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April 20, 2024
Megan Milner

Cicadastone – Melbourne Rockers Release New Single, Last In Line. New Album, Future Echoes, Out May 31

CICADASTONE
Release New Single, Last In Line
New Album, Future Echoes, Out May 31

Melbourne hard hitters, Cicadastone are back with another slab of Seattle infused rock in the shape of Last In Line.

With it’s huge vocal harmonies, driving riffs and emotive guitar fills, Last In Line harks back to a time when songs like this were all over the radio.

Last in line is a song about forms of addiction. “To be last in line of what? The choices we make now dictate the futures we have to come. The song touches on the concept of thinking you’re in control when you’re actually not at all. An outside perspective is important when you don’t have it. Don’t need a reason to deny, only a reason to be last in line.” – Mat Robins, vocals and guitar.

Listen to Last In Line here!
https://lnk.to/BdXIC6

Catch Cicadastone this May!
Friday, May 3: XMusic Live, Workers Club, Melbourne
Saturday, May 4: XMusic Live, Scotties Garage, Seaford
Friday, May 31: Leadbeater Hotel, Melbourne (Album Launch)

Tickets
https://qrco.de/berBMj

Born from the ashes of the grunge rock greats, Cicadastone naturally move within the 90’s rock confines yet still manage to bring a modern fresh edge, developing their own unique sound while staying truly authentic to the genre, a difficult task in a time when it’s all been done before. With two albums under their belt, 2016’s debut, Chance Collide and 2020’s Cold Chamber, the band have been making solid in roads within the ultra competitive rock scene.

2024 sees the band take a huge leap forward creatively and make their biggest statement yet with third album, Future Echoes.

Last In Line is another gritty, grinding song by Cicadastone. It follows first single,
In The Crossfire and is a great indication of what to expect of the new album Future Echoes, due for release on May 31 via XMusic.

Pre Orders are available now
https://lnk.to/IPABwP

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Mono – Veteran Shoegaze Act To Release New Album, Oath, on June 14. Release Soaring, First Single, Oath.

MONO
Veteran Shoegaze Act To Release New Album, Oath, on June 14
Release Soaring, First Single, Oath.

Coinciding with their 25th anniversary, Japanese instrumental rock band MONO will release their 12th album ‘OATH’ on June 14, 2024 via Pelagic Records.

More than an eponymous track, ‘Oath’ serves as the album’s theme. Anyone who is a fan of MONO’s unique songwriting and sound construction is bound to have stars in their eyes with this one. The classical instruments greet the listener with comfort and lightness, while the quartet quietly take their time to join in… until they reach a pinnacle of post-rock splendour, spiced up with a hint of shoegaze as only the band can do!

Guitarist and composer of the band, Takaakira ‘Taka’ Goto, states –
“The album ‘OATH’ is about “time and life”. We wanted to express the “limited time in life” and the “meaning of life”. Our time goes by day by day. What is my goal? What is my purpose? What is the reason I live every day? What can we do? What should we do? We wanted to learn what we were feeling about time and life, what we have lost and found, and the questions and the answers we discovered during both our good and difficult times. We live with a vow that hasn’t changed since we were children.“

Photo Credit: MONO

The music video for ‘Oath’ was produced in collaboration with one of the band’s endorsers, EarthQuaker Devices, and was filmed during the recording session of the new album, recorded and mixed by one of their longtime collaborators, Steve Albini, at Electrical Audio.

Music Video Credits:
Video by EarthQuakerDevices
Directed and Edited by Chris Tran
Filmed by Chris Tran, Jeff France and Dannesh Moosa

Oath will be released on June 14
Pre orders available now
https://orcd.co/mono

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April 17, 2024
Megan Milner

Nothing More Announce New Album ‘Carnal’ Due June 28. First Track “House On Sand (Feat. Eric V Of I Prevai l)” Out Now

NOTHING MORE
Announce New Album ‘Carnal’ Due June 28 via Better Noise Music
Reveal Music Video For New Track “House On Sand (Feat. Eric V Of I Prevail)”

3X Grammy Award-nominated NOTHING MORE return with their fifth album, CARNAL,
on June 28 via BETER NOISE MUSC.

The album features 15 songs with the San Antonio, Texas born quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date, including their current radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT”. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience.

“‘CARNAL’ feels like a perfect encapsulation of what NOTHING MORE has always been,” says guitarist MARK VOLLELUNGA. “From progressive introspection to steady-state rock ‘n roll, we felt like we’ve achieved the exact balance wanted for this next installment.”

