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  In a relentless pursuit to redefine the limits of heavy music, Nouri Yetgin, the acclaimed songwriter and guitarist of DISTANT, is set to unveil his second solo single, ‘Portrait of God’. Teaming up with deathcore heavyweights CABAL and rising stars Sugar Spine, Yetgin delivers an uncompromising and ferocious track that cements his place as a key force in the modern deathcore scene. ‘Portrait of God’ is a brutal anthem that showcases Yetgin’s songwriting prowess while weaving together the crushing soundscapes of some of the genre’s most exciting rising and established talents. Prepare for a sonic onslaught, showcasing raw aggression, intricate compositions, and some of the heaviest, most unrelenting sounds currently breaking through the scene. "Feel the crushing intensity and raw power of transcendence in a way you’ve never imagined", Nouri Yetgin adds. Driven by a profound love for writing music and a desire to collaborate with musicians who inspire him, Yetgin's so...

  On their quest to become immortal Dutch/Slovakian downtempo/deathcore ensemble DISTANT are unleashing another epic audio-visual treat, “The Undying”. In typical DISTANT fashion the story was written by Elmer Maurits and Alan Grnja and directed by Pavel Trebukhin for the creative forge tre.film. Stream or download the song under the following link and hear DISTANT go ultra-heavy: https://distantband.lnk.to/TheUndying-Single And watch the stunning video: The band just finished tours with Austrian Death Machine and Ghost Iris and Suffocation in May and June before playing summer festivals and shows with Born of Osiris. DISTANT live: 03.08.24 (SK) Bratislava - Pink Whale Bar 05.08.24 (AT) Salzburg - Rockhouse-Bar (w/ Bodysnatcher, Humanity’s Last Breath) 06.08.24 (PL) Krakow - Klub Kwadrat 07.08.24 (PL) Warsaw - Klub Proxima (w/ Whitechapel, Aborted, Bodysnatcher) 09.08.24 (CZ) Jaromer - Brutal Assault 10.08.14 (IT) Bologna - Alchemia Music Club 11.08.24 (IT) Milan - Slaughter Club...

  Dutch/Slovakian downtempo/deathcore ensemble, DISTANT like to be busy and kept writing music despite their busy touring schedule and playing 117 shows in 2023 alone. Today they are unleashing “Loveless Suffering”, get ready to be swept away by the brutal intensity of DISTANT's latest deathcore anthem: https://distantband.lnk.to/LovelessSuffering-Single The band comments: “With its gripping portrayal of abusive relationships, this track demands attention.” Watch the video that is not for the faint of heart below. The band took another step into taking full creative control over their output by singer Alan Grnja directing the video yet again. Check out the video for 'Loveless Suffering' below but please note TRIGGER WARNING - Blood, Gore, Abuse As DISTANT gear up for European and UK tours alongside heavyweights like Austrian Death Machine and Suffocation, it's time to brace yourself for an onslaught of raw emotion and unbridled power. with Austrian Death Machine and ...

  Renowned for pushing the boundaries of deathcore with his band DISTANT, songwriter and guitarist Nouri Yetgin embarks on an exhilarating solo journey, showcasing his unparalleled songwriting prowess in a new light. Today, Yetgin proudly unveils his debut single 'Skin & Splinters', a relentless fusion of ferociously aggressive compositions and the rawest sounds in modern deathcore, featuring vocalists Mees Stevens of Torn From Oblivion and Josh Muncke of Sugar Spine. "I am thrilled to share 'Skin & Splinters' with the world. Collaborating with Mees Stevens and Josh Muncke has been an incredible experience, and I am immensely proud of what we have created together. This project allows me to explore new dimensions of my creativity and connect with fellow musicians who share my passion for heavy music. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us", Driven by a profound love for writing music and a desire to collaborate with musicians who inspire h...

  After releasing their Century Media Records debut album “Heritage” in February the Dutch/Slovak down-tempo/deathcore juggernaut DISTANT has a new treat: “Heritage (Live from Rotterdam feat. Will Ramos)”. The band recorded and filmed their sold out release show at the legendary Baroeg in Rotterdam. Get a glimpse of the carnage that was captured by DER PAKT: DISTANT comments: “Nothing feels better than a start of an album cycle with a sold out release show. We had a great time with all of our amazing fans and playing ‘Heritage’ for the first time live was out of this world! We wanted to capture and share this moment with the rest of the world to see with this video.” After touring the US with Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, and Paleface the band will embark on their European headlining tour shortly: DISTANT Extortionist, Dagger Threat, Abbie Falls 05.05.23 (DE) Hannover - Chez Heinz 06.05.23 (DE) Dresden - Club Puschkin 07.05.23 (DE) Hamburg - Logo 09.05.23 (DK) Copenhag...

