2021

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.

US Thrashing Death metal combo Murder Van have signed with Wormholedeath Records a licensing deal for their EP “Crooked Smiles”, due for release on December 17th, 2021.

“Crooked Smiles” EP was recorded at West End Sound studio in Atlanta, with legendary engineer/producer Tom Tapley and with production assistance from Bill Kelliher (Mastodon).

Signing statement:

Powerwolf stand for epic metal moments of superlatives and that’s why their masses, as they dignifiedly call their shows, always go one step further. When the wolves call their pack in front of the screen, gigantic things can be expected. “The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event” will set new standards as the first streaming event in the band’s history on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at 07:00 pm CET / 01:00 pm EST.

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Iconic singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell today announces, “An Evening with Jerry Cantrell” presented by Moment House. The stream will be an intimate performance recorded live from Los Angeles this evening.

The sold out performance will include a six song set, storytelling and a Q&A hosted by renowned and beloved actor/comedian, Jeff Garlin. 

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!
 

German Blackened Death Metal One Man band Black Ground Project has signed with Wormholedeath a licensing deal for the album “Blood & Violence”, which is due for digital release on December 17th, 2021, worldwide.

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Genre-defying alt duo The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara continue to excel with the launch of their incoming new single, “The Prophet”, which arrives via all major streaming sites on Friday 26th November, 2021. This imposing track will also be backed by a stunning new video, set to be released on Thursday 2nd December, 2021.

Metal innovators, Underoath, have announced they will be performing their highly anticipated new record “Voyeurist” in its entirety via their Digital Ghost cinematic concert on December 3rd, 2021, in partnership with Moment House. The Digital Ghost event will continue to push further down the path the band blazed in the digital performance space last year with their groundbreaking Observatory event.

Almighty riff masters, Clutch have announced the fourth instalment of their live stream series, “Live From The Doom Saloon” today. Taking place on Friday 26th November at 5pm PST/8pm EST (that’s 1am GMT, Saturday 27th November, for UK fans) live from the band’s rehearsal space, “Live From The Doom Saloon Vol. 4” will feature a special set list of old songs, deep cuts, some classics, and something brand new.

Bristol, UK-based band RXPTRS, who blend rock, metal, punk, and hardcore with a seamlessness that is enviable, creating something that is unique that seethes with boundless energy - have signed with Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records.

The band, tipped by Alternative Press as one of 20 UK bands you need to know, has shared the video for the new single “Gutterflies”. Watch the clip, directed by Nathan Roach, below.