Heavy-pop band The Home Team have released a video for their new single 'Walk This World With Me'. The track is taken from their highly anticipated new album The Crucible Of Life, due for release on 12th July via Thriller Records. The band have also released a double feature music video for their new singles, 'Roommates' and 'Overtime'. The album is also set to feature previously released double feature single 'Roommates' / 'Overtime', as well as 'hell', ‘Brag’ and ‘Loud’.

Check out the video for 'Walk This World With Me' here: https://youtu.be/CRLgEkgqc94

Stream 'Walk This World With Me' here: https://stem.ffm.to/walkthisworld

Pre-order and pre-save The Crucible Of Life here: https://music.thrillerrecords.com/thehometeam

The Home Team step outside their comfort zone with 'Walk This World With Me'. Showcasing a new sense of softness, the band highlights their ability to create new dynamics as they push the boundaries of their music with this refreshing ballad. The track's imagery carries on the theme of past videos, poetically-written lyrics flash across the screen adding a heart-warming aspect fans are sure to fall in love with.

Lead vocalist Brian Butcher comments:

"I personally have a really soft spot for ballads, but to be honest it was kind of a battle deciding whether or not to make one for this album. The softness isn’t always representative of our sound, but when the idea for this song’s chorus came to me, I was really driven to see it all the way to the end. It is definitely a spiritual successor to Slow Bloom’s 'Another Night Alone With You', but I feel like this time I got to take everything I learned from the first time around and make an even better song to carry the “ballad” torch. I also feel like this song is just a happy ending to 'ANAWY'.”

Butcher adds on the new album: 

"This album is aptly named after how it felt to create it. Before Slow Bloom, it had been such a grind for us to get to that point that we felt as though the world was hardening us, only to realize that once we were able to make music our career and meet our goals, that intensity basically just doubled. We no longer had the luxury of being at home nearly as much, and there was a lot more pressure on making sure that this album lived up to Slow Bloom. We do however totally feel like we’ve come out the other side so much more unified in what we’re looking for a stronger for it."

The Home Team hit the ground running in 2023, wrapping up a headlining tour in early spring, and joining the stage with acts such as Senses Fail, Don Broco, The Used and label mates Honey Revenge. The band continues their drive throughout 2024, hitting the studio with Zach Jones to create their their upcoming album, The Crucible Of Life, followed by a sold out tour in the UK in December.

Dates are as follows:

Dec 07: Glasgow Cathouse [SOLD OUT]
Dec 08: Leeds The Key Club [SOLD OUT]
Dec 10: Manchester Rebellion [SOLD OUT]
Dec 11: Birmingham O2 Institute 2 [SOLD OUT]
Dec 12: Bristol Thekla [SOLD OUT]
Dec 13: London The Underworld [SOLD OUT]

For more information:
https://instagram.com/thehometeam
https://tiktok.com/@thehometeam_
https://facebook.com/thehometeamnw 
https://twitter.com/thehometeamnw

The Crucible Of Life tracklist:

1. Turn You Off
2. Brag
3. Love & Co
4. Roommates
5. Overtime
6. Honest
7. Somebody Else's Face
8. Walk This World With Me
9. All Squeezed Out
10. hell
11. Love When You're Used
12. Loud

Portugal’s Downfall Of Mankind are a modern metal powerhouse that incorporates a myriad of eclectic influences to create a propulsive metallic beast. Co-produced by Matthew Kiichi Heafy (Trivium), their highly anticipated new album Purgatory is out today, which features the brand new single, 'Weard Ov Hell'. This song perfectly showcases the new, unique dynamics added into their song-writing, which results in an aggressive, yet memorable banger. 

Watch the 'Weard ov Hell' video here: https://youtu.be/TT9hbRoegjo

Matthew Kiichi Heafy commented: "Downfall Of Mankind will be juggernauts of the heavy music scene in no time." 

Downfall Of Mankind commented: “Our new single, ‘Weard ov Hell,’ was a concept created in order to bridge the gap between our realm and purgatory. From a musical perspective, we collectively (with our co-producer Matt Heafy) decided to explore as much as we could when it comes to the elements used on the track itself. 

"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, who brought different elements to the table, such as incorporating different instruments from around the world. It really brought a different essence into the song-writing process. 

“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!"