“It’s a beautiful blend of memorable guitar riffs, illustrious chord progressions and heart wrenching lyrical performances all to the beat of a drum that palpitates with syncopated obsession,” states bassist DANIEL OLIVER. “There’s truly something for everyone on this record.”

(Credit: Dante Dellamore)
Pictured, from L-R: Mark Vollelunga, Jonny Hawkins, Ben Anderson, Daniel Oliver

NOTHING MORE have today unveiled a music video for their new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe.

Stream/download “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” across all digital platforms
https://nothingmore.ffm.to/houseonsand

“Sometimes you lose sight of your purpose in life and wander off of the path you were on,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS on “HOUSE ON SAND”. “Years later you find yourself in a life that does not match the vision you once had for yourself. Trapped, you are left with a choice…betray your inner voice, or trust it; continue on and play it safe, or turn back and start again… I’m starting again.”

In regard to working with VANLERBERGHE, HAWKINS states: “I’m so honored and excited to have Eric screaming his heart out with me on this song!

“Almost a year ago, the boys in NOTHING MORE sent me this demo and asked if I’d consider hopping on it,” shares VANLERBERGHE. “I checked it out and for the next few weeks, I had the chorus engrained in my brain. The song really resonated with me. I think this track, as well as the rest of their record, is NOTHING MORE’S best work and I’m honored to be a part of it.”

Since their emergence in 2003, NOTHING MORE have continuously topped the active rock radio charts including nine #1 singles and over a half dozen Top 10 singles including “TIRED OF WINNING” from their 2022 album SPIRITS. To date, the band—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—have amassed a total of 788 million streams and 150 million video views.

NOTHING MORE have won over audiences across the globe with their commanding performances of which Loudwire proclaimed: “it’s their famously vivacious live shows that truly enthrall, especially when they pull out some of bassist Daniel Oliver’s self-made gadgets. For instance, there’s the ‘Scorpion Tale,’ an extremely heavy beast made of metal scraps whose Ableton software permits singer Jonny Hawkins to alter multiple timbres (such as guitar, bass and vocals) while riding it. Then, you have the ‘Drumtron/Bassinator,’ a rotating bass stand connected to drums that allows for three-man bass solos.”

CARNAL Track Listing:
1. Carnal
2. House On Sand (Feat. Eric V Of I Prevail)
3. If It Doesn’t Hurt
4. Angel Song (Feat. David Draiman)
5. Freefall
6. Blame It On The Drugs
7. Head
8. Existential Dread
9. Heart
10. Down The River
11. Give It Time
12. Sight
13. Stuck (Feat. Sinizter)
14. Run For Your Life
15. Sound

Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at
https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal

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April 13, 2024
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Darkthrone Release “Black Dawn Affiliation” The Only Track To Be Released From, It Beckons Us All, Ahead Of Release on April 26.

DARKTHRONE Release “Black Dawn Affiliation” The Only Track To Be Released From It Beckons Us All, Ahead Of Release on April 26.

With the highly anticipated launch of the new album ‘It Beckons Us All’ from the Norwegian black metal pioneers just two weeks away, Darkthrone have offered fans a glimpse of what is to come with the release of the track “Black Dawn Affiliation”.

The single release is accompanied by an animation created by Matthew Vickerstaff .

Listen to it here https://orcd.co/darkthrone_bda_listen

“Nocturno Culto sculpted BLACK DAWN AFFILIATION and as much as I writhe in woe trying to describe riffs I did not make, we are certainly rocking hard and dark around a dungeon of slow Kreator 1986-era riffs (think Awakening Of The Gods or Take Their Lives from the FLAG OF HATE 12”). Fenriz

The song is linearly constructed, which is bold for a single but we often write this way. One could say it is a two-pronged beast which after the intermission (filled with a choir of the damned that we sung ourselves, believe it or not: “Aaaaaa.”) continues with my favourite riff in the song since I first heard it appear early in the second part and it is there that I was given the reins to let the halls and chambers of stardust levitate with unearthly synth and a voice that still today, when writing this, strikes me as being influenced by the first rock album I heard back in 1973 – Morrison Hotel. Lyrics darker and more disturbed than ever solidify these halls now.”

“It is not easy to describe the music you make, but for sure I will try…it´s heavy! Everything worked out as I hoped for this track. Some things are just forged in the studio, like as Fenriz´s excellent vocals at the end of the song; and the choir I wanted. Instead of just taking shortcuts, Fenriz and I recorded three vocal tracks each, and it was brilliantly mixed by Silje at Chaka Khan. There are many things one can say about riffs, but I make songs from a combination of a very methodical approach and happy accidents! And somewhere in the back of my head, it´s most likely there is something affecting a lot of my decisions on little details that shapes the riffing.” Nocturno Culto

And now, we must await…we must count down the days until It Beckons Us All, Darkthrone’s new masterpiece, is unleashed in full.

