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More pop metal from Memoremains: New single “Fighter” and video encourage you to move forward

Finnish band Memoremains drop a new song on the airwaves. The five-piece, which has established the number of tens of thousands of monthly listeners, has already released the singles “Toxic Girl” and “Stuck” earlier this year, but the recently released “Fighter” is a bit different.

“Compared to previous singles, Fighter is a bit deeper and more atmospheric. As for the vocals, we also searched for new sounds to emphasize the nuances of the composition. In the lyrics, I wanted to deal with friendship and a situation where a loved one is in a challenging place in their life and needs support in making difficult choices. If only the song would bring a touch of hope to the gloom of autumn for the listeners as well !” singer Johanna Ahonen states.

The band also reveals something else completely new to them about the song: the song was originally applied to the UMK competition (Finnish Eurovision preselection).

“The feeling about this song was so strong that it was decided to enter it in the UMK competition. We started with the mentality that ‘no matter what, we’ll be in the race!’ However, we didn’t make it this time, but we’ll see if we can another time”, commented Mikko Kujanpää, who composed the song.

The song was also made into a music video with the help of a well-known author.

“Aarni Visuals made a music video for us from our 2022 Nummirock show recording for the single “Empire” from the album “Pop Metal”, and we remembered how efficient he worked and how good the result was. We asked him about his interest in making the music video for “Fighter”, and luckily he agreed to cooperate. In our opinion, the musicvideo conveys the new visual look of the band and the atmosphere of the song, which is sensitive and dramatic at the same time.”

Line-up:
Johanna Ahonen – vocals
Mikko Kujanpää – keyboards
Aleksi Mäkelä – guitar
Aapo Timonen – bass
Eemeli Timonen – drums

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Silent Angel Announce Japan Tour Dates for November 2024

The Italian/Malaysian symphonic power metal band Silent Angel is thrilled to announce the Japan leg of their Unyielding 2024 Tour. This exciting tour also celebrates the first anniversary of their debut album, Unyielding, Unrelenting, released one year ago through Rockshots Records.

The tour will kick off with a special showcase event in Kuala Lumpur on 17th November 2024 at Hangover PJ, before heading to Japan for three highly anticipated performances:

Tour Dates:

  • 17th November 2024 – Hangover PJ, Kuala Lumpur (Showcase in Malaysia)
  • 22nd November 2024 – Sengoku Daitoryo, Osaka
  • 23rd November 2024 – Club ROOTS, Gifu
  • 24th November 2024 – Nakano Moonstep, Tokyo

For this tour, Silent Angel will be fronted by Claudia Beltrame as the sole vocalist, with Eric Poon on guitars and Daus on bass. They will be supported by a session drummer for live performances. The band promises electrifying shows, delivering their signature blend of symphonic and power metal with Japanese metal influences.

Formed in 2000 and reformed in 2015, Silent Angel has garnered a strong following, and their debut album Unyielding, Unrelenting has resonated with fans around the world. Known for their powerful symphonic metal sound, this tour will offer fans the chance to experience the band’s music live as they celebrate the success of their first album.

Endorsements: The band is proudly supported by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, Zoom, CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.

For more information about the tour and ticket details, visit:

Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Stratovarius, Rhapsody, and Hammerfall, Silent Angel’s “Unyielding, Unrelenting” is available from Rockshots Records.

Digital – https://lnk.to/jVsu38V1​

Album order – https:/bit.ly/SilentAngelCD​

Music Video – “Against The Tides” – https://youtu.be/Vyi-CwgYq_4​

Music Video – “Tears of Celestine” – https://youtu.be/tR1dHlNnnPU​

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Track Listing:​
1. Unyielding Spirit – 2:40
2. Against The Tides – 5:34
3. A Destiny In Shadows – 3:45
4. Through Selene’s Eyes – 4:30
5. Aurora’s Dream – 4:58
6. Descent Into Infinity – 3:50
7. When Dusk Meets Dawn – 3:20
8. Angel Rising – 4:07
9. Tears Of Celestine – 5:21
10. Twilight Of The Black Rose – 6:18
Album Length: 44:27

Silent Angel is:

Eric “StormBlade” Poon – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Lyricist
Claudia Beltrame – Lead Vocals
Gracie Shona – Co-lead Vocals
Dauz – Bass
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​Permanent Session Musicians​
Davide Scuteri – Keyboards, Synth
PAE – Drums

Silent Angel is currently endorsed by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, and Zoom and is supported by CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.

