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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Black Metal Storytellers MARGANTHA Debut EP “Blood Moon Sacrifice” + New Music Video “Miriam And The Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque)”

June 27, 2025
by Asher
· Margantha (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 27, 2025

Out Now! Black Metal Storytellers MARGANTHA Debut EP “Blood Moon Sacrifice”

+ New Music Video “Miriam And The Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque)”

Rockshots Records proudly announces the official release of “Blood Moon Sacrifice”, the debut EP from Finnish-Italian black metal act MARGANTHA, available today on all digital platforms.

Rooted in myth, fear, and ritual, “Blood Moon Sacrifice” is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a narrative journey steeped in dark folklore and haunting atmosphere. The EP unfolds around the legend of a werewolf that terrorizes a secluded hunters’ village beneath a remote mountain range, channeling the emotional tension, primal fear, and descent into hysteria that defines the story.

Each track serves as a chapter in this tale:

“Blood Moon Sacrifice” opens the story with a dark waltz-like cadence, evoking the atmosphere of an ancient forest. During a solitary hunt, the protagonist is bitten, sealing the origin of the curse. Two instrumental interludes—bass and drums—heighten the track’s unsettling tone, making it feel like the soundtrack to a twisted fairy tale.
“Wolves at the Door” marks the creature’s approach to the village. This is no pack—but a lone, primordial predator whose thirst rivals that of many. Opening with a dark yet exotic riff and evolving through a melodic death metal core, the track balances blackened aggression, speed, and melody in a cinematic, dynamic form.
“Miriam and the Endless Night” (feat. Andy LaRocque) shifts perspective. Told through the eyes of a woman trapped in an endless night of terror, the song moves from eerie, unorthodox harmonies into a vortex of riffs and violence. Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) adds his signature touch where bloodlust and survival collide.
“Curse of the Full Moon” concludes the cycle with a hypnotic 6/8 ballad that depicts the protagonist’s full transformation. With elongated tempos, obsessive rhythms, and oppressive harmonies, the track channels the ritualistic core of classic black metal—slow, relentless, and introspective.

Driven by evocative riffs, atmospheric layering, and a primordial vocal delivery, MARGANTHA’s music balances black metal’s raw essence with moments of melody, tension, and dynamic pacing. As the band explains:

“We start from the story. Every riff, every rhythm is designed to serve the narrative. We’re not interested in technical excess—our focus is atmosphere, cohesion, and emotion.”

The entire EP was mixed and mastered by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studio, giving the record a powerful and precise sound while preserving its shadowy intensity.

Influenced by the cinematic dread of Mgła, the emotional fire of Uada and Gaerea, and the timeless aggression of Venom, Behemoth, and Celtic Frost, MARGANTHA builds a sound that is immersive, urgent, and steeped in meaning.

With “Blood Moon Sacrifice”, MARGANTHA mark their official debut—a work that merges ancient horror with the raw force of contemporary black metal. For fans of narrative-driven metal, hypnotic atmospheres, and unrelenting darkness, this is a first chapter worth embracing.

Digital EP – https://lnk.to/V1c7Fn

CD ORDER the EP “Blood Moon Sacrifice”: https://bit.ly/3Yz60nn

Music Video – Miriam and the Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque) – https://youtu.be/IoKy4Yq01tE

Track Listing:
1. Blood Moon Sacrifice
2. Wolves at the Door
3. Miriam and the Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque)
4. Curse of the Full Moon

Band Members:
• Nocturnus I – Vocals and Bass (FIN)
• Nocturnus II – Guitars (ITA)
• Nocturnus III – Drums (FIN)

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/margantha_the_band/

BIOGRAPHY:

Margantha is an Italian-Finnish band formed by three musicians united by a passion for black metal and horror aesthetics. The project aims to create a powerful, evocative, and dramatic sound inspired by bands like Mgła, Ensiferum, Behemoth, and 1349, while incorporating atmospheric and melodic elements into their approach.

The band’s sound is a haunting and captivating tribute to black metal, enriched with lyrics inspired by horror and Gothic atmospheres reminiscent of the 19th century. Their music evokes a journey into the darkest and most mysterious corners of the soul, characterized by somber tones and lyrics that delve into the macabre and the supernatural.

Margantha draws inspiration from art in all its forms: from the literature of Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, and Stevenson, to the paintings of Caravaggio, Bosch, and Turner. The band’s visual identity also reflects this artistic inclination, with carefully crafted photos designed to mimic the style of classical paintings, aligning with the dark and ominous atmospheres central to the project.

