Amaranthe have today released their cover version of 'Fading Like A Flower' from Swedish pop rock legends Roxette.

Re-envisioning a classic song in their own forward-thinking synth driven, metallic melody, Amaranthe demonstrate their ability to inject new life into an old favourite. 

Stream 'Fading Like A Flower' (Roxette cover) here: https://amaranthe.bfan.link/fading-like-a-flower

The band comment: “Being born and raised in Sweden meant that you are subjected to an absolute onslaught of ultra-catchy music, starting with ABBA all the way up to the present day, with some of the world’s greatest song writers and producers hailing from here. One of the most successful acts to ever come out of Sweden is Roxette, and if you were young in the 80’s/90’s, their music was EVERYWHERE. To do a tribute to 1991’s 'Fading Like A Flower' is something we half-jokingly talked about during a few years, and when the opportunity arose during 'The Catalyst' recordings we jumped at it. Roxette’s melodies and arrangements fit Amaranthe like a hand-tailored glove, and we’re now really excited to share this cover with you all!”

Formed in 2008, Amaranthe walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combined the sharpest, cutting edges of melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Kicking off with their self-titled debut in 2011, the Swedes blazed a trail through the European metal scene and beyond, swiftly establishing themselves as a dazzling one-off, not least due to the unprecedented triple vocal attack, that paired clean tones with exquisite melodic sensibilities and feral growls. Over the next few years, the sextet steadily grew in stature, releasing a series of praised studio records that jabbed persistently at the boundaries of modern metal.

Amaranthe are:
Elize Ryd | vocals
Nils Molin | vocals
Mikael Sehlin | growls
Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen | bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums

Visit Amaranthe:

www.amaranthe.se
www.facebook.com/amarantheband
www.instagram.com/amarantheofficial
www.twitter.com/amaranthemetal
www.youtube.com/amaranthetv
www.nuclearblast.de/amaranthe

Photo Credit: Fordtography

Future alternative metal greats Defences have released a video for their new single 'Breathe It In'. The track is taken from their upcoming album Shadowlight, due for release on 8th November via Long Branch Records. 

Check out the video for 'Breathe It In' here: https://youtu.be/vMt9cYExSOk

Stream the single and pre-orderShadowlighthere: https://defences.lnk.to/shadowlight
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The band comment: 

"'Breathe It In' was one of the very first tracks we started on this record and it shows in its message. Far from the contemplative and collected tone struck on later songs like 'Silence & The Sound' and 'Shadowlight', this song is about taking the first step on the road to self-acceptance, or even realising that a step needs to be taken in the first place. It is all too easy to wonder about what could have been or ruminate on how we wish our lives were, and the first step to peace of mind is to recognise and call out this vicious cycle as it’s happening. Once we struck on this idea of taking a step, we came up with the marching, rhythmic sound of the chorus to represent this process. We also felt it was important to not end this song on a resolved, symmetrical note; it was crucial for us to convey a feeling that the end of the song asked a question about the future of what this introspective journey holds, rather than answering it."

Following their tour with Swarm6ix last month, Defences have announced an album release show in London and a UK headline tour for 2025. 
 
Upcoming live dates:

2024
Nov 09: London Camden Assembly (Album Release Show)
Dec 07: Brighton Hammerdown Winter Militia 

2025
Jan 29: Glasgow Nice N Sleazy (w/ Crushed By Waves)
Jan 30: Newcastle Zerox (w/ Crushed By Waves)
Jan 31: Manchester Lions Den (w/ Crushed By Waves)
Feb 01: Nottingham Billy Bootleggers (w/ Crushed By Waves)
Feb 02: Leeds Packhorse (w/ Crushed By Waves)
Mar 01: Cardiff Fuel

With strong support in the form of millions of streams across their catalogue of releases, many UK tours with multiple sell-out headline shows, not to mention numerous festival appearances including Download, Takedown, Turbulence and Burn It Down - the band from Hertfordshire, UK, now present their label debut for Long Branch Records.

