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MUTANK Shatters The Mosh Pit w/ New Video “Bad Magnitude” Off New Album “Think Before You Think” Out End of November 2024 (Boonsdale Records)

Set to rattle mosh pits around the globe with their forthcoming album “Think Before You Think” at the end of this November, Canadian demolition thrash crew MUTANK is injecting onto screens their late music video “Bad Magnitude”.

“This is an easy one: there are no lyrics. An ode to thrash, this track is meant for fans to stretch their neck and bang away to the best instrumental you’ve ever heard!” adds the band.

The live clips in the video are taken from MUTANK‘s 2017 cross-Canada tour with Annihilator and Australia’s Mason. The video was filmed and edited by Chalky of Moshriff.com.

Watch “Bad Magnitude” via its premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

MUTANK‘s new album “Think Before You Think” will be released on Boonsdale Records on November 29th, 2024, following 2017’s EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” and the first taste of new neck-breaking tunes in seven years. Featuring ten volcanic thrash tracks to blaze a new path to jackhammer a pure audio assault. Live favourites such as “Running Reds”, “Abortron”, and “Thrash Primordial” are sure to please die-hard fans for easy repeat listens.

“This is Thrash for Metalheads by Metalheads we evolved from crossover to a more refined thrash band with longer and more intricate songs… The level of seriousness in songwriting is evident in the new album. We want this album to energize people and make them feel the way we do when we listen to some of our favourite artists. This album is the most material we have ever put out! 50 minutes of pure metal across 10 tracks. The songs picked themselves as we kept writing tracks we enjoyed playing.”

With a passion for classic thrash and a desire to play radical riffs, MUTANK made a deservedly big impression on the Canadian metal scene with their debut EP “M.E.C.H METAL” and a performance at Wacken Open Air after being declared champions of the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.

Live Video – MUTANK at Wacken Open Air 2014 – https://youtu.be/yQrLaG8BPL4​

With their distinctive sound, the band moved forward in 2017, touring across Canada supporting ANNIHILATOR alongside Australia’s MASON in support of their EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T” (Boonsdale Records). Metal Injection also named the band “1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know” (Read here).

2024 will be a tour de force for MUTANK with the launch of “Think Before You Think”. Fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Overkill, and Exodus are sure to join them in the circle pit when it releases.

CD Pre-Order (Limited to 250 copies) – https://boonsdale.bigcartel.com/product/mutank-think-before-you-think-cd-pre-order​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NLOS88​

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Track Listing:
​1. Illuminatus – 6:14
2. Payback – 5:24
3. All Against All – 4:43
4. Channel Change – 5:11
5. Bad Magnitude – 5:30
6. Abortron – 3:37
7. Groundbreaker – 2:08
8. Metalheads For Hire – 5:37
9. Running Reds – 6:27
10. Thrash Primordial – 4:40
Album Length: 49:38

More Info: Boonsdalerecords.com | Facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers | Instagram.com/mutank_or_die | X.com/MUTANK​

Italian HOLE IN THE FRAME Release New Single + Video ‘Insomnia Pt.2’ (Live 2024)

HOLE IN THE FRAME are back with a new version of their track “Insomnia Pt. 2”, available from November 20, 2024, on all digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion.

This raw and visceral live version marks another chapter in the band’s storytelling, delving deep into the darkest and most intense human emotions. Blending crossover groove metal, nu metal, and influences from bands like Pantera, Korn, and Slipknot, Hole in the Frame takes listeners on a journey into their darkest nightmares. “Insomnia Pt. 2 Live 2024” narrates a battle within, between fears and anger, capturing the essence of those who experience metal on their skin, unfiltered and uncompromising.

The band from Molise, active since 2014, has always stood out for its ability to convey genuine emotions through a unique mix of dark sounds and powerful lyrics. “Insomnia Pt. 2 Live 2024” is a new testament to their style, capable of captivating both genre enthusiasts and those seeking a profound musical experience.

Check out the video of ‘Insomnia Pt.2 Live 2024’ at https://youtu.be/hCPDxX56c20

Also check out the earlier released
– single ‘Oppression Live 2024’ – https://youtu.be/x_MmY7wXvfk
– single ‘Monotony’ – https://youtu.be/5aAbqVpLZPc
– single ‘I Crossed The Line’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyNI8AyvyyY
– single “Resist” at https://youtu.be/rJogkXQqWio
– live video for the first single ‘To Fall Down’ at https://youtu.be/t1bn_alxLyU

Further Info At
www.volcanopromotion.com
www.facebook.com/holeintheframeband

Prog Guitarist ROD RODRIGUES Shares 7 String Fusion w/ Video “Inukshuk” ft. John Macaluso (Drums) and Angel Vivaldi (Guitar)

Brazilian-Canadian guitarist, music teacher, and songwriter with an impressive career in the music industry, Rod Rodrigues presented his latest creation and his first full-length this past October. Entitled “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2”, is a conceptual album, and is the second part of a story inspired by his move to a new country and starting a new life to follow his 2022 EP “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 1”.