Downfall Of Mankind online:

https://www.instagram.com/downfallofmankind
https://www.facebook.com/DownfallOfMankindBand

Photo Credit: Oli Duncanson

Southhampton metalcore juggernaut Our Hollow, Our Home have unveiled a brand new single / video 'Funeral Verse',  their third offering since their return with a brand new line-up.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/i8H2a0BbYf8

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/funeralverse

The track features the band's signature blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics. Known for their energetic performances and powerful sound, Our Hollow, Our Home continue to captivate fans with this new release, which promises to be a highlight in their discography. 'Funeral Verse' is now available on all major streaming platforms, offering a fresh taste of what's to come from the band.

Vocalist Gaz King comments: "'Funeral Verse' is an ode to the battle of mental health and the guilt that comes with knowing you’ll be hurting those around you with your departure. The lyrics portray a message to those closest to us: that against the odds and despite the constant struggle in one’s own mind, we shall fight against our demons and remain strong for our loved ones, even when we may not be able to be strong for ourselves. “I’m holding on for you” in the chorus sums this up in a single phrase. Musically, we wanted to reflect the pace at which these thoughts and emotions come to you while expressing both sadness, anger, and pain. “Hollow” has always tried to keep our lyrics raw and relatable. We know that this song will relate to many people, and we hope that those suffering will find some comfort and seek help wherever and whenever needed.”

Our Hollow Our Home just announced brand new tour dates, in support of Ghøstkid, throughout Europe and the UK in the Fall of 2024. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.  

dates:
27.09.24 DE Hannover @ Musikzentrum
28.09.24 DE Berlin @ Hole 44
29.09.24 DE Leipzig @ Felsenkeller
30.09.24 CZ Prague @ Rock Cafe
02.10.24 PL Warsaw @ Proxima
03.10.24 LV Riga @ Melna Piektdiena
04.10.24 EE Tallin @ Paavli Kultuurivabrik
05.10.24 FI Jyväskylä @ Lutakko
06.10.24 FI Helsinki @ Tavastia
08.10.24 SE Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet
09.10.24 DK Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
10.10.24 DE Hamburg @ Logo
11.10.24 DE Karlsruhe @ Substage
12.10.24 DE Nürnberg @ Z-Bau
13.10.24 HU Budapest @ Analog Music Hall
15.10.24 AT Wien @ Szene
16.10.24 DE München @ Strom
17.10.24 CH Aarau @ Kiff
19.10.24 UK Manchester @ Club Academy
20.10.24 UK London @ The Garage
21.10.24 FR Paris @ Glazart
23.10.24 DE Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
24.10.24 NL Utrecht @ Tivoli
25.10.24 LU Esch-sur-Alzette @ Kulturfabrik
26.10.24 DE Essen @ Rocken Hilft

The level of relatability, coupled with their relentless touring with the likes of A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall and high profile slots at festivals like Graspop, Nova Rock, Summerblast and Jera On Air, has seen the band command an ever growing army of highly dedicated followers; they have over 115,000 monthlies and 50M streams on Spotify, have been viewed over 9 million times on Youtube and have over 29,000 Instagram followers and 107,000 on Facebook and 2017’s debut album Hartsick reached the top spot of the Itunes chart for rock and metal in the UK, as well as placing in the top ten in the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Italy and Germany.
 
They were also boosted by their hugely popular cover of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ in 2017, which was picked up by BBC Radio One’s Greg James and subsequently topped the iTunes UK rock and metal chart, and racked up over 300,000 plays on YouTube on its first week of release.
 
For a band who have handled their own operations internally without the help of major label or industry backing till today, that is a mightily impressive number, and testament to the devotion Our Hollow, Our Home have to their craft. But it’s more than just the numbers that are impressive, it’s the way in which those people have connected with the band. Be it their lyrical content, their staunchly DIY approach, their high energy live shows or their down to earth attitude, Our Hollow, Our Home have connected with their audience in a way that cannot be forced or faked.

Our Hollow, Our Home are:
Gaz | vocals
Tobias | guitar/vocals
James | guitar
Matt | bass
Kieran | drums

Our Hollow, Our Homeonline:
https://www.facebook.com/ourhollowourhome
https://www.instagram.com/ourhollowourhomeuk
https://www.tiktok.com/@ourhollowourhome
https://twitter.com/ohohofficialuk
https://hollowsupply.co/

Photo Credit: SK1

Following the breakout success of their eighth studio album and Napalm Records debut, 2020’s A Wonderful Life, US masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD return with 2024’s cinematic Call The Devil - laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed in their third decade of reign. Alongside today's announcement, MUSHROOMHEAD have revealed the album's hard-hitting first single, 'Fall In Line'.

