Thursday 30 September 2021

2022.07.21a23 - LAURUS NOBILIS MUSIC FAMALICÃO 2022 - Vila Nova de Famalcão

 

LAURUS NOBILIS MUSIC FAMALICÃO 2022 @ VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO



MANOWAR REGRESSA A PORTUGAL NO LAURUS NOBILIS 2022

A performance dos cabeças de cartaz da 6ª edição do Laurus Nobilis Music Fest será o único show de MANOWAR em Portugal no próximo ano, que se realiza no dia 21 de julho de 2022, no Louro, Vila Nova de Famalicão. Esta é uma oportunidade única para todos os fãs do verdadeiro metal e hinos imortais, que poderão já adquirir os seus passes, antes que esgotem.

“O poder dos Manowarriors Portugueses é verdadeiramente lendário!” diz Joey DeMaio. “Estamos orgulhosos de voltar a Portugal, 11 anos depois, para proporcionarmos um espetáculo de proporções épicas.”.

A tour CRUSHING THE ENEMIES OF METAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR ‘22 fará um tributo especial aos seis dos seus álbuns mais memoráveis, e respetivos aniversários:

40º aniversário de Battle Hymns
35º aniversário de Fighting The World
30º aniversário de The Triumph Of Steel
20º aniversário de Warriors Of The World
15º aniversário de Gods Of War
10º aniversário de The Lord Of Steel




Uma nova produção de palco, uma set list cheia de temas icónicos e muitos outros destaques prometem um espectáculo que os fãs de metal nunca esquecerão, nesta passagem de MANOWAR no Laurus Nobilis Music Fest.

Os bilhetes para o tão esperado regresso do MANOWAR a Portugal estão agora disponíveis em: www.laurusnobilis.pt

O festival agradece a todos os fãs que depositaram a sua confiança, ao longo destes dois anos de interregno. Assim, para todos os que já tenham adquirido passes gerais para edições adiadas, os mesmos serão válidos para a edição de 2022.



Além de MANOWAR, o cartaz continua com os nomes já apresentados: Lacuna Coil, Decapitated, Orphaned Land, Darktribe, Moonshade, Basalto, Jardim Letal, Vella, Grindead, Sonneillon. Em breve serão apresentadas novas bandas, inclusive um cabeça de cartaz para o dia 22.

Posteriormente em meados de Novembro a organização fará uma conferência de imprensa detalhando todas as normas para o evento: campismo, passes VIP, passes diários, pack fã, alinhamento diário, entre outros assuntos.

SÓ FALTAS TU!!!!


DATAS: Dia 21 a 23 de Julho 2022 (Quinta-Feira a Sábado)

LOCAL: Louro, Vila Nova de Famalicão

BILHETES:
Os bilhetes para o tão esperado regresso do MANOWAR a Portugal estão agora disponíveis em: www.laurusnobilis.pt
Os passes gerais para o festival, que se estende até dia 23 de julho, estão à venda a 79€, valor limitado aos primeiros 1000 passes gerais vendidos. O valor normal será de 98€.
Quem adquirir já o passe promocional (79€), terá sempre a opção de o trocar por outro passe de valor superior.

BANDAS:
MANOWAR |USA|: https://www.facebook.com/manowar
LACUNA COIL |ITA|: https://www.facebook.com/lacunacoil
DECAPITATED |POL|: https://www.facebook.com/decapitated
ORPHANED LAND |ISR|: https://www.facebook.com/OrphanedLandOfficial
HATE |POL|: https://www.facebook.com/HATEOFFICIAL
JARDIM LETAL |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/jardimletal
DARKTRIBE |FRA|: https://www.facebook.com/DarktribeOfficial/
VËLLA |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/vellamusicband/
MOONSHADE |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/moonshadeofficial
SONNELLION |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/Sonneillonblackmetal

GRINDEAD |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/grindeadpt
BASALTO |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/basaltostoner
PÂNTANO |POR|: https://www.facebook.com/mundopantano/

VIDEOS:

MANOWAR : Warriors Of The World United (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1G9D8A4Fiw



LACUNA COIL: Layers of Time : Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGSed4hnEv8



DECAPITATED :  Kill the Cult : Videoclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQUTQTNChbE



ORPHANED LAND : Like Orpheus : Videoclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hurWzo01FpM



HATE: Resurgence : Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHPGPSbq5I




EVENTO FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/366524398480494

ORGANIZAÇÂO:
LAURUS NOBILIS MUSIC FAMALICÃO
SITE OFICIAL: http://www.laurusnobilis.pt
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/laurusnobilismusic/
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/laurusnobilismusic
CONTACTO: geral@laurusnobilis.pt

 

Tuesday 28 September 2021

NOCTEM - Announce new and second guitarist Tobal!