Today, Rodrigues unveils his guitar video for the track “Inukshuk”, which features guest musicians John Macaluso on drums and Angel Vivaldi, who plays the second guitar solo.

“This was the first song I wrote for the album, and it’s the heaviest track. I play it on a 7-string guitar, giving it a modern prog feel with some fusion elements,” adds Rodrigues.

The video can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/00i4UQ45AGw​

Fusing prog rock with Latin rhythms guitar virtuoso Rod Rodrigues has studied with renowned musicians Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) and Greg Howe (Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson) and has received degrees from IG&T and Claretiano University. Since 1997, he has been sharing his knowledge and skills as a music teacher in Brazil, Canada, and Europe. His e-book Guitar Shred (2016) was released in both languages, Portuguese and English, and in 2018, the guitarist and teacher launched his online training course Extreme Guitar Workout, which has attracted hundreds of students from around the world. Over the years, he has also been a member of various bands, including Enemies of Reality and Falling Into a Dream (a Dream Theater tribute band).

As a solo artist, Rodrigues released his first EP in 2010, titled “The First Step: Introduction”, which gained recognition in several music publications, including Guitar Player, Cover Guitarra, and Guitarload, among others. In 2019, he released his single “T.A.G.” followed by his concept EP, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1” in 2022. Notably, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1” featured the talented Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie, Premiata Forneria Marconi) on the track “Woodbine Sunset”.

Thanks to his outstanding work on “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1”, Rodrigues was voted one of the top 20 Guitar Players of 2022 by the readers of Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine.

Rod Rodrigues produced his first full-length, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 2”, with mixing by Renato Osório and mastering by Kris Crummett (Nick Johnston, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens). For the album’s guests, Rodrigues recruited guitarists Hugo Mariutti, Angel Vivaldi, and Roy Ziv; bassists Heitor Tenorio and Bruno Ladislau; drummers John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, Yngwie Malmsteen, Riot), Rodrigo Abelha, and Lucas Emidio; as well as Orlan Charles (keyboards, piano, and saxophone), Rodrigo Sperandio (Brazilian viola), and vocalists Wesley Poison, Ana Carla de Carli, Andressa Alves, Caroline Grossi, Matheus Grossi, and Francis Botene.

“With Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, I believe I reached my peak as a musician and composer. Truly able to convey through music all the emotions of the transformation my life has gone through in the past 10 years. Moreover, I was fortunate to have the best team of musicians, each adding their unique and special touch to the work.” adds Rodrigues.

Recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Rush, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Angra, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 2” was released on October 18, 2024, and is available at the following links:

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3CwoigV​

Bandcamp (CD + Digital) – https://rodrodrigues.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-a-changing-life-part-2​

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Track Listing:​
1 – Inukshuk – Feat. Angel Vivaldi and John Macaluso (6:31)
2 – On The Road (5:24)
3 – East Coast Memories – Feat. Roy Ziv (6:24)
4 – Dust In My Eyes (6:01)
5 – Saudade – Feat.Wesley Poison (1:41)
6 – Mom’s Lullaby (5:40)
7 – Tales Of A Changing Life Suite – Feat. Hugo Mariutti (11:32)
Total Time: 42:02

More info: Rodrodrigues.net | Facebook.com/rodrodriguesofficial | Instagram.com/rodrodriguesofficial​

Hand On Heart release debut album ‘Space’ via Metal Zone Italia

‘Space’ is the title of the debut album by Hand On Heart, a band formed in Montecatini Terme (Italy) in 2017 and dedicated to hard rock, but far from being beginners, considering the previous and current experiences of its members. Alessandro Moschini and Sergio Leonetti played in the 80s with G.L.A.S., authors of an EP entitled Audax Vincit, Moschini also played in H.A.R.E.M., a band led by Freddy Delirio – the keyboardist of Death SS – and in Charisma, a hard rock project with lyrics in Italian founded together with Matteo Panichi, drummer of Damn Freaks. Sergio Leonetti has also been part of the Ontario lineup for many years, a Tuscan country pop/rock band with three albums to their credit. Finally, Niccoli and Moschini are also members of the acoustic duo Coffee & Flowers, a musical reality with two albums in their curriculum. English guitarist Christian Evans, in Italy since 1998, has played in various local bands.

