Photo Credit: Murcus Ulbrich

German rock / nu-metal sextet From Fall to Spring have released their brand new single and video 'CONTROL', out now via Arising Empire.

Check out the video for 'CONTROL' here: https://youtu.be/B4XnjGnX6Hk

Stream 'CONTROL' here: https://arisingempire.com/control

'CONTROL' is a compelling new single that delves deep into themes of personal turmoil and the search for self-mastery amidst chaos. The lyrics explore feelings of losing grip on oneself, as evident in lines like "I lost control of myself, there's no love left." The song captures a fierce determination to overcome, highlighting a struggle against internal demons and external influences. 

Formed in Germany, From Fall To Spring are showing off a new standard within the nu-metal scene. The band made a strong first impression with their two self-produced EPs, A Better Tomorrow (2017) and Disconnected (2019), which garnered over one million streams. Their rise continued with singles 'Supernova', 'RISE' and 'BR4INFCK'.

Catching the attention of Arising Empire, From Fall To Spring signed to the label in 2021 and have since released six singles: 'DESTINY', 'BLACK HEART', 'BARRIERS', 'BEASTMODE', 'LIGHT UP THE SKY' and 'DRAW THE LINE'. The band's singles have collectively surpassed 11.7 million streams. 

Now with over 109,000 followers on TikTok and over 31,000 on Instagram, From Fall To Spring continue to build on their success, having performed at Full Force, Pell Mell Festival and more in 2022, followed by a headline tour across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

From Fall To Spring are:
Philip Wilhelm | Vocals
Lukas Wilhelm  | Vocals / Guitar
Sebastian Monzel  | Guitar
León Arend  | Bass
Simon Triem  | Keys
Benedikt Veith | Drums

For more information: 
https://www.fromfalltospring.de
https://www.instagram.com/from.fall.to.spring
https://www.facebook.com/from.fall.to.spring
https://twitter.com/from.fall.to.spring

Photo Credit: Craig Murray

Post-rock collective Pijn are a uniquely brilliant, and brilliantly unique proposition. Based next to the UK’s infamous Strangeways Prison, the group have captivated audiences worldwide for nearly eight years. Their upcoming album, From Low Beams Of Hope, to be released on 28th June by Floodlit Recordings, promises to elevate their artistry to new, breathtaking levels.

Ahead of the release date, Pijn have shared the mesmerising first single 'On The Far Side Of Morning'. 

Check out ‘On The Far Side Of Morning’ here: https://youtu.be/0QzuzYu1blw 

Pre-order and listen to From Low Beams Of Hope here: https://www.floodlitrecordings.com/ or via https://pijn.bandcamp.com/album/from-low-beams-of-hope 

Guitarist/Producer Joe Clayton on the new single, "'On The Far Side Of Morning' encapsulates so much of what I wanted to achieve with this record, a broad emotional range from solitude and fragility to triumph and purpose, removing limitations on instrumentation and personnel in pursuit of what, for us, was an uncompromising crescendo."

From Low Beams Of Hope represents Pijn's most avant-garde creation yet, delving into realms of introspection beyond their prior discography. An enchanting opus spanning four tracks and clocking in at just over forty-five minutes. Departing from conventional songwriting, the album embraces a cohesive thematic approach, immersing listeners in a visceral whirlwind of emotions where positivity intertwines with profound melancholy. Notably, this release signifies a significant milestone as the band's inaugural album under their independent label, Floodlit Recordings, showcasing a seamless journey from inception through recording, mixing, mastering, and eventual release.

Adds Joe, "From Low Beams of Hope is an album with more of an abstract feel than our previous records. Where Floodlit and Loss were a very focused reaction to grief, From Low Beams Of Hope came from an attempt to get perspective on the passage of life, thematically and sonically embracing our own experiences in an attempt to create something that can feel at once uplifting and exciting, vulnerable and reflective, yet was made in fragmented and difficult surroundings."

