Order to Ruin - Return to Ceyrior VII (Full-Length Album - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

A band that has been quite consistent in their melodic death songwriting, Order to Ruin have managed to put out a new release every year since 2012. With Return to Ceyrior VII being well, their seventh full-length, one would think that they would start having some slowdown but Order to Ruin maintain their previous high bar. The Gothenburg by way of Germany vibe is still strong, and sure to please fans.

Album number seven of these restless warriors comes up with some significant changes. First thing is the drumming, which was recorded by a professional session drummer this time (Patrick Stradiotto), who did a fantastic job by bringing some fresh energy into the band. This fresh energy gets manifested in a refreshed songwriting and 'The Stormlake’s Tale‘, 'Alone With My Knife‘ and the title track 'Return To Ceyrior VII‘ are the best tracks the band has released so far. And with 'Dating Lucifer‘ the guys really wrote a smash hit which easily could have fitted on albums like "Whoracle“ or "The Mind‘s Eye“. Who expects a change of style into a modern direction will be disappointed as Denis, Simon and Mike really keep it old school. But this album sounds like a refreshed version of them as their songwriting is tighter, the production and mix turned out really killer and the overall guitar work enriched by several solos (greetings also to session member Waik) is really great. 

The album has a killer artwork made by Timon Kokott Art-Work.

Formed In: 2011

Status: Active
Years Active: 2011-Present

LINE UP
Denis Pfeffer - Guitars, Drum programming, Lyrics 
Mike Seidel - Bassguitar, Vocals, Drum programming 
Simon Buse - Guitars 

Country of Origin: Germany
Location: Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia
Genre: Melodic Death Metal

Current Label: Unsigned/Independent

Booking/ Press Contact: hellworks@web.de

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrderToRuin
Bandcamp: https://order-to-ruin.bandcamp.com
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/ordertoruin
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/order-to-ruin

Return to Ceyrior VII (Full-Length Album - 2018)

Released February 10, 2018 

Special Guests: 

Waik Schöner - Lead, Acoustic Guitars 

Patrick Stradiotto - Drums 

www.facebook.com/PatStraOfficial

Nick Luzzi - Acoustic Part on ''The Conjurer'' 

Mixed and mastered by Mike Seidel: 

www.facebook.com/Mike-Seidel-BassistVocalist-702192626546082/ 

Artwork by Timon Kokott: 

www.facebook.com/TimonKokottArtWork

Logo design by Dekan Art 

https://www.facebook.com/DekanartBrutalillustrator69

All songs & lyrics are written by Order to Ruin

Stream and Order the album: 

Bandcamp: https://order-to-ruin.bandcamp.com/album/return-to-ceyrior-vii

Harakiri For The Sky - Arson ( Full-Length Album - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

After 2016 they snatched the post black metal scene with the album "III: Trauma", the Austrians Harakiri For The Sky return to the albums with "Arson" that will be released on February 16, 2018 by AOP Records.

Mystical, icily and emotional: In the focus of the music of HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY stands the dreamy, the picturesque aspect, the melancholy joy of Black Metal and the tension of Post-Rock. 

Founded in 2011 in Vienna, Austria, the aim of Harakiri For The sky has always been to create a unique mixture of melancholy and aggression, madness and meaning, and wrapped in alternately manic/mellow songs that bridged black metal and atmospheric post-rock. The band was initially begun as a studio project by erstwhile Bifröst member M. S. joined by vocalist/lyricist J. J., and has recently been expanded to a live lineup. 

With that lineup secured, Harakiri for the Sky then embarked upon successful European tours with the likes of A Forest Of Stars, Ellende, Fäulnis, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, and Agrypnie among others, encompassing over 20 countries to date. 

2016 was a really successful year for Harakiri For The Sky. Their 3rd album “ III - Trauma” got great acclaim from critics and audiences and a nominee for the “Amadeus Austrian Music Award”! 

The recording process of the 4th album “Arson” is finished now! 

It is the first time with a studio drummer on a record and no one more could fit better into the line-up then Kerim “Krimh” Lechner who handle the drums behind Septicflesh and played live with Behemoth. 

The new album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Fellner.

Formed In: 2011

Status: Active

Years Active: 2011-Present

LINE UP
M. S. - All Instruments, Songwriting
J. J. - Vocals, Lyrics

Live Musicians
Thomas Dornig - Bass 
Mischa - Drums
Marrok - Rhythm Guitars And Backing Vocals 

Country of Origin: Austria
Location: Vienna/Salzburg
Genre: Black Metal/Post-Rock

Current Label: Art of Propaganda
Press Contact: HarakiriForTheSky@gmx.at
Agent: christian@eld-events.eu
Managment: chris@quantheon-touring.eu
Booking: http://www.district-19.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarakiriForTheSky
Last fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Harakiri+for+the+Sky/+wiki
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58KBq6qkQnfWYRqCjffQQq

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/harakiri-for-the-sky/id871354011

Merch: http://www.shop.immortalfrostproductions.com/?s=Harakiri+For+The+Sky

Arson ( Full-Length Album - 2018)

Released February 16, 2018 

All music and arrangements by M.S. 

