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May those of Sense and Earth gather for the new dawn... Enslaved’s new EP “Caravans to the Outer Worlds” was released unto the universe last month. It is a tale of departure, about leaving behind a barren and desolate world, travelling boldly into the future. It signaled the end of an era for the psychedelic Norwegians, hinting at new pastures.

Andorra’s own extreme progressive metal unit Persefone is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their long-awaited Napalm Records debut, entitled “metanoia”. Scheduled for release on February 4th, 2022, “metanoia” crosses genre boundaries with ease, mesmerizing the listener with dynamic songwriting and technical precision and proving Persefone’s worthy position as longstanding favorites of progressive metal!
 

Berlin-based progressive metal act The Ocean present an unusual live album. One that is a testimony of strange times: their “Phanerozoic” concept album performed live in its entirety at a time when no shows were happening anywhere in the World.

With a discography that includes landmark albums like “Stone’s Reach”, “Of Breath and Bone” and “Vessels”, Australian powerhouse Be’lakor occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of progressive/melodic death metal fans worldwide. For more than fifteen years, the band has been turning heads with their technical yet melodic songwriting.

Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the outstanding progressive/melodic death metal band Persefone. Hailing out of Andorra, the five-piece outfit is known for the creation of rich soundscapes and technically precise work that sets new standards in modern extreme progressive metal.

There is a desert which is very old, very dry, and very dangerous. Few have ever dared to cross it, and fewer have returned. Some say that it is a desert between places, others say that it is a desert between worlds. Those who have crossed it and returned swear that the desert is another world in itself - an astral bridge, which swallows all but the most well-prepared travelers.
 

On 11th September, Vola will perform an intimate but stunning live spectacle – “Live from the Pool”, where fans can watch the Danish-Swedish quartet perform songs from their back catalogue in a unique setting. They have also revealed an incredible remix of “Straight Lines” by The Algorithm, which you can see below.

The wait is finally over! The hottest new band in heavy music, Canadian metal outfit Spiritbox, have today announced the long-awaited release of their debut album, “Eternal Blue”; set for release on Friday, September 17th, 2021.

The band have also unveiled a brand new single, titled “Secret Garden”, today. Find the track on streaming platforms here.

Enslaved have pushed back tier European 2021 Tour to February & March 2022. Support comes from Intronaut, Obsidian Kingdom and Crown.

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Enslaved’s new studio album “Utgard” was recently released into the world, the concept of which explores the esoteric place in Norse mythology that celebrates the rebirth of the individual - a place where one goes for unification of that which is above and that which lies below. A reckoning of dark and light, of night and day.