 Photo Credit: Jeff Tidwell Chaotic-Death Metal Outfit CRONOS COMPULSION Announce Debut Album Lawgiver, First Single Out Now Stream “Lawgiver” Here The Denver-based genre fusing metal quartet CRONOS COMPULSION is preparing to unveil their obliterating chaos in their forthcoming album Lawgiver. Known for their crushing riffs, frenzied rhythms, and a genre-defying blend of death-doom, chaotic metal, and noise-laced breakdowns, CRONOS COMPULSION is ready with a new line-up to enter their next chapter. The first single and title track “Lawgiver” is available now. Lawgiver, CRONOS COMPULSION’s debut album, has been several years in the making and features a revised track from 2021’s Cursed and Decaying EP, “Neolithic Meditations,” and eight other tracks of all-new material. “We’ve been playing these songs live for quite some time now so we’ve managed to distill this down into what we think is a solid first full-length”, says vocalist and guitarist Wil Wilson. The album, set for release on July 11th on digital, CD and LP via Avantgarde Music death metal division Unorthodox Emanations, is a scathing critique of late-stage capitalism as well as humanity’s basest instincts. CRONOS COMPULSION is: Wil Wilson – vocals, guitar, noise Raye Mokarry – guitar Addison Herron-Wheeler – bass, backing vocals Zach Johnson – drums Recorded and mixed by Austin Minney at All Aces Studios. Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. All photos by Jeff Tidwell. Artwork by Liam Day. About CRONOS COMPULSION: Initially formed in 2021 with Wil Wilson on guitar and vocals, Addison Herron-Wheeler on bass, and Jon Linsky on drums, CRONOS COMPULSION have been creating their signature brand of death-doom, noise, chaotic metal, and beyond since right after the pandemic. Their debut EP, Cursed and Decaying, released in 2021, and was followed by their Malicious Regression EP in 2023. 2024 saw Jon exit the band on mutual terms with Raye Mokarry stepping in to fill the role, and Zach Johnson took over drum duties that same year. Their debut full-length, Lawgiver, will be out this June via Avantegarde Records. Links: Bandcamp: https://cronoscompulsiondeath.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cronoscompulsion/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cronoscompulsion  Lawgiver Track List: 1. Obligate Condition 2. Maladapt 3. Gyre of Decaying Filth 4. Ancestral Remains 5. Sun Devouring Wound 6. Neolithic Meditations 7. Mortal Dissolution 8. Lawgiver 9. Incursion of Deific Chaos Copyright © 2025 C Squared Music, All rights reserved. |
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Hard Rock Band Still Dusk Drop New Promising Single and Video Clip
Watch the new video for INSIDIOUS here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm8hui8COJ0
Still Dusk was formed in December, 2018 by the previous guitarist of the band, Nafsika Kardomatea and they started their live appearances in Athens the following year. After a lot of changes in the main line-up and a pause due to COVID-19 pandemic, Yannis Kemenides joined the band.
They recorded their first EP in January 2023 and it was out the next month. The EP gained recognition in the Greek underground scene and also in the international music community, receiving excellent reviews from web magazines like Music Arena GH.
And on June 11 they will release their first full length album “Chronicles of Dystopia” via Dutch label Rock Company!
Check out the video for the single “Insidious” that was released on May 9!
Line up
Ina Damianidou – Vocals
John Kemenides- Guitars/Backingvocals
Konstantinos Stavrou- Bass/BackingVocals
Yannis Tarasis- Drums
Tracklist
1. 0.003
2. Born To Believe
3. Into Fractions
4. Eigengrau
5. Disobedience
6. Black Water
7. Midnight Run
8. Insidious
9. Sugar
Recorded at Made in Hell Studio by David Prudent
Mixing and Mastering in Sound abuse productions by Psychon Nyne
Cover Artwork by Ina Damianidou
Website: https://stillduskofficialg.wixsite.com/stilldusk
Bandcamp: https://stilldusk.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stillduskofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillduskofficial
CANDLEMASS Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New EP, “Black Star”, Out May 9, 2025
 40 Years of Doom! CANDLEMASS Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New EP, Black Star, Out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records Pre-Order Starts NOW Watch the Anniversary Trailer HERE |
 [photo credit: Linda Åkerberg] |
| Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS celebrate their 40th anniversary of pioneering the genre with a four-track EP, Black Star. Packed with craterous riffs, this celebration of doom metal mastery is set for release on May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records. With Black Star, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics. The EP will be available in various formats, including a strictly limited vinyl edition featuring a 12-page vinyl booklet, an A3 poster, and a tote bag. CANDLEMASS mastermind Leif Edling comments: “Not all bands get to see their 40th birthday and it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride. But many ups and downs later, we stand here as survivors, veterans even… a bit scarred perhaps? Still ready though to unleash another piece of doom-laden metal upon an unsuspecting world. You have to do something when you turn 40, right? Anyway, as always, it’s been fun recording some new stuff as well as covering a couple of old favorites.” Title track, “Black Star”, blends haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought to life by the dark, romantic voice of vocalist Johan Länquist. Songwriter Leif Edling’s lyrics delve into themes of existential struggle, temptation, and the allure of darkness — creating an intense atmosphere imbued with CANDLEMASS’ signature sound. The second new track, “Corridors Of Chaos”, marks a true old school instrumental containing both classic metal riffing and stunning guitar playing by Lars Johansson, showcasing the band’s mastery of dynamics. Adding to this tribute, CANDLEMASS delivers a cover of Black Sabbath’s iconic “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”, taking listeners back to 1973. This is followed by their rendition of Pentagram’s classic “Forever My Queen”, further cementing CANDLEMASS’ remarkable contribution to shaping the genre into what it is today. |
| Prepare for 40 years of epic doom and watch the anniversary trailer NOW: |
| Black Star tracklist: 1. Black Star 2. Corridors Of Chaos 3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 4. Forever My Queen Black Star will be available in the following formats: 1LP Gatefold BLACK ORANGE SPLATTER (incl. vinyl booklet (12pp), A3 poster, tote bag) – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, strictly limited to 400 copies 1LP Gatefold BLACK 1CD Digisleeve Digital Album [1LP Gatefold BLACK ORANGE SPLATTER (incl. vinyl booklet (12pp), A3 poster, tote bag) – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, strictly limited to 400 copies] Get your copy of Black Star HERE: |
| CANDLEMASS Live 2025 20.-21.06.25 DE – Daun Rengen / Der Detze Rockt 25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock 04.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbangers Weekend 20.07.25 IT – Cremona / Luppolo In Rock Festival 30.07.-02.08.25 NO – Bergen / Beyond the Gates Festival 08.-09.08.25 FI – Helsinki / Helsinki Metal Festival 08.-10.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz 12.-13.09.25 GR – Athens / Rock Hard Festival 01.11.25 SE – Stockholm / Berns 06.12.25 UK – Wolverhampton / Bloodstock Winter Gathering CANDLEMASS are: Johan Länquist – Vocals Lars Johansson – Lead Guitar Mappe Björkman – Rhythm Guitar Leif Edling – Bass Janne Lind – Drums CANDLEMASS online: WEBSITE NAPALM RECORDS |
Metal Valkyrie 