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  Introducing Callas: a bold and cathartic force in the realm of post-rock and experimental metal. New EP 'Days' released 26th July. Comprised of seasoned musicians Dom Murphy (vocals, guitars), Cormac Shanely (bass), Ruairi Lynch (production, guitar) and Evan Prendergast (Drums). Callas brings together former members of the acclaimed post-rock group 'Ealadha' and producer Ruairi Lynch from 'Bantum' driven by a collective desire to push the boundaries of heavy and experimental music. Callas recently released their mind bending single, the EP title track 'Days,' accompanied by a visually striking music video created and directed by Aodhagan O Riabhaigh. Watch 'Days' (official music video): Hailing from Cork, Ireland; Callas crafts an ambient soundscape that's both heavy and otherworldly on their new EP, 'Days.' This release embodies a dreamlike quality, featuring textures that fuse a diverse array of influences. It's a masterful ...

  healthyliving is the project of long-time collaborators and friends Scott McLean (Falloch) on bass, guitars, and production, Stefan Pötzsch on drums, and Amaya López-C (Maud the moth) on voice and lyric writing. The shoegaze/alternative trio released their two-track release, until, last month on digital/streaming platforms. Check out the video for 'until' below: “‘until’ was the first track written for the band, this was before we had any defined idea of what we were going to be doing as we hadn’t discussed the direction of the band before we had any music; it was informed on reacting to each other’s expression rather than a fixed direction,” shares Scott (bass, guitars). “Although ‘until’ is very different from ‘below’ they are both developed in the same emotive world but we are just responding to it in a different way, with ‘until’ being far more aggressive and ‘below’ having a much more introverted feel.” “For this video I tried the same approach as for ‘below’, but t...

  Rising British nu-metalcore trio I Am Pariah from Stoke On Trent, UK will self release their new three-track EP ‘Charm Before The Storm’ 27th November 2020. This release sees them turn things up a notch with more metal experimentation following the release of 2018's successful 'Procreate//Annihilate' EP. Opening track 'Suck It Up' is fast, varied and has an anthemic chorus aided by Benjamin Antony James unique vocals which help give them an extra edge. A decisive and crushing way to kick things off. 'Sicko' is the heaviest and most aggressive song featured on the EP and highlights their nu-metal sound most prominently with strong guitar work and an unhinged charged sound throughout which works wonderfully. The closing song 'Kill The Modern World' is the most diverse and experimental offering with stand out clean vocals and ambience throughout. The track takes an unexpected soaring twist towards the end, making it very expansive. 'Charm Before ...

Spiricom is a instrumental act comprised of duo Steven K. Smith (percussion,keyboards and synths) and Marc Cody (Guitarist) from Ohio. This new EP consists of three companion pieces which evoke how men wielded pain, fire, and unyielding conviction in the pursuit of holy purification. So join them on their enlightening discover... The opening song 'Strappado' which translates as a form of torture is tense with hush voices and alarming synth noises which seems fitting but it quickly progresses into something more calming and ethereal yet keeps an underlying sense of sorrow. It features more layers and tunefulness as it goes on and the ending cleverly picks up where the beginning started and ends with some eerie spoken words making for a captivating start. 'The Burn' is the shortest offering and is ambient, hopeful and depthful, making for a great and pleasant track and one to let wash over you and reflect upon life. The final song 'The Witch Hammer' has a mor...

In New York, NY, USA March 31, 2018 – Music Resource Group (MRG) announced the winners of this year’s 16 th annual international Independent Music Awards, which is dubbed as “The Grammys of the independent music scene”. Jack of None won two awards: Best Music Producer - Eclectic for A.G. Syjuco, awarded to him for his work as producer on Jack of None’s second album “Who Shot Bukowski?”; and Best EP – Eclectic for their EP “The Tattle Tale Heart”. Overall, Jack of None garnered 8 nominations across different categories, winning two. Their nominations can be seen below: 1. Best Album - Spoken Word - "Who Shot Bukowski?" 2. Best Album - Eclectic - "Who Shot Bukowski?" 3. Best Song - Spoken Word - Dear Georges (Vous Petit Monstre) 4. Best Song - Eclectic - Polyamorous Serial Monogamist 5. Best EP - Eclectic - "The Tattle Tale Heart" 6. Best Music Producer - Eclectic - AG Syjuco for "Who Shot Bukowski?" 7. Best Album Art – Design & Photograph...

Gothenburg , Sweden based Experimental Aggropop artist CROONA has released the official lyric video for his new single "KILLING ME AGAIN." "'Killing Me Again' is a combination of dark and moody meets catchy and melodic." - CROONA Check out the official lyric video below: Download "Killing Me Again" here: https://croona.bandcamp.com/album/killing-me-again For more on CROONA: https://www.facebook.com/croonaf/ https://twitter.com/FCroona https://soundcloud.com/croonaf/

Rock-metal band Weesp are not stopping: after treating their fans-sailors with two singles from the upcoming album “Black Sails” they have released one more single “Who We Are” on March 15th. The song combines both a melodic and powerful sound and will perfectly reflect the new sound of Weesp. As always, the song turned out to be very personal and contains certain emotions that the guys reflected through their music. According to the band, “Who We Are” is a story about finding your own path and realizing that present, the exact moment of where we are and who we are matters the most. As well in addition to the single Weesp promises to release an official music video after the single is released. So join the band under their sails and together with them leave for an emotional, exciting and challenging journey of revealing your true self. This is the third single release from the band in the past two months. Listen to the new song below: You can check out previous singles ...