Born from the union of two distinct cultures, Italian and Finnish, Margantha blends the musical and artistic traditions of both countries to create a unique sonic experience.

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“Dense, atmospheric, professional: MARGANTHA deliver a narratively strong debut for fans of melodic black metal. 4/5” – MetalUnderground.at

“The EP is focused, direct, and built around a clear vision. Blood Moon Sacrifice is a strong debut, highly recommended and a welcome new addition to the black metal scene.” – Decibel Warfare

“The Blood Moon Sacrifice EP is a promising first release. ” – MetalTalk

“With Blood Moon Sacrifice, Margantha carves out their space in black metal’s ever-twisting labyrinth. They’re theatrical, shadow-soaked, and conceptually unshakable. The beast may be myth, but the impact is real.” – Amplify The Noise

“Soaked in the blood of Scandinavian Black Metal purveyors from the past “Blood Moon Sacrifice” combines atmospheric synths with fierce vocals in brutally majestic story telling.” – Metal Noise

“Margantha: ‘Blood Moon Sacrifice’ Marks Bold Entry into Black Metal’s Narrative Form” – Atmosfear-Entertainment

“This is a solid debut EP for Margantha” – Heavy Music HQ

“Margantha are a very great sounding atmospheric black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE “Blood Moon Sacrifice” and “Wolves At The Door”. 8 out of 10.” – Occult Black Metal Zine

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0 Thrash La Reine New Music Video For Traditional French Canadian Singalong “Au Chant de l’Alouette” | Nouveau vidéoclip de Thrash La Reine pour la chanson traditionnelle canadienne-française « Au chant de l’alouette »

September 3, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Thrash La Reine

NEWS RELEASE
(version française ci-dessous)

Montreal, QC – September 3, 2021

For fans of Alestorm, Powerwolf, Ghost, King Diamond, Anonymus

Thrash La Reine New Music Video For Traditional French Canadian Singalong “Au Chant de l’Alouette”

This past July, Montreal, Canada’s Thrash La Reine announced they will being taking a hard turn from their classic metal/thrash roots and into folk metal territory with their forthcoming album “Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer”, which will be a compendium of French Canadian/ Quebec folk tales. To give fans a sneak peek at the full length’s sound, they unleashed its first single “Au Chant de L’Alouette”, a cover of the traditional French Canadian song.

Today, the francophone metal band shares their new music video for the lead single via its premiere on MetalUniverse HERE.

The band explains the track and video:

“A lot of people already know the lyrics of this song as it is often sung in family reunions or at night around campfires. For people who do not know about it, this type of song is a ‘’chanson à répondre’ (answering song)’ which means that the lead singer sings the first line of the verse, then the other singers or crowd answer by singing the same line. It is often sung during parties and gatherings. We wanted to give the song a modern edge, so we changed the melodies a bit and added a lot of gang vocals to throw the party in!”

“Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer” will be unleashed via Quebec-based label Bam & Co this coming Fall 2021 and will be the third release from the band following “La Foi, La Loi, La Croix” (2019) and “Le Métal Est Notre Langue” (2018). It is the band’s attempt to make a metal opera about French Canadian stories, which will shine some light on French folklore presented in an energetic and catchy fashion. Thrash La Reine is recommended for fans of Alestorm, Powerwolf, and King Diamond.

Download or stream “Au Chant de L’Alouette” at the following links:
Thrashlareine.bandcamp.com/track/au-chant-de-lalouette
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wQiAPj
Apple Music – https://apple.co/2TNuJ97

For more info:
Thrashlareine.com
Facebook.com/thrashlareine
Instagram.com/thrashlareine
Twitter.com/ThrashLaReine
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Pour les fans de Alestorm, Powerwolf, Ghost, King Diamond, Anonymus

Nouveau vidéoclip de Thrash La Reine pour la chanson traditionnelle canadienne-française « Au chant de l’alouette »

En juillet dernier, les montréalais de Thrash La Reine ont mentionné qu’ils s’éloigneraient de leurs influences heavy / thrash pour s’aventurer dans les territoires du folk métal, avec leur prochain album « Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer », qui sera un recueil de chansons traitant de contes et légendes québécoises et canadiennes-françaises. Pour donner un aperçu du son de l’album, ils ont sorti un premier extrait « Au Chant de L’Alouette », une reprise d’une chanson folklorique canadien-français.

Aujourd’hui, le groupe métal francophone partage un vidéoclip de cette chanson, dont la primeur se fera sur Metaluniverse ICI.

