Tag: melodic death metal

This beast of a tune dropped in 2017, from Melech, a side-project of two members of Pantokrator (with Ricke Gustafsson handling all instruments and Karl Walfridsson on vocals and lyrics). The Swedish melodeath duo tread similar waters as their counterparts, but emphasize the melodic aspects of death metal even more strongly. I’m highlighting the English lyric version of the song here, but there is also a Swedish version. “Befriare” is Swedish for “liberator” and refers to the freedom Jesus won through his atoning sacrifice and resurrection from the dead, and yet also points to the hope of future resurrection for all who die in the Lord.… Continued →

Shamash is one of the few (only?) Christian metal bands from Malaysia. Vocalist/guitarist Andre Chiang has a lengthy history with Christian metal going back to the late 90s with thrash/death metal band Necromanicide, and more recently as a member of the transcontinental act Vultures Gathering. Distinct from those bands, Shamash plays in a hybrid style fusing elements of metalcore, death metal, and black metal to interesting and effective results. “Not by My Heart” opens the album with a mix of metalcore and melodic death metal with some blackened vocals on the verses.… Continued →

The “Christian Metal Group” (aptly named) on Facebook is one of the largest social media groups dedicated to the promotion and discussion of Christian heavy metal. The page is taking its support to a new level by sponsoring its first compilation. Full track list was announced this morning, and the compilation (vol. 1) drops next Saturday, September 14th. For more information, check out the page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564859173268 1. Scapegoat – Stand Your Ground 2. Testimony Of Apocalypse – The Time Has Come 3. Every Thought Captive – Punishment 4.… Continued →

InTheosis, a new project featuring Peter Espevoll of Extol fame just dropped their 2nd song titled “Purge(d)” which is available on all digital networks now. Take a listen to this incredible new creation below and make sure to give them a follow here: intheosis.bandcamp.com… Continued →

Indiana-based melodic blackened death metal band Symphony of Heaven is preparing to release their third album, Ordo Aurum Archeia. The band promises dynamic songs and will feature guest appearances from Hinayana’s Casey Hurd and Pantokrator’s Karl Walfriddsson. Mixed and mastered by Kevin Butler at Test Tube Audio, the album is ferocious and unrelenting. Inspired by Dimmu Borgir, Hypocrisy, and Wolfheart, the album delivers six new tracks from nearly every member the band has ever housed. With the core lineup of vocalist / guitarist Pathøs, bassist Turadh, and drummer Asaph, this release marks the first album the band has released independently.… Continued →

This melodic death metal band is another rarity from my archives. Hailing from Duluth Minnesota, their lyrics are definitely Godly. The only other place I have found about them is the Spirit of Metal site. Their cd even references myspace if that tells you anything. Anyways, check ’em out. https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/en/album/Vox_Dei/114308 … Continued →

Ukraine’s Holy Blood formed in 1999, originally playing hardcore, before turning to death metal and eventually settling on a folk/black metal fusion. The band has released 6 full-length albums and an EP since 2002, with later releases featuring a strong folk influence. Waves are Dancing is their sophomore release and features a near-perfect fusion of folk metal and extreme metal, with elements of melodic death metal, thrash, and black metal. Most of the bands albums have been released in English versions in addition to recordings in their native Ukrainian tongue.… Continued →

This Swedish death metal band formed in 1996, and has been active ever since. They immediately began recording cassette demos, initially focusing on traditional death metal and morphing over time into more a melodic and progressive take on the genre. Of course, Sweden is known for its melodeath sound, centered in Gothenburg, but Pantokrator are from the opposite side of the southern peninsula. Lyrically the band tend to feature songs about biblical mysteries, not your typical Christian metal fare. Rather than topics of salvation and judgment, they tell stories about obscure characters like the Nephilim, the legendary and quasi-biblical Lilith, and Melchisedec, featured here.… Continued →

Swedish death metallers Pantokrator have released a new video for “We the People.” The song is presumably the lead single from their brand new album Marching out of Babylon, which released just a few weeks ago through Nordic Mission.… Continued →

When Extol’s first album came out in 1998, the Christian hard music scene had been dominated by hardcore and the then-developing metalcore sound. This was being spearheaded prominently by labels like Solid State Records (a division of Tooth & Nail), and Facedown Records. Enter Norway’s Extol. No one quite knew what to do with them. Sure, there was still an active underground metal scene, but Solid State had not signed any heavy metal bands yet–only hardcore bands that dabbled in metal. But Burialwas a full-on heavy metal cacophony, bridging subgenres–progressive, black, thrash and death metal–often within one song.… Continued →