Experimental Rock band Jack of None of Chicago IL, USA and Manila, Philippines was honoured with an astounding 8 nominations in The 16th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential honors for independent artists and releases. More than 400 innovative self-released and indie label projects culled from thousands of submissions worldwide, were nominated by fans and industry panellists in 96 Album, Song, EP, Music Producer, Music Video and Design categories. Nominations for Jack of None include the following: 1. Best Spoken Word Album - "Who Shot Bukowski?" 2. Best Eclectic Album - "Who Shot Bukowski?" 3. Best Spoken Word Song - Dear Georges (Vous Petit Monstre) 4. Best Eclectic Song - Polyamorous Serial Monogamist 5. Best Eclectic EP - "The Tattle Tale Heart" 6. Best Eclectic Music Producer - AG Syjuco for "Who Shot Bukowski?" 7. Best Album Art – Design & Photography – “The Tattle Tale Heart” by Maxine Syjuco 8. Best Lyric...

Alternative post-metal band Weesp from Belarus has announced its next single release, which will be on February 16 The single is called “Not Over” and guys are promising it’s going to be one of the most heavy sounding songs in the discography of the band. Weesp has released its latest single “illumination” on December 24 and guys are already giving more of their new sound to their fans-sailors. The upcoming single is included in the “Black Sails” longplay album, which is planned to be released at the end of February. “Not Over” is about the endless struggle with darkness. With the darkness that lives inside each of us. And in the end, it’s about accepting that darkness, coexisting with it, controlling it, making friends with it. That is what gives us strength not to get crazy in that world. That is what makes us black sails”. In addition to the single, the band is also releasing an official music. ‘Not Over’ will be the band’s first release of the year but for sure not the last ...

Shining Release Lyric Video For 'Everything Dies'; New Album Out 2018 Having revealed a brand new song, titled, ‘Everything Dies’ in the wake of their recent tour, - which included dates in both London and York - Blackjazz trail-blazers, Shining, have now released an accompanying lyric video. Check out the video for ‘Everything Dies’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3La4C7yxo4 You can also check out ‘Everything Dies’ on Spotify and iTunes. Meanwhile, Shining have three home country shows upcoming, see list below.. SEPT 29 - NORWAY - BODØ - Nødutgangfestivalen OCT 25 - NORWAY - OSLO - John Dee OCT 28 - NORWAY - PORSGRUNN – Rockeklubben Shining’s current studio album, ‘International Blackjazz Society’, is available now through Spinefarm Records. A new record, expected to be released in spring time next year, is currently in the works. Members: Jørgen Munkeby – saxophone, guitar, lead vocals Håkon Sagen – guitar Eirik Tovsrud Knutsen – k...

HAEMA Announce Debut EP 'Insurrection', To Be Released Via Sliptrick Records On October 31st Haema are an industrial-influenced experimental groove metal four-piece based in Northamptonshire, UK. Recently, the band has signed to metal label, Sliptrick Records, who will release the quartet's debut EP, 'Insurrection' on October 31st, which was recorded at Initiate Audio & Media by Neil Hudson (Krysthla/Gutworm). Formed in 2015, Haema encapsulates the essence of modern metal that likes to combine various styles of heavy music together. The four-piece hones in the heaviness and ferocity of groove metal, providing the crunchiest of hooks. This is balanced out by the infectiously catchy hooks reminiscent of the nu metal scene in the early 2000s. All the while topped off by a layer of electronic sounds and machine gun like precision found in industrial. Think if Fear Factory, American Head Charge and Machine Head were chucked into a blender, there’s a d...

Bast is a black metal/doom trio who like to experiment and their debut album, "Spectres" fully embraces this; the album has been re-released and repressed on vinyl marking a busy year ahead for the band.. Opening song, "In The Beginning" is an atmospheric suspenseful largely instrumental number, but eventually is complimented by distant resonant screams, leaving a very gloomy presence in it's wake... "Denizens" contains powerful menacing screams which grab your attention, along with the crushing dark backdrop. This possesses clever tempo changes and progression with characteristic moody breakdowns to pound your ears further!  Title track, "Spectres" is faster paced than previous offerings, with ever demonic vocals, which are accompanied by instruments which take you on a journey of dark adventure and sense of story telling within the strong instrumental sections. Interestingly titled, "Psychonauts" which is the longest ...

Alt-Rock band, Weesp from Minsk, Belarus release official video for their song, 'Sub' taken from their 2011 EP, 'This Will Destroy Us'. Check out the dark and intriguing video below where the lead character played by front man Lex portrays a genius who borderlines insanity through his creativeness. The character changes masks throughout which symbolize different emotions: Serenity, Anger and Fear. Another great release from these experimental rockers! 'This Will Destroy Us' EP Cover http://www.weespband.com/ Carina

Benjamin Teacher is a multi talented musician, singer, songwriter, street performer and producer from London, who has been noticed by the likes of Billy Sherwood, Lady Gaga and Vince DiCola (Rocky, Transformers The Movie Soundtracks) and here in his debut he showcases his talents and passion in his own unique style..let us journey into his 'mind's eye'... Opening song, 'Stratmosphere' has an air of positivity about it and Benjamin show's off his many talents as everything you hear is done by him..he shows his guitar skills further in the instrumental atmospheric track, 'Welcome To The Galaxy' - I always enjoy a instrumental - well a good one! I think its a true test of musicianship if it can stand alone without the focus of vocals, as the instruments have to be melodic and stand out perhaps more to keep the attention of the listener..and that's just what he does! The short but sweet, "Venus Loves Jupiter" graces us with an elegant key...