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(novi post – recenzija) Destruction – Birth of Malice

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Njemački veterani thrash metala Destruction su objavili novi full length album. Sjećam se da sam ovaj bend gledao prvi put uživo daleke 1999.na jednom od prvih reunion showova. Na novom albumu imamo instrumentalni intro, jedanaest pjesama i obradu Accept. Schmier na basu i vokalima zvuči bolje nego ikada, a cijeli bend je jedna jebena thrash metal mašina. Uz žestinu njemački thrash metal bendovi su mi se uvijek sviđali, jer su ubacivali i određenu dozu melodije i catchy riffova u svoje strukture pjesama. Destruction ima podosta politički angažiranih pjesama, protiv pokvarenih političara, rata i religije, kao u odličnoj No Kings – No Masters, jednoj od mojih favorita s albuma koja ima tako epski catchy solo. Cijeli album je brz i žestok, prava energetska bomba. Pjesme kao Evil Never Sleeps, Destruction, A.N.G.S.T. i gore spomenuta su samo neke koje valja poslušati s ovog odličnog albuma. Ako volite Teutonic thrash metal prve klase, odrokajte ovaj album i uhvatite ove legende uživo, nećete pogriješiti.

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Finnish melodic death/groove metal band Falling From Grace released the new At The Edge album!

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Promo picture by Teppo Ristola / Teppo Ristola Photography

The Finnish melodic death/groove metal band Falling From Grave released their second studio album ‘At The Edge’ via Inverse Records on May 2nd 2025. 

LISTEN to ‘At The Edge’ album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ffg-edge 

The theme of the album revolves around the title, as it explores the mindset of a person who has been pushed to the edge mentally, with no way out. The lyrics, as usual, touch on the darker side of life, but also address the current state of the world. The compositions on the album are somewhat darker than those on the previous release, “Shattered.” There is also a song on the album, titled “The Creator,” which is a bit different from the band’s usual style. Falling From Grace’s characteristic energy and aggression are also present on this release.

At The Edge combines various genres of metal, with a focus on groove metal and melodic death metal. The songwriting is once again handled by the band’s guitarist Timi Tonteri.

Nils Courbaron (Sirenia, Bloodorn, T.A.N.K.) is featuring on the album’s last track The Creator. 

“With At The Edge, we’ve taken a step forward from the last album and incorporated elements we haven’t used before. The timing of the album release is perfect, with Tuska Festival just around the corner, where we will also perform.”

Falling From Grace – At The Edge (album 2025)
 

Track list:

1. At The Edge
2. Final Hour
3. Downfall
4. Egoistic
5. Poseur
6. Crawling Back To The Dark
7. The Abyss
8. Shadow
9. Revolt Unleashed
10. The Creator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsmHuiqtTao 


Album cover by Sami Leppäaho 

Line-up:Timi Tonteri – Guitar
Atte Väisänen – Guitar
Niki Tonteri – Vocals
Toni Jokelainen – Bass
Valtteri Honko – Drums
 
Links:https://www.facebook.com/FallingFromGraceFIN 
https://www.instagram.com/fallingfromgracemetal 
https://fallingfromgrace.bandcamp.com 
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(new post – new single) NYHC powerhouse The Great Lie released new single from their upcoming record!

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The Great Lie is a powerhouse hardcore band from Long Island, New York, known for its raw energy and deep roots in the scene. Formed in 2014, the band features seasoned veterans—Kerry Merkle on vocals, Scott Martin on bass, Mike Scarola on guitar, and John Lafata on drums—who bring experience from legendary acts such as Madball, Mind Over Matter, Silent Majority, Sheer Terror, Milhouse, Dmize, and Neglect.

Since its inception, The Great Lie has shared stages with hardcore heavyweights like Pro-Pain, Agnostic Front, H2O, Madball, Pain Of Truth, T.S.O.L., D.I., and M.O.D., solidifying their reputation for intense, uncompromising performances. Their 2020 release, Defying Extinction, was recorded with the renowned Martin Bisi, whose impressive resume includes working with Sonic Youth, Unsane, and Season To Risk—as well as ties to Scott and John’s former band, Mind Over Matter—adding a rich layer of influence and expertise to the production.

Continuing to push boundaries, their 2023 release Vertigo was mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include Cavalera Conspiracy, Jungle Rot, and Road Mutant. The band is now set to ignite the scene once again with their upcoming album Songs For A Monday Morning, led by the electrifying single “Fractured,” which also features Rizk’s distinctive mastering touch.

With a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and relentless energy, The Great Lie continues to defy expectations and redefine the sound of modern hardcore.

The Great Lie’s second single off Songs For A Monday, Rinse and Repeat is a raw, driving anthem about the grind of daily life and the fight to push through. With blistering riffs and unrelenting energy, the Long Island hardcore veterans channel frustration and reflection into a powerful call to survive. Gritty and urgent, the track captures the weight of routine, the passage of time, and the struggle to break free. No matter the pain, the goal remains: Make it out alive. 

The single was released April 4th 2025

The E.P. “Songs For A Monday” will be released April 18th 2025 through Lemmis Records