NOCTEM
COUNTRY: SPAIN
GENRE: BLACK METAL



[ Photo credit to Unai Endemaño]

NOCTEM - ANNOUNCE NEW AND SECOND GUITARIST TOBAL!
[2021.09.22]


Spain's black metallers NOCTEM who are currently recording their 6th studio album that will be the follow up to "The Black Consecration" (2019), have announced their second and new guitarist Tobal!

The band comments: "Welcome Tobal as the second guitarist.
Known for playing guitars for Spanish melodic death metal band In Mute and as a former member of the band from the early 00’s era, Tobal returns to Noctem and returns the band to being a 5 piece lineup. "





"The Black Consecration" Tracklist:
1 - The Black Consecration
2 - Sulphur
3 - Uprising Of The Impenitents
4 - Coven
5 - All That Now Belongs To The Earth
6 - Let That Is Dead Sleep Forever
7 - Court Of The Dying Flesh
8 - Dichotomy Of Malignancy

ORDERS:
"The Black Consecration"
order available on
Art Gates Records!
More info on www.artgatesrecords.com/store


VIDEO:

"Sulphur" : Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ptWUBufjy0




More info about NOCTEM band at the following Links:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.NOCTEMOFFICIAL.COM
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NOCTEMOFFICIAL 
OFFICIAL YOUTUBE: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NOCTEMBAND 
OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM:
HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/NOCTEMOFFICIAL
OFFICIAL TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/NOCTEMOFFICIAL 

GENERAL CONTACT: NOCTEMBAND@GMAIL.COM


Monday 27 September 2021

Band of the NeKroWEEK - ZORNHEYM - Sweden - Symphonic Extreme Metal

ZORNHEYM
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: SYMPHONIC EXTREME METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are ZORNHEYM (Sweden), one of the best Symphonic extreme metal bands out there! Constituted by experienced metal warriors who united to bring fourth a fresh piece of extreme metal art! An horror painted scenario for the deadlier symphonic experience! Welcome to the Zornheim asylum!
Features former members of Devian, Dark Funeral (live), Scar Symmetry (live), Facebreaker and more!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

The new lyric video for "Slumber Comes in Time" from the "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" album to be released via
Noble Demon Records:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFuc-nDAY
 





 

"The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" Tracklist:
01. Corpus Vile
02. An Evil Within
03. Dead Silence
04. Keep The Devil Away
05. Slumber Comes In Time
06. Black Nine
07. The Veiling Of Bettelheims Eye
08. The Revelation
09. Keep Cutting
10. The Madness That Lurks Within (Epilogue)


PRE-ORDER:
physical / pre-save digital here: https://music.nobledemon.com/zornheym


 

ZORNHEYM BIOGRAPHY

Founded and led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn, who was determined to shake up the traditional "metal-meets-symphony" approach after leaving iconic black metallers Dark Funeral, ZORNHEYM quickly grew from an ambitious idea into a dramatic musical and narrative driven concept revolving around the horrors of a mental institution and its prisoners. The band's critically acclaimed debut album, "Where Hatred Dwells and Darkness Reigns" opened the doors of the asylum in 2017, introducing the terrifying concept and gruesome characters within. Four years later and featuring 10 new tracks of powerful, cinematic and mesmerizing symphonic extreme metal, ZORNHEYM's upcoming album picks up where they left off, inviting the listener on a distracting journey, straight into the depths of the asylum! Once again, ZORNHEYM create their very own wall of sound by using a real choir and a string quartet and bring the story to life in a graphic novel that accompanies and expands upon the stories behind the album!

