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Midwinter Premiere New Single & Music Video
Midwinter have released their new EP “CHAPTER THREE: Still Hurts”. The six-track release is accompanied by a music video for the opening song, “Lying Figures,” both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The atmospheric metalcore group previously announced their signing to Papercut Recordings this past February, a label launched last year by members of Brand Of Sacrifice and Fit For A King.
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Cognizance Premiere New Single & Music Video
Cognizance have released “A Game Of Proliferation” alongside an accompanying music video. The track serves as the second single from their newly announced album, “In Light, No Shape,” which is set for release on May 1st via Willowtip Records.
Vocalist/guitarist Alex Baillie commented on the band’s approach to the record: More…
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Ice Nine Kills Transform Into ‘Grave Diggler’
After previously collaborating with Scream 7 on “Twisting The Knife,” Ice Nine Kills have lined up another horror-themed partnership. This time, they’ve teamed with Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come, the follow-up to 2019’s Ready Or Not.
For the project, the band adopt the guise of a fictional glam metal group named Grave Diggler, contributing the track “Hell Or High Slaughter.”
The full song and its accompanying music video are set to premiere this Friday, March 20th — the same day the film hits theaters. According to the teaser, Grave Diggler are humorously portrayed as being made up of the fathers of Ice Nine Kills’ members. The preview also includes appearances from the film’s cast, along with several recognizable figures from the metal scene.
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Extinction A.D. Premiere New Single & Music Video
Extinction A.D. have released their new anti-authoritarian single “Thaw,” now available to stream alongside an accompanying music video. The track marks their second release since signing with M-Theory Audio earlier this year.
Vocalist/guitarist Rick Jimenez — also of This Is Hell — commented on the political themes behind the song’s lyrics: More…
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Trailer Debuts For New Iron Maiden Documentary
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have unveiled the official trailer for their upcoming documentary film Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Directed by Malcom Venville (Churchill At War, 44 Inch Chest), the film chronicles the band’s 50-year career, drawing from full access to their personal archives.
The documentary also features commentary from longtime manager Rod Smallwood, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, and actor Javier Bardem, among others.
A North American theatrical release has been set for May 7th.
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Exodus Premiere New Single & Music Video
Bay Area thrash metal veterans Exodus have debuted their new single “Promise You This.” The track is lifted from their 12th studio album, “Goliath,” which is set for release on March 20th via Napalm Records.
Speaking collectively about the song, the band shared: More…
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