Defences comment on the album: “Shadowlight stems from a period of solitude and deep reflection, as we explore what it means to accept your inner darkness. Acknowledging, understanding and ultimately accepting it for what it is, learning how to sit with it or use it to change your outlook. The album sees all sides of this, tying in the parallel of the artistic process itself and what it is to create. To open yourself up to the possibility that you may not achieve what you believe in your core to be something you deserve, that you may not reach your potential. This cycle of disappointment and self-sabotage is commonplace, with nothing left but to chase a sense of absolution and validation forever out of reach."

Defences are:

Cherry Duesbury - Vocals
William Young - Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot - Guitar
Owen Hughes-Holland - Bass
Kyle Parke - Drums

Defences online:
FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
TIKTOK

Tracklist:

1 The Curse
2 Gold In The Dark
3 Perish
4 Ego(Maniac)
5 Silence & The Sound
6 Breathe It In
7 Inspirit
8 The Almost
9 Greatness
10 Shadowlight

Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, have released a new single '1 Million Days'. The single is inspired by classic '80s horror films, so it arrives just in time for the creepy season.

Watch the video for '1 Million Days' here: https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js

'1 Million Days' is taken from their debut album, Zealot, out 31st October via MNRK Heavy. Produced and co-written by Mangold, Zealot is a precise and pummeling execution of airtight technical riffs, miles of solos, blast beat assault and battery, and screamed, growled, and sung vocals.

Pre-order Zealot here: https://deadicarus.ffm.to/zealot

"'1 Million Days' is as close as Dead Icarus gets to a power ballad on Zealot," explains Varkatzas. "When I first started writing the lyrics, I thought it was about failing someone else and seeking their forgiveness. As I finished the lyrics, it became more first person and about letting one's self down and forgiving one's self for mistakes made. Sometimes, the weight we bear is placed upon our own shoulders by ourselves and only we can remove it.

"The video is sort of a tongue-in-cheek homage to late '80s horror, filmed inside a haunted house that is housed inside a haunted building from the 1800s."

Mangold adds: "Musically, '1 Million Days came from the intention of creating an epic, powerful, catchy, and emotional metalcore 'power ballad,' as Alex stated. I'm a sucker for all guitar things from the '80s, so naturally a catchy, singable, harmonized lead in the chorus was the first thing written and it set the tone for the rest of the composition. Don't let the word 'ballad' fool you, though. This song has some unexpected twists and turns as well that aren't a part of your conventional emotional rock song."

Dead Icarus lean on the uncanny creative union between vocalist Varkatzas, guitarist and producer Gabe Mangold, and drummer Brandon Zackey.

Countless fans worldwide initially got to know Varkatzas as co-founder and original frontman for influential Southern California metalcore stalwarts Atreyu. After two decades earmarked by chart-shaking success, a pair of Gold albums and Gold singles, sold-out shows around the globe, and critical renown, he embarked on his next chapter in 2020.

Enter Mangold. Celebrated as guitarist for Enterprise Earth, he and Alex instantly clicked and forged a musical partnership, yielding their 2024-released Ad infernum EP. Inciting critical applause, Revolver promised, "Fans of old-school Atreyu will definitely enjoy."

Dead Icarus will also embark on their first US tour this September with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon. Worldwide touring is planned for 2025 and beyond.

Dead Icarus online:
https://www.instagram.com/deadicarusmusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@deadicarusmusic
https://www.youtube.com/@deadicarusmusic

Dead Icarus track list:

01 THE UNCONQUERABLE
02 BEARING BURDENS AND SAVING SKIN
03 ZEALOT    
04 1 MILLION DAYS
05 TEMPTATIONS KISS    
06 FOUNTAINS OF DEATH
07 CASTING SPELLS    
08 HELL OPENS ITS MOUTH
09 VADE RETRO SATANA    
10 SECRETS IN THE DARK    
11 BETRAYAL SHAPED DAGGERS

Photo Credit: Jacek Jaca Wisniewsky

Polish icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) have announced the release of their new concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), a masterpiece of arcane black metal, out 3rd January 2025 via Napalm Records.

Their label debut unveils eight new compositions and immerses the listener in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, set in the 1930s and 40s. Following the success of their critically acclaimed album, Hospodi (2019), and relentless touring around the globe, the new band looks towards a bright future. Firmly grounded in Eastern Orthodox traditions and music, PATRIARKH blends black and doom metal with haunting, dark religious concepts. 

