OVERKILL and NILE on February 25th at The Grove in Anaheim. Check out the link below for ticket information.

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