Watch the video to 'Fall In Line' here: https://youtu.be/yOKeoej68Xw

Pre-order Call The Devil here: https://lnk.to/MRH-CallTheDevil/napalmrecords

Returning after a 12 year hiatus, longtime guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton – who performed on several of the band’s biggest albums and is credited as a primary songwriter on classic anthems like 'Along The Way', 'Sun Doesn’t Rise' and 'The Dream Is Over' – contributes his trademark skills to two Call The Devil album tracks. The album once again features production by band mastermind/drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton, as well as the return of Matt Wallace (Faith No More, 3 Doors Down) on mixing duties, also recognised for his work on MUSHROOMHEAD’s iconic album XIII. The album is also the band’s first to feature mastering from Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy).

The unnerving 'Fall In Line' music video offers a first-person look at the band's new masks, featuring design elements and sculpting by Jordan Patton and guitarist Joe Gall. The track pummels with electro-industrial injections and spine-tingling keys, boasting a twisting vocal attack balancing both brutal and melodic sounds from vocalists Scott Beck and Jackie LaPonza. 

MUSHROOMHEAD mastermind Steve "Skinny" Felton commented on 'Fall In Line': "One of my favorite things about the 'Fall In Line' video is the use of the color red. It’s a powerful and emotional color palette. 'Fall In Line' was actually the last song we recorded for the LP. It came together really fast. Upbeat, aggressive and fun."

Resulting in debuts at #2 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart and #8 on the Current Rock Albums chart, and with the unveiling of the band’s first woman vocalist, Jackie LaPonza, MUSHROOMHEAD introduced a whole new slew of accessible, hard-hitting anthems on the “artistic breakthrough” (Loudwire), A Wonderful Life, and have only aimed to expand on it with their ninth auditory onslaught.
 
Bursting with ominous intensity, album opener 'Eye To Eye' launches with warning sirens and a grooving riff provided by Gravy, proving the band wastes zero time with filler on Call The Devil. Eclectic tracks like the emotive, surprisingly jazzy anthem 'Emptiness', dramatic carnival creeper 'UIOP (A Final Reprieve)' and haunting 'Hallelucination' showcase the more experimental side of MUSHROOMHEAD, while heavy burners such as the gripping 'Prepackaged', charging and melodic 'Hideous' and aggressive drum-forward 'Torn In Two' cement the band’s lauded metal renown. Featuring guitar work and writing from Gravy, the winding, dark 'We Don’t Care' proves to be a future live favourite with its chanting chorus and earworm hook as vocalists Steve Rauckhorst and Jackie LaPonza split leadership duties. Call The Devil brings the cinematic, signature style of musical mastermind and bassist/keyboardist Ryan "Dr. F" Farrell to the forefront, exploring piano-driven balladic auras and compelling with eerily Vaudevillian three-part vocal achievements on songs like 'Decomposition', 'Grand Gesture' and 'Shame In A Basket', eventually veering into welcomed bizarre territory with album closer 'Doom Goose'.
 
Steve "Skinny" Felton commented on the album title: "We played around with a few different album titles, and apparently ‘Shout at the Devil’ was already taken... so we figured we’d just try calling.”
 
30 years into their groundbreaking history, MUSHROOMHEAD show no signs of slowing down, proving innovative without losing sight of their trademark sound and imagery. Call The Devil boasts everything from bangers to ballads, providing a strong variety that every heavy music fan will have on repeat.

MUSHROOMHEAD recently announced a slew of tour dates, catch them in the UK:

Headline with with Dymytry & Silenzer:

Aug 11: UK Southampton, Engine Rooms
Aug 12: UK Birmingham, O2 Institute2 
Aug 13: UK London, O2 Academy Islington 

MUSHROOMHEAD are:
Steve Rauckhorst - Vocals
Scott Beck - Vocals
Jackie LaPonza - Vocals
Dave Felton - Guitar
Joe Gall - Guitar
Ryan Farrell - Guitar, Bass, Keys
Aydin Kerr - Drums, Percussion
Robert Godsey - Drums, Percussion
Steve Felton - Drums, Percussion, Keys, Vocals
 
MUSHROOMHEAD online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
X
NAPALM RECORDS

Call The Devil track list:

