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0 Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming “Blinded By Gods”; Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22, 2019

  • January 10, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Oculum Dei

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Montreal, QC – January 10, 2019

 

For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal

Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming “Blinded By Gods”

Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22, 2019


 

L-R = Zebulv (guitars and vocals), Camalus (guitars), Tenebris – (bass, drum and key programming)
Photo By Kenny Kivett

 

Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal, the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and engage listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.

First forming as a studio project in 2016 by Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming), Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar), the band has taken their influences of Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push an eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it will go in the Southern USA’s Bible Belt.

Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio has begun performing locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Dei has heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.

A team effort behind all their songwriting, Oculum Dei has been working on their first album for almost three years and now the dark demonic war chants of their debut “Dreams of Desire and Torment” will be unleashed on February 22, 2019.

The band comments:

“The album as a whole is an eclectic mix of slow dark black metal jumping into extreme black riffs sometimes slowed down with a death metal riff and into acoustic guitars. There is no set template for this one, just a groove and feel that each of us has brought to the table.”

The first single off the debut “Blinded By Gods” is a tribute to old school black metal with riffs and slings lyrics towards Christianity being a fake while saying only God exists in us.

Watch the lyric video for “Blinded By Gods” at https://youtu.be/pErRCs6_mbM

Single download and stream also available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Involuntary Pandemic
2. Ghost In The Corridors
3. Kingdom Of Hell
4. Dreams Of Desire And Torment
5. A Cold Winters Plight
6. Blinded By Gods
7. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell

Oculum Dei is:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)
Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/oculumdei
https://twitter.com/OculumO
http://www.instagram.com/oculum_dei_official
Online Store – https://oculumdei.bigcartel.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cQg

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0 Out Now! HAIDUK Streaming New Album “Exomancer”

  • October 17, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Haiduk · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 17, 2018

For fans of Dissection, Old Man’s Child, Satyricon, Behemoth, Bolt Thrower

Out Now! HAIDUK Streaming New Album “Exomancer”

HAIDUK, the Calgary, AB one man thrashing black and death metal project fronted by Luka Milojica is now streaming his new album “Exomancer”, officially out as of October 17th.

Listen to stream at the following link: https://haiduk.bandcamp.com/album/exomancer

This is HAIDUK‘s third full length to follow 2015’s concept album “Demonicon” where each song pertained to the nine demons on the release’s front cover. Clocking at around thirty minutes, “Exomancer” was recorded and mixed by Luka Milojica. Three years in the making, the album is heavy on dual-guitar interplay and is another concept release based on a sorcerer who harnesses cosmic forces to raise the dead and see the future. Artwork was done by Caelan Stokkermans.

HAIDUK comments:

“It’s my best album. It combines the most powerful elements of Haiduk in one.”

“Exomancer” is available on CD and digital platforms on http://www.haiduk.ca, Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

Song Stream – Blood Ripple – https://youtu.be/-1lW1MkZqkw

Track Listing:
1. Death Portent
2. Unsummon
3. Evil Art
4. Subverse (instrumental)
5. Icevoid Nemesis
6. Doom Seer (instrumental)
7. Pulsar (instrumental)
8. Blood Ripple
9. Once Flesh
10. Crypternity

For More Info:
www.haiduk.ca
www.haiduk.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/haidukmetal
www.youtube.com/haidukplague

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0 HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Streaming New Track “Blood Ripple”; New Album “Exomancer” Out October 17th

  • October 5, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Haiduk

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Montreal, QC – October 5, 2018

For fans of Dissection, Old Man’s Chid, Satyricon, Behemoth, Bolt Thrower

HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Streaming New Track “Blood Ripple”

New Album “Exomancer” Out October 17th

HAIDUK, the Calgary, AB one man thrashing black and death metal project fronted by Luka Milojica is now streaming the first single “Blood Ripple”off his upcoming album “Exomancer” due out on October 17th. This will be his third full length to follow his 2015 concept album “Demonicon” where each song pertained to the nine demons on the release’s front cover. Clocking at around thirty minutes, “Exomancer” was recorded and mixed by Luka Milojica. Three years in the making, the album is heavy on dual-guitar interplay and is another concept release based on a sorcerer who harnesses cosmic forces to raise the dead and see the future. Artwork was done by Caelan Stokkermans.