Audio clips sourced from the band's touring and studio experiences form the foundation of From Low Beams Of Hope. These snippets of chatter, in-jokes and camaraderie only become prominent in the album's softer, more melancholic moments. Additionally, the introductory poem sets the tone for the record, highlighting themes of impermanence, perspective, regret, and respite. An incredibly immersive and mind-expanding listening experience, the album showcases the collective's growth since their previous releases. This includes their 2020 reimagining of their debut album, Loss (originally from 2018), as well as the highly acclaimed collaboration with Conjurer, Curse These Metal Hands.

Over the years, Pijn have received praise from esteemed publications such as Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Prog, Rhythm, and others. Their performances at prominent events like  Roadburn, ArcTanGent's main stage, Portals Fest alongside The Armed, Vennart, Oathbreaker, Inter Arma, Pelican, and beyond have showcased their musical prowess across Europe and the UK. Pijn stands out as a rare musical ensemble that consistently reveals hidden treasures with each listen, and their latest offering, From Low Beams Of Hope, is no different.

Catch Pijn live: 
May 17: UK, London - Desertfest
Jul 13: UK, Nottingham - Mangata Festival 
Oct 26: NL, Maastricht - Samhain Festival 
Nov 2: UK, Manchester - Damnation Festival

Pijn are: 
Joe Clayton - Guitar
Jon Vernon - Drums
Maggie Lister - Cello
Ed Bottomley - Bass, Saxophone
Thomas Ragsdale - Tape loops, Bass VI, Keys
Claire Northey - Violin (studio)

Pijn online:
Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Bandcamp 

From Low Beams Of Hope Tracklisting

1: Our Endless Hours
2: Carved Expanse
3: On The Far Side Of Morning
4:  A Thousand Tired Lives

Run time: 45 min 21 sec

Photo Credit: Sam Kriesel (Shades Of Blue Media)

Smashing through heavenly black sites, Melbourne act The Gloom In The Corner bring you their new single 'The Jericho Protocol', out now via SharpTone Records, and also welcome new members Jesse Abdurazak (guitar) and Joshua Clinch (drums).

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/50AGsmBiCzI
Stream here: https://bfan.link/the-jericho-protocol
 
Set just before the events of their sophomore album Trinity, 'The Jericho Protocol' fleshes out the story of main character Rachel Barker’s time in Heaven, a rehabilitation centre known as The Garden Hotel, made to help newcomers to the realm adjust to their new afterlife. Things begin to go horribly wrong when she discovers they have been killing her over and over again to reset her memories every time she fails the rehab process, leading to catastrophic events, and the destruction of the realm.

'The Jericho Protocol' hurtles you through the harrowing events in the ever-evolving The Gloom In The Corner story, and is also set to be accompanied by a short-story A Reflection, A Thousand Deaths, penned by frontman Mikey Arthur and due for release on 29th May.

Speaking on their latest single, The Gloom In The Corner share: “This is us at our writing peak — finding a balance between haunting and operatic melodies, and dimension destroying breakdowns".

Introducing a brand new chapter of lyrical lore, flamboyant characters, and plot twists to leave listeners clutching their chests with glee, The Gloom In The Corner ushered in a new era via Trinity in 2022. Birthing The Gloom Cinematic Universe, Trinity tells the unnerving tale of three previously deceased characters' bloody journey through the underworld, and also incorporated an impressive casts of guests, including Fit For A King, Fit For An Autopsy, Cane Hill, Crystal Lake, Red Handed Denial, Left To Suffer and more.

Hailing from Melbourne, The Gloom In The Corner are renowned for their theatrical and immersive take on metalcore, with their trademark cinema-core stylings turning heads globally while also finding them performing alongside ERRA, In Hearts Wake, and Fit For A King, alongside festival appearances at Good Things Festival and UNIFY Gathering.

Supporting Asking Alexandria and Wage War's co-headlining Knotfest Australia Melbourne sideshow, as well as Void Of Vision in Narre Warren in 2024, The Gloom In The Corner will next perform in Europe and the UK supporting Vended.