ZORNHEYM are:
Zorn - Guitars
Scucca -
Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler-
Vocals
Steve Pygmalion - Drums


MORE INFO ON ZORNHEYM ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE/STORE:
HTTPS://ZORNHEYM.BANDCAMP.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ZORNHEYM
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/ZORNHEYM
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/ZORNHEYM_OFFICIAL

YOUTUBE: [ LINK ]


Monday 20 September 2021

Band of the NeKroWEEK - HATE - Poland - Death Black Metal

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: DEATH BLACK METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are HATE (Death Black Metal), without a doubt one of the best expressions within their musical genre! This band had a tremendous influence over forming Polish metal scene in the nineties!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

Check the music video for "Resurgence" of the new album "Rugia" out
October 15th via Metal Blade Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHPGPSbq5I  




MORE ABOUT HATE AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HATEOFFICIAL 
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HATEOFFICIAL
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/HATEBAND
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/HATEPOLAND 

BOOKING / CONTACT:
THE FLAMING ARTS AGENCY
info@theflamingarts.eu

OFFICIAL MERCH STORE:
https://hate.animate-records.com/


"RUGIA" DETAILS:



[Album artwork by: Daniel Rusilowicz]

Rugia track-listing
1. Rugia
2. The Wolf Queen
3. Exiles of Pantheon
4. Saturnus
5. Awakening the Gods Within
6. Resurgence
7. Velesian Guard
8. Sun of Extinction
9. Sacred Dnieper

PRE-ORDER "RUGIA":
www.metalblade.com/hate

FORMATS:
- digipak-CD
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- white / black burst vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
- red / black splatter vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- blood splatter vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- silver / black splatter vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- silver / black marbled vinyl (US exclusive)



No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland’s HATE. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. “It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record, ‘Auric Gates Of Veles’ (2019), both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you,” states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band’s line-up also helped contribute to Rugia‘s unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. “Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil’s technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon’s, and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage.”

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band’s sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. “Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months.” Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through, it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band’s long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. “Well, the fire is still burning! I’m proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that’s lasted for a long time in spite of numerous line-up changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us.”




HATE BIOGRAPHY

No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland's Hate. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. "It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record 'Auric Gates Of Veles' (2019) both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you" states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band's lineup also helped contribute to Rugia's unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. "Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil's technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon's and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage."

Writing for Rugia commenced shortly after Auric Gates of Veles was released. However, Hate soon began to tour extensively in support of their then new opus, and the production of new music was put on the back burner. But come 2020 and the COVID pandemic, the band's touring plans with Belphegor and Suffocation were abruptly cut short. With this unexpected infusion of free time, the band decided to buckle down and finish writing the material they were working on.

Sinner and Nar-Sil were joined by Domin on lead guitar and Tiermes on bass, who played with the band live since 2018, to complete the lineup. "Although I wrote the riffs, main arrangements and lyrics, we all worked on what you hear on Rugia. We put the pieces together and re-arranged fragments as a team. Our albums are always a collective effort and Rugia was no different," asserts Sinner. Sound-wise, they were mainly inspired by nineties extreme metal, both black and death, and they wanted to keep their sound as organic as possible. Warts and all. "It sounds quite harsh, very dynamic and unrestrained. It also has a strong ambient element to it that emphasizes the material's tone and dark atmosphere. The rhythm section is more death metal influenced this time around, which harkens back to our roots. You could say that most of the songs on this album are 'pagan death metal' - a combination of epic riffs and ferocious blasting rhythms." One thing that might come as a surprise to fans is the manner in which Sinner uses his voice, which is a lot more sophisticated than on previous records. "I tried to make my voice sound at three different timbres, or even different people behind the microphone. Sometimes the voices are combined together, sometimes they are more like separate vocal lines. I wanted to build this enriched narrative, and at our shows, I think Tiermes will help me with some of the vocal lines to bring that effect to a live surrounding."

Lyrically, the album sees the band continue to delve into the depths of Slavonic mysticism. "Generally, all the songs on the album are dedicated to the ancient Slavic world - great migrations, wars, battles, and the struggle for survival. But there is also a philosophical level to it, which is very important. Slavic mythology is a collection of universal stories touching upon fundamental issues that we all encounter in our lives. Therefore it is a frame that allows me to write about contemporary problems that I encounter myself from a different perspective. Along the way, I discovered my pagan soul and I encourage people to do the same. I think everybody has this deeper, more profound identity based on understanding our unity with nature, something that goes beyond all the civilizations we have built." The album title is taken from the archaic name of a German island on the Baltic Sea now called Rügen. In ancient times, Rügen or Rugia, was a site of holy pilgrimage to the pagan Slavic people. It was the very heart of the western Slavic faith, housing the fabled stronghold of Arkona. The album is at its core a tribute to Rugia and its tribes and the culture they created.