  This Friday (February 10th), Distant - the multinational down-tempo/deathcore juggernaut from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and the Slovak Republic - will release their third full-length, Heritage, via Century Media Records. For a preview of Heritage, the new single/video for the title track - feat. Lorna Shore's Will Ramos! - can be seen here: https://youtu.be/amt9dFlm8go Distant comments: "'Heritage', the title track from the newest Distant album, is a playful and colourful track featuring Will Ramos from Lorna Shore. "'Heritage' is a breathtakingly heavy track yet still emotional, with a huge chorus and pace to last you for days, showcasing the diversity of our Dutch/Slovak collective! "At last, the father and son cross blades; during this exhausting battle, they remember the times forgotten as the clash of their blades sparks new light and brings up the twisted revelation of this catastrophic deception." The videos for the previously releas...

  On February 10th, Distant - the multinational down-tempo/deathcore juggernaut from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and the Slovak Republic - will release their third full-length, Heritage, via Century Media Records. Their new single, "Argent Justice" (feat. 16 guest vocalists from Suicide Silence, Emmure, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Cabal, Crown Magnetar, Paleface and more!). STREAM IT NOW HERE The video (directed by Dylan Gould / Stay Goulden) can be seen here or below:  https://youtu.be/ftI9pAMASMI Alan Grnja (vocals) comments: "The inspiration for that came from animated shows in the 90s where Spider Man would team up with X-Men and stuff like that! We did that on a track in 2020 called 'Argent Debt' where we had five other people. We were inspired by being on tour in America and so many of us jumping up onstage and playing together. Every vocalist on this track sounds unique. It's a bright, colourful rainbow of Deathcore singers!" See below for the fu...

  On February 10th, Distant - the multinational down-tempo/deathcore juggernaut from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and the Slovak Republic - will release their third full-length, Heritage, via Century Media Records. The previously released album tracks - ' Exofilth ' and ' Human Scum ' - can be streamed online now, with new single, 'Orphan Of Blight', also available on all digital platforms here . Check out the video for 'Orphan Of Blight': Distant comments: "If there ever was to be a song that encapsulates everything Distant is, then it's 'Orphan of Blight' from our upcoming album, 'Heritage'. With our signature mix of theatrical and energetic delivery, 'Orphan of Blight' also includes an opera singer as the wonderful icing on a devastating deathcore cake!" Pre-order Heritage now at: https://DistantBand.lnk.to/Heritage - where the record is available in the following formats: --Ltd. CD Digipak --Black LP ...

  Distant - the multinational down-tempo, deathcore juggernaut from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Bratislava (Slovakia) - has launched another standalone single: "Human Scum". Currently streaming on all digital platforms, the bloodstained video (directed by the band's own vocalist, Alan Grnja; produced by Tomas Ferenc & Lukas Ferenc of VLN Production) for the track can be viewed below: Distant comments: "'Human Scum' is a deathtrap of a track, with a hooky chorus and an impeccable atmospheric soundscape. The tracks adds on to the never ending evolution to Distant songwriting capabilities and the sound of hellscape. After Tyrannt's crucible with his father - Tsukuyomi - he suffered a great defeat. Stranded in this new world in his mortal body, he's found by his silent worshippers of the Covenant, who work to help Tyrannt's rebirth into full power again - and, raising his army against the forces of Tsukuyomi to get the ultimate revenge....

Century Media Records is thrilled to team up with DISTANT, the multinational juggernaut that emerged from Rotterdam, The Netherlands as well as from Bratislava, Slovakia. DISTANT comment: “We are beyond excited for signing with one of the greatest metal record labels on earth, Century Media Records. With their perfect foundation for the next sagas of our lore, you can expect a lot more dark and evil albums coming from our camp!” Dive headfirst into darkness and enjoy 'Exofilth': Since their initiation in 2014 and the release of their inaugural EP, ‘Tsukuyomi’, DISTANT unleashed two studio albums, ‘Tyrannotophia’ (2019) and ‘Aeons of Oblivion’ (2021), as well as two EPs, ‘Dawn of Corruption’ (2020) and ‘Dusk of Anguish’ (2021). However, DISTANT have been breaking through the confines of deathcore and created no less than their own multidisciplinary universe by adding the fictional novel ‘The Rise of Tyrannotophia’ into the mix that is accompanying ‘Aeons of Oblivion’. In the p...

  Already having made a name for themselves across the globe with their downtempo, slam-infused deathcore, DISTANT are back and have just dropped a crushing new track entitled ‘Cursed’. The single which is accompanied by a haunting new music video is out now via Unique Leader Records. Check out the official music video for ‘Cursed’ right here: Speaking about the new single, the band tell us, “Cursed” is a new chapter in the story of DISTANT. Story starts where “Aeons Of Oblivion” left off and takes us on a pilgrimage to the new dimensions full of despair.” Fresh off their UK tour supporting Lorna Shore, Distant are about to embark on the legendary Chaos & Carnage Tour in the USA alongside Suicide Silence, Carnifex, Lorna Shore and many more. The band will make their way back to the UK/EU later this year where they will support Despised Icon and Decapitated. ‘CURSED’ IS OUT NOW VIA UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS. Stream here: orcd.co/distantcursed Hailing from The Netherlands and Slov...