Dates as follows:

May 24: Birmingham, Asylum
May 25: Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
May 26: Dublin, Whelans
May 27: Belfast, Limelight 2
May 29: Glasgow, Cathouse
May 30: Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
May 31: Brighton, Arch 187
Jun 1: Swansea, Sin City
Jun 2: Reading, Sub 89

For more information:
https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/the-gloom-in-the-corner
https://www.facebook.com/tgitcband
https://www.instagram.com/thegloominthecornvr
https://twitter.com/tgitcband

Photo Credit: Maxime Maltais

Hardcore outfit Get The Shot, now signed to Arising Empire, has collaborated with Zelli from deathcore heavyweight Paleface Swiss for their newest single 'Dominant Predation'. 

Check out the video for 'Domination Predation' here: https://youtu.be/UvncAul5sEI

Stream 'Domination Predation' here: https://arisingempire.com/dominantpredation

Hailing from Quebec City, Canada, Get The Shot was formed in 2009 and has since become one of the flag bearers of the Quebec hardcore and metal scene. Known for their authentic, spirited hardcore music, the band delivers a powerful blend of thrash, death metal, and beatdown elements, drawing influences from iconic bands like Hatebreed, Obituary, Slayer and Machine Head.

Get The Shot has honed a unique style that remains true to the roots of hardcore punk. Committed to the core values of authenticity and equality, their music critically explores the challenges of today's individualistic society while captivating fans with its intense and brutal sound.

Get The Shot has emerged as a formidable force in the hardcore scene since their inception, launching with 'Perdition' in 2012, and quickly establishing a unique, raw and uncompromising style. Their discography, which includes No Peace In Hell (2014), Infinite Punishment (2017), and the JUNO-nominated Merciless Destruction (2022), reflects a consistent refinement of their intense sound and a broadening of their global reach through extensive touring.

With over 500 concerts across three continents, including prominent appearances at festivals like Wacken, Hellfest and Summerbreeze, Get The Shot has solidified their reputation with impactful tracks and explosive live performances. Their music, characterized by a potent combination of aggression and principled themes, continues to resonate deeply with fans. The band remains committed to the core values of authenticity, integrity, and equality, addressing the disillusioned realism and flaws of an era marked by blind individualism.

Recently, Get The Shot has entered an exciting new chapter with a massive release in collaboration with Zelli from Paleface Swiss under their new label. This partnership marks yet another step in their journey, as they continue to embody the rage and anger towards the brutal realities of our world, cementing their standing on international stages and within the hardcore community.

Get The Shot are:
Jean-Philippe Lagacé | vocals
Tom Chiasson | guitar
Olivier Roy | guitar
Dany Roberge | bass
Patrick Woods | drums

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/gettheshothc
https://www.facebook.com/gettheshothc
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettheshot666
https://twitter.com/gettheshothc

Photo Credit: Jason Nocito

"The bi-coastal quartet fleshes out classic elements of hardcore and metal with industrial, shoegaze, and noise. Even their love songs feel extreme." - Pitchfork

To further tease their forthcoming new album, It’s Inside You, due 7th June via Relapse Records, CANDY have unveiled their latest single, 'You Will Never Get Me' featuring Justice Tripp of Angel Du$t and Trapped Under Ice. 'You Will Never Get Me' follows the recently shared single 'Love Like Snow' featuring MIRSY and mmph, which arrived with the cheeky and eerie video directed by CANDY’s Michael Quick, and lead single 'eXistenZ,' which Stereogum described as ”brief but packed with as much chaos as possible” and The FADER stated, “the jewel at the bottom of the 81-second bone cruncher is, essentially, ‘follow your dreams.’”

Watch the video for 'You Will Never Get Me' here: https://youtu.be/QfUjo2Q_BAc

Pre-save / pre-order It's Inside You here: https://orcd.co/candy-itsinsideyou

To celebrate the release of It’s Inside You, CANDY will be performing a record release show at Salty’s Beach Bar in Lake Como, New Jersey on 6th July with Everybody Gets Hurt, Division of Mind, Final Resting Place, Sector, and Last Man Out. Tickets are available HERE. Additionally next month, CANDY will perform two nights with The Dillinger Escape Plan at New York City’s Brooklyn Paramount on 21st June and 23rd June. Both shows are now sold out.