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band's sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. "Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months." Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band's long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. "Well, the fire is still burning! I'm proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that's lasted for a long time in spite of numerous lineup changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us."


Photo credit: Daniel Rusilowicz


Hate line-up:
ATF Sinner – vocals, guitars
Domin – guitars
Nar-Sil – drums
Tiermes – bass


COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY

ALBUMS:
Deamon Qui Fecit Terram,
1996
Lord is Avenger,
1998
Cain's Way,
2001
Awakening of the Liar,
2003
Anaclasis – A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred,
2005
Morphosis,
2008
Erebos,
2010
Solarflesh – A Gospel of Radiant Divinity,
2013
Crusade:Zero,
2015
Tremendum,
2017
Auric Gates of Veles,
2019
Rugia,
2021


VIDEO ALBUM:
the Litanies of Satan, 2004


COMPILATIONS:
Evil Decade of Hate,
2000
Gateways To Hell: Tribute To Slayer,
2000
Holy Dead Trinity,
2001


DEMOS:
Abhorrence,
1992
Evil Art,
1994
The Unwritten Law, 1995


EPS:
Victims,
1999

NeKro Presentation

Friday 17 September 2021

ZORNHEYM - Unleash lyric video for the new single "Slumber Comes in Time"!

ZORNHEYM
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: SYMPHONIC EXTREME METAL



ZORNHEYM - UNLEASH LYRIC VIDEO FOR THE NEW SINGLE "SLUMBER COMES IN TIME"!
[2021.09.17]

Symphonic Extreme Metallers ZORNHEYM release brand new lyric video and second single entitled "Slumber Comes in Time" The new album "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" will be released October 22nd via Noble Demon Records.

After the already released first single "Keep The Devil Away", the band delivers with "Slumber Comes In Time" another stunning harbinger of the new album, which impresses with folk elements as well as orchestral arrangements! Says the band:
"The epic chorus of Slumber Comes in Time is based around a folk tune from the 16th century that the Wallons brought to Sweden. The male choir and the epic orchestral parts present a new side of Zornheyms crushing sound."

Dive into the bleak & disturbing world of ZORNHEYM and watch the lyric video for
"Slumber Comes In Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFuc-nDAY
... or listen to it on SPOTIFY here!



"We are also happy to officially confirm that there will be a second graphic novel! You liked the first one? Check out the lyrics video and see how Anu has outdone herself with this new one." Zorn comments

Founded and led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex- DARK FUNERAL), ZORNHEYM quickly grew from an ambitious idea into a dramatic musical and narrative driven concept revolving around the horrors of a mental institution and its prisoners. The band's debut album, "Where Hatred Dwells and Darkness Reigns" opened the doors of the asylum in 2017, introducing the terrifying concept and gruesome characters within. Featuring ten new tracks of powerful, cinematic and mesmerizing symphonic extreme metal, ZORNHEYMs upcoming album picks up where they left off, inviting the listener on a distracting journey, straight into the depths of the asylum!

Don't miss ZORNHEYM @ Bhaal Fest on Saturday the 18th of September at Musikhuset Posten, Odense, DENMARK w/ Demolizer and The Vice.




PRE-ORDER:
physical / pre-save digital here: https://music.nobledemon.com/zornheym

 

"The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" Tracklist:
01. Corpus Vile
02. An Evil Within
03. Dead Silence
04. Keep The Devil Away [Videoclip]
05. Slumber Comes In Time [Lyric Video]
06. Black Nine
07. The Veiling Of Bettelheims Eye
08. The Revelation
09. Keep Cutting
10. The Madness That Lurks Within (Epilogue)



ZORNHEYM are (left to right):
Steve Pygmalion - Drums
Scucca -
Guitars and Backing Vocals
Zorn -
Guitars
Bendler-
Vocals
 

"The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" will be coming out October 22nd on Noble Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/zornheym

For more info on the label visit:
http://nobledemon.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/NobleDemon?sub_confirmation=1
https://www.instagram.com/nobledemonrecords/
https://www.twitter.com/nobledemonrec/
https://snd.click/nobledemon
https://nobledemon.bandcamp.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nobledemonrecords
https://sptfy.com/4Oow



MORE INFO ON ZORNHEYM ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE/STORE:
HTTPS://ZORNHEYM.BANDCAMP.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ZORNHEYM
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/ZORNHEYM
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/ZORNHEYM_OFFICIAL

YOUTUBE: [ LINK ]


 

Thursday 16 September 2021

HATE - Releases epic video for new single "Resurgence"!