HAIDUK comments:

“It’s my best album. It combines the most powerful elements of Haiduk in one.”

Listen to “Blood Ripple” at the following link: https://youtu.be/-1lW1MkZqkw

To pre-order “Exomancer” visit http://www.haiduk.ca.

Track Listing:
1. Death Portent
2. Unsummon
3. Evil Art
4. Subverse (instrumental)
5. Icevoid Nemesis
6. Doom Seer (instrumental)
7. Pulsar (instrumental)
8. Blood Ripple
9. Once Flesh
10. Crypternity

For More Info:
www.haiduk.ca
www.haiduk.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/haidukmetal
www.youtube.com/haidukplague

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0 HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Announces New Album

  • June 15, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Haiduk · Music News · Uncategorized

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 15, 2018

 

For fans of Carnal Forge, Old Man’s Child, Behemoth, Bolt Thrower, Annihilator

HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Announces New Album

Photo Credit: Derek Kent

HAIDUK, the Calgary, AB one man thrashing black and death metal project fronted by Luka Milojica announces he will be releasing his third full length to follow his 2015 concept album “Demonicon” where each song pertained to the nine demons on the release’s front cover.

In a video interview with the Countess Carcass Youtube channel, HAIDUK explains details of what fans can expect from the new album and also comments:

“This will be the ultimate Haiduk album. It brings together all the best elements of the previous releases. A lot of attention to detail. Tons of dual guitar polyphony that creates a constant evil atmosphere.”

To hear the full details on the new album from HAIDUK, visit the following link: https://youtu.be/O33wRA0Z0UQ

Full stream and download of HAIDUK‘s “Demonicon” available on Bandcamp here.

About:

Haiduk is the death metal solo-project by guitarist Luka Milojica.
Emerging from the cold forests, the project arose with the raw and bone-chilling demo ‘Plagueswept’ (2010).
Working in solitude,Haiduk unveiled the full-length debut ‘Spellbook’  (2012); a black-magic conjuring of fast guitars and powerful riff attacks.

Invoking spells of demonic strength,Haiduk raised forces from the infernal depths, sealing arcane powers into the  ‘Demonicon’ (2015); a blackened tome of blasting distortion.

For More Info:
http://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal

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0 Extreme Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Music Video “Srai (The Demon of Erring)” via ToiletOvHell; Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” Out May 18th On Test Your Metal Records

  • May 16, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Music Video “”Srai (The Demon of Erring)” via ToiletOvHell

Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” Out May 18th On Test Your Metal Records

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar – Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

 

Set to unleash their debut album “The Last Arbiter” on Test Your Metal Records on May 18th, 2018, North Carolina sci-fi extreme metallers XAEL have a new music video story to share with fans for their track “Srai (The Demon of Erring)” premiered on Toilet Ov Hell at the following link: http://www.toiletovhell.com/premiere-xael-chained-to-the-demon-of-erring/

Nassaru (lead vocalist, guitarist, studio drummer) explains the video’s story:

“Srai is poetically seen as a demon, but is a captured ancient entity that has a dismal past with the protagonist being that there is lore that predates this album’s story line. In an attempt to kill the main character, it was captured and bound by technology using a quantum field. It hungers to kill the wayfarer, but being immortal makes that difficult as one can presume. But there is a problem with the wayfarer’s immortality as he suffers from an odd illness poetically called “soul sickness”, where he loses consciousness and it is during this episode that his immortality is suppressed. Srai seizes this moment to sit upon the wayfarer’s chest to steal his last breath. In this song you can see the relationship with “sleep paralysis” and how it ties into the lore.”

Combining elements of extreme metal with orchestrations and folk music to create soundscapes for the imagination, XAEL‘s sci-fi inspired music focuses on the endeavors of its members in a science fantasy epic.  From the wastelands of war torn planets to the pits where the fallen gods dwell, XAEL paints an odd and fantastic world musically and visually.  The band was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush”, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega and is joined by musical artist is Rei Haycraft, Firran “Joshua Morse” and Zabrûz “Chris Hathcock.”

Nassaru comments:

“Xael started out as a personal project that evolved into a unity of like-minded musicians. The music derives inspiration from extreme metal, folk and tribal music, as well as 80’s synth and sci-fi textured scores.  We are very excited to for people to see the handwork and detailed time we put into this album given the limited resources we had. Xael “The Last Arbiter” is not just a musical regurgitation but a unique experience that follows an intrinsic story.  Our characters, emotions, and trials of life are woven throughout the album as we aim to bring a very diverse and immersive album to our growing fan base.”

