Friday, March 1, 2024

SYK CRAFT MUSICAL ALCHEMY ON EARTHFLESH SYLVAINE RELEASES SECOND SINGLE EG ER FRAMAND NECROWRETCH RELEASE VIDEO FOR VAE VICTIS 1349 PLAYING DARK LORD FESTIVAL ARCHSPIRE ANNOUNCE 2024 NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR SEASON OF MIST SHOP

SYK CRAFT MUSICAL ALCHEMY ON EARTHFLESH
'eartHFlesh' out May 10!

Crafting a sonic universe that defies traditional conventions, SYK transcends mere genre labels, forging a path that is distinctly their own. The Italian collective, known for its intricate compositions and relentless innovation, stands at the frontier of the extreme metal scene, challenging perceptions and pushing the limits of musical expression.

eartHFlesh, the eponymous first single from syk’s upcoming album, emerges as a relentless force, a tumultuous journey through realms of existential despair and raw, unbridled power. It’s a manifesto of scorn, rooted deeply within the Earth, a scathing critique of a world mired in deception and decay. The track serves as a colossal monument, embodying the spirit of revolt and the inexorable decay of the natural and spiritual world.

Drawing inspiration from the desolate reality of our existence, eartHFlesh mirrors the decline of society, the environment, and the very fabric of what it means to be human. It’s not just music; it’s a wake-up call, a stark reminder of the consequences of our collective apathy. “Scorn, rooted above and fallen on Earth,” Stefano echoes, a chilling prophecy of our own making.

"eartHFlesh is about all of us and how decadence permeates our world, often manifested through brutal violence." Says Stefano. "We’re in a time of transition where evil is mostly manifested through power. The same power that promoting ignorance degraded our planet killing the importance of being an individual instead of a passive citizen."

Tracklist
1. I Am The Beast (6:02)
2. Where I Am Going There Is No Light (5:54)
3. I'll Haunt You In Your Dreams (6:08)
4. eartHFlesh (5:42)
5. The Sermon (5:06)
6. The Cross (3:50)
7. For To Themselves I Left Them (4:20)
8. The Passing (8:14)
Total runtime: 45:17

Style: Progressive Black/Death Metal
FFO: Rivers of Nihil, Gaerea, Gorguts, Gojira

SYK - "eartHFlesh" (Official Music Video) 2024

'EARTHFLESH' - WEBSHOP

SYLVAINE RELEASES SECOND SINGLE EG ER FRAMAND
'Eg Er Framand EP' out March 22!

On her new EP, Sylvaine traces back to her roots in Norwegian folk music. Eg Er Framand was recorded at the Kampen Church in Oslo, where she performed while studying music in high school.

When Sylvaine first heard the title track, it hit her like no other song had before. Since then, she's shared this song with rapturous audiences everywhere. Today, she's releasing a new recording of "Eg Er Framand" that finds her searching for a higher, lonely power.

Kathrine Shepard has grown into a guiding light for post-metal. As Sylvaine, her white-hot tremolo picking can ignite the coldest and blackest of hearts. She plays every instrument on Eg Er Framand, but the title track has no enchanting synths or eerie organ hums. Instead, the EP's emotional centerpiece is solely powered by her otherworldly voice.

Kjaere Herre (Dear being of light)
om eitt eg ber deg (With this I beg of you)
Fylg og lei meg (Take my hand)
fylg og le meg alltid du (Show me the way always you)

Sylvaine holds each note with soft restraint, as if cupped into the palm of her hand, like an offering. Close your eyes and envision her reaching through the trees, into the shadows, as her feet slowly lift off the ground.

"In the spring of 2023, when I had the idea to base this EP around Norwegian Folk music, I knew this song would be its center piece", Kathrine says. "This song has taken a place deep within my soul. My first meeting with 'Eg Er Framand' truly shook me to my core. Immediately, I knew that I wanted to share this incredibly beautiful piece. I have performed 'Eg Er Framand' on stages all around the world. Very often, I've been met with the exact same intense, emotional response from the audience. I have no idea who wrote this song, but it speaks to the exact same feelings I've spent the last 10 years trying to capture with Sylvaine".

Tracklist
1. Dagsens Auga Sloknar Ut (4:36)
2. Arvestykker (4:36)
3. Eg Veit I Himmelrik Ei Borg (4:47)
4. Livets Dans (6:09)
5. Tussmørke (3:15)
6. Eg Er Framand (4:46)
Total runtime: 28:12

Style: Ethereal Norwegian Folk
FFO: Heilung, Vévaki, Eivør

Sylvaine - "Eg Er Framand" (Official Visualizer) 2024

'EG ER FRAMAND' - WEBSHOP

NECROWRETCH RELEASE VIDEO FOR VAE VICTIS
'Swords of Dajjal' out now!

Since their creation, NECROWRETCH have proudly carried the mark of the beast. A decade ago, these devil worshippers emerged alongside the old school death metal revival. But their new album casts the French band in a bigger, blacker and more Satanic mold.

"Any move toward what's considered true black metal is a good thing and Necrowretch stride with furious momentum in that particular direction", writes Black Metal Terror. "These are the fabled days of world end and I can think of no finer record to track the sound of it all than Swords of Dajjal".