It’s Inside You expands upon CANDY’s lauded brand of metal-warping, digitally-coated hardcore across 12 tracks produced by Quick along with Uniform’s Ben Greenberg and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City Studios (NAILS, High on Fire, The Armed). It’s Inside You is a manifesto of kinship and inner strength. The album serpentines its way through the dark and bright corners of the human psyche. While nihilism and the pains of the modern world still exist on the album, It’s Inside You sees the band turn toward tenderness more than ever before. It’s Inside You creates an energising and empowering atmosphere, in which seeking connections with oneself and with others is central. While constructing the album, CANDY opened up and invited collaborators  — like Aaron Melnick (Integrity), Justice Tripp (Angel Du$t, Trapped Under Ice), David Gagliardi (Trash Talk), MIRSY (Fleshwater’s Marisa Shriar) and mmph (Sae Heum Han) — who all helped enrich and further define the band’s already distinctive energy. 

It's Inside You follows CANDY's sophomore album Heaven Is Here, which arrived in 2022 and was described by The FADER as “hardcore that sounds like a nuclear meltdown” and includes the tracks 'Human Condition Above Human Opinion,' 'Transcend To Wet' and 'World of Shit.' In 2018, CANDY released their debut album Good To Feel, which includes the standout tracks 'Good To Feel' and 'Lust For Destruction.' In 2019, the band released the standalone singles 'Super-Stare' and 'Win Free Love' and acted as the distinct bridge between Good To Feel and Heaven Is Here.

CANDY are:
Zak Quiram - Vocals / Lyricist
Michael Quick - Lead Guitar
Steve DiGenio - Drums
Drew Stark - Bass Guitar

For more information:
Instagram \\ Twitter/X \\ Facebook 

Track listing:

1. eXistenZ
2. Short-Circuit (feat. Aaron Melnick)
3. You Will Never Get Me (feat. Justice Tripp)
4. It's Inside You (feat. David Gagliardi)
5. Love Like Snow (feat. MIRSY & mmph)
6. Dehumanize Me
7. Faith 91
8. Terror Management
9. Dreams Less Sweet
10. Silent Collapse
11. Dancing to the Infinite Beat
12. Hypercore

Photo by Robert Eikelpoth / Editing by Blake Armstrong

Following their highly successful tour of North America, heavy metal pirates Visions Of Atlantis are back at sea to release their stunning second single, 'Monsters', from their upcoming album Pirates II - Armada, set for release on 5th July via Napalm Records. 

The pirates of Visions Of Atlantis are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album and successor to their high-charting previous release, Pirates (2022). The album reaches as high as the waves cresting the Jolly Roger - taking everything that has been achieved to date to another level.

Watch 'Monsters' here: https://youtu.be/Lhju4eW0xms

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/VOA-PiratesII-Armada/napalmrecords
 

Vocalist Michele Guaitoli comments: “We fought the raging storms, the most dreadful foes and the darkest nights. Yet the worst enemy appears to be something we cannot face with cannons and sabers. This battle will be the hardest, as it’s time to look straight the eyes of the ‘Monsters’ inside of us.

"Proud and without fears, we’re ready. Are you?”

The new track is a haunting musical adventure illustrating the confrontation with inner monsters, beginning with calm passages that burst into a rhythmic refrain, showing off the full musical power of the pirate queen Clémentine Delauney and brave captain Michele Guaitoli. With this preview of the second chapter of the pirates’ saga, Visions Of Atlantis prove that they are more than ready to claim the crown of symphonic metal and are eager to take stages by storm on their European tour this autumn. Their raid will begin with their album release show in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on 6th July and will be continued in the fall with the extensive Armada tour boasting 33 shows all over Europe – the biggest headliner tour of their promising career so far. 

Secure your tickets atwww.visionsofatlantis.atand prepare to set sail on this epic quest.