“The Last Arbiter” Album summary:

The sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; he is called by many names yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.

Upon the corridors of the Tymeer capitol the immortal presents his seemingly profound doctrine called the “Compendium of Ethical Symbiosis” which outlines a harmonious way of governing and regulating the various civilizations under the ruling regime through casting down warmonger ideologies and laws which degrade the value of its species.

Though momentarily entertained, the ruling counsel of Tymeer dismisses the wisdom of the wayfarer. Passing through the city gates tired and morally degraded, the immortal along with his insidiously chained demon wanders into the wastelands of Tymeer. It is here that his journey begins.


Album pre-order available on XAEL‘s official website here and TYM’s Bandcamp here.

Album Trailer – https://youtu.be/eHw9zZVlPL0

Music Video – Apathy of The Immortal – https://youtu.be/Y6MB9RFKhjg

Music Video – The Last Arbiter – https://youtu.be/pDiWtgZiLiE


Track Listing:
1. The Last Arbiter (5:15)
2. Srai “The Demon of Erring” (6:05)
3. The Wayfarer of Tymeer (5:31)
4. Watchers of Xan (1:52)
6. Apathy of The Immortal (5:00)
6. I Am Pestilence (5:44)
7. In The Hollows of Pathos (6:13)
8. Secrets of The Third Tribe (4:48)
9. Harvesting The Elders Genome 7:33)
Album Length: 48:04


For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T

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0 Blackened Death Demons SERENE DARK (formerly Endemise) Unleash A Brutal “Dualitatem” via NoCleanSinging

  • April 18, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Serene Dark

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Montreal, QC – April 18, 2018



For fans of Septicflesh, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, Behemoth, Watain, Dissection

Ottawa’s Blackened Death Demons SERENE DARK (formerly Endemise) Unleash A Brutal “Dualitatem” via NoCleanSinging

L-R- Alex Aksentyev – Bass / Dale Sauve – Guitar / Francesco Falsetto – Vocals / David Sauve – Drums / Graham Murphy – Guitar

Like a blackened metallic phoenix rising from the ashes of their previous band Endemise; Ottawa’s SERENE DARK intends to take their extreme metal to new heights. Recently morphing from Endemise to SERENE DARK, these demons have joined forces with NoCleanSinging.com for the premiere of their debut track “Dualitatem”, which will be featured on the band’s 2018 album.

Guitarist Dale Sauve explains:“We have been making metal with our current line-up for the past 7 years and decided a new name and fresh start was in order. Our former band Endemise formed over 12 years ago and it went through so many line-up changes and musical directions, we decided to put that band to rest and create Serene Dark as a fresh start.”

Inspired by Septicflesh, Behemoth, Watain, Dark Funeral and Dissection, SERENE DARK‘s sound is dark, heavy, entrancing, emotional, and orchestral.

Sauve adds:

“It will be received as a new, but familiar sound for any previous fans of our last band…We want our fans to get lost in the music. We want to peak some interest in fans of this style of music…For the last six months all five members have been getting together and collaborating as a group. We have written a lot of songs and chosen our top ten favourites. Fans can expect a full-length album in fall 2018.”

Assault your senses with “Dualitatem” at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2018/04/18/an-ncs-video-premiere-serene-dark-dualitatem/  

Show Dates:
June 8 – Ottawa, On – House of Targ – info – w/ Wolfheart, Erimha, Dissentient
For more info:
http://www.serenedark.com
http://www.facebook.com/serenedark
http://www.twitter.com/Serene_Dark
http://www.instagram.com/serenedark
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bLB 
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“An epic, heavy and creative vibe to this album which I think would appeal to fans of mid period Dimmu Borgir, Insomnium, Abigail Williams, Fleshgod Apocalypse.” – Loud Stuff

“They produce an array of songs that have an incredible sound that are  magnificently orchestrated.” – Metal Temple

“Through Anathema Endemise demonstrates the ability to filter several European influences into a unique sound from a Canadian perspective.  It is a fine edition to the black metal catalogue of any connoisseur of these dark musical arts.” – Glacially Musical