PATRIARKH have also unveiled their first single, 'ВЕРШАЛИН III' (Lat.  'WIERSZALIN III'), accompanied by a visually striking official music video, capturing an Orthodox mass. 'ВЕРШАЛИН III' showcases the band's signature blend of Orthodox sacredness with melodic folk instruments, infused with towering doom metal elements in which harsh vocals unite with rising choirs (featuring A. Strug & M. Maleńczuk). This crushing, colossal-sounding blend creates an instantly distinctive sonic experience. 

Watch the 'ВЕРШАЛИН III' video here: https://youtu.be/07j-PokQwLo

Pre-order ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ here: https://lnk.to/PATRIARKH-PROPHET-ILJA/napalmrecords

PATRIARKH comment on the new single 'ВЕРШАЛИН III': “‘WIERSZALIN III’ is the first single that announces our new release PROROK ILJA (Lat.) and it probably best reflects the diversity and musical multidimensionality of this album. Just as the titular Prophet Ilja built New Jerusalem in Podlasie, we are building our new identity and showing our new musical face. Listen and share your impressions…“

PATRIARKH are currently on their Epic Prophecy For Europe tour in the UK, catch them on the following dates:

15.10.24 NI - Belfast / Limelight 2
17.10.24 UK - Glasgow / Slay
18.10.24 UK - Sheffield / Corporation
19.10.24 UK - Birmingham – Castle And Falcon
20.10.24 UK - London / Underworld
21.10.24 UK - Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms
22.10.24 NL - Eindhoven / Dynamo
23.10.24 NL - Zwolle / Hedon

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ details a true story that happened in the band’s home area of Podlasie, in the village of Grzybowszczyzna, in the 1930s and 40s. The album takes the listener into the world of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, an illiterate peasant who was the leader of the Orthodox Grzybowska Sect, active until the 1960s, cultivating and transmitting the history of the self-proclaimed prophet. PATRIARKH spread their gospel by using an arsenal of folk instruments, such as tagelharpa, mandolin, mandocello, hurdy gurdy and stringed dulcimer, and worked with a symphony orchestra and choirs to give their new creations the most organic and vivid feeling possible. As is trademark with PATRIARKH’s music, Orthodox sacredness is mixed with black and doom metal, now largely enriched with folk music, neo dark folk, and even film music. The band utilizes the entire palette of Orthodox music, venturing into the areas of Byzantine monody, liturgical chant and Russian polyphony, neatly adapting folk and liturgical melodies to their own style. 
                 
PATRIARKH comment on the new album: “With this new release, we are starting a new chapter in our history - not only is our name changing, but our music is also undergoing a natural evolution. The story on the album encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, we reached for means that we had not used before in our music. Many of you will wonder if this is still black metal? Or is it even metal? Radio play, audiobook, theatre, film soundtrack, folk music, performance... All these terms will fit here. Some will hate, others will love...”
 
The lyrical side of ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an interesting mix of theatre and pastoralism. PATRIARKH uses fragments of texts from the theatre play Prorok Ilja and draws from the messages contained in the works of Włodzimierz Pawluczuk, combining it with folk and liturgical texts. On ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, listeners can hear various languages – and Polish for the first time ever.

The album was recorded in January and May 2024 at Tall Pine Records (Behemoth, Zalewski, Afromental), Heinrich House (Behemoth, Vesania, Hate), Wem Studio (Kasa Chorych, Lukasyno, Cira) and Radio Białystok studio. Mixing and mastering was handled by Wojciech Wiesławski at Hertz Studi"Варфоломейo (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), and production was helmed by band mastermind and leading vocalist Bartłomiej "ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ" Krysiuk.

“ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an album full of emotions, sentimentalism and folklore. It’s pastoral, lyrical, epic, multidimensional and multicolored, just like my Podlasie is multicolored,” says Варфоломей. Dive into the deepest of all shadows with this black metal masterpiece and join PATRIARKH on this intriguing ride.