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: DEATH BLACK METAL


[Photo credit: Daniel Rusilowicz]

HATE - RELEASES EPIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "RESURGENCE"!
[2021.09.16]

Mighty Polish blackened death cultists HATE will release their new album "Rugia" on October 15th via Metal Blade Records.

For a preview of the record, the epic video for the 2nd single “Resurgence” can now be viewed at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHPGPSbq5I



The previously released title track "Rugia" can be heard at: www.metalblade.com/hate




No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland’s HATE. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. “It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record, ‘Auric Gates Of Veles’ (2019), both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you,” states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band’s line-up also helped contribute to Rugia‘s unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. “Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil’s technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon’s, and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage.”

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band’s sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. “Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months.” Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through, it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band’s long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. "Well, the fire is still burning! I’m proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that’s lasted for a long time in spite of numerous line-up changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us."




PRE-ORDER "RUGIA":
www.metalblade.com/hate

FORMATS:
- digipak-CD
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- white / black burst vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
- red / black splatter vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- blood splatter vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- silver / black splatter vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- silver / black marbled vinyl (US exclusive)




Rugia track-listing
1. Rugia
2. The Wolf Queen
3. Exiles of Pantheon
4. Saturnus
5. Awakening the Gods Within
6. Resurgence
7. Velesian Guard
8. Sun of Extinction
9. Sacred Dnieper


Photo credit: Daniel Rusilowicz

Hate line-up:
ATF Sinner – vocals, guitars
Domin – guitars
Nar-Sil – drums
Tiermes – bass


More info about the band at the following Links:
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HATEOFFICIAL 
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HATEOFFICIAL
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/HATEBAND
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/HATEPOLAND 

BOOKING / CONTACT:
THE FLAMING ARTS AGENCY
info@theflamingarts.eu

OFFICIAL MERCH STORE:
https://hate.animate-records.com/

NeKroNews

Monday 13 September 2021

Band of the NeKroWEEK - MOONSHADE - Portugal - Melodic Death Metal

MOONSHADE
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: MELODIC DEATH METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
MOONSHADE, they are one of the most promising Portuguese melodic death metal bands out there. Their debut album "Sun Dethroned" has received the best reviews from worldwide media. This is a band in ascension, already detaching from the majority of new bands that we laid our ears into.
MOONSHADE is a band capable of bringing beauty within chaos, death and despair... a delightful melodic death metal experience for adepts and a highly recommended band for all those out there seeking to listen to elite quality music with an heart and soul attached to it!


Check the Videoclip for "Sun Dethroned" from the same titled debut album:
https://youtu.be/FJNgU_wkCCY
 




MORE INFORMATION ON MOONSHADE AT:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/moonshadeofficial/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moonshade_official/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/moonshadeband/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/MoonshadeBand/
BANDCAMP: https://moonshadeofficial.bandcamp.com/
BIGCARTEL: https://moonshade.bigcartel.com/

BOOKING/CONTACT: moonshadeofficial@gmail.com



BIOGRAPHY:

In 2010, guitarist Pedro Quelhas and drummer Cristiano Brito left gothic rock band Deep Cut, determined to venture into a new project. Soon after, they joined forces with guitarist Dinis Martins, bassist Rúben Oliveira and lead singer Ricardo Pereira, and founded Moonshade.

Influenced at first by northern Europe’s recent wave of melodic death metal bands, and with a clear goal of combining melodic and extreme elements, they released “The Path Of Redemption”, their first EP, which came out solely in digital format and was produced by Pedro Quelhas himself. After a few concerts, came the first lineup changes: Cristiano and Rúben left the band and bassist Afonso Aguiar joined the ranks.

