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Thrash Metal Band EXA releases new single / music video „KING TERROR“

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Germany´s finest thrash metal newcomer band EXA releases new music video KING TERROR

And announces new album LEFT IN SHARDS for February 9th. 2024
German thrash metal powerhouse EXA is set to shake the foundations of the thrash metal scene with the highly anticipated release of their second studio album, ‘Left in Shards’. This sonic onslaught is poised to catapult the band to new heights, solidifying their reputation as one of the genre’s most formidable newcomer acts. With a raw and unrelenting energy that defines their signature sound, EXA has meticulously crafted ‘Left in Shards’ to deliver an amazing experience for metal enthusiasts worldwide. Known for their blistering riffs, relentless drums, and aggressive vocals, the band continues to evolve their sound while staying true to the roots that have earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide.

‘Left in Shards’ will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, starting February 9th 2024. Physical copies and exclusive merchandise can be preordered through the band’s official website .



                                                    Pre-Order LEFT IN SHARDS Here

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SHADOW OF NYX – New Lyric Video “Waiting, Breathing, Feeling” from the EP “Melodis”

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Shadow Of Nyx – Waiting, Breathing, Feeling (Lyric Video)

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Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Shadow Of Nyx was formed by drummer Chris Newton in 2019. Realising his dream of performing symphonic metal, Chris recruited Tim Goodman on guitars, Paul Mitchell on bass and Campbell Hill on keyboards, and later adding Sarah light on vocals to complete the lineup.  

Shadow Of Nyx blend traditional symphonic metal elements like operatic vocals and big layered orchestral patches with their own style of harmonised leads and neo classical riffs. There are strong elements of both progressive and power metal throughout the music particularly in instrumental sections and how the songs are structured.  

Their Debut EP “Melodis” , Produced & Mixed by Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Serious Black, Stray Gods, etc) features 5 tracks that explore various different musical forms and lyrical elements. 

Music by Campbell Hill, Tim Goodman, Paul Mitchell, Sarah Light, Chris Newton 

Lyrics by Sarah Light, Chris Newton, Campbell Hill 

Produced and Mixed by Bob Katsionis at Sound Symmetry Studio, Athens, GR 

Mastered by Nasos Nomikos at VU Productions, Piraeus, GR 

Recorded at AtheniaVision Studio, Melbourne, AU 

Between Mar2021 – Apr2022, Engineered by Campbell Hill 

Vocals recorded by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studio, Melbourne, AU 

Available on: spotify, apple music, youtube music 

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https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lvConDy687nTRTS5_Hdb5lFapvbMA1aVQ&feature=share

https://linktr.ee/ShadowOfNyx

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(review) Great Master – ‘Montecristo’

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Great Master are hailing from Italy, and have been active since 1993 but I must admit I have never heard of them until this album. This is band’s sixth album and it is a concept album about story written by Alexandre Dumas, ‘Count of Montecristo’ and the music is epic and nice, ultra melodic power metal with some symphonic and prog metal touches thrown in for good measure. Atmosphere is different on this album’s 13 songs depending the part of the story where we are currently and what part of the story are we listening. Keyboards and flute only add to already great songwriting thus creating epic verse melodies, choruses full of harmony and some songs just made for pumping your fist in the air and singing along to at gigs, which I am sure are fantastic judging by listening to this album where every detail of the album fits just perfectly into its place with superb vocals, backing vocal harmonies which are important for music such as this. If you are not familiar with the story, go check out this classic novel, it would be my recommendation for you. If I must choose some songs as a highlight for this album it would be ‘Where The Shame Lives’, ‘My Name’ and ‘Final Revenge’. If you love your power metal ultra melodic, concept based and above all with great songwriting check out this album.

7,5/10 axes