PATRIAKH are:
ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ – vocals
МОНАХ ТАРЛАХАН – guitars
МОНАХ БОРУТА – guitars
АРХАНГЕЛ МИХАИЛ – guitars
ЛЕХ – drums
ХИАЦЫНТОС ЯЦА - choir
ЯЗЫЧНИК – choir

PATRIARKH online: 
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ track list:

1. WIERSZALIN I (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН I (Cyrillic)
2. WIERSZALIN II (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН II (Cyrillic)
3. WIERSZALIN III (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН III (Cyrillic)
4. WIERSZALIN IV (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН IV (Cyrillic)
5. WIERSZALIN V (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН V (Cyrillic)
6. WIERSZALIN VI (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VI (Cyrillic)
7. WIERSZALIN VII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VII (Cyrillic)
8. WIERSZALIN VIII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VIII (Cyrillic)

Germany tech-death metallers Burn Down Eden have released their third single, 'Tears of Persephone', taken from forthcoming EP, Epiphany, set for release 6th December via Seek & Strike. This is the successor to their Dismal EP, which was released earlier this year.

Check out the 'Tears of Persephone' video here: https://youtu.be/6tWXVLBHGBw

Burn Down Eden state: "'Tears of Persephone' is a renarration from Greek mythology. It tells the story of the kidnapping of fertility goddess Persephone by Hades into the underworld from her perspective. Hades fell in love with Persephone, stole her and married her against her will. As a consequence, she had to spend the rest of her life in the underworld. Her mother Demeter started searching for her and after some minor setbacks, she finally understood what was going on. Out of pure rage, she started to burn all plants and threatened to destroy the human race. Hades released Persephone thereupon, but gave her something to eat as a goodbye gift. Unfortunately, Persephone ran into an ambush since the food bound her to the underworld. From then on, she had to return to the underworld for some months of the year and every time she did, nothing would grow on planet earth until she came back. So, this myth explains why we have seasons, but from a modern perspective you can also use this myth as a parable for forced marriages.

"The music and video supplements all that and shows Demeter's search for Persephone until she finally finds her in Hades. Well, we bend the truth a little bit here, since Demeter is played by Pether. However, the mood from walking through corn fields, climbing mountains and finally making it to the underworld shines through. The three-four time is the base for all the melodies and harmonies that gives the song a very sad feeling. Listening to the chorus, you can really feel Persephone's pain.

"As a band we usually go full throttle with high tempo and technical song writing. But with 'Tears of Persephone' we show that heavy and feeling can be a nice combination." 

Known for their explosive fusion of brutality, melodic harmony, technical prowess, and lyrical depth, Burn Down Eden's music serves as a stark mirror, reflecting the darker aspects of humanity and challenging listeners to confront the uncomfortable truths we create.

Now the band are poised to celebrate a remarkable milestone: their 10th anniversary in 2024. In honour of this significant occasion, they are set to unveil their highly anticipated new LP, Dismal Epiphany, in 2025. This ambitious project is thoughtfully divided into two parts. The first segment, titled Dismal, an EP released earlier this year in April, which features captivating videos for the first five tracks, showcasing the band's evolution and artistic vision.

The excitement continues now with this second part, Epiphany EP, which kicked off in August 2024, with the release of the evocative single 'Epistrophy' and follow up, 'Fake News For Breakfast'. As Burn Down Eden reflect on a decade of artistic growth and innovation, the anticipation builds: will this new release propel them to even greater heights?

Burn Down Eden add: "With the Epiphany EP, we pick up right where we left off with the Dismal EP released earlier this year. The technical and musical level is higher than ever. Epiphany has the same overall dark vibe as Dismal, but with a slightly brighter touch to it, which is why these specific five songs were chosen to be on this second EP. Together, the two EPs result in the desired full-length album.

“Once Epiphany drops in full on Dec 6th, you’ll finally be able to listen to it as a full-length album, which was the way we originally envisioned. It feels like one thrilling flow from start to finish or you can listen to both EPs back to back. It doesn’t matter! In the end, what you’re having is a cauldron full of technical death metal riffs, neoclassical shredding, exotic scales, clever harmonies, groovy headbangers, lethal high-speed blasts and atmospheric counterpoint black metal layers, garnished with lyrics that show the ugly face of humanity. That’s what Burn Down Eden is all about!"