1. Eye To Eye
2. Fall In Line
3. Emptiness
4. We Don't Care
5. UIOP (A Final Reprieve)
6. Prepackaged
7. Decomposition
8. Grand Gesture
9. Hallelucination
10. Hideous
11. Torn In Two
12. Shame In A Basket
13. Doom Goose

Call The Devil will be available in the following formats:      
-2-LP Gatefold Marbled Red/Black Die Hard Edition w/ 12inch and Booklet, Slipmat, Record Butler, A4 Artprint (limited to 400 worldwide)
-1-CD Digisleeve, Booklet + "Call The Devil" T-Shirt Bundle
-2-LP Gatefold Black
-1-CD Digisleeve
-Digital Album

Photo Credit: Jana Kuhs x Coregraphy

Following their shows with Of Mice & Men and a sold out co-headline tour with Setyoursails, German metalcore act Rising Insane have released their new single / video 'Lighthouse' - the fourth track released from their new album Wildfires, out 23rd August via Long Branch Records.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/zNVAWC2l1Xc

Stream the single and pre-order Wildfires here: https://risinginsane.lnk.to/wildfires

Rising Insane's fourth studio album Wildfires takes an in-depth look at the consequences of our collective abstinence from empathy, and challenges listeners to ignite their inner flame for change. It is an urgent call to break out of the darkness.  

"Fortunately, a lot has been done in recent years to create a much higher awareness of mental health and the more the topic has been brought into everyday life, the more people have opened up to talk about mental health," comments singer Aaron Steineker. "When one of my best friends told me about his depression, it tore me up inside. From that came the lyrics to 'Lighthouse', which was initially called 'Friendly Reminder' - a reminder that you are not alone and that there are friends who will willingly walk with you through the darkest times. At the same time, the song is also meant to encourage everyone to lend a hand where it is desperately needed."

While Rising Insane remain true to their post-hardcore and metalcore roots on Wildfires, the band have evolved both collectively and individually, which is clearly reflected in the new and fresh sound.

Rising Insane singer Aaron Steineker comments on Wildfires: "Over the last two years, I have felt that there is a huge source of strife lurking around every corner. All we have to do is pick up our cell phone and we're immediately thrown into a hate-filled sea of conflict, there's so much hate everywhere. You get the feeling that the world around us is on fire when you add war, global warming, inflation and depression to the mix. That's how this album got the title Wildfires. Each song on the album is about a specific trouble spot, themes and stories that have weighed on me while writing. Our goal is to create awareness through our music of how much we burden ourselves and each other instead of focusing on things that connect us and create positivity."

Rising Insane are:

Aaron Steineker - Vocals
Ulf Hedenkamp - Bass
Sven Polizuk - Guitar
Florian Köchy - Guitar
Robert Kühling - Drums

Wildfires track list:

1 Reign
2 Monster
3 Lighthouse
4 Malicious
5 Bet On Me
6 Warning
7 Counting Regrets (Interlude)
8 Carousel
9 Burn
10 The Door
11 Wildfires

Photo Credit: Tim Tronckoe

Charismatic Dutch singer-songwriter Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain) returns with a captivating new single, 'Chasing Sunsets'. The track, which is both melancholic and upbeat, highlights her inimitable voice and memorable hooks, complemented by a mesmerising music video. Taken from her highly anticipated first traditional full-length solo album, The Obsession, set to be released on 20th September 2024 via Napalm Records, this album is promising a storytelling exploration of fear and liberation.

Check out the video for 'Chasing Sunsets' here: https://youtu.be/-45Bojzcw_c

Pre-order The Obsession here: https://lnk.to/CW-TheObsession/napalmrecords

Featuring guest appearances by Simone Simons of Epica and Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, The Obsession blends catchy elements with progressive and heavier soundscapes, marking the most significant step in Wessels’ solo career. 

Charlotte Wessels on the new single and official music video: “When I released the initial version of 'Chasing Sunsets' on Patreon, it was an instant favourite, and it grew so much since then as we worked on it for the album, I can’t wait to share this track with the world! There’s an underlying theme of self-preservation and greed in the song that we visualized in the music video. I’ve never felt so much like we’re living in the Hunger Games where parts of the world continue lavish lifestyles while others suffer complete devastation. We worked with this theme in the music video through an artificial beautiful landscape and styling, all staged in a barren space with burning trees."

Wessels and her band will bring this story to the stage for a release show on 4th October 2024 at Utrecht’s TivoliVredenburg. In addition, there’ll be some exciting festival appearances this year, and it was recently announced that Charlotte Wessels will join VOLA on their Friend of a Phantom EU Tour 2024.