UK dates:

04.10.24 -London / The Dome (VENUE UPGRADE)
05.10.24 -Manchester / Rebellion
07.10.24 -Bristol / Exchange

Ship’s log:          
July 5, 2024; High Seas 
A new day of sailing begins, the wind on our side, and the sea speaks of recent battles. The air feels fresh - hypocrisy, greed, envy - hearts of the old world finally disclose their deluded truth. Old leaders are losing ground, their lies are getting worse, and darkness creeps in. Each sunny day hides a coming storm, nature testing our strength for the last battle.
We've become pirates as their counterparts, free-spirited and true at heart. Navigating storms that try to make us doubt, we see the light in the darkness. The old truth is fading, making room for a new story. Our destiny is in our hands, in our hearts, in every step we take. Reconnecting with ourselves, we touch the essence of life we share with all creatures. Together, unstoppable, connected to the truth, guided by the sun and storms.
 
We'll rule the oceans, the mainland, every street, every house, spreading hope. Our pirate cries will last for centuries, with ancestors humming our tunes, our words sung in the new world we create. Our glory will live on forever. United as one force, one army, under a final ARMADA.

Emotions, depth, richness of sound. Not only a record, but a true hurricane of feelings is what Visions Of Atlantis delivers with the new album Pirates II - Armada,. On a journey in which listeners face their own battles and cannot resist joining the 'Armada', Visions Of Atlantis will have listeners facing the 'Monsters' inside them, with catchy melodies destined to endlessly stick in their mind. The uplifting 'Tonight I’m Alive' surprises and captivates with the rhythms of a pirate party on the eve of combat, with the electrifying rumble of a hurricane - a unique, uncharted showcase of talent from Visions Of Atlantis. The burning flames of 'Hellfire' enchant the listener before the sweetness of delicate melodies accompany them 'Underwater'. The cinematic adventure of seven-minute-plus masterpiece 'The Dead of the Sea' conjures the salty scent of the sea, making the listener feel - in every melodic twist and theatrical orchestral hit - the cannons firing and the battle raging. Listeners will shed a tear while mourning under the melody of 'Ashes to the Sea'.

Pirates II - Armada, will be available in the following formats:
Deluxe Boxset - incl. 1-CD Digisleeve, framed Backdrop, Pendant, BONUS 7" Vinyl incl. exclusive songs: Side A: 'One Last Hope', Side B: 'Underwater' (Acoustic Version) - (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 500)
2-CD Earbook ( CD1: PIRATES II – ARMADA / CD2: PIRATES II – ARMADA - Orchestral Version) (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 500)
2-LP Gatefold Marbled FIRE (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: 'Stormy Waters') + 7" VINYL 'Armada' incl. Side A: 'Armada', Side B: 'Armada' (Orchestral Version) OCEAN BLUE (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 300)
2-LP Marbled MOONLIGHT OCEAN (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: 'Stormy Waters')
2-LP Gatefold BLACK (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: 'Stormy Waters')
Music Cassette (Napalm Mail Order Only)
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album

Full tour dates:
06.07.24 - Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
19.09.24 - Vienna / Szene
20.09.24 - Budapest / Barba Negra
21.09.24 - Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe (NEW DATE!)
22.09.24 - Prague / Meet Factory (NEW DATE!)
24.09.24 - Warsaw / Proxima (VENUE UPGRADE)
25.09.24 - Berlin / Frannz
26.09.24 - Hamburg / Markthalle
27.09.24 - Leipzig / Hellraiser
28.09.24 - Essen / Turock
29.09.24 - Frankfurt / Das Bett
01.10.24 - Haarlem / Patronaat
02.10.24 - Tilburg / O13 03.10.24 - Kortrijk / DVG Club
04.10.24 - London / The Dome (VENUE UPGRADE)
05.10.24 - Manchester / Rebellion
07.10.24 - Bristol / Exchange
09.10.24 - Lyon / La Rayonne
10.10.24 - Toulouse/ Metronum
11.10.24 - Barcelona / Sala Boveda
12.10.24 - Madrid / Sala Revi Live
13.10.24 - Lisbon / RCA Club
14.10.24 - Vitoria / Urban Rock Concept
15.10.24 - Paris / Petit Bain
16.10.24 - Munich / Backstage Halle
17.10.24 - Pratteln / Z7
18.10.24 - Wil / Gare de Lion
19.10.24 - Milan / Legend Club
21.10.24 - Nürnberg / Hirsch
22.10.24 - Cham / L.A.
23.10.24 - Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
24.10.24 - Wörgl / Komma
25.10.24 - Treviso / New Age
26.10.24 - Graz / PPC

