Monthly Archives: December 2023

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3rd song from SERPENTS (PL, modern metalcore)

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SERPENTS is a band playing modern/post-metalcore with a touch of electronic music, formed in 2023 in Szczecin (PL), consisting of five members. The band is distinguished by its professional approach to music, creating a unique sound in which aggressive guitars harmonize with pulsating electronic elements.

Polish band already released new song, third from upcoming debut record.

Band commentary about new song: “We present to you “Hourglass”. This song was created relatively quickly, its structure is simple but catchy. The arrangement is dominated by synthesizers, but there are also live instruments. Lyrically, the song is about not coping with your own bad habits, being stuck in stagnation and lack of motivation for positive changes. The music video is the work of Rock-It.tv, i.e. Michał Matys and Anna Pomierczyk-Wiechnik, and uses an image generated using artificial intelligence.“

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Melodic metal band Abandon All returns with new material after the debut album released this spring

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Photographer: Jon Kangas

Finnish female fronted melodic metal band Abandon All returns with new material after their debut album “Far Away” that was released on March 31st this year. “The Wolf and the Owl” is a single track from the upcoming EP “Strong” that shall come out early 2024. The song is an ode to friendship that weave a tale of growth and unity. The lyrics are portraying the profound impact of friendship on personal evolution. The song feature Capri from Amberian Dawn on guest vocals.

Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/abandolall-twato

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/LuqncfbNZwI

Abandon All was founded in 2020 and after one year the line-up stabilized to it’s current form – Monia Sommer (Vocals), Juha Nygren (Guitar), Kari Harjunniemi (Guitar), Ami Havukainen (Drums) ja Sami Heinonen (Bass)


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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
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https://www.instagram.com/wtfrecordsdistro
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