UK dates with VOLA:

Nov 11: UK London, Heaven
Nov 11: UK Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Nov 11: UK Glasgow, G2
Nov 11: UK Manchester, Club Academy
Nov 11: UK Bristol, SWX

Whilst still writing and producing the songs in her Six Feet Under basement home studio and sharing their first incarnations with her patrons, Charlotte Wessels is now taking the songs off her new album The Obsession to the next level with a band of her fellow ex-Delain cohorts: Timo Somers (guitars, additional arrangements), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass) and Joey Marin de Boer (drums), as well as Sophia Vernikov (piano/hammond) contributing to the new heavier sound. The album also features arrangements by Vikram Shankar (Silent Skies, Pain of Salvation), cello by Elianne Anemaat, was mixed by Guido Aalbers (Muse, Coldplay, The Gathering) and mastered by Andy VanDette (Porcupine Tree, VOLA, Dream Theater).            

Wessels on the new album: "On the one hand, this album tells a very personal story – through its unintended theme of fear, obsessive thoughts and the escapes from them – and at the same time it represents the joy of finding the songs' true forms with everyone involved in the making of this record. That’s why I chose The Obsession as a title. It refers to my personal challenges with OCD that inspired many of the songs - but I’ve also started referring to the band as The Obsession - because there were moments in the studio with them that truly reminded me of why I'm obsessed with making music in the first place."

With thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify and a loyal fan base on Patreon, Charlotte Wessels has already made a mark with her earlier solo endeavors, Tales From Six Feet Under (2021) and Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II (2022). Now, she is taking her career to the next level with The Obsession. These compilations showcased her ability to blend various musical styles and deeply personal lyrics, earning her widespread acclaim. The Obsession is expected to build on this foundation, offering fans an even more immersive and powerful musical experience.    

Themes like fear, obsessive thoughts and escapism run rampant on the album, presenting dark and heavy on songs like 'The Exorcism', 'The Crying Room' and 'Ode To The West Wind' (feat. Alissa White-Gluz/Arch Enemy). In addition, there are songs that offer a more upbeat approach to the subject – like 'Dopamine' (feat. Simone Simons/Epica) which deals with SSRI-induced numbness, or 'Praise' – which sings the gospel of needing external validation in order to feel anything. The reimagining of fan-favorite 'Soft Revolution' won’t leave a dry eye in the room, while 'Soulstice' and 'Serpentine' present an unprecedented dark sensuality. Each song itself functions like an exorcism, an attempt to cast out a little of the fear it deals with.     
 
Wessels comments on the guests: “I’m extremely grateful and proud to add Simone Simons and Alissa White-Gluz to the line-up of this album. They are creative powerhouses that I have so much love and respect for. Whenever we get to work together is an absolute treat and they really elevated the songs with their performances.”
 

The Obsession will be available in the following formats:
Gatefold 2-Vinyl SPLATTER + 2 Bonustracks (“Backup Plan” + “Breathe; Extended“), D-Side Etched – ltd. to 200 copies worldwide *Napalm Records Mailorder Only*
Gatefold 2-Vinyl RECYCLED BLACK + 2 Bonustracks (“Backup Plan” + “Breathe; Extended“), D-Side Etched
Gatefold 2-Vinyl INKSPOT + 2 Bonustracks (“Backup Plan” + “Breathe; Extended“), D-Side Etched *Patreon Exclusive*
Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle
Digisleeve
Digital Album

Charlotte Wessels online: 
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
X
NAPALM RECORDS

The Obsession Tracklist:

1.   Chasing Sunsets
2.   Dopamine
3.   The Exorcism
4.   Soulstice
5.   The Crying Room
6.   Ode To The West Wind
7.   Serpentine
8.   Praise
9.   All You Are
10. Vigor And Valor
11. Breathe;
12. Soft Revolution (2024)

[Gatefold 2-Vinyl SPLATTER + 2 Bonustracks (“Backup Plan” + “Breathe; Extended“), D-Side Etched – ltd. to 200 copies worldwide *Napalm Records Mailorder Only*]

[Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle]

Photo Credit: Dave Gee Photos

Introducing RETSU, a brand new UK firebrand band, specialising in skull-cracking punk. Today RETSU release their debut, self-titled album - LP self-released by the band, and CD and tape versions via 783 Punx.