In 2014, the band released their second EP, entitled “Dream | Oblivion” – their first work to be released in physical form. The album, which featured Luís Neto as a session drummer, was also produced by Pedro Quelhas, and its release was accompanied by the release of the “Goddess Eternal” single, as well as the addition of drummer Sandro Rodrigues to the lineup. In 2015, guitarist Daniel Laureano and keyboard player Nuno Barbosa joined the band, marking the dawn of a new era for Moonshade, who spent the next couple of years performing on some of Portugal’s biggest stages, such as Vagos Open Air, Pax Julia Metal Fest and Morbid Spring Fest, among others.

At the tail end of 2017, Afonso left the band and keyboardist Nuno became the band’s new bass player, a function he accumulated with his former one. This lineup recorded the “Sun Dethroned” album, the band’s debut full length. The record, a conceptual piece exploring the balance between good and evil, and its necessity in life, was released by Spanish label Art Gates Records, in 2018.

After a string of successful shows and Sandro’s departure, the band announced their first international shows, as part of the Dethroning Stars Tour, alongside fellow northern Portuguese band Apotheus, and featuring Diogo Mota as a live drummer.

Already peeking at their tenth anniversary, Moonshade are more alive than ever, in their constant aim to musically redefine the beauty within chaos, death and despair




DISCOGRAPHY:

The Path Of Redemption (EP, 2010)
Dream | Oblivion (EP, 2014)
Sun Dethroned (LP, 2018) [ Art Gates Records ]

ORDER THE NEW ALBUM AND MERCH AT:
https://moonshade.bigcartel.com


FULL ALBUM STREAM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LZr-JLIj3g&t=228s




MOONSHADE ARE:
Ricardo Pereira -
Vocals & Lyrics
Pedro Quelhas -
Guitars
Nuno Barbosa -
Bass & Keys
Luis Dias - Guitars
Fernando Maia - Drums

Thursday 9 September 2021

WORMWOOD - Reveal new Drummer!

WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL




WORMWOOD - REVEAL NEW DRUMMER!
[2021.09.04]

The Swedish melodic folk/black metal-band WORMWOOD present their new drummer Tatu Kerttula!

The band comments: "...And the new addition to the band is... Tatu Kerttula!
Say hi to an extraordinary drummer who got it all, now also an official member.
We're happy and proud to have you aboard.
Welcome to Wormwood!"


Statement from Tatu himself: "I am very proud to announce that I have taken over the drum throne in Wormwood. I am extremely happy and honoured to be part of the Wormwood family. I look forward to the exciting time together that lies ahead.
See you on the road. The show must go on!"



DANIEL JOHANSSON PARTS WAYS WITH WORMWOOD!
[2021.09.03]

WORMWOOD have announced that their founding drummer Daniel Johansson has parted ways with the band!

The band comments:
"
We've been sharing a lot of positive news lately. So, here comes another one to even things out a little.
Unfortunately, ARKIVET became Daniel's third and last album with us.
In November 2020, right after the drums were recorded, Daniel informed us that he intended to leave the drum stool with this album.
We made a mutual decision to keep this info underground during the promotion period for ARKIVET.
This is of course sad, but no hard feelings whatsoever.
We wish Daniel good luck in the future, and we want to thank him for all the great efforts in Wormwood. He has really made a big impact in our music.
On the bright side of things, since Daniel's resignation, we've got a new addition to the band, a fantastic drummer who's truly a worthy successor.
We have rehearsed together for 8 months now, and we will introduce him to you tomorrow.
With that said, we have no problem continuing our path forward.
Rather the opposite."




ORDER NOW: https://orcd.co/arkivet
https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist
1. The Archive

2. Overgrowth
3. End of Message
4. My Northern Heart
5. Ensamheten
6. The Slow Drown
7. The Gentle Touch of Humanity

The album title, "Arkivet" ("The Archive"), is a document you write for your close ones after your passing where you describe all your funeral arrangements, where important documents are located, last wishes, etc. WORMWOOD uses this as a metaphor for the whole world. The last words to an already dead planet.

"Arkivet" has been on CD, vinyl and digital, August 27th, 2021.



