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Swim or Drown: Dutch metallic hardcore group unveil ‘Trapped’ 7” + Music Video; out now via WTF Records

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Dutch metal-fueled hardcore quintet Swim or Drown returns with a new 7”, Trapped, out today (13 December 2023) via WTF Records on vinyl and digital formats.

Trapped features two of the heaviest hardcore numbers Swim or Drown ever produced to date. The title track tells the story of frontman Jan’s struggle with his inner demons, a theme that was previously explored in the title track of Torment, the band’s last EP. The cover art for Trapped depicts a skull behind bars with chains around its mouth, representing the story. The other track, “Human Scum,” expresses the band’s frustration and anger towards humans for greedily destroying nature, animals, and other human beings.

The tracks were recorded, mixed, and mastered by Sander Oldersma at 3181 Recording Studio.

Stream/Download ‘Trapped’ on your preferred media AT THIS LOCATION.

Swim or Drown’s Upcoming Shows:
15 Dec — Heerlen, Netherlands @Cafe Bluff
16 Dec —Brussels, Belgium @Kirikou et le President
17 Dec — Heerenveen, Netherlands @Cafe De Skoffel

Emerged in 2008, Heerenveen-based Swim or Drown conjures pure metallic hardcore adrenaline. The Dutch quintet has brought absolute hell for 15 years with the same lineup, which they would like to continue the same way. They have already stored a couple of EPs full of abrasive, high-energy tracks in their arsenal and played plenty of shows, including sharing the stage Poison Idea, Biohazard, Merauder, Sinister, and Stillbirth.

Lineup:
Jan de Groot – Vocals
Roy Sloothaak – Guitars
Hylke Wijnstra – Guitars
Rienk Jonkman – Bass
Jack de Leeuw – Drums

Swim or Drown:
https://www.facebook.com/SWIMorDROWN
https://www.instagram.com/swimordrownhc

WTF Records:
https://wtfrecords.eu
https://www.facebook.com/wtfrecordsdistro
https://www.instagram.com/wtfrecordsdistro
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnluZjgcIA1baR-aI5_OHTA

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Finnish Thrash Metal patrol Miehala is set to release new EP Sons of Alaheim – the first single ‘War’ out now!

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Promo picture by Panu Räsänen

Finnish Thrash Metal band Miehala is set to release their new EP Sons of Alaheim on March 14th 2023 via Inverse Records. The first single War is released today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/miehala-war 


The band comments:
“War is a song about surviving and destroying the enemy through the thought that how hard is to pull the trigger at first time – the first shot is the hardest” 


PRE-SAVE EP: https://music.imusician.pro/a/nF7idl8_ 


 
BIOGRAPHY:
Miehala band is a four-piece thrash metal band from Eastern Finland, founded in 2021. The group consists of Tuomas Lepistö, Elias Lepistö, Mika Kähärä and Jarkko Pesonen. The band’s drummer Elias Lepistö acts as the main vocalist, but guitarist Tuomas Lepistö performs the lead vocal parts in a few songs. The band’s second guitarist is Mika Kähärä and bassist Jarkko Pesonen.
 

Miehala’s music is today in all it’s freshness, although the music sound and style is strongly based on the early 80’s thrash metal. When you add a touch of Savonian twistness to their music, you get Sawo Area Thrash Metal, which also has influences from death metal and doom.
 

History

The band’s early days and first album

The band started in 2021 and the first line-up included Tuomas and Elias Lepistö, Jarkko Pesonen and Esa Tuomela. The following year, the band practically practiced as a three-piece, and the first album Gods Of Death was recorded as a trio during the fall of 2022, with Tuomas Lepistö handling all the guitar parts. The album was self-published in December 2022.
 

The year 2023

After the release of the first album, it was clear that live performances would also be relevant in 2023, and for that the band needed another guitarist. Mika Kähärä from Pieksämäki was chosen as the guitarist and the band played it’s first gigs during the summer of 2023.
 

In autumn, the band started recording new songs alongside the gigs, and the EP Sons Of Alaheim was completed in November 2023, including five new songs.

Line-up:
Elias Lepistö – drums & vocals

Tuomas Lepistö – guitar & vocals

Mika Kähärä – guitar

Jarkko Pesonen – bass
 
Links:

https://www.facebook.com/miehala 
https://www.instagram.com/miehala 
https://miehala.bandcamp.com 

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FRAGMENT SOUL Unveils Emotional and Evocative Video for “This Empty Dream”

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FRAGMENT SOUL proudly presents an enthralling visual narrative to accompany their emotionally charged single, “This Empty Dream.” This evocative track is part of their album, Galois Paradox, slated for re-release on February 23, 2024, through Wormholedeath.
“This Empty Dream” transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the depths of human longing to break free from the confinements of reality. The song resonates with a universal quest for authenticity and liberation, encapsulating the tumultuous journey toward self-discovery.
In this profoundly introspective and raw musical creation, FRAGMENT SOUL invites listeners into a world where emotions run deep, and the soulful resonance of their music weaves a narrative that transcends mere sound. “This Empty Dream” serves as a testament to the band’s artistry and their innate ability to provoke contemplation while eliciting raw, visceral emotions.
Fragment Soul is a dark progressive-metal ensemble consisting of remarkable talents:Spiros Georgiou| Bass
Jimmy Louvros| Guitars
Marc Durkee| Vocals
Tamara Filipovic| Vocals
Stefanos Meletiou| Drums
Achilles Adamidis| Piano/keys
Be sure to follow them on their social media platforms:
www.facebook.com/FragmentSoul
www.youtube.com/c/FragmentSoul
fragmentsoul.bandcamp.com
Spotify: tinyurl.com/SpotifyFragmentSoul