For more info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu​
​https://www.facebook.com/SilentAngelBand​
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About:
Originally formed in 2000, and taking over a decade-long hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with a fresh new lineup and released two EPs along with gaining support on American, Canadian, Italian, Australian, and UK radio stations. The band was also honoured with recording a track for Samsung’s Milk Music Ad Campaign, plus performing a Malaysian tour where they headlined the IDX SummerFest, which was followed by two tours of Japan.

After the Japan tours, Silent Angel returned to the studios to record their full-length album but unfortunately were struck with tragedy with the untimely passing of their bass player putting the recording on pause.

Fast forward to 2020, Silent Angel brought in multi-award-winning recording and mixing engineer, Rahmad Kamikaze as the co-producer and welcomed bassist Dauz and professional drum sessionist PAE.

Moving in 2021, the beautiful and talented Italian soprano powerhouse Claudia Beltrame joining the band lineup, and later on with Italian keyboard and synth wizard, Davide Scuteri contributing his talent to the music, we’re now poised to unleash our full length masterpiece upon the world in the very capable hands of Rockshots Records.

Finnish folk/black metal band Metsän alttari to release debut album – First single out now

The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band Metsän alttari is set to release their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first and only single ‘Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/ma-single

The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
“Sometimes the anger burns inside you and tries to take over, but the faith for a better day is still there. Find your inner peace, keep your eyes on the future and defeat the war inside of you.” 

BIOGRAPHY:
“Metsän Alttari (“Altar of the forest”) is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology.”

Metsän alttari – Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä (single 2024)

Track list:

01. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä

Music and lyrics by Janeski

ISRC: FI3FC2487505

Single cover by Nucleart Design

Metsän alttari – Metsän alttari (Album 2025)

Track list:

1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous

Album cover by Nucleart Design

Line-up:
Janeski – Everything

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/MetsanAlttari
https://www.instagram.com/metsan_alttari_metal
https://metsanalttari.bandcamp.com

Jinjer to release “Duél” album on February 7th, 2025

Ukrainian Jinjer will release thier fifth studio album “Duél” next February, and we got more samples from the full-lenght with the release of the single “Kafka”. See also the edgy lyric video made for the song here.

“Duél”, released through Napalm Records, is Jinjer at his best, serving up a technical groove, progressive elements and vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk’s beautiful, clean and on the other hand skillful eagle vocals.

The band, which is constantly touring the world, has enjoyed success with all its releases, especially the 2021 “Wallflowers” which took the band to a new level. The upcoming album shows that the band is on a rampage, and one of the most significant new releases in modern metal is on the way.

On October 23d was released the new single “Kafka”, that slowly digs under the listener’s skin and surprises the end with quite a bang.

“Being an artist is beautiful sometimes, but most of the time it’s pretty brutal when our songs are taken apart word for word and note for note. We’re expected to be right all the time and when we’re not, it’s a scandal. Music is our whole world, but praise easily turns into accusation. We’re all like kings or queens for a day, and this feels like something in a Kafka novel. It’s exciting, but at the same time surreal and absurd.”

Duél also takes Jinjer in an even more aggressive direction. It can be said that it is the most furious set of Jinjer’s production to date. On the album, the band continues to collaborate with producer Max Morton, who has been involved as another producer, mixer and masterer.

“First of all, it’s hard to believe that we’ll be releasing our fifth full-length album soon! We’re very proud that the band’s creativity and inspiration are still strong, and challenging ourselves with each record is what keeps Jinjer going. The songwriting process for the upcoming album was the longest we’ve ever had, to it took almost two years,” says bassist Eugene Abdukhanov, referring to the band’s frenzied touring pace, when every free minute was spent working on a new album.

“This was also Tatiana’s first time pre-producing a song, so it’s safe to say that none of our releases have been as well thought out as this one. We’re pushing the boundaries of the modern progressive metal genre, but at the same time keeping it stylish, exciting and extreme. We took on the challenge of expanding our musical horizons, even wider, so that Duél becomes the next step in the band’s musical growth and hopefully in the development of metal music in general” adds Eugene.

