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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

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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​

​

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/​

Progressive metal band Factory Of Art’s new album available worldwide on all streaming platforms

The progressive metal band FACTORY OF ART are back in business with their brilliant comeback album “BACK TO LIFE”. Since its release in June, the new work, which is currently available on vinyl and CD, has received great reviews from fans, the press, and radio stations all over the world.

Now the next step is being taken and FACTORY OF ART will be making the new album available for worldwide streaming on all platforms from October 20, 2024 in order to clearly increase the reach of “BACK TO LIFE”.

On October 13th the band released the video of “Walking To The Place I Love”: https://youtu.be/5u_-opT8OPw

Look forward to ten new and highly interesting tracks, which also feature illustrious guests such as amarcord and Stephanie Brill!

But if you really want to support the band and want something real like a CD, double LP, T-shirts & much more, you can order it at https://shop.factory-of-art.band/ or as a download at https://factoryofart.bandcamp.com.

All links: https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Open Band Submissions For 2025 Battles – One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce its return for 2025 battles nationwide for one independent band to be crowned champion and perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).

Unsigned bands ONLY can apply. Please fill out your information at the following link (please select USA and then the City that your band would like to perform in) – https://www.metal-battle.com​

(Band Submissions open from October 11th – December 15th, 2024)

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – https://youtu.be/fjMugRXEc5g​

The 2025 WMBU champion will receive the following:
– A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
– Full professional backline provided.
– $1,000 USD towards flights to Germany.
– VIP camping at the festival.

2025 battles will be taking place in the following cities:

New York, NY
Clifton, NJ
Baltimore, MA
Tampa, FL
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Bay Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX

The 2024 WMBU national final was held in San Diego at Brick By Brick with regional winners Cascade Effect (San Diego), WarTroll (NorCal), Versipul (PNW), Prime Prophecy (East Coast), and Father Wolf (Texas).

Judged by an industry panel that included Rod Kukla (Silver Lining Music), Craig Goldy (Dio), Derek Engemann (Scour, Phil Anselmo and the Illegals, ex-Cattle Decapitation), and Patrick Stone (Adler’s Appetite, Budderside), the band that reigned the stage and proved themselves worthy of gracing the holy land of metal at Wacken Open Air in Germany was crowned 2024 champion, San Diego’s Cascade Effect.

As the 2024 crowned USA champion, Cascade Effect went on to perform as the only independent American band at the International Battle at Wacken Open Air 2024 (July 31st – August 3rd).​

List of previous WMBU national winners, Cascade Effect (2024 – San Diego), Fadrait (2023 – San Diego) Mythraeum (2022 – San Diego), Monarch (2019 – San Diego), Voices of Ruin (2018 – Anaheim) and Corpse Hoarder (2017 – Philadelphia).

2024 battles were hosted in the following cities: New York, NY, Clifton, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Bay Area, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, El Paso, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX.

For the last 6 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023, 2024), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2025 will be the 34th edition of the festival and will be held from July 30th – August 2nd. The 2025 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Saxon, Within Temptation, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, and many more. Details here.

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 30 other countries’ champions, and represent the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade and give independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:​
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2024 and compete against the winners of 30 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Links:​
​Metal-Battle.com​
​MetalBattleUSA.com​
​Facebook.com/metalbattleusa​.official​
​Twitter.com/MetalBattleUSA​
​Instagram.com/metalbattleusa.official​

Stories about the weight of the world and the things pushing us down – Melodic death metal band Alias Noone from Finland releases their debut album

Finnish melodic death metal band Alias Noone‘s debut album “Weight of the World” was recorded during 2023-24 at the D-Studios in multiple sessions. The album contains 9 tracks songs that are powerful and melodic without losing the Alias Noone signature heavyness and groove. All the songs contain much more hooks than before. Every song tells you something about the weight of the world and the things that are pushing us down in modern society.

Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc.): https://push.fm/fl/aliasnoone-wotw

Guitarist Juha-Pekka Tiainen tells about the album:

“Huge feelings, shit loads of work with this album. The way we used to work, totally turned around during the sessions in The Weight of the World. We are truly honoured to release this album! I can’t even portray me feelings while I’m having the first ever album in my hands! Like having a baby. The devastating news of my beloved friend and band mate passing crushed me. I’m so honoured to released this album so the spirit of my friend carries on.”

Bass player Antti Valkama continues:

“Making the album was a long and difficult project, as they often are. Tragic things happened during the recording, which make this even more important in its own way. I am very proud of the end result. It shows the handprint and hard work of all of us.”

The production is top notch and the sound is bigger than in Alias Noone’s previous releases. “We wanted to push the sound as big as possible without losing the things that make us sound the way we do” tells the band. the synths and programming is done by Jarno Hänninen from the band Dead End Finland. Jarno is the producer and engineer as well.

When asked about who will love the album, the band tells that the sound is a mixture of Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, In Flames, Amorphis, Sentenced and more without sounding exactly any of them. “We think our sound is ours, but if you want to put a label on it then the more melodic side of melodic death metal is the closest. There are so much different things in our songs but metal fans will love the album.”

Line-up
Teemu Ratamaa – Vocals
Janne Öysti – Guitars
Juha-Pekka Tiainen – Guitars
Antti Valkama – Bass
Matti Fagerström – Drums

All keyboards, programming and production – Jarno Hänninen
Vocals on tracks Final Salute, Shadowkeep, Left Behind – Saara Nurmela

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https://www.instagram.com/aliasnoone/

Fixation’s highly anticipated “Speak In Tongues” EP is finally here

The band’s heaviest and most monumental compositions
weave into a conceptual mini-album.

Fixation, the hottest name in Norwegian metalcore, released their new EP “Speak In Tongues” on October 11th. However, this is not just any interim release made up of leftover songs, but a conceptual mini-album with eight tracks that explores themes such as togetherness, identity and power relations. The publisher is Indie Recordings.

“Speak In Tongues” EP is epic and experimental at the same time. The band says they drew inspiration from the soundtracks of films and TV series such as Dune and Don’t Worry Darling. They also mention the Norwegian pop star Aurora as one of their sources of inspiration. Around the massive elements, however, heavy metal tones rumble, accompanying singer Jonas Hansen’s profound lyrics. The singer, who has garnered a lot of praise for his thought-provoking and insightful lyrics, comments:

“Speak In Tongues is about an individual searching for meaning in a world that rejects him. He finds relief in a cult, but quickly realizes that it is no better option than the society he was fleeing. He decides to found his own cult, but at the same time loses touch with himself.”

Hansen says that the band has long been interested in cult movements and their psychological power. He also hints that there are hidden hints and “easter egg” surprises that can be found on the EP, which the most attentive listeners can notice.

According to Hansen, Blue Skies, which can be found in between on behalf of “Speak In Tongues” EP, is a kind of culmination point of the story that runs through the EP:

“We wanted this song to feel like a kind of ceremony or an acid trip – a whirlwind of emotions and chaos. I imagined people dancing naked around the room, speaking in tongues, and just at the right moment the main character sees the blue sky, which signifies nirvana or revelation.”

Speak In Tongues track listing:
1. {grow a flower}
2. Random Acts of Violence
3. {pick the petals}
4. Blue Skies
5. {tear it’s thorns off}
6. Tyrannical Miracle
7. {blood still on the grass}
8. Fever Dreaming

The band, which has been on the rise for the last couple of years, played more than 60 gigs all over Europe last year. Fixation also released their debut album “More Subtle Than Death” and made history by picking up the Breakthrough of the Year award at the Norwegian Publishing Awards. It was the first time that the award was given to a metal band.

Fixation is:
Jonas Hansen – vocals
Martin Stenstad Selen – guitar
Tobias Østerdal – guitar
Martin Gravdal – bass
Ola Dønnem – drums

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