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  SUPREME UNBEING is an elusive 5-piece metal band shrewd in mystery. Led by vocalist Zac Red, who taps into the depths of the human psyche to unfold paramount messages for the benefit of mankind, accompanied by his most terrifying thoughts The Demon, The Shadow, The Nightmare & The Legend the band is set to scare the public in time for Halloween through tricky riffs and spooky lyrics. Although the band just recently played their first show on Earth for a sold-out crowd in Stockholm, Sweden, their impact has been felt in the physical domain since the release of their two full-length albums “Enter Reality” (2020) and “Enduring Physicality” (2022) amassing a fan-base reaching all across the globe. Highlights include +10 million streams and noteworthy reviews and premieres in esteemed magazines such as Revolver, Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Sweden Rock Magazine as well as landing Spotify editorial playlisting's for multiple singles. Despite all the success, the band has felt uncomfort...

  Menacing alternative types, KING OF THE DEAD, return with a hypnotic reworking of the 80’s classic, Easy Lover, which features Joel Peters from Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. The ominous dark lords have placed their trademark sinister stamp all over the track whilst retaining the essence of the song’s undeniable draw. The single and video are out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT_k1GTDvyU The mysterious alt-rockers have developed a hearty reputation for creating music that is thought-provoking, theatrical, and profoundly intriguing. Always looking to progress and break through to new worlds, KING OF THE DEAD are as enigmatic as they are progressive. The posse’s current EP, Perdition, was produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm) and saw the band meld seventies’ rock radio and engaging punk rock, with absorbing organ work, and magnificent refrains. The record acquired the backing of Powerplay Magazine, Primordial Radio, Fireworks Magazine, and ERB Magazine. The EP also bi...

  From the shadows of Ye Olde England comes “Devil's Dawn,” the latest single from the symphonic/prog extreme metal titans, Ghosts Of Atlantis (aka GOA). Featuring James Dorton (The Faceless, Black Crown Initiate) on guest narration and Finchman on electronic synths, the track serves as the official single of the upcoming supernatural thriller/horror movie Witch. “Devil's Dawn” depicts a tale of witchcraft, religious ignorance, and humanity's constant struggle to find itself. Today (31 October 2022), GOA unveils the music video for “Devil’s Dawn” to celebrate Halloween. The single will be available on all digital media platforms this Friday, 04 November 2022. When speaking of the single and film, guitarist Colin says: “‘Witch’ is a phenomenal film with twists and turns, immaculate and thought-provoking script writing, and a cast of superb talent. This film is a real gem, and the single had to be crafted to meet the feel of the Movie. “The song itself, is a departure from th...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ make their return with a defying new offering titled ‘Hold Me’ which is out now via Silent Cult. Forlorn blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal', while crafting a unique sound and visual identity. Produced by George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token, Monuments) ‘Hold Me’ was written as a platonic love song, from a child to a parent, and addresses the subject of co-dependency, where a child bears witness to their parents' struggle with addiction. Accompanying the new single is a stunning music video that shows symbolism throughout that is symbiotic of family constellation. We see the honouring of ancestors passed through the building of the altar, a sense of community and tribe through the foraging scene and a feeling of strained family dynamics through the harvest feast scene. Check out the official music video for ‘Hold Me’ below: “I was brought up Pagan, by my mother, and have been a practicing witch ...

  Recorded at Long Wave Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by Romesh Dodangoda (Those Damn Crows, Inglorious, Motorhead), this is King Kraken’s lead single from their upcoming debut album, 'MCLXXX’.  Inspired by monstrous fictitious villains of the highest order, 'Haddonfield '78's chilling music video leaves no stone unturned as its storyline reveals the dark undertones of the lyrics. "Being a huge horror fan I knew I wanted to write about fictional serial killers (I've always veered towards movies as opposed to true crime)", reveals lyricist and King Kraken vocalist Mark Donoghue. "I was conscious not to mention the film or the character in the lyrics so that upon hearing it, the listener could decide for themselves who the song is about. The title came some weeks later and therefore some lyrics adapted, however, the only reference directly to the film would be Michael's knife in the line 'shining silver is the last thing you'll se...

  Robert Navajas is an independent Rock/Metal artist from Spain and he has just unleashed his new single 'Hail Satan' for Halloween. Listen below:   'Hail Satan' is seductive, eerie and diverse with changes in tempo and vocal tone adding to the intrigue. It is well-executed and ends on a high note with a sick solo; this is delightfully diabolical. He released his debut album "Spectrum" back in 2017 and the following year released his first single, "Gabriel Cruz’’ in 2018. This year he has released a few singles for songs 'Firelove', 'Angry Child' and now new song 'Hail Satan'. Robert has an eclectic sound incorporating elements of Southern Rock, metal, blues, grunge and even grindcore and his upcoming sophomore album 'Firelove' which is set for in 2021 is certainly going to display this. Check out our review of his previous single 'Firelove' below: https://www.madaboutrock.co.uk/2020/07/review-robert-navajas-firelo...