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ALBUM REVIEW: CONQUER DIVIDE – ‘SLOW BURN’

September 6, 2023 carinadarkart 1 Comment

By Carina Lawrence

Conquer Divide returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Slow Burn’, and it was worth the eight-year wait following their self-titled debut album.

The opener ‘Atonement’ injects a quick heavy hit from the off with bassist/vocalist Janel Duarte asserting her aggressive vocals before clean vocalist Kiarely Taylor comes in with beautiful melodies and a nice hefty breakdown to close. The track has a perfect balance of fierceness and catchy melody and makes for a brilliant start and introduction for long-time fans and new ones.

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Soen release video for new single ‘Hollowed’

September 4, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Following the release of their highly praised new album Memorial, Soen have released the video for the new single ‘Hollowed’ featuring vocals from acclaimed singer Elisa. Listen and purchase the album at this location.

Memorial sees the band overall take a heavier approach to their craft but the new single ‘Hollowed’ is a hugely powerful and gushing ballad, which stands out as a powerful bridge across the album’s ten tracks. The song sees guitarist Cody Ford shine with an epic and intense Pink Floyd tinged guitar solo, whilst tender vocals are traded throughout from singer and founding member Joel Ekelöf and Italian star Elisa.

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DEFECTS Announce Tour With Of Mice & Men + Sign To Raw Power Management, Mascot Records & UTA

September 4, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Defects are exploding into late 2023 with a quadruple announcement. They will be joining US metalcore outfit Of Mice & Men on a 19-date tour through November and December, calling through Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK, and they will also be joining Funeral For A Friend as special guests at the 20 Years of Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation album anniversary show at the O2 Academy, Birmingham on 11 October. They have also signed deals with Mascot Records, United Talent Agency, Raw Power Management and have been working on their debut album.

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EMPIRE STATE BASTARD RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘RIVERS OF HERESY’

September 1, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 – Empire State Bastard have released their widely anticipated debut album Rivers of Heresy, which is available today on all streaming platforms. The album is highlighted by the short-sharp-shock of the lead single “Harvest,” the grandiose stoner metal attack of “The Looming” and the stark Jesus Lizard intensity of “Moi ?”

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POWERWOLF Makes History with the use of Augmented Reality at a European Rock / Metal Festival

August 31, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

POWERWOLF set another milestone in their career, and live music as a whole, when they made history with the use of augmented reality at a live music festival in Europe during their headline set at Summer Breeze Festival in Germany! It was one of the biggest productions ever, during which POWERWOLF performed in front of tens of thousands of fans.

Together with ARTE Concert and the 0221 Mediaagentur, using technology used in video games, they created a monstrous wolf above the stage in real time during the set, visible by both fans on site, as well as devotees watching the livestream from all over the world. The wolf was visible four times during the set, during their hits “Incense & Iron”, “Amen & Attack”, “Beast Of Gévaudan” and “Resurrection By Erection”.

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ALBUM REVIEW: SOEN – ‘MEMORIAL’

August 31, 2023 carinadarkart Leave a comment

By Carina Lawrence

Swedish progressive metallers hit harder with their sixth album, ‘Memorial,’ which is more aggressive and potent yet always melodic and alluring in keeping with their signature style.

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