It Beckons Us All was recorded in April and May 2023 at Chaka Khan Studios in Oslo, the same location used for the Eternal Hails and Astral Fortress albums, mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door, with artwork courtesy of Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak.

It Beckons Us All tracklisting 1. Howling Primitive Colonies [06:30] 2. Eon 3 [05:43] 3. Black Dawn Affiliation [06:11] 4. And In That Moment I Knew The Answer [03:17] 5. The Bird People Of Nordland [07:27] 6. The Heavy Hand [04:18] 7. The Lone Pines Of The Lost Planet [10:03]

It Beckons Us All is available on the following formats and pre-orders are live NOW! https://darkthrone.lnk.to/beckons

*Limited Edition Deluxe boxed edition: includes It Beckons Us All on CD, an exclusive corona vinyl LP & cassette and art prints all housed in a heavy duty lift off lid box *Limited edition ‘Fenriz’ edition LP on blue marble coloured vinyl– exclusively via Peaceville. *Limited edition ‘Nocturno Culto’ edition LP on grey marble coloured vinyl–available via Peaceville. CD LP Digital Plus other limited edition coloured vinyl LPs are available in stores across the world cream white, crystal clear, petrol and .. a collectors dream .. if you can find them!

“A cauldron of old and epic metal beckons thee” – Fenriz

Watch an introduction from Fenriz https://youtube.com/shorts/FMQwAGpfxKA

Watch the “It Beckons Us All” trailer https://youtu.be/ZHaKnsJjkjY

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Danko Jones Issue Deluxe Edition of Electric Sounds

DANKO JONES
Unleashes Electric Sounds Deluxe Version + “4×10” Limited, 10” Vinyl Edition
Out Now on AFM Records!

Following their much acclaimed, eleventh studio album, Electric Sounds, Canada’s rock’n’roll frontrunners DANKO JONES are celebrating the release oftheir Electric Sounds Deluxe Version, out now on AFM Records!

Additionally to the album Electric Sounds, the digital Deluxe Version will include two bonus tracks, “Waiting For You” (premiered earlier this Spring)and the previously-unreleased “Haunting Me”.

The Electric Sounds Deluxe Version is now available on all digital providers via
https://danko-jones.bfan.link/electric-sounds-Deluxe

For the dedicated record collector and as a very special Vinyl release, the DANKO JONES “4×10” – a limited 10” edition featuring both bonus tracks as well as two unreleased live songs – is also now available and can be ordered at:
https://danko-jones.bfan.link/4×10

Electric Sounds Digital Deluxe Track list:

01. Guess Who’s Back

02. Good Time

03. Electric Sounds

04. Get High?

05. Stiff Competition

06. She’s My Baby

07. Eye for an Eye

08. I Like It

09. Let’s Make Out

10. What Goes Around

11. Shake Your City

12. Waiting for You (Bonus Track)

13. Haunting Me (Bonus Track)

“4×10” Vinyl Track list:

01. Haunting Me

02. Lipstick City – Live in Bremen

03. My Little RNR – Live in Stockholm

04. Waiting for You

With Electric Sounds, DANKO JONES have stormed international album charts ( Sweden #12, Germany #18, Switzerland #24), with consecutive top radio chart entries like with their hit singles “Good Time”, “Guess Who’s Back” and “Get High?”, ruling the German Rock Radio Charts at a phenomenal #1 position. On their ensuing, Recently, the band was nominated for a Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy Award.

Without any doubt, Electric Sounds has the instant sound and feel of a classic. When the wheel is spinning freely and propelling you forward, there’s no need to reinvent the damn thing: instead, the Canadian trio is simply honing and refining their craft, and always at full volume. From the chest-out chutzpah of the opening “Guess Who’s Back” and the muscular new wave strut of “Good Time”, the ultimate pothead anthem “Get High?” to the title track’s promise to “smash a thousand guitars tonight!” and “Stiff Competition”’s angular, cock-eyed stomp and juddering bull’s-eye of chorus, Electric Sounds is a deceptively diverse affair. No band has ever sounded more ready to hit the road than the pumped-up threesome showcased on hell-for-leather ragers like “Eye For An Eye”, “What Goes Around” and mad-eyed and murderous closer “Shake Your City”.

Electric Sounds was produced by Eric Ratz, and guest spots from Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) on “She’s My Baby”, Damian Abraham of Fucked Up on “Get High?” and guitarist Daniel Dekay (from Canadian thrash legends Exciter) on “Electric Sounds” complete the picture with a snotty flourish.