Track list:

1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone’s Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél

JInjer will go on tour again at the end of the month, this time first with Sepultura, and the next stages of the trip have already been planned well into 2025. The dates for the concerts that have been published now are:

Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024 
JINJER as special guest for Sepultura
w/ Obituary (Main Support) & Jesus Piece (Opener)

30.10.24 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
31.10.24 DE – Offenbach am Main / Stadthalle
01.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena – SOLD OUT
02.11.24 DE – Cologne / Palladium – SOLD OUT
03.11.24 NL – S-Hertogenbosch / Sepulfest
05.11.24 BE – Brussels / AB Box – SOLD OUT
06.11.24 LU – Esch-Sur-Alzette / Rockhal
08.11.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT
09.11.24 IE – Dublin / Olympia Theatre – SOLD OUT
10.11.24 IE – Belfast / The Telegraph Building – SOLD OUT
11.11.24 UK – Glasgow / Barrowland – SOLD OUT
12.11.24 UK – London / Hammersmith Apollo
14.11.24 CH – Zurich / The Hall
15.11.24 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
16.11.24 DE – Munich / Zenith
17.11.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage
19.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
20.11.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
21.11.24 PL – Katowice / Spodek
22.11.24 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle – SOLD OUT
23.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum – SOLD OUT
24.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum

Latin America Tour 2024
+ special guests: HEAVEN SHALL BURN 

30.11.24 BR – Porto Alegre / Opiniao
01.12.24 BR – Curitiba / Tork and Roll
03.12.24 BR – Belo Horizonte / Mister Rock
05.12.24 BR – Brasilia / Toinha
07.12.24 BR – Rio De Janeiro / Circo Voador
08.12.24 BR – Sao Paulo / Terra SP
10.12.24 AR – Buenes Aires / Teatro Flores
12.12.24 CL – Santiago / Teatro Caupolican
14.12.24 CO – Bogota / Calle 13
15.12.24 CR – San Jose / Pepper’s Club
18.12.24 MX – Guadalajara / C4 *
19.12.24 MX – San Luis Potosí / Centro de las Artes *
20.12.24 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador *
*no Heaven Shall Burn

2025 tour dates

19.-25.01.25 US – Miami, FL / Shiprocked
12.02.25 JP – Tokyo / ReNY Alpha
13.02.25 JP – Osaka / Meta Valley
14.02.25 JP – Aichi / ReNY Limited
16.02.25 TW – Taipei / Legacy
18.02.25 PH – Manila / SM Sky Dome
21.02.25 AU – Brisbane / Fortitude Music Hall
23.02.25 AU – Sydney / Hordern Pavilion **
25.02.25 AU – Melbourne / Festival Hall **
26.02.25 AU – Adelaide / Hindley St Music Hall **
28.02.25 AU – Perth / Metro Freo **
02.03.25 NZ – Wellington / San Frap
03.03.25 NZ – Auckland / Powerstation
** plus support: KITTIE

Festivals 2025

06.-08.06.25 DE – Nuerburg / Rock am Ring
06.-08.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park
25-28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock

Jinjer is:
Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitar
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
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Finnish heavy metal band Tyrantti releases new single Ihmispyramidi

Finland’s strongest heavy band Tyrantti will rock the listeners’ socks off with their new single. “Ihmispyramidi” is furious, fast, roaring and in many ways exactly what a horse single should be. Hanging falsettos, guitar solos and double basses make it an obvious album opener.

At the same time, the band reveals the entire track list of the upcoming album and starts the pre-orders, the album titled “Ihmispyramidi” will be released on November 22nd. The album will be released on CD, vinyl and digital format. Compared to its predecessors (Tyrantti 2019 and Orjaplaneetta 2021), the album is heavier, and the theme of the lyrics is closer to everyday life.

“Something about the heaviness of the whole thing is said by the fact that there wasn’t even a single ballad on the album,” says guitarist Henkka.

Track list:

1. Ihmispyramidi
2. Lihaa mattoon!
3. Uusi musta
4. Uusikuu
5. Miestä vahvempaa
6. Rikotaan kaikki
7. Yö syö minua
8. Viimeinen portti

Promo photo: Miika Ihanainen
Cover art: Tuomas Valtanen

Tyrantti kicks off Ihmistyramidi-tour in November at Nummirock Pikkujoulu in the wake of Stam1na and Turmio Kätilöt and will continue her massive tour at least until the end of the summer.

