Ambient rock and a choir of voices back up a spoken religious segment, as Craig Bannerman’s latest Christian Metal creation gears up for an explosive journey through conceptual contemplation.
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From the two-track release Nyxora, Shivaansh Narendra introduces a wholly immersive modern style, fusing electronic and AI production details across an apocalyptic and evocative story and sentiment, as Neon Gods lights up a distinct and hypnotic new sound.
Vehement punk rock with an edge of metal and an unrelenting tempo – Kārtël raise the volume and the pulse, with the topical and stylistic grit of a Spanish-sung Punaladas.
Carefully intertwining a pristine affinity for heavy metal production and melodic design, with a Faith-driven backdrop of story and sentiments chosen to inspire and uplift audiences, Craig Bannerman introduces the passion and purpose of his music, with the compelling new single For God So Loved.
Australian duo My Inner Hyde keep things simple but striking, with the old-school distortion and anthemic, evocative writing of Eliminate.
Supremely unique alternative metal, a Gospel-like opening choir vocal and contrasting distortion promising a quickly catchy metal groove and set-up – Hope Seed capture a clear sense of personality and original flair, with the depth and intention of Non Believer.
Fiercely beautiful, cinematic and empowering modern metal, with a clear sense of emotional purpose – Amerakin Overdose crack the code with this release, immersing listeners in the rightful depth and detail of The Gray.
Aptly we roll towards a huge crescendo of a chorus – more poetry, more personal longing, an explosion of weight and power but with a satisfying melodic resolve; and a defiant level of motivational drive at its core.
Acoustic roots return to lift up the forever unmistakable vocal stylings and lyrical darkness and depth of 3mind Blight. The iconic indie songwriter collaborates once again with Crimson Violet Blight, this time for a melodic and guitar-led venture through an evocative story of betrayal, denial, disgrace, and desperation.
Haunting riffs, delicacy and weight seamlessly intertwined, the creative pairing of classical and metal qualities – symphonic metal live act Divine Martyr carve out a unique new space, with their evocative and musically supreme single Absolution.
“The creative process is very meditative and therapeutic, you can see me in my zone drooling on my guitar sometimes because I’m so focused. Sometimes when I sing or play an instrument I even cry or become overwhelmed with emotion. It’s a divine experience, and I can’t say I’d be here without it.”
Dungeons and Dragons fanatics unite – a series of albums inspired by the limitless possibilities that lie within the simple roll of a dice. Producer and artist DM Kel delivers the fourth instalment of his Questing project, with the twenty original tracks of The Divine, The Damned, and The Ghost.