With the latest Deluxe Version in addition to Electric Sounds as well as the “4×10” Vinyl edition, DANKO JONES present their fans some highly-collectable highlights featuring previously-unreleased bonus material, showcasing their amplitude of songwriting skills, an irrepressible energy and the reliability always providing a damn good time!

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April 10, 2024
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Lenny Kravitz Is Back With High Energy New Single “Human” Forthcoming Album Blue Electric Light Out May 24

LENNY KRAVITZ
Is Back With High Energy New Single “Human”
Forthcoming Album Blue Electric Light Out May 24

Lenny Kravitz season is in full swing. Following a surge of viral activity, and his immortalization on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month, the iconic artist and consummate creative returns with a brand new single entitled “Human.”

Listen to the single here
https://lennykravitz.lnk.to/HumanPR

“Human” practically overflows with upbeat and undeniable energy catalyzed by Kravitz’s inimitable fusion of fiery rock ‘n’ roll, slick funk, and cosmic pop. Wild cowbell, loose riffing, and a head-nodding bass line can’t contain the track’s bold and boisterous spirit as his voice echoes on the chorus, “I came here to be alive. I am here to be human.” Fittingly, a skyscraping guitar solo airlifts one last crescendo on this life-affirming anthem.

“Human” follows lead single “TK421,” released in October 2023. Ecstatic funk guitars, robotic analog synths, weezy talkbox, a dancefloor beat, a fiery saxophone solo and a clever nod to both Boogie Nights and Star Wars power up the fast-paced rock ‘n’ roll romp. The viral “TK421” video, which made its worldwide debut via YouTube and global broadcast premiere on MTV’s global network of channels, amplifies the song’s free spirit; Kravitz is seen like you’ve never seen him before.

Timeless. Explosive. Romantic. Inspiring.
How else to characterize Blue Electric Light, Lenny Kravitz’s 12th studio album? Kravitz wrote and recorded the project in his studio in the Bahamas, and his mastery of deep-soul rock ‘n’ roll is once again established here. As a relentless creative force—musician, writer, producer, actor, author, designer—he continues to be a global dynamic presence throughout music, art and culture. Blue Electric Light is an impassioned suite of songs, that broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of a man whose music—not to mention his singular style—continues to inspire millions the world over.

On the album, Kravitz’s talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist resonate as he wrote and played most of the instruments himself, with longtime guitarist Craig Ross. Ultimately, he crafted 12 tracks that are reflective of his legacy as a genre-breaking trailblazer, yet also firmly entrenched in the energy of the 21st century and beyond.

This luminous world of Blue Electric Light will continue to unfold as Kravitz uncovers more from the album in the near future.
Stay tuned for more from Lenny Kravitz.

Blue Electric Light will be released on May 24. Pre orders are available here
https://lennykravitz.lnk.to/BlueElectricLight

ABOUT LENNY KRAVITZ
Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards. Lenny Kravitz was recently honored with the “Music Icon Award” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and was also nominated as a 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024 and was additionally recognized by the CFDA with their “Fashion Icon Award” for his role as not only one of rock’s most esteemed musicians, but also a major fashion influence. In addition to his eleven albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon.

In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times’ Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty’s Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.

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Apocalyptica Release, The Unforgiven II, Taken From Plays Metallica, Vol. 2

APOCALYPTICA
Release, The Unforgiven II
Taken From Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2
The Follow-Up To ‘The Four Horsemen’ Feat Metallica Bassist Rob Trujillo
*** More Guests To Be Announced ***

Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the second single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 – the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record.

The Unforgiven II falls hot on the heels of first single The Four Horsemen, featuring Metallica’s very own bassist Rob Trujllo.

Listen to The Unforgiven II here
https://bmg.lnk.to/TheUnforgivenIIPR

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four – heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. It also features a host of surprises beginning with a unique collaboration.

Second single The Unforgiven II, taken from Metallica’s 1997 album Reload is a stunning reimagining of a cast-iron classic, setting the scene for a compendium of deep cuts and brilliant highlights spanning Metallica’s staggering 40 year career, and there are more surprises to come.

“We wanted to balance what we were doing between old and new,” says lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso. “The Unforgiven II has such beautiful melodies and the lyrics are great, too! I loved the fact that we’ve been able to bind this record and our first record together in this way.“

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on June 7th.