‘Space’, a work with its feet firmly planted in the hard rock that established itself between the Seventies and Eighties thanks to groups such as Van Halen, Def Leppard, Mötley Crue, Kiss, Whitesnake and Bon Jovi (who are thus considered among the major influences of the music branded Hand On Heart), has already been taken the single Roses. A refined taste of what you will find in this new, exciting release by Metal Zone Italia. The song won third place in the winter edition of the international World Songwriting Awards, coming in ahead of artists who have received Grammy nominations and the band has recently become a member of ISSA (International, Singer-Songwriters Association), an organization based in Atlanta, in the U.S.A. But if you really want to know what you will find listening to Space, Alessandro Moschini’s words are the best presentation:

“We grew up with the hard rock of the 80s, with the Los Angeles scene. We are sick of AOR and hard rock of that period. Our album is made with the heart and speaks that language. We are not interested in following the fashion of the moment, we only play the music we love”

Link to the lyric video:

Link to the album:

Tracklist:

1. Roses
2. For You
3. Space
4. I’m Lazy
5. Angel
6. Agony
7. Love Theme for Debora
8. When You Fall in Love
9. You Are the One

Line up:

Gianluca Niccoli – Vocals/Keyboards
Christian Evans – Guitar
Alessandro Moschini – Bass
Sergio Leonetti – Drums

‘Space’ was recorded at Audax Vincit Studio in Montecatini Terme (PT) owned by Alessandro Moschini, except for the drum tracks, recorded in the Sala Reve A.M.A.P. in Pistoia.
Arrangements by Hand On Heart
Mixing by Alessandro Moschini with the technical supervision of Christian Evans
Supervision of all the lyrics of the album: Christian Evans
Cover graphics: Dario Cali
Studio photos and cover image: Loris Gonfiotti
Cover model: Robertina Hates
Live photos: Leonardo Lorenzi

Sparzanza end their release hiatus – New single ‘The Blinding Absence of a Light’ now out

Swedish metallers Sparzanza are re-activating on the release front after a long break. The new single ‘The Blinding Absence of a Light’ is pure Sparzanza, without forgetting catchy melodies or a massive metal sound barrier.

“The song captures the feeling of what it feels like when there is no light in the world and when all hope feels distant. This song has everything that is essential for us; power, melodies and heavy riffs. If Sparzanza works like that, this one will definitely take off too,” says vocalist Fredrik Weileby.

The single was produced by the band’s guitarist Magnus Eronen, and fellow guitarist Calle Johansson says how important it was to get the same intensity in the composition that can be found in the lyrics.

“The riffs are heavier, the drums are stronger and the sound in general is more aggressive than we have ever done before.”

The lyric video for the single, released by Despotz Records, brings death to its own visually stunning and beautiful place. You can watch the video now here.

Sparzanza is:
Calle Johannesson – Guitar
Anders Åberg – Drums
Johan Carlsson – Bass
Fredrik Weileby – Vocals
Magnus Eronen – Guitar

SPARZANZA | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY

What Awaits Us video interview

Operating under the flag of modern metal, the Finnish band What Awaits Us is ready to test the limits of this genre by bringing together a unique musical blend. The band’s music combines melancholic melodies with hard hitting guitar riffs while taking elements from metalcore and melodic deathcore sub-genres.
In 2014 the band released their self-produced debut album “Awake” via Sliptrick Records which gained praises both from critics and listeners. An EP named “Anomaly” followed this up in 2018 introducing a more technical, faster and brutal side of the band’s music.
Between 2021 and 2024, the band released four self-produced singles. These include a re-recorded version of the song “Ascend”, as well as the tracks “Remedy” and “Borderline”, mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm (Odeholm Audio / Vildhjarta / Humanity’s Last Breath).
The latest releases, “The Harbinger” and “Hell Above”, showcase the heavier side of What Awaits Us and mark the beginning of a new era.
We had the opportunity to meet Aleksi Kiianlehto (Vocals) and Olli Korpela (Guitars & backing vocals) and learn more about their music, the future plans and much more.

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Lowhill video interview

Lowhill is a new wave metalcore act from Northern Finland, their music is best described as a mix of metalcore with certain deathcore elements, combined and wrapped up in a melancholic sound space. After several single released from 2016, the band first album “Concept Of Grief” was released in 2022.
2024 saw the release of two singles “Dead Servant” and “Liquid Gray”, now the band is preparing to release an EP which should be out soon.
We had the chance to meet the frontman Teemu Väntti and get to know better the band and its music.