Stream here: https://push.fm/fl/retsu

Purchase your physical copy here: https://linktr.ee/783label

RETSU are a new band formed by the legendary Scoot, known for his time in hardcore titans DOOM and Extinction of Mankind.

The new album is a furious, raging, and yet refreshing take on a classical hardcore punk formula. While your new favourite punk band will release the LP themselves in proper DIY style - 783 Punx will be responsible for CD and MC tape release.

Nine tracks reminiscent of Discharge and Rudimentary Peni among others, there is also a touch of goth and death rock found within RETSU - a fine record with stellar production. Classic punk with a modern outlook at its best.

Watch RETSU live:

26th June – Sheffield @ Lughole
29th June – Barrow in Furness @ Funeral Fest
6th July – York @ Swine Fest
14th Sep – Leeds @ Wharf Chambers
20th Sep – Newcastle @ The Lubber Fiend
16th Nov – Glasgow @ TBA
14th Dec – Birmingham @ Castle & Falcon

RETSU are:

Beatrice - Lead Vocal
Scoot - Guitar and Backing Vocals
Sam - Bass and Backing Vocals
Alex - Drums and Backing Vocals

RETSU online:

https://retsupunk.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/p/RETSU-UK-Hardcore-PUNK-100095113586104
https://www.instagram.com/retsu_punk

RETSU Tracklisting

1. This Island Brexit Prison
2. 3 Years
3. No Room For The Dead
4. A Familiar Curse
5. Worked To Death
6. Rejects Of Society
7. Lessons In Self Destruction
8. Law Of Mirrors
9. NSBS

Photo Credit: Andy Ford 

Renowned British metal legends earthtone9 have unveiled their epic new single, 'Black Swan Roulette'. This powerhouse track is the third teaser from their eagerly awaited album, In Resonance Nexus, set for release on 21st June via Candlelight / Spinefarm.

Check out 'Black Swan Roulette' here: https://youtu.be/4Rd9mXiJmOA
Stream here: earthtone9.lnk.to/BlackSwanRoulette 

Pre-order In Resonance Nexus here: https://earthtone9.lnk.to/InResonanceNexus 

Comments vocalist Karl Middleton on the new single, "This feels like a different kind of heaviness to the previous singles. It’s much more expansive and serpentine in structure and it winds its path in a less direct way. But the peaks and troughs carry a weight we absolutely love." 

earthtone9 are celebrated by those in the know as one of the most innovative, intelligent, and creatively astute bands in the annals of British metal history. Rising to prominence in the late '90s amidst the burgeoning nu-metal scene, their sophisticated musicality and cerebral approach set them apart as a truly unique and groundbreaking force from the outset. Releasing an album annually between 1998 and 2000, starting with the meticulously crafted debut, Lo-def(inition) Discord, and culminating in the monumental Arc’tan’gent in 2000 – their prolific output matched the sheer brilliance of their music.

After splitting in 2002 the band made a surprise return in 2013 with the crowdfunded album, IV. Following this they made only occasional appearances in the live arena (including at the ArcTanGent Festival, which purloined its name from their third album!), before once again seeming to disappear on hiatus.

Now, 11 years on from their last record, they present In Resonance Nexus, a thrilling work of brains and muscle that not only stokes a fire, but sees the band's core members – vocalist Karl Middleton and guitarists Owen Packard and Joe Roberts – rediscovering and reconnecting with what makes them so special. In Resonance Nexus is the heaviest, fiercest, most heightened record they have ever made; a startling combination of almost feral intensity and the latter-day songwriting chops they displayed on the IV album.

“In Resonance Nexus, as a title, is saying that we’ve found the core and the essence of the band again,” says Karl. “We were digging deep to find common musical ground, and between Joe and Owen, and I, it really felt like that there was a resonance there. It feels like we've landed on a really legitimate, 21st century version of the band. We were asking, ‘Why are we doing this?’ and having a very authentic answer.”

Across the 10 featured tracks the band’s signature sound is present and correct but now expanded with touches of everything from doom, to black metal, to shoegaze and deathcore.

Gathering together almost 40 songs before carefully choosing what should make the album, In Resonance Nexus is a record that’s been slowly and patiently crafted and carved out by artists prepared to throw away anything that didn’t quite have the desired effect. The results – with drum duties taken on in the studio by Bullet For My Valentine’s Jason Bowld – are a collection where every dynamic, moment of heaviness, thoughtful passage and element of aggression is perfectly placed.