Burn Down Eden online:
https://burndowneden.de
https://www.facebook.com/burndowneden
https://www.instagram.com/burndowneden_official

Epiphany tracklist:

1. Epistrophy
2. Fake News For Breakfast
3. Tears Of Persephone
4. Burn Down Eden
5. Suckbox

Photo Credit: Nick Fancher

Modern rock powerhouse Pop Evil have shared their cinematic music video for their recently released track 'What Remains', via MNRK Heavy. In the video, viewers will plunge into the dark, fragmented landscape of singer Leigh Kakaty's psyche, unraveling the thin line between self-identity and survival.

Watch the official music video, directed by Sam Shapiro, here: https://youtu.be/rJTzUO58xI4
 
Stream here: https://popevil.ffm.to/whatremainssingle

"The truest version of yourself comes from reaching within the darkest corners that you've kept hidden from the world," explains Kakaty. "It's in those shadows that you'll uncover the reasons for your transformation. I have evolved into something new. I am not who I used to be. I am what remains."

It's the dawn of a new era for Pop Evil, which the band promises will be its most sonically heavy. The track, with its thunderous riffs and rhythmic thrust, fulfills that promise. 

Pop Evil first rose to international prominence with debut album Lipstick on the Mirror, featuring RIAA Certified Gold Single '100 in a 55'. After Kakaty famously tore up the band's major label contract onstage, Pop Evil signed with MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). 2011's War of Angels debuted in the Top 10 of the Rock Albums chart and produced three Top 10 singles.

The band's 2013 album Onyx put them in the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 for the first time and boasted three consecutive No.1 rock songs, two RIAA Gold Singles, and one Platinum Single 'Torn to Pieces'. Pop Evil's next release, Up, was the No.1 Independent Album in America and made it to #25 on the Billboard 200. It featured several Top 5 rock songs and a chart-topper with 'Footsteps,' which also went Gold. 
 
Pop Evil's 2018 self-titled set included the No.1 hit and newly certified Gold single 'Waking Lions' and two other Top 10 hits. 2020's Versatile, meanwhile, scored two No.1 rock songs: 'Breathe Again' and 'Survivor'. In 2023, the band released its seventh studio album Skeletons, which spawned their eighth and ninth No.1 singles: 'Eye of the Storm' and 'Skeletons'.

Pop Evil online:
www.popevil.com
www.facebook.com/popevil
www.twitter.com/popevil
www.instagram.com/popevil

Photo Credit: Mrs.CONTRAst

After the release of their fourth full-length record Nuklearth in 2020, the nuclear quintet Cytotoxin strikes back with their first standalone single 'Hope Terminator'. The band continue their blast of a musical and lyrical concept, tackling the catastrophic incident at the Chernobyl power plant in 1986.

Watch 'Hope Terminator' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQy8L4eAMI

Listen to 'Hope Terminor' here: https://cytotoxin.bfan.link/hope-terminator

With blazing, precise, and ionizing fast instrumental work paired with a groove that packs a punch, 'Hope Terminator' narrates the dramatic tale of Pripyat’s evacuation. After the reactor exploded, the city’s residents were exposed to abnormal levels of radioactive radiation for 36 hours before authorities finally decided to evacuate within just four hours. Since then, Pripyat has remained a ghost town, a chilling reminder of the past.

On the night of April 26, 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl power plant changed the course of the world.

Inspired by this catastrophe, the German death metal band Cytotoxin emerged in 2010, bringing a new level of intensity to the genre. By fusing technical and brutal riffs while thematizing the devastating effects of the reactor disaster, they quickly drew attention in the scene. Their debut album, Plutonium Heaven (2011), was a self-produced powerhouse, followed by their second record, Radiophobia (2012), which secured them a three-album deal with American label Unique Leader Records.

Cytotoxin quickly gained a reputation for their explosive live performances and razor-sharp precision on their instruments. Their third album, Gammageddon (2017), solidified their place in the tech death community, while their fourth album, Nuklearth (2020), showcased their versatility and songwriting capabilities. Following numerous European tours and major festival shows, Cytotoxin are set to make their U.S. and Canadian debut in November 2024 with their new single 'Hope Terminator' in hand.

Keep your gas mask ready, as the radiation spreads across the globe.