Le groupe explique la chanson et le vidéoclip:

« On a eu une demande spéciale de jouer cette chanson lors de notre spectacle de la St-Jean-Baptiste en 2019 et on a fini par incorporer cette pièce à notre répertoire, ce qui nous a donné l’idée d’ajouter plus d’éléments folklorique à nos nouvelles chansons. Il y a beaucoup de gens qui connaissent déjà les paroles, étant donné qu’elle est souvent chantée dans les réunions de familles ou sur le bord d’un feu de camp. On a toutefois voulu y donner une touche moderne et différente, alors nous avons un peu modifié les mélodies et avons ajouté beaucoup de voix en groupes pour la rendre plus festive et rassembleuse ! »

« Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer » sortira cet automne, via la maison de disque québécoise Bam & Co, et sera la troisième sortie du groupe après « La foi, la loi, la croix » (2019) et « Le métal est notre langue » (2018). Cet album prendra la forme d’un opéra métal sur les légendes canadiennes-françaises, et saura faire briller le folklore québécois de manière énergétique et accrocheuse. Thrash La Reine est recommandé pour les fans de Alestorm, Powerwolf et King Diamond.

Télécharger « Au chant de l’alouette » en suivant les liens suivants :

Thrashlareine.bandcamp.com/track/au-chant-de-lalouette
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wQiAPj
Apple Music – https://apple.co/2TNuJ97

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0 Thrash La Reine Releases Cover Of Traditional French Canadian Singalong “Au Chant de l’Alouette”

June 22, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Thrash La Reine

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Montreal, QC – June 22, 2021

For fans of Alestorm, Powerwolf, Ghost, King Diamond, Anonymus

Thrash La Reine Releases Cover Of Traditional French Canadian Singalong “Au Chant de l’Alouette”

Montreal, Canada’s Thrash La Reine, is coming at you hard and fast in their usual manner, but they take a hard turn into folk metal territory with their forthcoming album “Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer”, which will be a compendium of French Canadian/ Quebec folk tales. The first single off this album is “Au Chant de L’Alouette”, a cover of a traditional French Canadian song. The band explains the track:

Another key element found in Quebecois music is present in the bridge, one voice sings the same note while the lead voice sings a melody. The subtlety adds to the immersion that Thrash La Reine prides itself on, all of their lyrics are in French while still remaining accessible for people not fluent in the language.

This upcoming album will be the third release from the band, following “La Foi, La Loi, La Croix” (2019) and “Le Métal Est Notre Langue” (2018). It is the band’s attempt to make a metal opera about French Canadian stories, which will shine some light on French folklore presented in an energetic and catchy fashion. Thrash La Reine is recommended for fans of Alestorm, Powerwolf, and King Diamond.

To ensure everyone has a cool song to party to during the French Canadian national holiday and for the summer, “Au Chant de L’Alouette” will be available on St-Jean-Baptiste (Fête Nationale du Québec), June 24, 2021 and the entire album will be released in autumn of this year.

Listen to “Au Chant de L’Alouette” at the following links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/zPGHgjACMdY
Thrashlareine.bandcamp.com/track/au-chant-de-lalouette
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wQiAPj
Apple Music – https://apple.co/2TNuJ97

For more info:
Thrashlareine.com
Facebook.com/thrashlareine
Instagram.com/thrashlareine
Twitter.com/ThrashLaReine
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Thrash La Reine sort une reprise de la chanson à répondre traditionnelle “Au Chant de l’Alouette”

Les Montréalais de Thrash La Reine reviennent à la charge dans leur style lourd et rapide, mais ils prennent cette fois-ci un tournant radical dans le territoire du folk métal avec leur prochain album “Notre-Dame-de-l’Enfer”, qui recueillera des chansons traitant des contes et légendes du folklore québécois. Le premier extrait de cet album : « Au Chant de L’Alouette », est une reprise d’une chanson traditionnelle canadienne-française. Le groupe explique le morceau :

« Beaucoup de gens connaissent déjà les paroles de cette chanson car elle est souvent chantée dans les réunions de famille ou le soir autour des feux de camp. Pour ceux qui ne la connaissent pas, ce type de chanson est une ”chanson à répondre”, ce qui signifie que le chanteur principal chante la première ligne du couplet, puis les autres chanteurs ou la foule répondent en chantant la même ligne. Elle est souvent chantée lors de fêtes et de rassemblements. Nous voulions donner à la chanson une touche moderne, alors nous avons changé un peu les mélodies et avons ajouté beaucoup de «gang vocals» pour donner un esprit festif et rassembleur à la chanson. »

Un autre élément clé de la musique québécoise est présent dans le pont de la chanson, où une voix chante la même note tandis que la voix principale chante une mélodie. Cette subtilité s’ajoute à l’originalité et à la fierté de Thrash La Reine : toutes leurs paroles sont en français tout en restant accessibles aux personnes ne maîtrisant pas la langue.