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Countless Goodbyes “Lost in Waves” – release party w/Irvikuvat, Without Warning and Atlases

Finnish band Countless Goodbyes released their second full-length “Lost in Waves” on October 10th, for the occasion they organized the release party on Saturday, November 9th at Annis Culture House in Pori, the city where the band started their journey. The first concert after a break of almost 5 years, changes in the lineup and also changes in the musical style.
For the occasion, the band wanted to share the stage with Irvikuvat, Without Warning and Atlases.
The first to take the stage were Irvikuvat, a six-piece band of melancholic Finnish metal. Next up, Without Warning from Turku. The band defines itself as a sonic metal experience, born from fusion and experimentation through modern metal. The last guests on stage is Atlases, a post-metal band from Pori. The band took advantage of this evening to celebrate and say goodbye to the historic singer Jamppa Lamminpää who decided to retire and in his place as singer takes over Jesse Simola already part of the band and responsible for synths, samples, backing vocals.
Finally it’ss the turn of the hosts, the modern metal band Countless Goodbyes who brought on stage the energy and emotion that they have carried inside for many years, proving to be more charged than ever and ready to tread bigger and more important stages even outside the Finnish borders.

Setlist:

Intro+Unrivaled
Room Without Walls
Hourglass
Death Stood Before God
Hollow
Pages and Chapters
Trapped
Faith In Me
Oath
Who We Are
Hiding From Myself
Paralyzed
The Fallen
Come Alive
Lost In Waves+Outro

Here the photos of the show thaken by Cristina Gregori.

RISEN CROW Unveils First Single and Video For “Risen Crow” Off Upcoming Album “Requiem For A Damned Love” Out February 2025

Rockshots Records is excited to announce that RISEN CROW has officially released their debut single and music video for “Risen Crow”, the first track from their highly anticipated album “Requiem For A Damned Love” due out February 2025. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an evocative video that captures the dark, melodic essence of the band’s unique sound.
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Formed in 2020 in Rome, Risen Crow stands out in the Italian metal scene with their distinct fusion of power metal and gothic elements. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot, and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow’s music blends powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes, creating an emotional journey for listeners. The single “Risen Crow” embodies the band’s artistic vision, showcasing their signature mix of powerful metal energy and dark, gothic atmospheres.
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The upcoming album, “Requiem For A Damned Love” delves into themes of obsession, damned love, and sacrifice, taking listeners through an intense narrative filled with emotion and depth. The track “Risen Crow” sets the tone for the album, offering a glimpse into the band’s compelling storytelling and dynamic musical approach.
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​Risen Crow invites fans to experience their dark, melodic journey and immerse themselves in their debut single’s evocative atmosphere. With a strong lineup and a unique blend of influences, the band is ready to make their mark on the international metal scene.
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Watch the official “Risen Crow” music video on YouTube and stream the single on all major platforms. Follow Risen Crow on social media for updates on the upcoming album release and future live performances.
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Music Video – https://youtu.be/mgYBWxVzZDo​
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Risen Crow’s debut album, “Requiem For A Damned Love”, will be released on February 28, 2025. Fans can now listen to the first single from the album and pre-order their copy at the following link: https://lnk.to/iWnIfA​

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Track Listing:
1. Never surrender
2. Black Widow
3. Funeral Jack
4. Risen Crow
5. Revelation
6. Dark In my life
7. Believe in me
8. Black Rose
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​Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Francesco Mattei and Kate Nord at Underworld Studio​
​underworldstudiocasperia.com | Facebook.com/UnderworldStudio​

Cover, Artwork & Layout Design: Harley Velasquez at Infinity NucleArt Studio​
​Instagram: @HarleyVelasquezArt | Facebook.com/InfinityNucleArtStudio​
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​Risen Crow Line Up:​
Antonella Della Monica: Vocals
Claudio Vattone: Vocals
Giuseppe Longo: Guitars
Francesco Menale: Guitars
Alessandro Bernabei: Keyboards
Flavio Cicchetti: Bass
Filippo Martini: Drums

https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/risencrowband | https://www.instagram.com/risencrow​
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SHORES OF NULL Teams Up w/ THUNDERFLIX To Debut Full Live Video of HELLFEST 2024 Performance; New Album “The Loss of Beauty” Out Now

Touring Europe this past summer in support of their latest and fourth record “The Loss of Beauty” (Spikerot Records), Italian melodic death-doom force Shores of Null performed at this year’s Hellfest Open Air (Temple Stage) in Clisson, France.