Cytotoxin USA tour dates
+Cognitive, NecroticGoreBeast, Inoculation
08/11/24 Philadelphia, PA: Milkboy
09/11/24 Brooklyn, NY: Kingsland
10/11/24 Boston, MA: Middle East Upstairs
11/11/24 Montreal, QC: Foufounes Électriques
12/11/24 Toronto, ON: Hard Luck
13/11/24 Detroit, MI: Sanctuary
14/11/24 Chicago, IL: Reggie's
15/11/24 Lawrence, KS: Bottleneck
16/11/24 Denver, CO: Roxy Theater
17/11/24 Albuquerque, NM: Launchpad
19/11/24 Austin, TX: Come And Take It Live
20/11/24 Dallas, TX: RBC
21/11/24 Houston, TX: Scout Bar
22/11/24 Pensacola, FL: The Handlebar
23/11/24 Orlando, FL: Conduit
24/11/24 Atlanta, GA: Masquerade Altar
25/11/24 Charlotte, NC: Milestone
26/11/24 Baltimore, MD: Metro Gallery

Cytotoxin EU/UK dates: 
07/12/24 Crailsheim, DE
10/04/25 Berlin, DE
11/04/25 Magdeburg, DE
12/04/25 Chemnitz, DE
13/04/25 Hamburg, DE
14/04/25 Hannover, DE
15/04/25 Essen, DE
16/04/25 Chaleroi, BE
17/04/25 Paris, FR
18/04/25 Strasbourg, FR
19/04/25 Aalen, DE
20/04/25 Lindau, DE
21/04/25 Weinheim, DE
24/05/25 Grind After Death Fest Manchester, UK
 
Cytotoxin are:
Vocals - Sebastian „Grimo“ Grihm
Guitar - Fabrice „Fonzo“ Töpfer
Guitar - Jason „Mathias“ Melidonie
Bass - Vitalis „V.T.“ Kast
Drums - Maximilian Panzer

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/Cytotoxinmetal
https://www.instagram.com/cytotoxin.official/
https://www.youtube.com/@CYTOTOXINOFFICIAL
https://www.tiktok.com/@cytotoxin.official
https://t.me/CYTOTOXINOFFICIAL

Photo Credit: Oli Duncanson

TheCityIsOurs have released their new single 'Freak Like You' via Arising Empire. 

Watch: https://youtu.be/5FLtsHg7nVE

An electrifying anthem about embracing individuality and defying societal norms - with gritty soundscapes and raw, powerful lyrics, 'Freak Like You' resonates with anyone who's felt out of place, offering a message of unapologetic self-acceptance.

'Freak Like You' continues the band's exploration of personal struggles, and delivers a bold statement of empowerment.

'Freak Like You' comes ahead of TheCityIsOurs highly-anticipated album Will You Still Love Me?, set for 31st January 2025.

Pre-orders are now available here: https://arisingempire.com/willyoustillloveme

TheCityIsOurs are a five-piece metal band from London who have quickly garnered attention and growing support for peers, industry and fans alike, with their high-octane live show and the success of their second album. Coma (2021) smashed into the Top 5 iTunes Metal Charts with several singles appearing in editorial playlists with the likes of Amazon Music, Deezer and Spotify (including two covers on New Core and Metal UK) supporting the band.

TheCityIsOurs have become a upcoming staple on UK and EU festival line-ups, with appearances at Camden Rocks, Macmillan Fest, Burn It Down, Holloween, a fly in appearance at High 5 Festival in Sweden, and a headline set in the Doghouse Tent at the revered Download Festival to a 4000+ audience of festival-goers. After a sold-out album release show at The Underworld in London, 2022 saw TheCityIsOurs break out into the European scene, with a full-length tour across the mainland. Most recently, the band toured across the UK supporting Heart Of A Coward. 