IHMISTYRAMIDI-tour 2024-25:

2.11.2024 Nummirock Pikkujoulut, IKH Areena, Kauhajoki (+ Stam1na, Turmion Kätilöt)
29.11.2024 Utopia, Turku
30.11.2024 On the Rocks, Helsinki
5.12.2024 Tavara-asema, Tampere (+ Mokoma)
6.12.2024 House Of Rock, Kouvola
7.12.2024 Ravintola Totem, Lappeenranta
13.12.2024 Möysän Musaklubi, Lahti (+ Kotiteollisuus)
20.12.2024 Kannusali, Espoo
18.1.2025 Suistoklubi, Hämeenlinna
24.1.2025 Sawohouse Underground, Kuopio
25.1.2025 Musta Kynnys, Jyväskylä
1.2.2025 Monttu New Level, Pori
27.–29.6.2025 Tuska Festival, Helsinki
27.–28.6.2025 LankaFest, Puolanka

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Finnish Hard Rock group Rylos releases a music video and a single “Marathon” from their upcoming album

Finnish hard rock band Rylos has released the second single, “Marathon”, from their upcoming fifth album, Signs of Life. “Marathon” can be interpreted as both a true marathon run and a lifelong restless journey, reflecting a compulsive need to tackle various challenges. The music video for “Marathon” was filmed in Karhula, Kotka, with the script written by Rylos’ bass player, Riina Suikkanen, and filming directed by Suvi Laaninen.

Since 2013, Rylos has been delivering energetic and melodic rock music. The band, known for its carrot mascot, has released four albums, seven singles, one video game, and has actively performed at clubs and festivals across Finland and Europe.

Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/rxpX-0BZpQg

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rylos-marathon
SIGNS OF LIVE 2024 -TOUR upcoming shows:
02.11 Vanha Viiala, Myllykoski – FIN
09.11 Hotelli Zilton, Loviisa – FIN
14.11 Cart & Horses, London – UK
16.11 Varjobaari, Tampere – FIN
14.12 Hard Rock House, Helsinki – FIN

Rylos (Official Website) www.rylosplanet.fi

Rylos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rylosplanet

Rylos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rylosplanet/

Rylos TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rylosplanet

French Alternative/Modern-Metal Rockers PERSEIDE to unveil new single + official music video “Plain Flour”

“P.I.E.C.E.S : Perception Is Ending Current Empty Struggles”

A few months after the official release of their sophomore album ‘P.I.E.C.E.S’, French alternative/modern-metal rockers PERSEIDE just unveiled a new official music video illustrating the song “Plain Flour” (from the album).

For reminder, ‘P.I.E.C.E.S’ is still available on YouTube and the main legal platforms.

Since 2010, PERSEIDE has offered a blend of rock, metal and American punk, with catchy choruses and a touch of electro.They were quickly spotted by the “OrageRock” label, which produced them and toured France, Europe and the USA, opening for bands such as Soilwork, Betraying The Martyrs, Chunk No Captain Chunk!, Cancer Bats, Protest The Hero…

After maturing the project, these 4 childhood friends signed to the WormHoleDeath label in 2020 and released their debut album “The Only Thing”, followed by a series of concerts in France and Europe.

They return in 2024 with a 2nd album : ‘P.I.E.C.E.S’. 

Italian HOLE IN THE FRAME Release New Single ‘Oppression’ (Live 2024)

Volcano Records & Promotion is thrilled to announce the release of HOLE IN THE FRAME’s new single, titled “Oppression Live 2024”, available from October 18, 2024, on all digital platforms.

This live track, powerful and groove-driven, highlights the expressive strength of the Southern Italy-based band, showcasing their signature crossover groove metal style. With influences from bands like Pantera, Korn, and Slipknot, “Oppression Live 2024” delves into themes of both personal and societal oppression. The live version emphasizes the struggle of man against the passage of time and the chains imposed by modern society. The track conveys a sense of anguish and rebellion, while also offering hope, as humanity strives to break free from these oppressions. Formed in 2014 in Molise, the band has built a solid reputation with their hard-hitting and aggressive sound, blending elements of heavy metal and nu metal. With “Oppression Live 2024”, Hole in the Frame solidify their place in the Italian metal scene with a unique and unmistakable style.