Delivering a powerful performance that encapsulates their signature blend of heavy, melodic gothic doom. This live set showcases tracks from their rich discography, including highlights from their latest album. As they perform under the iconic lights of Hellfest, the band’s dynamic soundscapes and emotional depth resonate through the crowd, creating an immersive experience for all in attendance. This performance at one of Europe’s premier metal festivals marks a significant moment for Shores Of Null, further solidifying their place in the metal genre.

Capturing that full set on live video, Shores of Null is ready to unveil it for fans by teaming up with ThunderFlix, the world’s premier on-demand video streaming service dedicated exclusively to heavy metal music.

Vocalist Davide Straccione adds:

“Hellfest was the culmination of an intense promotional cycle during which we had the privilege of taking ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ far and wide. Stepping onto that stage was an incredibly powerful experience, rewarding us for years of relentless hard work, dedication, and a deep love for what we do. We felt the energy of the crowd resonating with us, and in that moment, it truly felt like we were exactly where we were meant to be. On a personal level, it was a dream come true, and I believe I can speak for the entire band when I say it was the highlight of our career so far.”

Watch Shores of Null‘s Hellfest 2024 performance in its entirety via its premiere on ThunderFlix HERE.

Watch a live clip of their track “A New Death Is Born” – https://youtu.be/Zw07Pvr5BsM​

Hellfest 2024 Setlist:​
intro: Transitory
1. Destination Woe
2. The Last Flower
3. Ruins Alive
4. Quiescent
5. Darkness Won’t Take Me
6. Nothing Left To Burn
7. My Darkest Years
8. A New Death Is Born
outro: Blazing Sunlight
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Live Video Credits:
Live Sound Tech: Nikos Giagkoudakis
Video Recording: Sombrero & Co

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“The Loss of Beauty” is Shores Of Null’s fourth album and follows the acclaimed “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)”, unanimously considered by fans and critics as one of the Doom Metal gems of recent years. Both albums were recorded between 2019 and early 2020, and although “The Loss of Beauty” was initially conceived as the band’s third album, ‘Beyond The Shores’ took its place as it better reflected the doom and gloom sentiment of the ‘annus horribilis’ 2020.

Across 11 tracks (plus two bonus tracks), Shores Of Null once again submerges listeners with tempestuous and turbulent riffs. The band continues to hone its sound and take its melancholic dark metal to new heights by mastering an assorted palette of genres with inbred poignancy. The lyrics celebrate beauty in imperfection and transience and are meant to be an invitation to seek beauty in little things, especially those unexpected and ephemeral.

“Those who follow Shores Of Null from the very beginning know that our influences touch many genres, and I think those who loved ‘Quiescence’ and ‘Black Drapes For Tomorrow’ won’t be disappointed. I consider ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ to be the natural evolution of those records, while ‘Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)’ represents a slight detour from the main road, a quite successful experiment in which we gave vent to our most dark and dramatic side, focusing exclusively on gothic/death/doom metal, almost funereal at times. Those who have known us with ‘Beyond The Shores’ might find ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ a bit different, faster in tempos but still very gloomy and melancholic, so I’m pretty confident the album will be well received by fans in general.” adds vocalist Davide Straccione.

Dark and heavy, tinged with feelings of despair, “The Loss Of Beauty” was released on March 24th, 2023, and recommended for fans of Swallow The Sun, Borknagar, and Paradise Lost.

Music Video – The Last Flower – https://youtu.be/W_LV8-Mz8qA​

Music Video – Darkness Won’t Take Me – https://youtu.be/zjY8Wztnq-k​

Album Stream:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/vWOcwJYjhq8

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZckbMW​

Album order (Digital, CD, Vinyl) – https://linktr.ee/thelossofbeauty​

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Track Listing:​
1. Transitory – 1:20
2. Destination Woe – 4:52
3. The Last Flower – 4:59
4. Darkness Won’t Take Me – 4:14
5. Nothing Left To Burn – 4:55
6. Old Scars – 4:23
7. The First Son – 2:17
8. A Nature In Disguise – 6:26
9. My Darkest Years – 4:56
10. Fading As One – 5:19
11. A New Death Is Born – 4:54
Album Length: 48:40
Bonus Tracks (CD and digital only)
12. Underwater Oddity – 4:18
13. Blazing Sunlight – 1:57

Shores Of Null is:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info: Spikerot.com | Shoresofnull.com
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About: Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out three impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and finally their most ambitious work to date “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long opus which continues to prove the band’s willingness to go off the beaten path while creating their ultimate doom manifesto.

The band’s fourth album “The Loss Of Beauty”, recorded during the same sessions of “Beyond The Shores”, was released in March of 2023.