VIDEO:

Watch "The Gentle Touch of Humanity", WORMWOOD latest videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll4t_Oajwd8



MORE INFORMATION ON WORMWOOD AT:
Webpage: http://www.wormwood-official.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WormwoodSWE 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WormwoodSWE 
Bandcamp: https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/album/ghostlands-wounds-from-a-bleeding-earth 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wormwoodofficial/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/officialwormwood 

Contact: officialwormwood@gmail.com

WORMWOOD - Hits the Swedish Charts with "Arkivet" at No. 1!

WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL




WORMWOOD - HITS SWEDISH CHARTS WITH "ARKIVET" AT NO.1!
[2021.09.03]

The Swedish melodic folk/black metal-band WORMWOOD hits the Swedish charts with “Arkivet”, at NO 1 !!!

https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/

# 1 – ALBUM (PHYSICAL) ( https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/234?dspy=2021&dspp=35 )
# 1 – VINYL ( https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/216?dspy=2021&dspp=35 )
# 10 – ALBUM (BOTH PHYSICAL & DIGITAL) ( https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/54?dspy=2021&dspp=35 )
# 2 – Hard Rock ( https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/93?dspy=2021&dspp=35 )

Join the party,



ARKIVET ONLINE RELEASE PARTY:
Saturday 11 September, 17:30 (Swedish time/CEST)
https://fb.me/e/1fM0htCzF

Watch: www.facebook.com/WormwoodSWE or www.YouTube.com/c/OfficialWormwood


WORMWOOD VIDEOS PLAYLIST!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMA6zduc7ygx1xSvCj60QDNk07h5wUWz






ORDER CD, LP & MERCH:
https://orcd.co/arkivet
https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/merch

"ARKIVET" Tracklist:

1. The Archive [Videoclip]
2. Overgrowth [New Lyric Video]
3. End of Message [New Lyric Video]
4. My Northern Heart [New Lyric Video]
5. Ensamheten [New Lyric Video]
6. The Slow Drown [New Lyric Video]
7. The Gentle Touch of Humanity [Videoclip]

The first vinyl versions will include a novel written by author Mikael Stramberg (in Swedish and English) and depicts this tragic incident and the aftermath.
The vinyl edition comes as a 2xLP, beautifully embossed gatefold cover, etched D-side with the "Plague Star"-emblem.
The album was mixed and mastered the renowned pop/dance producer Jonathan Ojeda




MORE ABOUT WORMWOOD AT THIS LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WormwoodSWE 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WormwoodSWE 
Bandcamp: https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/album/ghostlands-wounds-from-a-bleeding-earth 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wormwoodofficial/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/officialwormwood 

Contact: officialwormwood@gmail.com


BELPHEGOR - To Tour the Baltic States in September 2021!

BELPHEGOR
COUNTRY: AUSTRIA
GENRE: DIABOLICAL DEATH BLACK METAL ART



BELPHEGOR TO TOUR THE BALTIC STATES IN SEPTEMBER 2021!
[2021.09.04]

Diabolical Black Death Metal troop BELPHEGOR will be touring the Baltic States in September 2021!

Helmuth (BELPHEGOR) states: "It's about time and great to announce that we will return to this three Baltic States and bring some diabolical-bizarre Totenrituals. Be prepared demons!!"

BELPHEGOR BALTIC STATES TOUR 2021!
23. September - Latvian - Riga, Melna Piektdiena
Info: www.melnapiektdiena.lv
24. September - Estornia - Tallinn, Tapper
Info: www.tapper.ee
25. September - Lithuania - Vilnius, Vakaris
Info: www.facebook.com/VilniusVakaris




BELPHEGOR´s new current untitled album to be released first quarter 2022 via Nuclear Blast !!

VIDEO:

Check "THE DEVILS SON" FROM "TOTENRITUAL" ALBUM 2017 [lyric and performance video]:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSipEak-WMw




BOOKING INFO!
Booking info: www.belphegor.at/booking.htm
Headquarters: belphegor@aon.at


MORE ABOUT THE BAND AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.BELPHEGOR.AT 
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/BELPHEGORBAND 
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELPHEGOR 

BAND CONTACT: BELPHEGOR@AON.AT 
BOOKING CONTACT [EU]: BELPHEGOR@AON.AT 
BOOKING CONTACT [NORTH AMERICA]: STEPH@CONTINENTAL-CONCERTS.US

NeKroNews

Tuesday 7 September 2021

GAEREA - Announce UK Tour dates with WODE in April 2022!