All lyrics by J.J. 

Session drums by Kerim „Krimh“ Lechner 

Classical guitar on „Heroin Waltz“ by Bernth Brodträger 

Recorded by M.S. and Daniel Fellner 

Mixed and mastered by Daniel Fellner 

Produced by M.S. 

Drums recorded at „Sweat Records“ by Matthias Ambros and Chris Grabner 

Artwork by Striga 

Limited Boxset Artwork by Metastazis 

Bandphoto by Krist Mort 

Layout by Seance Design 

„Manifesto“ cover by Graveyard Lovers 

Guest vocals on „Manifesto“ by Silvi Bogojevic 

Choir vocals on „Manifesto“ by Leesa

Stream and order:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/arson/1295620621

Napalm Records Webstore: https://shop.napalmrecords.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-arson-cd-boxset.html

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2swBN6MZL9myFcJPgqQR2V

Devilspeak - See Evil Hear Evil Speak Evil (EP - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

On Saturday 10th February 2018, Devilspeak release a debut 3 track EP, entitled, ‘See Evil, Hear Evil, Speak Evil’, via a live streamed gig on Facebook and YouTube. They’re a 5 piece death/thrash metal band, from Cape Town, South Africa. Formed August 2014. The band name was chosen the day after the first audition. It represents a wordplay, re: the Devil’s Peak Mountain, in Cape Town.

They debuted live on March 20th, 2015. The debut single, ‘Violently Leading The Blind’, was recorded on 18th and 19th April 2015, at Milestone Studios, by Jethro Harris and launched on 1st September 2015, to international acclaim. During 2016, they were awarded the Best Newcomer at the South African Metal Music Awards. They’ve played a number of high-profile shows, including Metal 4 Africa’s Winterfest 2015 and Summerfest 2017, Wacken Metal Battle South Africa, April 2016, opening for Rotting Christ, Cape Town, July 2016, opening Witchfest 2017 Cape Town, with Devildriver and Mantar headlining and support for South Africa’s Terminatryx, at their 15 year anniversary show, August 2017. Last year also saw them win the Best Thrash Metal Band Award, at the South African Metal Music Awards.

‘See Evil, Hear Evil, Speak Evil’ follows their 3 track EP, released in September 2016 and the single ‘Unearth Hell’, from the EP, launched on 12th September 2017, which was lauded, throughout the world’s media. The same positive reception and airplay is currently greeting ‘Internal Shrapnel’. (Track 3 on the new EP).

Recorded, mixed and produced at Milestone Studios, Cape Town, by Jethro Harris, mastered by Kelsey Mastering, South Africa, the EP is representative of Devilspeak’s preference for home-grown products and collaborations, so to speak. In keeping with this ethos, the live stream will be broadcast from Milestone Studios, by Jethro Harris. Live editing will be handled by 2C Productions, based in Cape Town, known for their wide experience of such work.

The EP will also be released in physical CD format, with intricately detailed artwork, including separate artwork for each track. The finished product is planned to be a visual spectacle! Art and design by Sepulchral Visions and TVS Graphic Design. Merch is also available in the form of Devilspeak’s Skellie mascot on a launch shirt, with a possibility of more varied designs in future.

Formed In: August 2014
Status: Active
Years Active: 2014-Present

LINE UP

Jarred Williams - Vocals

De Wet Loots - Guitar

Azaliyah Bester - Guitar

Francois Meyer - Drums

Derrick Leppan - Bass

Country of Origin: South Africa

Location: Capetown

Genre: Death/Thrash Metal

Current Label: Unsigned/Independent 

Booking/Press Contact: devilspeakofficial@gmail.com

Phone: +27 84 208 9989

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devilspeakofficial

Bandcamp: https://devilspeakofficial.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/devilspeakofficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/devilspeakband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devilspeakofficial

Baboom: https://baboom.com/devilspeak

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbTP_A-GXD5NeFI9hb8YMw

See Evil Hear Evil Speak Evil (EP - 2018)

Released February 10, 2018

Written & Performed by DevilSpeak

Recorded at Milestone Studios

Engineered, Mixed and Produced by Jethro Harris

Mastered by Kelsey Mastering

Artwork by Sepulchral Visions

Stream and orders;

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/see-evil-hear-evil-speak-evil-single/1345676433

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/77wpENJDURRoxEChhRuC4z

Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/devilspeakofficial/sets/see-evil-hear-evil-speak-evil

Hitwood - The Scene you could See (Single - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

Second single extracted from the upcoming EP "Marea"; this ep will be released along the 2018 track by track. "The Scene you Could See" see the participation of the first Hitwood guest vocalist "Carlos Timaure"; this song is the perfect equilibrium between the rage sound (Detriti EP) and the melodious and catchy side of the project (As a Season Bloom). 