Swords of Dajjal is out now. To celebrate the mass fanfare that has greeted their latest offering, today, Necrowretch are releasing a new video for one of the album's deeper cuts.

While forged with newfound mysticism, Swords of Dajjal was drawn from real life experience. Living in Turkey during the tail end of the last decade inspired Necrowretch's lead swordsmith Vlad to create their new album in the splitting image of the Antichrist. Each song warns of a harrowing prophecy brought down by Dajjal, who reigns fire over "Vae Victus".

"Woe to the vanquish!" snaps Vlad, brandishing his pale but bloodied fangs.

Indeed, "Vae Victus" is pure savagery. The blast beats waste no time, galloping ahead like the horsemen of the apocalypse through a sandstorm. But Necrowretch can slice and dice from all angles. Walls of trembling, melodic distortion close in, only for this song to sneak up and crush you with a headbanging riff that swings down with all the brute force of a meat clever.

"Malheur aux vaincus!" Vlad says in greetings of his band's new single. "History testifies that only the strongest survive and that prophetic wisdom still continues in the world we are living in. 'Vae Victus' is based the story upon the sack of Rome in 390 BC, where the Gauls defeated the Romans and imposed their conditions on the vanquished. In torment and disgrace, only the ruthless man, the survivor, can become a king. In chaos and torment, only the lawless man, the compeller, can become the bestower of Life and Death".

Tracklist
1. Ksar Al-Kufar (4:22)
2. The Fifth Door (5:30)
3. Dii Mauri (5:07)
4. Swords of Dajjal (4:56)
5. Numidian Knowledge (4:12)
6. Vae Victis (4:18)
7. Daeva (2:49)
8. Total Obliteration (6:13)
Total runtime: 37:27

Style: Death/Black Metal
FFO: Possessed, Dark Angel, Dissection, Necrophobic, Merciless

Necrowretch - "Vae Victis" (Official Music Video) 2024

'SWORDS OF DAJJAL' - WEBSHOP

1349 PLAYING DARK LORD FESTIVAL

11 dates across the United States!

1349 are touring Eastern Canada and the U.S. this May. Not only are the legendary Norwegian black metal band making their first-ever appearance at Maryland Deathfest; they're also playing Dark Lord Day.

3 Floyd's Brewing are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their metal and beer fest with the release of the Dark Lord Imperial Stout. Paired with this ultra-limited demonic Russian-style brew is one hell of a lineup. Taking the stage with 1349 are Spiritworld, Fugitive, label mate Abbath and headliners High on Fire.

Joining 1349 on tour are Canadian occultists Spectral Wound, Richmond's Antichrist Siege Machine and Oregon's Spirit Possession.

1349 recently completed a snarling new album that will be released later this year, and may debut some new tracks on this run, alongside songs from their 2019 full length, The Infernal Pathway, and beyond.

You can watch how the Scandinavian Black Metal ensemble brandished the stage at Hellfest last year down below.

1349 2024 North American Tour Dates
May 18 Munster, IN @ Dark Lord Day Festival
May 20 Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
May 21 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
May 22 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs
May 23 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
May 24 Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest*
May 25 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
May 26 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply**
May 28 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
May 29 Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue
May 30 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

* 1349 and Spectral Wound only
** no Spirit Possession

1349 - Hellfest 2023

1349 NORTH AMERICAN TICKETS

ARCHSPIRE ANNOUNCE 2024 NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR

27 dates on the Everything's F#*!@D Tour!

Does checking apps on your phone feel like you're opening and closing an empty fridge 100 times a day?

Do the terms “Wellness” and “Self-Care” make you feel so sick that you just wanna barf all over yourself?

Are you drowning in booze every night just to forget about the grim reality of your own fleeting existence?

Well, guess what? ARCHSPIRE have absolutely no remedy for any of that. But this summer, the fastest, sharpest and craziest tech-death band on planet Earth are distracting North America from just how much everything totally f#*!ng sucks.

Joining forces with ARCHSPIRE on this rescue mission are Belgium death metal vets Aborted, Canadian deathcore hotshots Carcosa and Atlanta's grim and gloomy Alluvial.

"We're joining forces with these three elite squads to strategically infiltrate major North American cities", ARCHSPIRE says. "We're on a mission to provide you with a brain-numbing, eardrum-puncturing, nuclear strike that is guaranteed to melt away all those incessant pestering thoughts for at least one night of your dwindling life so that you can completely forget that everything's f#*!@D and TRULY. F#!@NG. PARTY".

The Everything's F#*!@D Tour
May 31st - Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
June 1st - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
June 2nd - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre
June 3rd - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
June 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
June 6th - Chicago, IL @ Metro
June 7th - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
June 8th - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
June 9th - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
June 10th - Quebec City, QC @ Théâtre Capitole
June 11th - Boston, MA @ Royale
June 12th - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
June 13th - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
June 14th - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
June 15th - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Heaven
June 16th - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
June 17th - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
June 18th - Orlando, FL @ The Abbey
June 20th - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
June 21st - Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory
June 22nd - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
June 24th - Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
June 25th - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
June 26th - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
June 28th - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
June 29th - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
June 30th - Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre

Archspire will be playing songs off their latest album, Bleed the Future, which is available now.