Ce prochain album sera la troisième publication du groupe, après « La Foi, La Loi, La Croix » (2019) et « Le Métal Est Notre Langue » (2018). Il marque une tentative de faire un opéra métal sur des histoires canadiennes-françaises, en mettant l’emphase sur le folklore québécois présenté de façon énergique et entraînante. Thrash La Reine est recommandé pour les fans d’Alestorm, Powerwolf et King Diamond.

Pour s’assurer que tout le monde ait une chanson entraînante pour faire la fête lors de la fête nationale canadienne-française et pour l’été, « Au Chant de Alouette » sera disponible pour la St-Jean-Baptiste (Fête Nationale du Québec), le 24 juin 2021. Quant à l’album, il sortira à l’automne de cette année.

Écoutez «Au Chant de L’Alouette» en suivant ces liens:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/zPGHgjACMdY
Thrashlareine.bandcamp.com/track/au-chant-de-lalouette
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wQiAPj
Apple Music – https://apple.co/2TNuJ97

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0 Rockshots Records: Out Now! Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA’s New Album “The Coven”

March 27, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · Torchia

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2020

For fans of King Diamond, At the Gates, Morbid Angel

Rockshots Records: Out Now! Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA’s New Album “The Coven”

Finnish melodic death metallers Torchia‘s sophomore album “The Coven” is now out of March 27th via Rockshots Records.

Arising from the inner darkness of composer and lyricist Ville Riitamaa, TORCHIA takes inspiration from a multitude of metal subgenres and their mission is to revitalize the genre of melodic death metal by bringing in a sense of danger and unpredictability.

“The Coven” is available on all the physical and digital stores: https://smarturl.it/TheCoven

To celebrate the album’s release, the band has also unleashed an official audio track for ‘Sky’, now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_gU0pnHj9xA

The band comments about the song:

“With an intro depicting the singing of the gathering witches in the album cover, ‘Sky’ opens the album with a crushing death metal theme. We wanted to have a very different opener compared to the first album and this track showcases some new directions for Torchia right from the start. The song combines traditional death metal with grand melodic choruses and guitar solos, making it an epic start for the album.”

TORCHIA is a five-members metal band from Tampere, Finland. They released their first full-length album “Of Curses and Grief” in October 2017. The album was produced and mixed by renowned Finnish producer Hiili Hiilesmaa who is known for his work with bands like HIM, Amorphis, Ensiferum, and Apocalyptica. The album was picked 7th best Finnish album of 2017 by Inferno Magazine, the biggest metal media in Finland.

After that album’s release, TORCHIA toured Finland, Europe and Taiwan playing dozens of shows. In early 2019, the band struck a booking and management deal with Heavy Metal Heart and by the end of the year, they signed a deal with Rockshots Records from Italy to release the next TORCHIA album “The Coven” for March 27, 2020.

Music Videos:
‘Plague Pleasant’: https://youtu.be/t9z9Q_dMrn4

‘Moon, Rise!’: https://youtu.be/raRFpb5l5Po

Track Listing:
1. Sky
2. Gallows
3. Moon, Rise!
4. Lord of Dreams (Cult March)
5. Plague Peasant
6. Jäämaa
7. Memoirs
8. Astral Planes
9. Forever Blood

TORCHIA is:
Edward Torchia – Lead and backing vocals
Ville Riitamaa – Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Henri Heikkinen – Rhythm Guitars
Pirkka Birkstedt – Bass
Ville Virtanen – Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Torchia.fi

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0 Rockshots Records: Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA’s New Music Video “Plague Peasant”

March 13, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · Torchia

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 13, 2020

For fans of King Diamond, At the Gates, Morbid Angel

Rockshots Records: Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA’s New Music Video “Plague Peasant”

New Album “The Coven” Out March 27th

Pre-Order Available

Finnish death metallers Torchia have unleashed their new video ‘Plague Peasant’ in support of their sophomore album “The Coven” due out March 27th via Rockshots Records.

Watch it at the following link: https://youtu.be/t9z9Q_dMrn4

Plus available on
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32N9NPX
Apple Music: https://apple.co/37eurt0
Edward Torchia adds about the track:

“The up-tempo single ‘Plague Peasant’ is heavily driven by the melodic lead guitar, which has been the trademark of many Finnish melodic death metal bands, but not so often for Torchia. This song is somewhat an homage to our great countrymen and another favorite for all fans of old-school melodic death and Finnish sound.”

