Italian black/doom metallers FORGOTTEN TOMB give a track by track breakdown of their upcoming studio album, “We Owe You Nothing”, due for release next week, October 27th, in Europe and November 10th in North America via Agonia Records. Singer/guitarist Ferdinando “HM” M. explains the musical concept behind each of six songs on the album, and shares their snippets. The breakdown is available at:
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Review by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy
Cyclocosmia is a progressive doom metal project from London, UK comprised of Aliki Katriou (vocals) and multi-talented James Scott (songwriter/producer) who plays all the instruments throughout. The duo also collaborate with guest musicians all over the world. Their debut album ‘Deadwood’ received critical acclaim and now they are looking to equally impress with their latest offering, new EP, ‘Immured’. The EP has a concept and doesn’t follow the norm, as you are meant to listen to it as a continuous 17 minute song, rather than individual tracks. It follows the story of a Roman Vestal Virgin who is condemned to live burial for breaking her vows. The bleak story certainly helps feed their impressive and unique symphonic doom…
‘Immured Part I’ opens on an ethereal, alluring yet alarming note, simply setting the scene for what lies ahead…’Part II’ kicks right off in symphonic glory with beautiful and dark clean vocals from Aliki Katriou, with savage screams in contrast from James Scott, but the balance is just right, and the results are both shocking and stunning.
Part III is on the angelic side initially before the heavy guitars accompany and showcase some solid and resonant tones, giving the song a lot of depth. The vocal variations offer even more diversity and give it a slightly deranged sound in the greatest sense. There is a lot going on here but it still manages to remain coherent and float seamlessly along in harmony. It is a very captivating and immersive sound that will surely lure you in…
The final chapter in this dark story, ‘IV’ starts with an eerie and delightful acoustic guitar section which complements Aliki’s high pitched and sorrowful vocals perfectly. James displays his impressive guitar capabilities further, amongst the epic drawn out doom symphonies with demonic growls laced throughout. It is cleverly structured and layered, making it a must hear. It offers tranquillity and angst all in one offering, something which the EP displays wonderfully throughout its dark emotional and thought provoking endeavour.
Score: 4/5
INFO:
Label: self-released
Release Date: January 27th, 2017
Genre: symphonic/doom metal
Country: UK
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Berklee-educated modern progressive/world fusion guitarist FELIX MARTIN recently announced details regarding his upcoming 15-track full-length album, Mechanical Nations, out February 24, 2017. Mechanical Nations is available for pre-order now via iTunes,Amazon and Martin’s official webstore.
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THY ART IS MURDER Announce European Tour Dates!
After welcoming iconic singer C.J. McMahon back in their ranks and releasing the brand new song ‘No Absolution’.
Australia’s premiere incendiary extreme musical export, THY ART IS MURDER, is pleased to announce their next European co-headlining run, dubbed “The Heaven And Hell Tour”, this coming April.
THE HEAVEN AND HELL TOUR
THY ART IS MURDER – co headline
BEING AS AN OCEAN – co headline
MISS MAY I & CASEY
16.04.17 Netherlands Nijmegen @ Doornroosje
19.04.17 Germany Saarbrücken @ Garage
20.04.17 Italy Bologna @ Kindergarten Club
23.04.17 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
24.04.17 Germany Hannover @ Faust
25.04.17 Poland Poznań @ U Bazyla
26.04.17 Hungary Budapest @ Durer Kert
27.04.17 Germany Schweinfurt @ Stattbahnhof
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Season of Mist announcing the signing of NOCTURNAL GRAVES. The Australian old school death metal wrecking crew will release their next album on the label.
Regarding their signing, the band commented: “NOCTURNAL GRAVES would like to extend our gratitude to Seasons of Mist and we look forward to working with them on our next releases. We are in the process of writing our third album, so expect nothing less than total death metal Savagery!”
NOCTURNAL GRAVES formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2004. Two well received demos, ‘Profanation of Innocence’ and ‘Deathstorm’ followed in the same year. Quickly scoring a record deal, the band officially released the ‘Necromancer’ 7″ (2006) before unleashing their debut full-length ‘Satan’s Cross’ (2007). The Australians hit Europe in 2009 and celebrated the event with ‘The Gravespirit Sessions’ Split. Former DESTRÖYER 666 and also RAZOR OF OCCAM guitarist Shrapnel and drummer L.W. joined in 2012. NOCTURNAL GRAVES widely extended their international fanbase with the release of their sophomore album “…From the Bloodline of Cain” (2014), which resulted in an invitation to the 2016 edition of Maryland Deathfest and more shows in the US. The band supported the tour with a limited 7″ EP ‘Sharpen the Knives / Lead us to the Endless Fire’.
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FIREWIND LAUNCH “BACK ON THE THRONE” SINGLE & LYRIC VIDEO; “IMMORTALS”
In order to further tease the upcoming release of their 8th studio album, “Immortals”, on January 20th, 2017, melodic Power metal masters FIREWIND are launching a digital single and lyric video (Produced by Cloud Music Typography) for the track “Back On The Throne” today.
Single on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2xDqI6pZbe9sUessMJXuCb
Single on iTunes (also instant grat): http://smarturl.it/FIREWINDbottiTunes
Single on AmazonMP3: http://smarturl.it/FIREWINDbottAMA
FIREWIND’s Gus G. checked in to comment about the track as follows: “”Back On The Throne” is the 3rd single off our forthcoming album “Immortals” and its classic heavy metal roots vibes are shining bright on this one. Crank it up to 11!”
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