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Heavy pop group, FOUR STROKE BARON, have today released the latest in a string of cover songs taken from their upcoming album, Monoqueen. The most recent artist to get a FOUR STROKE BARON makeover is CHVRCHES, with the band covering their track, Lungs. The accompanying video is a stop-motion masterpiece from Thomas J. Yagodinski, which can be viewed above. Monoqueen will feature six cover songs in total, plus five re-recordings from their debut self-released album, King Radio. Monoqueen will be released via Prosthetic Records on September 25; pre-orders are now available.

Two short years after the release of Cerement, INFERA BRUO returns with Rites of the Nameless; a six part subterranean odyssey through modern blackened metal. The transformative powers of those intervening years have elicited an evolution in INFERA BRUO, captured in equal parts aggressive and melodic form here on their new album. Their new single, Mining Shadows For Unlight is streaming everywhere now - including via the Youtube link below. Rites of the Nameless is due for release via Prosthetic Records on 16 October; pre-orders are available now.

Bandcamp has listed Rebel Wizard's Magickal Mystical Indifference, as their album of the day.

Melodic death metal outfit and recent Prosthetic signing, FIRES IN THE DISTANCE have today released the second single from their upcoming debut album. The Lock and The Key is streaming everywhere now. The Connecticut four-piece will release Echoes From Deep November, via Prosthetic on September 19, pre-orders are available now.

EXIST are set to return with their third studio album, Egoiista. Blending extraordinary technical proficiency with eccentric arrangements, and imbued with moments of fusion and atmospherics, Egoiista puts EXIST firmly on the map of modern progressive metal. The first track from the album, Spotlight's Glow, is streaming everywhere now and the official video can be viewed below. Egoiista will be released on August 28 - pre-orders are available now.

Hot on the heels of their Billboard-bothering album, Glory, Glory! Apathy Took Helm! experimental doom duo, VILE CREATURE, have today announced details of a live performance - with a twist. Billed as ‘Glory, Glory! Live!’, VILE CREATURE have constructed a choose your own adventure concert performance which will air on August 14. All roads lead to VILE CREATURE but you can have a damn good time on the way.

In the spirit of the event, it seems fitting to ask what you’d like to do next?

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I'm no fun, make it go away!

Who the hell are Vile Creature?

Prosthetic Records has signed melodic death metal duo, FORETOKEN, and preparations are underway for the release of their debut album, Ruin. During the creation of Ruin, the pair enlisted Hannes Grossmann (Triptykon, ex-Hate Eternal, ex-Obscura, Necrophagist) on drum duties. The first track from the album is titled The Retribution; it's streaming everywhere now and can also be listened to via the lyric video below. Ruin is set for release on September 4; pre-orders are available now.

Rochester, NY death metal trio, UNDEATH have signed to Prosthetic Records, and are currently preparing to release their debut full length album, Lesions Of A Different Kind. The title track from the album features The Black Dahlia Murder's Trevor Strnad, and is currently streaming exclusively with CVLT Nation - who will also be hosting the band as part of their Sonic Unrest Vol.1 virtual festival this weekend. Lesions Of A Different Kind is set for release on October 23; pre-orders are available now.

Progressive doom band, SNOW BURIAL, have today released a new single, the proceeds of which will go towards supporting the Brave Space Alliance in their native Chicago. Painting the Streets With Our Blood is available to stream everywhere now, and to purchase via Bandcamp - who are today waiving their fees meaning that more money is able to be donated. The song is available in multiple iterations, having received the remix treatment from a host of guest musicians. Click here to stream/buy. Of the single, the band comment: “We wrote and recorded this song back in 2018 but never really found a home for it. The song is about the systemic perpetuation of white supremacy and its devastating effects. As the pandemic broke out we were looking for ways to help and releasing it as a fundraiser seemed a perfect fit. With so many friends unable to play shows or tour or do much of anything with music we asked a bunch to put their unique spins on the song and were absolutely blown away by everyone's eagerness and creativity with the song. “We're very excited to be able to raise some money for the Brave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, who have been a critical resource supporting people during the pandemic and the ongoing demonstrations.” Individuals who helped make the single possible include: Dallas Thomas (Pelican) Elbrus (Tanya Byrne, Bismuth) Mark Solotroff (Anatomy of Habit/BLOODYMINDED) MemCave (Keith Rich, Druids) Chuck Clyborne (5RVLN5) Bell & Circuit (Russell Hall, Corridoré/Daughters of St. Crispin) Brian Barr (Aseethe)

Tasmanian extreme metal stalwarts, PSYCROPTIC, have today unveiled a new video for their track Beyond The Black. The song is from their 2018 album, As The Kingdom Drowns; the video was filmed in 2019.

Of the new video the band comments:

"We're very happy have once again worked with our good friend and long time collaborator Wilson Bambrick on the film clip for Beyond The Black. The clip was shot last pre-isolating (in September 2019); and due to the Plague and other delays on our end it hasnt seen the light until now. Please enjoy, and we look forward to getting some new music out later this year."

Released almost two years ago, As The Kingdom Drowns is PSYCROPTIC's seventh studio album. Since their inception in 1999, the Tasmanian band have lost none of their appetite for pushing boundaries and embracing the all facets of death metal and beyond. With more than two decades of experience under their belts, the promise of new music will have extreme metal fans around the globe on alert.