War in. First time when I heard the name Kanonenfieber was in the end of 2021, when Dmytro Kumar, 1914 vocalist mentioned this name in the interview. I checked one or two songs, noted the good mix of black metal, death and catchy melodies but that’s all. However, everything changed drastically when I saw Kanonenfieber on stage at Hellfest. I got there with zero expectations but after an hour I became a huge fan, who digs deep into the lyrics and can’t get enough of the band’s music. And I believe I wasn’t the only one who was impressed so much: the music and theatrical show with uniforms, bala ..read more

International death metal band Dreadmask has released a new single and lyric video for ‘Ember,’ taken from their debut EP, Thy Prime Dread, which is set to release on October 1, 2024. Following ‘Reflections,’ this is the third single from Dreadmask. Watch ‘Ember’: The band comments on the song: “Our minds may be clouded with uncertainty and fear, making us doubt our ability to try. Yet, within each of us, there burns a small ember—a spark that fuels our will. It has the power to ignite our courage and set our future ablaze.” In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a m ..read more

Wintersun’s long-awaited sequel to Time I is finally out, and it’s more than worth the wait. What makes this album so interesting is that it feels like it started where its predecessor left off. It makes some nods towards Time I while still doing its own thing and more. Like Time I, it has a short instrumental intro, some long, very ambitious tracks and shorter ones. The songs function as sequels to each other, so they re-use similar melodies and musical accompaniment. It could feel repetitive, but it never does, thanks to the album’s incredible songwriting craft as we will see. This album’s i ..read more

Brazilian Melodic Death Metal Group Eldermoon have released their new single Timor Incogniti, a track taken from their forthcoming album Egregora, set to be released on July 30th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records. Here’s the groups press release on the story behind the track; “Timor Incogniti – The human race begins to fear the unknown, to fear what it can’t explain, what and who deviates from consolidated dogma, and a blazing hunt begins for those who diverge from their faith and science. Among the hunted is the sisterhood of priestesses, who will not bow their heads in the ..read more

Available now at: Apple Music | Spotify | & other major stores Brazilian Melodic Death Metal Group Eldermoon have released their new single, the title track taken from their forthcoming album Egregora, set to be released on July 30th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records. Here’s what the band had to say about the song and how it fits in the storyline of the album; “Humanity can hardly resist the great war for resources, it finds itself in a great landscape of destruction, with all its progress and structures lost. Seeing the possibility of total extinction, the tho ..read more

Hi! What sparked the idea for “Et in Arcadia Ego,” and why did you choose to explore themes like occultism, mythology, and psychology in your debut album? Hi my friend, I’m with this question. The idea of “Et In Arcadia Ego” was born in a conversation with a very beloved friend from Poland. Sometimes she talked to me about a park that exists in her country, with some constructions and buildings of the Greek and Roman times. There exists a statue with the phrase “Et In Arcadia Ego” and it seems beautiful to me, so I decided to seek information about that. I found the story of the picture “Arcad ..read more

Ars Thelema, the enigmatic band of melodic death metal, have unleashed their inaugural masterpiece, a concept album that delves deep into the labyrinthine corridors of human psyche and spirituality. Titled “Et in Arcadia Ego” this long-awaited LP comprises ten tracks, each a mesmerizing narrative woven with threads of occultism, esotericism, mythology, and psychology. At the helm of “Et in Arcadia Ego” is a musical odyssey that beckons listeners to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. From the foreboding whispers of “The Dark,” an instrumental prelude that sets the stage for intros ..read more

Joining the ranks at Sliptrick Records: Announce The Apocalypse (US) Thrash Metal | Melodic Death Metal | Progressive Metal Announce The Apocalypse formed in 2016 in Metropolitan Detroit by frontman and guitarist, Dominic Ryan Gabriel. The band’s original line-up released their debut LP, Ruins in 2017, and the following year, an EP, Riots (2018). In 2020, Dominic relocated to Tampa, Florida, and continued Announce The Apocalypse on his own. At the Gates drummer Adrian Erlandsson was recruited to provide session recordings for the second full-length recor ..read more

Released by: Sliptrick Records 19.04.24 Format: Online Single/Official Video Genre: Melodic Death Metal Available now at: Apple Music | Spotify | & other major stores Brazilian Melodic Death Metal Group Eldermoon have released their new single Primal Chain, a track taken from their forthcoming album Egregora, set to be released on July 30th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records. Here’s what the band had to say about the song; “In a world that has recently sprung to life, the Moon watches human beings stand out from other life forms. This is due to th ..read more

Hi! What inspired the album title “Daenacteh” and how does it connect to the music’s themes? Hi! The album title ‘Daenacteh’ is a word we made up with its own meaning regarding the themes. We would like to keep it secret until someone figures out the meaning. Can you share the story behind the album’s artwork and how it relates to the music? The album artwork is a true reflection of how the story progresses. Distant cities, lots of desert and the picture of a person rotting away is an image of the humanity of people disappearing when lives are threatened. Any standout moments from the recordi ..read more