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  Norwegian gothic metal pioneers Trail of Tears are back after more than a decade of silence. Their triumphant return kicks off with the title track, "Winds of Disdain," from their upcoming EP of the same name, set for release on 24 May 2024 via The Circle Music. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMyuCZI_L8 Grab the single via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/wod2024 The single "Winds of Disdain" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the frustrations and negativity that have gripped the world in recent years. The song channels the darkness of the pandemic and the bleak outlook of today's society, all delivered with Trail of Tears' signature dark gothic metal sound. The song features the haunting vocals of Ailyn Giménez García, formerly of symphonic metal band Sirenia. Alongside García's soaring voice, founding member Ronny Thorsen delivers his distinct growls. The rest of the band features a solid foundation ...

  GOTHMINISTER made it into the Melodi Grand Prix Final 2024 for Norway! With its gripping single, "We Come Alive", the industrial goth metal act has won the first round of the country's preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest, and is currently considered one of the top 3 favorites by both press critics and fans alike. The Norwegian MGP Final will take place on February 3, 2024.GOTHMINISTER mastermind, Bjørn Alexander Brem, states: "Gothminister is thrilled to win first heat in Norways national selections for Eurovision. On Saturday February 3rd Gothminister will perform in front of 9.000 people in the MGP Final in Trondheim Spektrum. The winner of the 9 remaining artists will represent Norway in Eurovision 2024.It`s time to VOTE for rock & metal to Eurovision! Let`s show everyone that rock & metal fans are the most loyal in the world! You can support GOTHMINISTER by giving your VOTE during the MGP Final show Saturday night February 3rd.Without rock ...

  Following their recently released and first video single The Seeds Of Greed, which mopped the floor with the perps of religious corruption, PARADOGMATA continue to reveal harsh realities about our society with their very own frantic take on thrash and death metal. And so their video single Seven Curses For The Deathly Pale is born to lash out with a blend of bloodthirsty furiosity and groovy heavy metal riffs. Starting from a calm place and leading with a soft clean intro, the song soon progresses into savage spheres while maintaining its melodic choruses, topped off with frontman's Bøkseth’s bright vocals and a passionate guitar solo. Bøkseth himself tells the tale of this outstanding and diverse track: “This was the song which marked a change in our songwriting, towards more brutal and aggressive soundscapes. To me, it's kinda resemblant to that Edge of Sanity-combo with heavy death metal riffing that's still melodic, you know?” Explore the new music video of Seven Curs...