Tracklisting:
Ride the Lightning
St. Anger
The Unforgiven II
Blackened
The Call of Ktulu (in memory of Cliff Burton)
The Four Horsemen (ft. Rob Trujillo)
Holier Than Thou
To Live Is To Die
One
One (Instrumental)

Pre Orders are available now
https://bmg.lnk.to/PlaysMetallicaVol.2PR

Apocalyptica are:
Eicca Toppinen
Perttu Kivilaakso
Paavo Lötjönen

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Wardruna Announce Debut Australian and New Zealand Tour January 2025

WARDRUNA
Announce Debut Australian and New Zealand Tour January 2025

Norwegian music constellation Wardruna, renowned for their innovative and genre creating renditions of Norse traditions, announce their highly anticipated debut tour of Australia and New Zealand in January 2025.

Since their inception in 2009, Wardruna has captivated audiences worldwide, transcending genres and cultures with their rich soundscapes rooted in ancient Norse traditions across five stunning albums. Utilising historical Nordic instruments and themes of nature, and mythology, Wardruna’s music evokes primal emotions and deep connections to mother nature and to our ancient past.

With major contributions to TV series Vikings and video game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Wardruna has garnered a global following. Their sold-out performances at major festivals alongside performing at some of the most iconic venues across the globe including world heritage site Odeon Of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and more.

Now in 2024 Wardruna announce the beginning of a vibrant new cycle, pulsating with life with the release of new single, Hertan the proto-Scandinavian word for heart. The new song is steeped in Wardruna tradition exploring the duality of the heart with the rhythm, flow and pulse we can see, hear, and feel in nature and in all forms of life.

Whilst Wardruna fans eagerly await this momentous occasion of their debut tour down under, composer Einar Selvik shares their excitement;

“It is always a special feeling to plan and announce a new tour. This time, perhaps more so than usual due to the fact that we are visiting quite a few parts of the world where we have yet not performed with Wardruna. We greatly look forward to the chance to make new bonds in new lands“

Do not delay, tickets will be in high demand and are expected to sell quickly.
Get in fast!

TOUR DATES
Thursday, January 23: Melbourne, Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Saturday, January 25: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Monday, January 27: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Thursday, January 30: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland NZ

Early Bird Pre Sale Begins Friday, April 12 @ 9.00am local time
Sign up here to access
https://presale.destroyalllines.com/tb_app/500436

Tickets on sale Tuesday, April 16 @ 9.00am local time
destroyalllines.com

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April 8, 2024
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BLAZE OF PERDITION Polish Black Metal Outfit Releases “Przez Rany” Video/Single Upharsin Nears April 19th Rele ase On Metal Blade Records

“Przez Rany” is the harrowing new single from long-running outfit BLAZE OF PERDITION. Having existed at the forefront of the Polish black metal movement, the band returns in 2024 with their sixth full-length, Upharsin, set for release on April 19th via Metal Blade Records.

A step back from the somewhat unusual direction the band followed on their previous offering, — 2020’s The Harrowing Of Hearts — BLAZE OF PERDITION’s Upharsin takes on a dark and pessimistic tone reflected by its appropriately oppressive music. Haunting and melancholic melodies rooted in traditional black metal meet unforgiving blastbeats and solemn marches, while emotional yet feral vocals aim to bring a proper sense of rage and disgust.

“With Upharsin, we aimed to open the wounds of humanity as a collective,” the band notes. “The album reflects on how humans tend to gravitate towards conflict and strife. How religions and politics as well as other aspects of our everyday life are tainted and driven by our lower instincts as we willingly refuse to learn from our own history, as we choose to ignore and neglect the shadow aspect of our psychic reality, which in turn takes us further and further in the everlasting cycle of violence. It’s probably the most realistic concept we’ve taken on, with noticeably less spiritual leanings and a much more grounded approach.”

Photo by Justyna Kaminska

Following lead single and album-opener, “W Kwiecie Rozłamu,” BLAZE OF PERDITION today delivers “Przez Rany” – English translation: Through The Wounds – for which vocalist S. comments, “… It’s not common for us to keep the songs in a similar mood for their entire duration, but this one is a rare exception. We aimed to create a march-like anthem with a certain ceremonial tone to it. We also included something rather uncommon here, namely a rhythmic, chanted chorus to underline some sort of a twisted sense of elation and rapture.

“Lyrically, the song is about how religions and ideologies nurture our complexes and prejudices and ultimately drive us into the depths of lesser instincts and self-importance; how by repressing the minds they also inspire repressed demons to take over by giving us a sense of self-righteousness and how it eventually becomes the final straw before the eruption.“

Unleash hell with BLAZE OF PERDITION’s “Przez Rany,” now playing at https://youtu.be/Wons1Csah6E

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/blazeofperdition

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