Visions Of Atlantis are:
Clémentine Delauney - Vocals
Michele Guaitoli - Vocals
Dushi Duscha - Guitars
Herbert Glos - Bass
Thomas Caser - Drums

Visions Of Atlantis online:
NAPALM RECORDS
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER

Pirates II - Armada track list:

1. To Those Who Choose to Fight
2. The Land of the Free
3. Monsters
4. Tonight I’m Alive
5. Armada
6. The Dead of the Sea
7. Ashes to the Sea
8. Hellfire
9. Collide
10. Magic of the Night
11. Underwater
12. Where the Sky and Ocean Blend

UK rock quintet Black Lakes have released a video for their new single 'Hurricane'. The track is taken from their upcoming second album Dead Gods, due for release later this year.  

Check out the video for 'Hurricane' here: https://youtu.be/u1lEIBRQpsM

The band comment: 

"'Hurricane' is a political commentary on the hopeful aspirations and expectations placed on world leaders by those desperate for salvation, from a societal set that will never provide it. The hurricane comes and repeatedly and relentlessly washes away each and every expectation whilst we, the people, are left begging for salvation." 

Ahead of the album Black Lakes have released The Dark EP, which features 'Hurricane', previous single 'White Cliffs' and an unreleased demo of 'Maze' from the Dead Gods recording sessions. 

Order The Dark EP and pre-order Dead Gods here: https://www.blacklakes.com/

See Black Lakes live at one of the following dates: 

May 15: Cardiff Fuel (w/ Jordan Red)
Jul 06: Southend Chinnerys (Uncntrd Fest)
Sep 28: Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill (NWOCR Fest)
Oct 12: Crumlin Patriot (Sharkfest)
Nov 09: Norwich Brickhouse
Nov 30: Kent Leo’s (w/ Ashen Reach)

Black Lakes’ sound blurs the boundaries between hard rock and alternative metal, drawing on a wide range of influences from across both genres.
 
Formed in 2018, Black Lakes successfully crowdfunded the production and release of their 2022 critically acclaimed debut album For All We’ve Left Behind. Produced by Romesh Dodangoda, the album achieved several notable accolades, including ‘Album Of The Year’ by four different media outlets.
 
The singles from For All We’ve Left Behind enjoyed extensive airplay across national radio, including BBC Radio, Kerrang! Radio and Planet Rock Radio. The album was further bolstered by features in Fireworks, Power Play and Emerging Rock Bands Magazine.

Black Lakes have worked hard to build a reputation as a captivating live act, picking up new fans from across the UK, and are always striving to build on their previous shows to create something bigger and better for their growing fanbase to enjoy. Notable live appearances include Planet Rockstock, The Loverocks, Wildfire and SOS.
  
Following the success of their crowdfunding campaign for their debut album, Black Lakes ran a pre-order campaign via their webstore to fund their upcoming second album Dead Gods. The band have sold over 200 copies of the upcoming album to date, raising over £6000 to help fund the production of the record. 

Black Lakes are:

Will Preston | Vocals
Scott Bradshaw | Guitar
James Rowlands | Guitar
Lee Harris | Bass
Dafdd Fuller | Drums

Black Lakes online:
https://www.facebook.com/Blacklakes/
https://twitter.com/BlackLakesUK
https://www.instagram.com/blacklakes.uk

To celebrate the release of their eagerly-awaited self-titled debut album, high-profile modern metal band Crownshift have unveiled a new lyric video for the focus track 'Rule The Show'.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7OzTbJEucW0

The band that's currently one of Finland's hottest new music exports has already received a lot of praise for their previously released singles and their superb crossover of modern metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal has instantly excited fans and critics all over the globe. 