This 5-song EP contains 3 songs of melodic death metal (tracks 2-4) sandwiched in between 2 longer, unusual songs that genre-wise feature a hybrid of nu metal, doom metal and some classical instrumentation. Stylistically, the middle 3 tracks are similar to bands like Pantokrator, World to Ashes and similar melodeath bands (or In Flames and At the Gates from a mainstream perspective), but there is not a huge emphasis on the lead guitar. These are the strongest tracks with the most cohesive sound. The first and last tracks are more original, but ironically also weaker.… Continued →

All you metal heads looking for some heavy underground music with a real message of hope, check this new 3 way split out. Featuring the bands TIMORATUS, Symphony of Heaven, and Bismoth. You can listen below via Bandcamp and download there for “name your price”. Support independent music.… Continued →

Mexican melodic death metal band Lament have been churning out metal for the masses since the 1990s. They have recently announced the issuing of a new album, The Ancient Battle of the Saints, to be released sometime this year. They are also featuring a lyric video from the album’s lead single, Apostle of Hypocrisy. So far, it sounds like a foray into straight-forward old school death metal, having played with some more melodic and slower styles across their existence.… Continued →

I present to you the lyric video for the new track “Cloudburst” from melodic death metal act, Astillian. This band features former members of Afterimage, another band we talked about tons back in the day. Please check out Astillian and listen/watch their lyric video below.… Continued →

Melodic death metal band Above the Storm released a new single awhile back, alongside a music video. It’s been a little while since it’s been released, but it’s still fresh nonetheless. Above the Storm is signed to SkyBurnsBlack Records, alongside bands like Saul of Tarsus and Wickeds End. The track was released via Bandcamp for free. … Continued →

The progressive melodic death metal djent band, (longest genre explanation ever), Bloodline Severed has teased some new things. The band is working on new material. Unfortunately, after the release of their previous album, Process of Progression in April, the band apparently went through some lineup changes. Founding member John Snyder have left the band. The band has also teased a new project coming up, but no further mention other than it is a possibility. No name has been announced, no lineup, or anything else has been announced at this point.… Continued →

Fleshkiller has announced that they have a new vocalist. The band started last year as a supergroup with members Ole Børud (Extol, Schaliach) and Peter Dalbakk (Vardoger, Schaliach) started the project and later added on Drummer Andreas Skorpe Sjøen. On January 10, 2017, Børud went to Facebook with a video of good news and bad news. Dalbakk is no longer apart of the band, as he is busy with life, but the band announced his replacement. The band has announced that Elisha Mullins of The Burial will be taking over vocals.… Continued →

Read this split review of Death Requisite's Revisitation with Matthew Michel

Do you remember The Agony Scene? Signed originally with Solid State Records, many people thought of them as a Christian metal band. Which originally they were. They dropped that label and then signed to Century Media and later on Roadrunner. Anyways, the band broke up in 2008, but reunited in 2013. Since 2013, the band played a few shows in 2014 with Living Sacrifice, and Project 86. The band recently has put out a statement stating they are working on a new EP, their first release since Get Damned (what a title) in 2007.… Continued →

Djent/Melodic Death Metal act Bloodline Severed released their first single, “Fire”, off of the long awaited album. The band began in 1998 as Markd, before switching names in 2003 to Bloodline Severed. Though the band has been signed to labels such as Red Cord and Bombworks, they are currently independent. The band worked with former guitarist Derek Corzine (ex-Aletheian, ex-Whisper from Heaven, Blood Thirsty) for the production and recording of the track, and I believe, the whole album. Go download the track for FREE here.… Continued →

Melodic death metallers Your Chance to Die have recently joined Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson’s label, EMP Label Group and EMP Underground. The band has announced plans for the band’s fourth album, Ex-Nihilo and they will try to release the album in early 2017 and plan on touring on this record. Your Chance to Die started in 2007 with couple Missi (Vocals) and Coca Avila (Guitars) and Drummer Daniel Todd. Since then the band has had a revolving lineup with the Avilias staying on. The lineup consists of the Avilas, Vocalist Som Plujimers (ex-Cerebral Bore) , Guitarist Ron Dalton and Drummer Thomas White.… Continued →

We are thrilled to premiere the music video for Afterimage’s “Inborn Disintegration”. If you’re unfamiliar with the group they produce a melodic death metal band that blends elements of both American & European styles. If you have yet to pick up their latest album, titled Unveil The Unseen, you are are seriously missing out. For fans of Extol, Scar Symmetry, and Disarmonia Mundi.… Continued →

Jason Wisdom and Alex Kinas (formerly) of Becoming the Archetype team up with Travis Turner (Aletheian) to bring a new album that blends the combined member's past work with a hopeful new future. But, can "Depravity's Demise" get out from the shadow of the often similar "Celestial Completion"? Read on to find out.

After eight years of silence, Extol is back and is ready to draw you in with melodic riffs and creative beats. Check out the review to find out if it was worth waiting eight years for this album.