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  I ranian djent/metalcore crew Out of Nowhere has dropped the video for their recently released single, “Blind Crow.” Knotfest debuted the video alongside an intriguing interview with the Mashad band (read full article AT THIS LOCATION ). The oppressive regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran made heavy music illegal inside the country, and metal bands often get arrested for their endeavor. However, regardless of the risk of being imprisoned, Out of Nowhere has actively been releasing music and playing live shows across the country for more than a decade. “We started 15 years ago in one of the most religious cities in Iran. Despite everyone saying you can’t make it, we didn’t give up on our dreams, so we made the pact that we will make them our goal to make sure we’ll all see a day that our message has been spread around the world. No matter what, no matter how many sticks and stones will get thrown at us,” Out of Nowhere sheds light on their struggle on Knotfest. “We tried to de...

  THE HISTORY UK's Extreme Metal group Ghosts Of Atlantis are pleased to debut their cinematic journey for next track of their debut 3.6.2.4. The bands sound is an epic Journey for the listener, full of beautiful melodies, backed up by a crushing assault with emotive lyrics. Building the lore around the mythology of ancient Greece and Atlantis, GOA delivers it's own story, a story weaving both historic findings and fantasy storytelling. The album begins with the track "The Third Pillar" This first track ties in with the band’s Three Pillar logo, and sets the tone. The bands debut album entitled 3.6.2.4 will be out March 26th worldwide via Black Lion Records on CD/LP/Digital THE STORY "The third Pillar" tells the tale of the great pilgrimage by the Atlantean people. The path to the Lemuiran Halls are treacherous, Blinded by belief, the people embark across the lands. The ultimate goal, to reach the Three Pillars, it is said that the pillars are the sole point...

ANT-FLAG Release New Video & Reveal Tour Dates; Upcoming Album Out November 3rd Via Spinefarm Records Since unleashing their seminal 1996 debut, Die for the Government, ANTI-FLAG has empowered and emboldened their listeners for two generations with a timeless punk spirit. With today’s chaotic political landscape stemming from the controversial 2016 presidential election, the Pittsburgh, PA quartet (Justin Sane [vocals], Chris#2 [bass, vocals], Chris Head [guitar, vocals], and Pat Thetic [drums]) felt the time was right for ANTI-FLAG to release their most definitive offering - American Fall (out November 3rd, 2017 on Spinefarm Records). Co-produced by Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, American Fall fuels politically driven and powerful self-awareness lyrics, while the 11-song collection is structurally fused together in a new sonic direction of punk-rock singalongs and big hooks. Watch ANTI-FLAG’s new “Racists” lyric video via VEVO here . "This song is a call to arms. We m...