The particularity of this track is that I've always wanted to record a track with two refrains and this is the result, two big choruses for a catchy song that it will fix immediately in your head. The concept behind the song is the life "restart" after the apocalypse described in the song "Apocalyptic Omen".

The EP will be released song-by-song, in a slowly way, as every one of the tracks will represent an important chapter of the concept.

The cover of the EP #marea, it was realized by Maria Jose of Emejota Illustrations (https://www.instagram.com/eme.jota.g/). It was really simple to work with her, I explained her my idea and she illustrate the scenery as I have seen in my dreams, an apocalyptic scenario where the sun fall into the sea. Yeah, the sun is really small here in the picture, but this is the vision I've seen in the dream....I really like the combination of colors, I have post-edited that to get more vibrancy to the artwork; the thing I like the most are the way Maria have designed the waves...check out her works! -  Commented Hitwood

Formed In: 2007

Status: Active

Years Active: 2007-Present

LINE UP

Antonio Boccellari  (All instruments and Songwriting)

Country: Italy

Location: Milan, Lombardy

Genre: Melodic Death Metal/Instrumental

Current Label: Independent/Unsigned

Booking/Press Conntact: hitwoodband@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitwoodmetal

Bandcamp: https://hitwood.bandcamp.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HitwoodMetal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitwood_metal

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnzKiTzMhCY_d9IaoqXMYQ

The Scene you could See (Single - 2018)

Released February 13, 2018 

Carlos Timaure (growl vocals) 

Antonio Boccellari (guitars, bass, drums, mixing and mastering)

Ocean Of Grief - Nightfall's Lament (Full-Length Album - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

BIOGRAPHY

Ocean of Grief was founded in 2014 when bassist Giannis(ex-Typhon) and guitarist Filippos (ex-Typhon) decided to form a band musically close to the melodic doom/death metal genre. The keyboards and guitar duties were handled by Aris(Meden Agan, Memorain) and Panagiotis Kyriakou respectively, who also introduced Thomas to the band, as a drummer. 

The band's line up was completed with the arrival of Charalabos on vocals and then the bands 1st song, Drowned in Nostalgia, was recorded at Panagiotis' home studio as a demo. Following the song's upload, Panagiotis had to leave the band in order to move permanently to Australia so a new guitarist needed to be found as soon as possible. 

Luckily, Dimitra (ex-Final Words Of Sorrow) auditioned for the band, she became a regular member and the band started working on its first official release. EP's recordings started, eventually, at autumn of 2015 and the EP was finished at early 2016 when the russian lebel GS Productions agreed with the band to release the EP on February 2016.

Nightfall's Lament out on 26.1.2018 through Rain Without End Records.

Pre-orders of the "Nightfall's Lament" album through:https://shop.naturmacht.com/index.php?route=product%2Fsearch&search=Ocean%20of%20Grief.

Formed In: 2014

Status: Active

Years Active: 2014-Present

LINE UP
Giannis Koskinas - Bass
Thomas Motsios - Drums
Dimitra Zarkadoula - Guitar
Filippos Koliopanos - Guitar
Aris Nikoleris - Keyboards
Charalabos Oikonomopoulos - Vocals

Country of Origin: Greece
Location: Athens, Attica
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal

Current Label: Naturmacht Productions/Rain Without End Records
Booking/Press Contact: oceanofgrief@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceanofgriefgr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OceanOfGrief_
Bandcamp: http://oceanofgrief.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChAWV2h_J0TMO-Q4aYt0IDg
Merch:https://shop.naturmacht.com/index.php?route=product%2Fsearch&search=Ocean%20of%20Grief

Nightfall's Lament (Full-Length Album - 2018)

Released January 26, 2018 

Music by Ocean of Grief 

Lyrics by Mpampis Oikonomopoulos 

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Filippos Koliopanos

You can listen or buy the album on:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUaZc-paJDY

Bandcamp: https://oceanofgrief.bandcamp.com/album/nightfalls-lament

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Bqh9mvkIBIXXXlxo8oF5a

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nightfalls-lament/1332644397

GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Ocean_of_Grief_Nightfall_s_Lament?id=Bvkjbsraegfdwtt2kajzxem3gom

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nightfalls-Lament-Ocean-Grief/dp/B078VRZ27X/ref=sr_1_3?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1516988250&sr=1-3-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=Ocean+ofOceanofGrief

A Higher Demise - To Death or Victory (EP - 2017) - Bandcamp Stream

After hitting the universe hard with their acclaimed 2014 EP release 'The Doctor Will See You Now', Kent (UK) based melodic metalcore outfit 'A Higher Demise' deliver news of their new and highly anticipated new 7 track EP .

