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Damnation Plan Releases DIO Cover as a Second Single From “Reality Illusion”


Finnish Espoo-based progressive melodic death metal band Damnation Plan releases a second single from their upcoming new album “Reality Illusion”.

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The single is a tribute to the past heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio in form of a classic DIO track “Don’t Talk To Strangers”.

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Jarkko Lunnas from Damnation Plan comments the single release:

“For our first album as bonus tracks we had created our versions of the movie themes ‘The Terminator’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZLWEuYO1as) and ‘The Running Man’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xniQmO7V3yU), to pay tribute to our childhood inspirations and heroics (and oh yes, we still get kicks out of them!).

So for this new album we wanted to do some cover track as well. We were throwing around some ideas to do some pop songs etc. until the idea to do Dio’s ‘Don’t Talk To Strangers’ came up. So, instead of a hologram we came up with our version of one of the late legend’s finest tracks to honor his legacy. So here it is – ‘Don’t Talk To Strangers’, in style of Damnation Plan!”

“Reality Illusion” album release date is March 10th 2017.

The band is currently running a Pledge Music pre-order campaign for the new album. In addition to the new album, the campaign provides exclusive pro-shot 10+ episodes video documentary about the making of the new album.
The campaign can be found from here http://pledgemusic.com/damnationplan

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Reality Illusion tracklist:

01 – Intro
02 – Beyond These Walls
03 – Rulers Of Truth
04 – Rise Of The Messenger
05 – Blinded Faith
06 – The Empowerment
07 – Maze Of Despair
08 – Iron Curtain Falls
09 – Reality Illusion
10 – A Chapter In Greed
11 – The Final Destination
12 – Don’t Talk To Strangers (Bonus track)

Total length 56:22:40

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Krysthla Posts Lyric Video For “Make Disciples Of The Nations”


British extreme metallers Krysthla have just dropped a punishingly epic lyric video for new song ‘Make Disciples Of The Nations

 

The track is the second song to be taken from the Northamptonshire’s forthcoming brutal sophomore album.

“‘Make Disciples Of The Nations‘ is buried in the feeling of helplessness and despair as the world is plunged into misery as the wars keep coming. An endless stream of ignorant cannon fodder gets in line to go and do their part for democracy but it all means nothing in reality.  Eventually, all the nations of the world will be without culture or individuality. Goddess Columbia rules ok!” – Neil Hudson (guitars / lyricist)
Hailed by Metal Hammer Magazine (UK) as “setting 2016 on fire” (alongside Textures Dream Theater, Anthrax, and Devin Townsend) one of the finest extreme metal acts around will release their second album ‘Peace In Our Time’ on 7th April 2017 via PHD.
This new studio offering from Krysthla sees the British five-piece producing something extremely special. Part metal, part extreme, part technical, part progressive… Aurally this is a metal fan’s nirvana. There’s an abundance of aggression on offer, and yet the power of the band is amplified even more with melodic tinges and lighter musical landscapes, which never detract from the powerhouse delivery Krysthla is renowned for.

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MELECHESH To Tour Europe w/ GORGOROTH


Iconic Sumerian black thrash demigods MELECHESH have announce hit European stages again next month. See dates and tour poster below.

On this tour with friends in GORGOROTH, the band will be supporting their most recent collection of sonic magick, »Enki«, which was released in 2015 via Nuclear Blast and received raving reviews from all over the globe. The record features guest appearances by legendary metal musicians Max Cavalera (SOULFLY), Rob Caggiano (VOLBEAT, ex-ANTHRAX) and Sakis Tolis (ROTTING CHRIST).

Commented band founder, singer, guitarist and main songwriter Ashmedi: “We are so looking forward to hitting the road again with our brothers in GORGOROTH! Nothing beats the energy of playing live, sharing our sound with the crowds is a cathartic experience! Expect nothing but sonic magick! See you out there, lost tribes!”

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Season of Mist Signs “MERRIMACK”


Season of Mist  announce the signing of MERRIMACK.

The Parisian black metal fanatics will release their next album on the label.

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Regarding their signing, the band comments:

“We are pleased to announce that MERRIMACK are joining the Season of Mist roster. Signing with the leading force of the French shores is a decisive step in our goal to deliver the blackest of metals, without compromising our art, and with the means of a well-established company who proved to release the finest artists. Working with fellow countrymen will ensure a fruitful cooperation, and their unquestionable professionalism can be nothing but a motivation for the band to make this union last long!”

Having firmly established their black name and message around the globe, MERRIMACK are currently preparing to release their next milestone of brilliant black metal, balancing malicious underground spirit, and wickedly simmered maturity this year.

Official site:                                                                         https://www.facebook.com/merrimackofficial

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WOLFHEART Posts New Video “The Flood”


Finnish winter metal warriors WOLFHEART have released a new single / video ‘THE FLOOD’

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Finnish winter metal warriors WOLFHEART have released a new single with video named ‘THE FLOOD‘. The new single introduces more melodic and doom influenced side from the forthcoming 3rd album ‘TYHJYYS‘ which will be released worldwide 3.3. by Spinefarm Records.

The new album and most of the ‘THE FLOOD’ video footage was shot while recordings of the album in the legendary Finnish studio PETRAX (Amorphis, HIM, CoB, Nightwish etc.)

Listen THE FLOOD in Spotify:

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TYHJYYS -album track list:
01. Shores Of The Lake Simpele
02. Boneyard
03. World On Fire
04. The Flood
05. The Rift
06. Call Of The Winter
07. Dead White
08. Tyhjyys

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REVIEW: Cyclocosmia – “Immure EP”


Cyclocosmia – “Immure EP”

Review by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

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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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TRACKLIST

1. Immured Part I
2. Immured Part II
4. Immured Part III
5. Immured Part IV
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