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US Epic Thrashocore/Thrash Metal Act Deth Kaktus Signs With Wormholedeath!

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US thrash metal powerhouse Deth Kaktus is thrilled to announce their recent signing with Wormholedeath for the reissue of their album ‘Prick.‘ The album, which is set for re-release on September 9th, 2023, showcases Deth Kaktus’ relentless energy and their unique fusion of thrash, death, and metalcore.

Deth Kaktus’ highly anticipated debut album, ‘Prick,’ is a culmination of years of dedication and evolution. The band’s unwavering commitment to their craft is evident in the relentless revisions and rewrites each song endured until reaching their final form. Recording the album proved to be an intense journey for the band, as they meticulously honed their material in a basement studio. Engineered, mixed, and mastered by the band’s own Matt Garvey, ‘Prick’ captures the raw essence of Deth Kaktus’ sound and serves as a testament to their passion and creativity.

‘We never tried to write songs of a particular style or sound,‘ says Deth Kaktus. ‘If a riff made us feel something in our cold dead hearts, we knew it was something to work with. And we hope it makes everyone who listens feel something as well.‘

Hailing from Clifton, NJ, Deth Kaktus was formed in 2008 by Matt Garvey and Sean Orozco, who initially connected through a Craigslist ad seeking a guitarist for a Metallica cover band. The band experienced various lineup changes before solidifying their current roster, which features the powerful vocals of Manny, the thunderous drums of J.C. Garcia, and the return of bassist Adam Osetek. Together, they unleash a cataclysmic sonic assault that fuses elements of thrash, death, metalcore, and more, resulting in their distinct and face-meltingly epic sound.

Having conquered stages across the tristate area, Deth Kaktus is poised to bring their music to a global audience through their partnership with Wormholedeath. Joining the esteemed roster of bands under Wormholedeath’s banner, Deth Kaktus is eager to expand their reach and connect with metal enthusiasts worldwide.

‘We are excited to be signing with legendary metal label WormholeDeath,‘ declares Deth Kaktus. ‘Joining their incredible and diverse family of bands is a dream come true for us. We can’t wait to bring our music to a whole new global audience.‘

To stay updated on Deth Kaktus and their upcoming releases, please visit their official website dethkaktus.com.
You can also follow them on social media through the following links:

www.facebook.com/DethKaktus
www.instagram.com/dethkaktusnj
www.youtube.com/@dethkaktus8789

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Phenomenal CUNABULA (prog/sludge/black/post) released single from debut album!

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CUNABULA hails from Vilnius, Lithuania. A dark, deep and crushing phenomenon with disturbing female growls is unlike anything local, or further, metal bands offer. While trying to categorize CUNABULA‘s music one may find that stylistic boundaries are non-existent. Compositions carry post, sludge, progressive, ambient, even black metal sound. And everything melts into a strange organism that breathes relentless darkness.

CUNABULA started in 2016. Their live performances leave listeners in a state of fear and hypnosis. The same would apply to their upcoming new music.

The music for this release was recorded in several Lithuanian recording studios: Lapės Records (drums), Black Box Recordings (vocals), Agirdi Audio (guitar and bass). A Latvian artist, Gints Lundbergs, is responsible for mixing and mastering. His portfolio includes cooperation with, among others, Dissection, Frailty and Skyforger. The album cover was created by Nojus Petrauskas.

Date of release is scheduled for August 11, 2023. The CD will be released by Sleaszy Rider SRL, pre-order here. The album will also be released on vinyl via the American label Adirondack Black Mass.

Tracklist:1. Bruxa
2. Drown to Become Water
3. We Are the Prey
4. The Weight of Sleep
5. Silent Somber Suns
6. Sh’eenaz
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Vasoline Tuner reinforced a fusion of experimental avant-garde with rock-and-roll on the album ‘Canceled Crystal Balls’!

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Vasoline Tuner is promoting the latest song/video called ‘Melted by Aliens’ from the most recent album ‘Canceled Crystal Balls’ and it is about getting abducted and melted by aliens to be used as their face cream or lube.

Vasoline Tuner is a psychedelic punk/ experimental rock/ freak pop type band from Southern California/ USA , it is the highly imaginative work of guitarist/vocalist/ songwriter BillyTsounis and has been described as the sonic equivalent to Salvador Dali’s paintings and as weird and wonderful.

The band has a crazy mix of disco music/art rock/ infectious electro punk and weird melodies with a deep bass groove, solid funky drum beat and droning guitars. Vasoline Turner is definitely a ride from outer space.

In this new interview, we talk to guitarist/vocalist/ songwriter BillyTsounis about his music inspirations, curiosities and future plans. Check it out bellow:

What can you say about this new release? 

It’s a collection of songs with an underlying theme of cosmic irreverence, lo- fi campiness and caustic surrealism all covered in a fat and trippy rock attitude.

How was the recording process of the album? 

The album was recorded here in the city of Hemet , CA by this young and super talented guy , Josiah Garcia at his home studio . We the band, Julio Guez and Austin Malik tracked live and then I did a few overdubs and the vocals . The songs ‘clouds are sexy’ and ‘Rich ladies purse’ has the drums being recorded in Nashville by my good friend Kevin Rapillo . I sent the riffs/ song to a click and he played all perfectly as he does and I did the guitars here in town . The album was actually recorded during the Plandemic period.

Where did you get the idea for the project name? 

The name of the band Vasoline Tuner originated by a friend and it was meant as an alter ego to my actual name Vasilios Tsounis and through the blender of me liking to tune guitars in specific tunings that I make up and use them in songs along with the occasional vasoline excursion. The title of the album – ‘Cancelled Crystal balls’ – it’s something that I metaphorically used in the sense of cancel culture and crystal balls supposedly looking into the future so I was getting at the future through someone else’s eyes and superstitions is cancelled . It can also be someone’s balls all crystal and non hairy and easily breakable.

If you had to pick one song, which one would you pick?

I like all of them on the album but I really like ‘Bake Baby Bake’ . It’s chaotic and spiral.

What’s your favourite band? 

I’m not sure I have a favorite band , I like a lot of bands / artists . I like Frank Zappa/ the Police/ Flaming Lips/ AC/DC/ Butthole Surfers / lots of metal , 70s disco/ Cumbia…

Who or what inspires you to write songs? 

Mostly subconsciously, I just react on moments and I like to pick apart supposed taboos or social/ culture behavior, fear , delusions. Anything, really but at some point I look for the dark or sarcastic side of things that normally don’t want to be looked at. Ugly makes it beautiful.

Whom would you like to feature with?

Like your dream collaboration? I don’t have a dream collaboration but I would enjoy writing with Kool Keith, MF Doom if he was still alive and Nile Rodgers. I’m down with any creative attempt or experience.

How is the independent and underground scene in your country?

Well, the country sure is big and I believe there is a thriving and healthy underground scene all over. There are many young and talented bands playing and trying many different styles. The fact that they can do it all or most is positive. Just the fact that they get creative and get out there and play is magic. So much good music to hear, too few hours.

What are your plans for the future? 

My plans are to continue to challenge myself artistically and keep writing and performing music that I enjoy doing. Of course I would like to play in different parts of the world and collaborate with others.

‘Melted by Aliens’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H097K3kCkw

‘Cancelled Crystal Balls’: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/5e3iOm7EA7HqUnE5dgsWFd