The album was produced by British production master Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton, a collaboration that brought the band’s vision further to life.

“Lewis is unbelievable, super creative, super enthusiastic,” says Karl. “We were attracted to the stuff he’s done with bands like Employed To Serve, Svalbard and Rolo Tomassi. He has a style, but you can also tell in everything he does that he enhances the vision of the band, rather than just imposing his thing. He was incredible in bringing the intensity and drive back into earthtone9.”

Completing the creative team is Colin Marks of Rain Song Design who created the stunning album art that runs throughout the release. 

More than anything, In Resonance Nexus represents the idea that some things are just too good and too special to lie perpetually dormant. With something as pure as earthtone9, that desire to create never truly leaves you. Eventually, even after a decade or more, it wants to come out again.

“For me, this album is about persistence in heart and knowing that you can pursue stuff and do it to a high standard at any point in time,” says Karl. “It’s more vital and urgent - like the absolute distillation of what we do. This feels like a definitive statement.”

Don’t call it a comeback – In Resonance Nexus is simply the next chapter in earthtone9’s story. One that’s worth the decade wait.

Catch earthtone9 live: 

17 Aug: UK, Arctangent Festival 2024

earthtone9 are:
Karl Middleton – Vocals
Owen Packard – Guitars
Joe Roberts - Guitars/Vocals
Neil Kingsbury – Bass
Jay Walsh - Drums

earthtone9 online:
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In Resonance Nexus Tracklisting

1. The Polyphony Of Animals
2. Navison Record
3. Under The Snake
4. Oceanic Drift
5. Black Swan Roulette
6. Lash Of The Tongues
7. Etiquette of Distortion
8. Observe Your Course (featuring Malli Malpass of One Dice / ‘MetalHead’ on the BBC Show ‘The Ranganation’)
9. Third Mutuality
10. Strength Is My Weakness

Photo Credit: Lee Barrett

“Long at the forefront of UK black metal Winterfylleth have quite rightly become one of the most revered extreme metal bands from these isles.”- Dayal Patterson, Cult Never Dies 
“They elicit an aura of naturalistic vastness that’s worthy of Bathory.” – Metal Hammer
“One of the most important black metal bands.” – Zero Tolerance
“The UK’s premier black metal force.” – Blabbermouth

Four years since the release of their critically acclaimed 7th album, The Reckoning Dawn, British black metal forerunners Winterfylleth return to the fray with their anthemic new album, The Imperious Horizon on 13th September via Candlelight / Spinefarm.

Ahead of the release date, the band have shared the poignant first single ‘Dishonour Enthroned’ with accompanying video filmed by Producer & VFX Artist, Killian Monson. 

Check out ‘Dishonour Enthroned’ here: https://youtu.be/iirtQrsOU3Y

Pre-order / listen to The Imperious Horizon here: https://winterfylleth.lnk.to/theimperioushorizon

After a successful European tour with Gaahl’s Wyrd & Gaerea in late 2022, Winterfylleth began work on their 8th album, The Imperious Horizon, in early 2023. That writing process led to nine new tracks of intense, atmospheric black metal, that further deepen the strength of material in the Winterfylleth arsenal. The end result is one of the darkest, enthralling, and most essential records to be released in 2024.
 
A lot has changed in the world since Winterfylleth released The Reckoning Dawn. The band have had a line-up change, the social landscape has become palpably different, and all the while the world has gone through a series of unprecedented circumstances - leaving it feeling like a more fractured and dangerous place than ever before.
 
Guitarist/vocalist C. Naughton commented: “In some ways, the album is a reflection on the mania of the years since the last album, how the world has changed for the worse, and moreover how we all feel like we are living in a more divided and upheaved world ever since! The title speaks to a looming sense of some dominant power or agenda that is coming, just over the horizon. It’s on its way, and we don’t know quite how it will manifest, but we know that it is creeping ever forward, and it is inevitable.”

The Imperious Horizon is the first album to feature guitarist and backing vocalist Russell Dobson as a writing member. Russell, who joined the group in 2020 and is also actively involved in the black metal band Necronautical, stepped in following the departure of Dan Capp shortly after The Reckoning Dawn.
 