Don’t miss the chance to listen to “Oppression Live 2024” and explore the sonic universe of Hole in the Frame, check out the video here https://youtu.be/x_MmY7wXvfk

LIVE – 2

Also check out the earlier released
– 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

Finnish female fronted melodic death metal band Admire the Grim to release debut album in 2025 – first single Crescent Moon out now

Finnish melodic death metallers Admire the Grim will release their debut album ‘Resist’ via Inverse Records on January 31st 2025. The first single Crescent Moon is available here: https://push.fm/fl/atg-crescent

Band comments:

‘Crescent Moon’ was one of the first songs that we wrote for the album. We had a chance to play this song live on many gigs before the actual album recording in the summer of 2024. That way we got to test it out in advance and it was recorded just the way that we’ve been playing it live. While the song was still in its demo phase, it was clear that this song is going to be a single. It has a murderous intro that turns into straight up screaming – which means business. We wrote a lot of catchy hooks and melodies, but managed to keep the song heavy. ‘Crescent Moon’s lyrics are a metaphor for change and accepting change.” 

BIOGRAPHY:
Finnish melodic death metallers Admire the Grim will release their debut album ‘Resist’ via Inverse Records in January 2025. The album, which was crafted for two years, consists of familiar Admire the Grim tunes and acoustic surprises. Antti ‘Hyrde’ Hyyrynen of Stam1na visits as a guest vocalist on the single ‘Resist’. Album debut gig will be held at the legendary Nuijamies venue in the band’s hometown of Lappeenranta, Finland. Afterwards Admire the Grim is heading for gigs around Finland.
Admire the Grim was formed in 2021. The band released its’ well received ‘Rogue Five’ debut EP via Inverse Records in 2022. After the release the band followed up with a Finnish tour and their first gig abroad at Bloodstained Metal Fest in Estonia.

Limited CD edition Pre-order available HERE

Admire The Grim – Resist (album 2025)


Track list:

01. Crescent Moon
02. Resist
03. Revolutions
04. Rivers to Surge
05. Acoustic Melodies from the Past and Present
06. Choke on Your Words
07. Hypocrite
08. Mad Queen of the Second Sun
09. No Limits

Album cover by Anssi Kuivalainen

Admire The Grim – Crescent Moon (Single 2024)

Music by Jani Loikkanen, Katri Snellman

Lyrics by Katri Snellman

ISRC: FI-D5C-24-00001

Single cover by Anssi Kuivalainen, edit by Katri Snellman

Line-up:

Katri Snellman (vocals)

Jani Loikkanen (guitar)

Sirja Ojaniemi (guitar)

Petri Hänninen (bass)

Tommi Vante (drums)

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/admirethegrim

https://www.facebook.com/admirethegrim
https://admirethegrim.bandcamp.com

Join Quebec’s TROLLWAR On A Symphonic Melo-Death Rampage w/ “Bane Of The Underworld” Off New EP Out Nov 2024 ft. Guests From Kalmah, Atavistia

Canada’s symphonic melo-death metal powerhouse Trollwar has just released “Bane of the Underworld”, the first single from their upcoming EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”.

The EP is the sixth studio record from the band, and the first in six years. It boasts increased technicality and a new direction with the sound. The band shares their thoughts on the release:

“This is a song that we worked on pretty recently. We previously had a skeleton for this song, but it went into a major facelift. We introduced progressive metal breakdowns with guitar-tapping melodies, and even a catchy piano melody to create a very enjoyable, yet technical layer on the song’s melodic breakdown. All of that mixed with a solid chorus.”

As if it was not enough, some brutal old-school death metal-sounding riffs were introduced, and mixed with some heavy symphonic elements, creating an intricate-sounding end to the song. “Bane of the Underworld” is a song about warriors sending their foes to their end. Thus being sent to the underworld.

The single offers listeners a taste of the darker, more complex soundscape the band has crafted for their new EP. It’s a journey into the realm of the dead, where epic melodies clash with intense rhythms, creating a sonic experience that will resonate with their fans and new listeners alike. It is recommended for fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, and Kalmah.

Liste to “Bane of the Underworld” being premiered exclusively on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Single Digital pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/trollwar/bane-of-the-underworld​

EP Digital pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/trollwar/tales-from-the-frozen-wastes​

EP Teaser – https://youtu.be/-k5SH3biGjk​

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Track Listing:​
1. Prologue (2:00)
2. The Unseen One (7:05) ft. Keyboard Solo by Veli-Matti Kananen (Kalmah)
3. Bane of the Underworld (5:26)
4. In The Fields of Frost (4:05)
5. The Offering (5:46) ft. Clean Vocal / Choir by Mattias Sippola (Atavistia)
EP Length: 24:24

More info:

​Trollwar.wixsite.com/trollwar | Facebook.com/Trollwar | x.com/trollwarqc | Instagram.com/trollwarmetal/​