Catch TheCityIsOurs live on the following dates with Self Deception and Eyes Wide Open:

01.11.24 Germany Stuttgart @ Core Fest
03.11.24 Germany Vechta @ Gulfhaus
04.11.24 The Netherlands Utrecht @ De Helling
05.11.24 Germany Cologne @ Club Volta
06.11.24 France Paris @ Backstage By The Mill
07.11.24 Belgium Antwerp @ Kavka
08.11.24 Germany Berlin @ Privatclub

15.12.24 Czech Republic Prague @ Rock Café
16.12.24 Poland Warsaw @ Voodoo Club
17.12.24 Hungary Budapest @ Durer Kert
18.11.24 Austria Vienna @ Chelsea
 
02.02.25 Germany Augsburg @ Kantine
04.02.25 Germany Leipzig @ Neues Schauspiel
05.02.25 Germany Hannover @ Béi Chéz Heinz
09.02.25 Italy Milan @ Legend Club
  
05.03.25 UK Manchester @ Academy 3
06.03.25 UK Bristol @ The Exchange
07.03.25 UK London @ The Underworld
08.03.25 UK Birmingham @ Asylum
09.03.25 UK Glasgow @ Garage 2

TheCityIsOurs are:
Oli Duncanson | Vocals
Mikey Page  | Vocals / Guitar
Jamie Deeks  | Bass
Stuart Mercer  | Guitar
Louis Giannamore | Drums

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/thecityisoursuk
https://www.facebook.com/thecityisoursuk
https://www.tiktok.com/@thecityisoursuk
https://twitter.com/thecityisoursuk
https://thecityisours.bigcartel.com/

Tracklist:
1. Shame
2. In The Dark
3. Hot Mess
4. Sugar
5. Dopamine
6. Freak Like You
7. Work It Out (If You Let Me)
8. Hush! Hush!
9. Psycho
10. I See You
11. Can You Feel It?

Photo Credit: Stefan Heilemann 

'Melissa's clean vocals sound better than ever' - Metal Hammer

Swiss/German modern metal frontrunners, Ad Infinitum, release new single 'Follow me Down', taken from the upcoming album Abyss, out tomorrow, 11th October 2024 via Napalm Records. The track showcases gripping riffs that highlight the band's technical prowess and memorable refrains. Founded in 2018,  Ad Infinitum have released three acclaimed studio albums, building a dedicated fanbase with their expansive and bombastic songwriting. On Abyss,  Ad Infinitum take their sound to to the next level, evolving into one of the most exciting new modern metal bands. 

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PwJv6zkI4Es

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/AdInfinitum-Abyss/napalmrecords

Ad Infinitum’s frontwoman Melissa Bonny is consistently drawn to exciting musical collaborations, demonstrating her matchless talent as featured guest for bands like Kamelot, Feerschwanz and dArtagnan. Right after the release of Abyss, Ad Infinitum will support Kamelot on tour together with Frozen Crown and Blackbriar. In early 2025 the band will embark on another European tour alongside folk metal pioneers Eluveitie and labelmates Infected Rain.

 Ad Infinitum comment on 'Follow me Down': “Abyss is just around the corner, and we’ve got one more treat before the big day, which we are excited to share: ‘Follow me Down’ – an energetic song that will have its debut on stage tomorrow!”

On the new album Abyss, gripping, rhythmic riffs, infectious choruses, heavy breakdowns and singer Melissa Bonny’s inimitable and increasingly versatile vocal approach present the band at the very top of their game - proving that these hard-working, ever-rising stars never fail in surprising their fans and critics alike. 
 
The band comment on the new album: “Welcome to a new page of the Ad Infinitum story, where a new era begins. A journey connecting three albums, starting in the ominous darkness of Abyss, out on October 11th. The journey will continue through the hope and empowerment found at the Surface, and end in the freeing and energising dreamscapes of Elysium. We are extremely impatient to present this new record, as well as not only the beautiful artworks and videos depicting its universe, but the captivating visual storyline connecting each video to the next. This is our most elaborate, intimate and unapologetic work yet!”

Abyss soars as a modern metal masterpiece. After the opener 'My Halo', the intensity continues with 'Follow me Down', driven by entrancing riffs that solidify the band's technical prowess. 'Aftermath' highlights Ad Infinitum's energetic and experimental side, delivering potent growls and innovative compositions. 'Euphoria' transports listeners to ethereal soundscapes, seamlessly blending genres from catchy pop to visceral alt metal, creating a unique and captivating experience. The mystic 'The one you'll hold on to' follows with its powerful guitar riffs and haunting melodies, leading into the infectious 'Parasite'. This track spotlights Melissa Bonny's remarkable vocal abilities while giving ample space for impressive guitar work. The album culminates with 'Dead End', a gripping, catchy finale that leaves a lasting impression. Abyss is an unmatched, skilled tour de force showcasing Ad Infinitum’s vast creativity and variety of inspirations.
 