The album also features a remarkable guest vocal performance by AA Nemtheanga from Primordial on the track 'In Silent Grace'. Alan has had a longstanding connection with the band, and his various projects (Primordial/Dread Sovereign) have shared the stage with Winterfylleth on numerous occasions over the years. After discussing collaboration, the opportunity arose on this album when it became evident that the mood and atmosphere of 'In Silent Grace' would be a perfect fit for working together. The result is a powerful and expansive track that showcases Alan's distinctive vocal abilities alongside Winterfylleth's emotive songwriting style.
 
The album was recorded and produced once again by the legendary Chris Fielding (Primordial, Napalm Death, Conan, Electric Wizard, Fen) at Foel Studios in Central Wales, while the post-production & mastering was overseen by Mark Mynett (My Dying Bride, Rotting Christ) at his Mynetaur Productions suite in Manchester, UK. 

Winterfylleth are:
C. Naughton – vocals/rhythm guitar
S. Lucas – drums/percussion
N. Wallwork – bass guitar/acoustic guitar/backing vocals
M. Deeks – keyboards/backing vocals/string arrangements
R. Dobson – lead guitar/backing vocals

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The Imperious Horizon track list

1. First Light
2. Like Brimming Fire
3. Dishonour Enthroned 
4. Upon This Shore
5. The Imperious Horizon
6. In Silent Grace (feat. AA Nemtheanga)
7. To The Edge of Tyranny
8. Earthen Sorrows
9. The Insurrection

Deluxe Version Bonus Tracks

10. The Majesty of the Night Sky (Emperor cover version)
11. In Silent Grace (AA Nemtheanga solo version)

About Winterfylleth 

British atmospheric black metal pioneers, Winterfylleth, emerged in 2006 and gained immediate attention with their first demo, Rising of the Winter Full Moon (2007). Their rapid rise in the metal underground caught the attention of Profound Lore Records, leading to a record deal and the release of debut album, The Ghost of Heritage, in 2008. This marked the beginning of their journey to international acclaim. With the release of their second album, The Mercian Sphere, under Candlelight Records in 2010, Winterfylleth solidified their position in the metal realm, propelling them to international success. Subsequent albums, including The Threnody of Triumph (2012), The Divination of Antiquity (2014), and The Dark Hereafter (2016), continued to showcase their musical evolution and storytelling prowess.

In 2017, Winterfylleth commemorated their 10 year anniversary with a tour and then in 2018 unveiled their sixth album, The Hallowing of Heirdom, a departure from their signature sound as they delved into acoustic folk music - a theme that had previously been explored to lesser extent on their other albums, but never as a full conceptual album. Drawing inspiration from ancient folklore, pastoral poetry, and early British customs, the album offered a unique and captivating musical experience. Their 2020 release, The Reckoning Dawn, made a significant impact, reaching no #75 on the UK Top 100 albums chart and claiming the #7 spot on the rock/metal charts in the UK. Winterfylleth's commitment to storytelling through music and their innovative fusion of metal with traditional folk influences continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

In late 2023, Winterfylleth were privileged to have a chapter dedicated to the history and impact of the band included in the landmark publication, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult by Dayal Patterson. A key moment for the band that cements their status as a leading force in global black metal - within what is probably the most important document about the genre of all time. 

Over nearly two decades, the band have shared stages with renowned acts such as Enslaved, Behemoth, Decapitated, Emperor, Gaahls Wyrd, Alcest, Cradle of Filth, Primordial, Gaerea, Panopticon and more, gracing festivals worldwide including Prophecy Fest, Inferno, Ragnarok, Roadburn, Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Graspop, and Bloodstock Open Air. Their music has garnered critical acclaim globally, earning them magazine covers and prestigious awards, including a Metal Hammer Golden God.

Available formats: -

Digital Download (Bandcamp) / Streaming
Deluxe CD Digipak w/ 2 x Additional Bonus Tracks
Deluxe Vinyl Edition: 2 x 12” Vinyl (In Gatefold Cover with Embossed Logo) 
Clear with Turquoise Yolk LP w/ 2 x Additional Bonus Tracks
Bonus Track 1: ‘The Majesty of the Night Sky’ (Emperor Cover)
Bonus Track 2: ‘In Silent Grace (AA Nemtheanga Solo Version)’
Standard Vinyl Edition: 2 x 12" Vinyl (in Slipcase Cover) - Crystal Clear LP
Standard Vinyl Edition: 2 x 12" Vinyl (in Slipcase Cover) – Solid White LP
Cassette

Pre-order and listen to The Imperious Horizon here: https://winterfylleth.lnk.to/theimperioushorizon