“Endemise is yet another Canadian metal band that has managed to create something fucking awesome and special.” – The Dirty Room

“Black metal vocals, death metal riffs and hella lot of blastbeats. Endemise strikes with ‘Anathema’ and does so in an unrelenting manner. This extreme metal chaos will surely crush some norms settled upon by high culture tyrants.” – Lords of Metal

“Anathema is a promising outing for these Canadian natives.” – Metal Trenches

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0 Sci-Fi Metal XAEL To Unleash Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” May 18th via Test Your Metal Records

  • April 10, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Xael

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 10, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL To Unleash Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” May 18th via Test Your Metal Records

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar – Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

 

TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS is proud to announce they will unleash North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL’s debut album “The Last Arbiter” on May 18th, 2018.

Combining elements of extreme metal with orchestrations and folk music to create soundscapes for the imagination, the sci-fi inspired band’s music focuses on the endeavors of its members in a science fantasy epic.  From the wastelands of war torn planets to the pits where the fallen gods dwell, XAEL paints an odd and fantastic world musically and visually.  The band was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush”, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega and is joined by musical artist is Rei Haycraft, Firran “Joshua Morse” and Zabrûz “Chris Hathcock.”

Nassaru comments:

“Xael started out as a personal project that evolved into a unity of like-minded musicians. The music derives inspiration from extreme metal, folk and tribal music, as well as 80’s synth and sci-fi textured scores.  We are very excited to for people to see the handwork and detailed time we put into this album given the limited resources we had. Xael “The Last Arbiter” is not just a musical regurgitation but a unique experience that follows an intrinsic story.  Our characters, emotions, and trials of life are woven throughout the album as we aim to bring a very diverse and immersive album to our growing fan base.”

A teaser for the album can be viewed at https://youtu.be/eHw9zZVlPL0

Music Video – Apathy of The Immortal – https://youtu.be/Y6MB9RFKhjg

Music Video – The Last Arbiter – https://youtu.be/pDiWtgZiLiE

Album pre-order available on XAEL‘s official website here and TYM’s Bandcamp here.

“The Last Arbiter” Album summary:

The sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; he is called by many names yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.

Upon the corridors of the Tymeer capitol the immortal presents his seemingly profound doctrine called the “Compendium of Ethical Symbiosis” which outlines a harmonious way of governing and regulating the various civilizations under the ruling regime through casting down warmonger ideologies and laws which degrade the value of its species.

Though momentarily entertained, the ruling counsel of Tymeer dismisses the wisdom of the wayfarer. Passing through the city gates tired and morally degraded, the immortal along with his insidiously chained demon wanders into the wastelands of Tymeer. It is here that his journey begins


Track Listing:
1. The Last Arbiter (5:15)
2. Srai “The Demon of Erring” (6:05)
3. The Wayfarer of Tymeer (5:31)
4. Watchers of Xan (1:52)
6. Apathy of The Immortal (5:00)
6. I Am Pestilence (5:44)
7. In The Hollows of Pathos (6:13)
8. Secrets of The Third Tribe (4:48)
9. Harvesting The Elders Genome 7:33)
Album Length: 48:04

Show Dates:
April 13 – Greensboro, NC  – Shiners – info (Fuel The Magazine Anniversary Show)


For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T

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0 NEWS: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere “In The Hallows of Pathos” via SkullsNBones

  • February 15, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Xael

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 15, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere “In The Hallows of Pathos” via SkullsNBones

Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

 

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL have their next track offering “In The Hallows of Pathos” as part of their forthcoming sci-fi adventure album “The Last Arbiter”.

The track follows their previously unleashed story singles “Apathy of the Immortal”, “Watchers of Xan”, “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)“, which are available for free download on bandcamp here.

Teaming up with SkullsnBones.com, XAEL is premiering “In The Hallows of Pathos” at the following link: https://skullsnbones.com/xael-debut-hollows-pathos-new-album/

The band comments:

“Our music represents a dual mission in terms of its purpose. The songs represent both the Sci-fi lore and serve as a conduit for our own emotions and life endeavors. “In The Hollows of Pathos” is about the immortal’s specific weakness, which we call ‘soul sickness’. This temporarily renders him unconscious and vulnerable as his immortality is only so, if he is in a conscious state.  Chained to him is ancient and insidious entity from antiquity that hungers to feed on his life essence as such he has to strive to overcome such. The song represents depression and the need to grow and overcome it as a disease.”

Founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega”, XAEL’s science fiction experience “Last Arbiter” is set for later release in 2018 via Test Your Metal Records. The overall summary of the album is the sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; in which the many names he is called by yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the Immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.

The Last Arbiter Audio Story Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lk-G1YOGlo&t=

In additional news, XAEL‘s debut live performance will be as local support for the Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral andThy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th.

Show Dates:
March 13 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero – info


For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)About:

From Rush to Voivod, the Science-Fantasy album has long been an integral part of the heavy metal cannon; now; carrying this proud tradition into the 21st century is XAEL! Make no mistake; they will remake the metal world!

Influenced by Septic Flesh, Iron Maiden, Augury, Wardruna and Fleshgod Apocalypse, vocalist / guitarist Nassaru describes XAEL’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

XAEL have a unique approach to releasing their music to debut them in 2018, as Nassaru explains.

“We will have eight songs standard and two instrumental tracks. Instead of releasing an album upfront, we want fans to share in our progress in a musical series, releasing two songs a month to allow more time for fans to appreciate the work and for us to best represent the songs in some form of art to convey the entirety of our vision….The album series is called ‘The Last Arbiter’, referring to the protagonist’s mission in the story and his pursuit of an unattainable purpose in pacifying the destructive nature of the sentient world.”

The overall summary of the album is the sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; in which the many names he is called by yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the Immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.

Upon the corridors of the Tymeer capitol the Immortal presents his seemingly profound doctrine called the “Compendium of Ethical Symbiosis”, which outlines a harmonious way of governing and regulating the various civilizations under the ruling regime through casting down warmonger ideologies and laws that degrade the value of its species.

Though momentarily entertained, the ruling counsel of Tymeer dismisses the wisdom of the wayfarer. Passing through the city gates tired and morally degraded, the Immortal along with his insidiously chained demon wanders into the wastelands of Tymeer. It is here that his journey begins.

XAEL have equally original and grandiose ideas for their live shows as they do in their creative song writing.

“This is what we are crafting as we speak. We are returning to the roots of metal; not just the music, but the visuals to accompany it. We will be representing the story live to its fullest. Let’s just say you may see some odd things from fire dancing and cultural rituals, to a spear dance and even a gladiator-style tournament!”

Nassaru is stoked for the world to hear XAEL.

“It will be different and very diverse, but at its core it is extreme metal, melodies in abundance, and storytelling bard style! So I believe it will be refreshing…something different combining symphonic and folk elements with brutal metal…We want to paint a soundscape, a myriad of imaginative and diverse environments while exploring the complications of being sentient and self-aware.”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists.

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 Test Your Metal Records: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Unleash New Video “Last Arbiter” + Offer Free Download

  • January 31, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Xael

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 31, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Unleash New Video “Last Arbiter” + Offer Free Track Download

Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

 

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL have their next video offering “Last Arbiter” as part of their forthcoming sci-fi adventure album of the same title set for later release in 2018.

Following their previously unleashed story tracks “Apathy of the Immortal”, “Watchers of Xan”, “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)“ available for free download on bandcamp here. “The Last Arbiter” continues their science fiction experience with the following excerpt.

“I arrived on this alien world, along with the watchers of Xan seeking only their counsel, that they would welcome my wisdom and forsake their warfarin ways. They entertained our thoughts and for a second, took interest in our endeavors but it was short lived.

    Upon the chambers of the Tymeer capitol, news came declaring war between the three houses of Tymeer which included the outer colonies of the inhabited star system of Ezhani Yata Edaa.  It was imperative to quail the feuds of the Tymeer, being that they are the great seat of the “tribunal of the outer rim.”  It’s an old world, an odd and barbaric place.

    During our visit, we were to witness a odd assortment of events, each one heralded by a enigmatic and cloaked figure, one that I witnessed whispering with one of the master counselors. It seems to be an assassin of a sorts, something we have grown quite fond of in our travels, but this one seemed eerily gifted and was upon our shadows before we were aware.    

    The warships floated over head as I left the capitol.  Once again, bearing witness to their idiocy, I am leaving them to their fate for it is now none of my concern.  It is time to go into exile once more, for they will soon scar the planet.  