With their spellbinding releases, Ad Infinitum have reached millions of fans on streaming and video platforms worldwide, with over 4.2M views for their hit 'Unstoppable' alone. Furthermore, frontwoman Melissa Bonny is consistently drawn to exciting musical collaborations, demonstrating her matchless talent as featured guest for bands like Kamelot, Feuerschwanz and dArtagnan. 2024 has been a landmark year for the four-piece, highlighted by their US tour with symphonic metal masters Kamelot and power metal veterans HammerFall. In early 2025, and following the release of Abyss, they are set to embark on a European tour with folk metal pioneers Eluveitie and label-mates Infected Rain. This latest chapter marks a turn in their ascendant journey, with Abyss promising to leave a lasting impression on the modern metal scene.

Ad Infinitum are:
Melissa Bonny – vocals
Adrian Thessenvitz – guitar
Korbinian Benedict – bass
Niklas Müller – drums
 
Ad Infinitum online:
WEBSITE || FACEBOOK || INSTAGRAM || NAPALM RECORDS

Abyss will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Recycled Colored Vinyl (incl. 12'' Booklet, Slipmat) – ltd. to 300 copies worldwide
1-LP Recycled Black Vinyl
36 page Earbook – ltd. to 300 copies worldwide
1 CD-Digisleeve + Abyss Pendant Bundle – ltd. to 200 copies worldwide
1-CD Digisleeve + T-Shirt Bundle
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album
Abyss Pendant
Cover Artwork T-Shirt

Catch the band live: 

Europe & UK – Supporting KAMELOT
w/ Frozen Crown & Blackbriar
11.10.24 NL – Drachten / Poppodium Iduna* - SOLD OUT
12.10.24 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli - SOLD OUT
13.10.24 DE – Munich / Backstage
15.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kesselhaus
17.10.24 SK – Bratislava / Majestic
18.10.24 CZ – Zlin / Rock Cafe
19.10.24 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska
20.10.24 IT – Milan / Live Club
22.10.24 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27
23.10.24 ES – Madrid / Riveira
25.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
26.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7
27.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
29.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
30.10.24 DE – Antwerpen / Trix
01.11.24 UK – Wolverhampton / KK‘s
02.11.24 UK – London / Kentish
03.11.24 UK – Manchester / Ritz
* w/ special guest CHARLOTTE WESSELS

AD INFINITUM LIVE 2025
Europe – supporting Eluveitie
w/ INFECTED RAIN
23.01.25: DK, Copenhagen - Amager Bio *
24.01.25: SWE, Gothenburg - Pustervik *
25.01.25: NO, Oslo - Rockefeller Music Hall *
26.01.25: SWE, Stockholm - Klubben Fryshuset *
28.01.25: FI, Helsinki - House Of Culture
29.01.25: FI, Turku - Logomo
30.01.25: FI, Kuopio - Sawohouse Underground
31.01.25: FI, Tampere - Tavara-asema
01.02.25: EST, Tallinn - Helitehas
02.02.25: LV, Riga - Palladium Riga
04.02.25: PL, Krakow - Klub Studio
07.02.25: GR, Thessaloniki - Principal Club Theater
08.02.25: GR, Athens - Gagarin 205
09.02.25: BG, Sofia - Joy Station
11.02.25: SLO, Ljublijana - Kino Siska
13.02.25: AT, Wörgl - Komma VZ
14.02.25: DE, Würzburg - Posthalle
15.02.25: DE, Jena - F-Haus
16.02.25: DE, Hannover - Capitol
* without INFECTED RAIN

Abyss track list:

1    My Halo
2    Follow me Down
3    Outer Space
4    Aftermath
5    Euphoria
6    Surrender
7    Anthem for the Broken
8    The one you'll hold on to
9    Parasite
10  Dead End
11  My Halo (Orchestral Version)*
*Earbook only