GAEREA
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: BLACK METAL




GAEREA - ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES WITH WODE IN APRIL 2022!
[2021.09.07]

Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREA are now announcing new tour dates for 2022! Besides their already announced assaults in Ireland with WINTERFYLLETH and Europe with HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY, GAEREA added UK dates to unleash their void upon. 'The Grinning Martyrs' tour will kick of at the Black Heart in London on April 21st and sees the band playing 7 more shows before a final curtain the Dead Wax venue in Birmingham a week later. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

GAEREA comment on the tour: "Upon an incredible amount of requests from the British Vortex Front, we are extremely pleased to announce that GAEREA will tour the UK in April 2022! We are ready and eager to unleash all the force and agony accumulated during the Limbo era on this brilliant run together with WODE. The Void’s Hunt never stops!"

THE GRINNING MARTYRS OVER UK 2022
GAEREA + WODE

21.04.22 - Black Heart, London
22.04.22 - The Music, Ipswich
23.04.22 - Exchange, Bristol
24.04.22 - Underground, Plymouth
25.04.22 - Green Door Store, Brighton
26.04.22 - Star & Garter, Manchester
27.04.22 - Audio, Glasgow
28.04.22
- Dead Wax, Birmingham



OTHER LIVE DATES:

GAEREA 2021
02 Oct 21 Wien (AT) Szene
11 Nov 21 Lisboa (PT) RCA Club (+Obsidian Kingdom)
12 Nov 21 Porto (PT) Hard Club (+Obsidian Kingdom)
10 Dec 21 Berlin (DE) De Mortem et Diabolum Fest

GAEREA
+Harakiri For The Sky +Schammasch
27 Jan 22 Warsaw (PL) Hydrozagadka
28 Jan 22 Prague (CZ) Nova Chmelnice
29 Jan 22 Erfurt (DE) From Hell
30 Jan 22 Dresden (DE) Chemiefabrik
31 Jan 22 Kassel (DE) Goldgrube
01 Feb 22 Mörlenbach (DE) Live Music Hall
02 Feb 22 Essen (DE) Turock
03 Feb 22 Kortrijk (BE) De Kreun
04 Feb 22 Arnhem (NL) Willemeen
05 Feb 22 Leiden (NL) Gebr de Nobel
06 Feb 22 Trier (DE) Mergener Hof
07 Feb 22 Paris (FR) Backstage
08 Feb 22 Toulouse (FR) Le Rex
09 Feb 22 Barcelona (ES) Sala Boveda
10 Feb 22 Martigny (CH) Les Caves Du Manoir
11 Feb 22 Wetzikon (CH) Hall of Fame
12 Feb 22 Regensburg (DE) Airport Eventhalle Obertraubling
13 Feb 22 Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse

GAEREA Ireland
+ Winterfylleth

10 Jun 22 Limerick (IE) Dolans Warehouse
11 Jun 22 Dublin (IE) Voodoo Lounge
12 Jun 22 Belfast (IE) Voodoo

GAEREA 2022
24 Jun 22 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
30 Jun 22 Galcia (ES) Resurrection Fest
12 Aug 22 Schlotheim (DE) Party.San
03 Dec 22 Mexico City (MX) Mexico Black Fest



Cover artwork:
painted by Eliran Kantor (Helloween, Testament, Iced Earth, Sodom)

"LIMBO" Track-list
1. To Ain (11:15)  (HERE)
2. Null (6:01) (HERE)
3. Glare (7:16)
4. Conspiranoia (9:15) (HERE)
5. Urge (4:50) (HERE)
6. Mare (13:11)
Total playing time: 51:48

Studio/recording: Demigod Recordings (PT)
Mix/Master: Miguel Tereso

ORDERS:
Order the album here: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/gaerea-limbo

VIDEO:

Watch the latest videoclip "Urge": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25BHJ66oSzM




MORE INFORMATION ON GAEREA AT:
Facebook Page: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GAEREA/
INSTAGRAM: HTTP: https://www.instagram.com/gaerea_/
Youtube Channel: [ LINK ]
BANDCAMP Site: HTTP://WWW.GAEREA.BANDCAMP.COM/

Contact: AGENT.GAEREA@GMAIL.COM
BOOKING:
DOOMSTAR BOOKINGS: alexander@doomstarbookings.com