As I ventured into the wastelands I could hear the barrage of weapons and explosions, shaking the foundation in which I step.  Fools, for their lust of desire erodes them from within.  Leaving the watchers of Xan in the city, I began walk in the wastelands aimlessly, wounded not by weapons or hate but by the pride and desires of the sentient world, hoping to find purpose once more.”

Watch “Last Arbiter” at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDiWtgZiLiE 

 

 

 

Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru adds about their forthcoming debut album:

“We will have eight songs standard and two instrumental tracks. Instead of releasing an album upfront, we want fans to share in our progress in a musical series, releasing two songs a month to allow more time for fans to appreciate the work and for us to best represent the songs in some form of art to convey the entirety of our vision….The album series is called ‘The Last Arbiter’, referring to the protagonist’s mission in the story and his pursuit of an unattainable purpose in pacifying the destructive nature of the sentient world. It will be different and very diverse, but at its core it is extreme metal, melodies in abundance, and storytelling bard style! So I believe it will be refreshing…something different combining symphonic and folk elements with brutal metal…We want to paint a soundscape, a myriad of imaginative and diverse environments while exploring the complications of being sentient and self-aware.”

In additional news, XAEL‘s debut live performance will be as local support for theSeptic Flesh, Dark Funeral and Thy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th (full details here).

XAEL vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru comments:

“We are very excited for the opportunity to open for Septicflesh, Dark Funeral, and Thy Antichrist and especially for our debut show, which will be at Ground Zero (venue) in Spartanburg, SC. Our appearance here will mark the beginning of our live endeavors as we take our show on the road. Having the opportunity to open for music acts that we respect and as fans ourselves is the best way for us to kick off our journey!”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6MB9RFKhjg

The Last Arbiter Audio Story Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lk-G1YOGlo&t=


For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th + Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”

  • January 9, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Xael

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 9, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

 

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December and making their mark with their video “Apathy of The Immortal” along with free downloads of their latest tracks “The Last Arbiter” and “Watchers of Xan”, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL announce their debut live performance as local support for the Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral and Thy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th (full details here).

XAEL vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru comments:

“We are very excited for the opportunity to open for Septicflesh, Dark Funeral, and Thy Antichrist and especially for our debut show, which will be at Ground Zero (venue) in Spartanburg, SC. Our appearance here will mark the beginning of our live endeavors as we take our show on the road. Having the opportunity to open for music acts that we respect and as fans ourselves is the best way for us to kick off our journey!”

With the news of their debut show, XAEL is also sharing with fans their fourth single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)” to follow their unique approach of releasing singles every month leading up to the release of their sci-fi adventure album “Last Arbiter” set for later release in 2018 via Test Your Metal Records.

The band shares an excerpt from the story album about the track and Srai, the name of the captured entity of the “Wayfarer.” People call it a demon and so forth, it is chained to the wayfarer, bound until death or until it is released.

“As I walk there is a demon behind me, stalking me.  It’s chained to me and it curses me.  I could cut this chain, but for some reason I cannot bring myself to do it. For all my shortcomings, I deserve the serpent and so forth, it stays with me at all times, lusting for my blood.  Srai it calls itself, an entity from antiquity. We are not strangers to each other.  To the contrary, we know each other quite well and for that there is a bond between Srai and I for it is cursed with an eternal hunger to ensure that I exist no more.  It wants to kill me, but it knows my truth.  For this I captured Srai myself knowing it will eventually consume me.  Maybe in time, my purpose is to change the nature of this creature.”

Listen to “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)” at the following link:


XAEL tracks available for FREE download on Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com

Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal”

Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru adds about their forthcoming debut album:

“We will have eight songs standard and two instrumental tracks. Instead of releasing an album upfront, we want fans to share in our progress in a musical series, releasing two songs a month to allow more time for fans to appreciate the work and for us to best represent the songs in some form of art to convey the entirety of our vision….The album series is called ‘The Last Arbiter’, referring to the protagonist’s mission in the story and his pursuit of an unattainable purpose in pacifying the destructive nature of the sentient world.” Nassaru adds. “It will be different and very diverse, but at its core it is extreme metal, melodies in abundance, and storytelling bard style! So I believe it will be refreshing…something different combining symphonic and folk elements with brutal metal…We want to paint a soundscape, a myriad of imaginative and diverse environments while exploring the complications of being sentient and self-aware.”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

For more info:
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
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