The emerging 5 piece recognised for their brutal metal fuelled riffs, melodic sensibility and screamed out verses leading to almighty chorus hooks, have been back in the studio throughout 2016 with Stakeout Studios resident producer/engineer 'Jason Wilson' (Ghost Of A Thousand/You Me At Six/We Are The Ocean etc). The 7 track EP titled 'To Death Or Victory' shall be available to officially download on 1st September 2017.

Showcasing new material on the live stage, Charlie Serafini (Vox), Terence Beckley (Guitar/Vox), Daniel Pape (Guitar), Rachael Tarr (Bass/Vox) and James 'Dag' Farrell (Drums), A Higher Demise have been trawling across the UK from many live shows this year. Having previously shared stages with the likes of One Machine and Devilment, the young British metal crew continually prove they can deliver energetic and polished live performances in venues of any size. Recently announcing Charlie Serafini's departure as AHD's frontman, the persistent and ambitious outfit shall be ploughing into future tours and releases with a new frontman. Details will be available soon. 

Formed In: 2012

Status: Active

Years Active: 2012-Present

LINE UP

Terence Beckley Guitar/Vocals

Daniel Pape - Guitar

Rachael Tarr (Bass/Vocals 

James 'Dag' Farrell - Drums

Location: Kent, UK

Genre: Metalcore/Post-Hardcore

Current Label: Ambicon Records

Email: ahigherdemiseband@live.com

General Manager: Pete (Ambicon Records) (Sonicearthmusic@aol.co.uk)

Press Contact: Pete - sonicearthmusic@aol.co.uk

Booking Agent: ahigherdemiseband@live.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AHigherDemiseUK

Bandcamp: http://ahigherdemiseband.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ahigherdemiseband

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ahigherdemiseuk

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AHigherDemiseBand

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IZ4AWygZoqIpnLWLLUAdk

To Death or Victory (EP - 2017)

Released September 1, 2017

Stream and order:

Bandcamp: http://ahigherdemiseband.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ahigherdemiseband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IZ4AWygZoqIpnLWLLUAdk

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/a-higher-demise/658354487

Giant Gutter From Outer Space - Charred Memories (Full-Length Album - 2018) - Bandcamp Stream

The drums-and-bass duo Giant Gutter From Outer Space are back here to tell what's what with a 6-track ball of fire inspired by suppressed traumas of those affected by the authoritarianism and brutalities committed by the Brazilian State particularly in the 60's-80's.

Recorded in late 2017, the duo broaden their pioneering sound with bits from modular synthesizer territory, courtesy of Curitiba black metal artist Nahtaivel. "Charred Memories" is presented on Terranean Recordings with an exclusive battered mix and graphic design by Luke Lund.

“Charred Memories” is out, February 1st, on Brasilian net label Sinewave, UK based Harsh Noise Movement / HNM Records, MuteAnt Sounds net label (US), and Finnish label Terranean Recordings.

The reality is that the band is a very rare case, especially in the music scene of Curitiba, a band that managed to record so much work in so little time. In addition to the CD "Black Bile" in just five months, the group has released two EPs, "Set Adrift" and "Stumm", and has been able to national and internacional prominence with his music.

Formed in: 2014
Status: Active
Years Active: 2014-Present

LINE UP
Johnny R. Rosa -  Drums
Hernan Borges de Oliveira - Bass

Country of Origin: Brazil
Location: Curitiba
Genre: Instrumental|Noise-Rock|Avant-Garde Metal

Current Label: Unsigned/Independent
Official Website: http://sinewave.com.br/en/tag/giant-gutter-from-outer-space
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggfos
Bandcamp: https://giantgutter.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/giant-gutter
Instagram: instagram.com/giantgutter

Charred Memories (Full-Length Album - 2018)

Released February 1, 2018 

Recorded by Murillo Da Rós at Clínica Pro Music, Curitiba, Brazil. 

Mixed and mastered by Luke Lund at Solace. 

Graphic design by Luke Lund. 

All music composed, performed and produced by GGFOS. 

Modular synthesizer composed and performed by Fernando Nahtaivel.

Streaming and Orders:

Sinewave: http://sinewave.com.br/2018/02/giant-gutter-from-outer-space-charred-memories-2018

Tratore: http://tratore.com.br/um_cd.php?id=11728