You can purchase the album or stream it in full by clicking through here: https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

Crownshift are gearing up for their album release show in Helsinki on 15th May. Beyond this there are a few other opportunities to catch Crownshift live this year including several big summer festivals across Europe: Nummirock, Rock Fest Barcelona, Graspop, Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Motocultor. 

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, Crownshift are a new high standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotising melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, Crownshift were born to be master of all trades.

Their forthcoming self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems, with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. Crownshift's members are or have been involved in some of Finland's most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun, myGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album Crownshift have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish, and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production. 

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow Crownshift on their socials to stay up-to-date.

Crownshift are:

Tommy Tuovinen: Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg: Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen: Bass 
Heikki Saari: Drums 

Crownshift online:

https://linktr.ee/crownshiftofficial 
https://www.facebook.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.instagram.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@crownshiftofficial 
YouTube

Tracklisting:

01. Stellar Halo 
02. Rule The Show    
03. A World Beyond Reach 
04. If You Dare
05. My Prison
06. The Devil's Drug
07. Mirage
08. To The Other Side

Portugal’s Downfall Of Mankind are a modern metal powerhouse that incorporates a myriad of eclectic influences to create a propulsive metallic beast. Their brand new track, 'Purgatory,' perfectly showcases the new, unique dynamics added into their song-writing, which results in an aggressive, yet memorable banger. This song also marks the start of the band’s new partnership with Seek and Strike, leading into the release of their new, full-length album, Purgatory, which is set for a 14th June release. 

Watch the video to 'Purgatory' here: https://youtu.be/3YKurxjcwKA 

The album was co-produced by Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium) with Heafy also performing on 'Purgatory,' as well as making an appearance in its video.

Producer Matt Heafy commented: "Downfall Of Mankind will be juggernauts of the heavy music scene in no time. Mark my words.” 

Downfall Of Mankind commented: "Excitement isn’t enough to describe how big signing this deal was for us. The fact that our work is seen and recognized by Seek & Strike is a huge step in our career. Their roster is nothing short of incredible and we were very interested from the way they approached us and set goals. They really put the right mindset into what we want to achieve and we as a band feel extremely supported.

"We felt that 'Purgatory' was a perfect introduction to the new album, due to the fact that it features most of the new elements added to our sound (clean vocals, more melody, hooks, etc), while keeping the same brutality and rawness that our fans are accustomed to hearing. This song is about paranoia. How the voices inside your head won’t stop and how it consumes you from the inside in a very brutal way. You will find that the main theme of this album, lyrics wise, is all connected to aspects of the overall human psyche. It’s something that all of us are interested in and I believe the lyrics were written perfectly to translate that. The video’s theme is based around frenetic energy and how people harness/handle it. 

"We already consider our music very interesting and diverse, but we wanted to push ourselves even more this time. That’s how it should be. We are all very creative and have wide varieties of influences. The writing process of this new record also had a very strong influence from Matthew Heafy, bringing different elements to the table, such as incorporating different instruments from around the world. It really brought a different essence into this record and we couldn't be more excited for the world to hear it.

“Our sound is always evolving and we strive to keep it diverse and exciting. We have groove, lots of melody, heavy breakdowns, gnarly vocals, complex song structures, orchestral sections, etc. What sets us apart from the rest is the fact that we are able to take that bevy of influences and make it absolutely beautiful and unique, without being overwhelming. There’s a moment for everything, so it’s not an amalgamation of things. Think of it as a 10K puzzle. Scrambled it might not make sense, but when you assemble everything and see the picture as it is intended, it’s just amazing and satisfying. We’re not reinventing the genre, but we certainly think we offer something different and our sound will resonate across the world!"

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