“The Coven” is now available for pre-order at the Rockshots Records‘ official store – http://bit.ly/Torchia_PREORDER

Previous singles:
‘Moon, Rise!’ https://youtu.be/raRFpb5l5Po

‘Memoirs’
YouTube – https://youtu.be/kH8CHJc_1qg
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Sxom5n
Apple Music (immediate download) – https://apple.co/37eurt0

The band has also announced their first round of tour dates in support of “The Coven”:
April 3 – Jack The Rooster, Tampere, FI (w/Brymir)
April 10 – Haukka Music Bar, Kotka, FI (w/Vorna)
April 25 – Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, FI (w/ Vorna)
May 8 – Bar15, Seinäjoki, FI
May 9 – 45 Special, Oulu, FI (w/ Mors Principium Est, Mors Subita, Voidfallen)
May 15 – Barbar, Tallinn, EE (w/ Intact)
May 16 – Kärä Kants, Rakvere, EE (w/ Intact)
May 20 – Revolver, Taipei, TW
May 22 – Suomifeast 2020, Tokyo, JP (w/ Lordi, Battle Beast, Medeia etc.)
May 23 – Suomifeast 2020, Tokyo, JP (w/ Lordi, Battle Beast, Medeia etc.)
June 6 – HMH 2020 Spain, Valencia, ES (w/ Lujuria, Suru)

Track Listing:
1. Sky
2. Gallows
3. Moon, Rise!
4. Lord of Dreams (Cult March)
5. Plague Peasant
6. Jäämaa
7. Memoirs
8. Astral Planes
9. Forever Blood

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Torchia.fi

About:

TORCHIA is a five-members metal band from Tampere, Finland. They released their first full-length album “Of Curses and Grief” in October 2017. The album was produced and mixed by renowned Finnish producer Hiili Hiilesmaa who is known for his work with bands like HIM, Amorphis, Ensiferum and
Apocalyptica. The album was picked 7th best Finnish album of 2017 by Inferno Magazine, the biggest metal media in Finland.

After that album’s release, TORCHIA toured Finland, Europe and Taiwan playing dozens of shows. In early 2019, the band struck a booking and management deal with Heavy Metal Heart and by the end of 2019, they signed a deal with Rockshots Records from Italy to release the next TORCHIA album “The Coven” for March 27, 2020.

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0 Rockshots Records: Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA Unleash New Single “Memoirs”

February 14, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · Torchia

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Montreal, QC – February 14, 2020

For fans of King Diamond, At the Gates, Morbid Angel

Rockshots Records: Finnish Melodic Death Metal TORCHIA Unleash New Single “Memoirs”

New Album “The Coven” Out March 27th

Pre-Orer Available

Finnish death metallers TORCHIA have unleashed their next single ‘Memoirs’, off their forthcoming sophomore album “The Coven” due out March 27th via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS.

The track is now available for stream and download at the following links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/kH8CHJc_1qg

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Sxom5n

https://spoti.fi/2Sxom5n
Apple Music (immediate download) – https://apple.co/37eurt0

Edward Torchia comments about the track:

“‘Memoirs’ presents TORCHIA at our very core. I think the signature melody of this song is one of the most memorable our guitarist Ville Riitamaa has ever written, and I love the fact that he paired it with an onslaught of death/thrash riffs. In a way, I feel ’Memoirs’ is a hybrid between ’Fury’ and ’Face of Hate’, two of the most popular songs from TORCHIA’s debut album. Lyrically, it’s a story of black magic, betrayal, and of course, death.”

“The Coven” is now available for pre-order at the Rockshots Records‘ official store – http://bit.ly/Torchia_PREORDER

The band’s video for their first single ‘Moon, Rise!’ is available on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/raRFpb5l5Po

The band has also announced their first round of tour dates in support of “The Coven”:
Feb 28 – Yo-talo, Tampere, FI (w/ Omnium Gatherum, Mors Principium Est, Voidfallen)
April 10 – Haukka Music Bar, Kotka, FI (w/ Vorna)
April 25 – Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, FI (w/ Vorna)
May 8 – Bar 15, Seinäjoki, FI
May 9 – 45 Special, Oulu, FI (w/ Mors Principium Est, Mors Subita, Voidfallen)
June 6 – Sala Rock City, Valencia, ES (w/ Lujuria, Suru)

Track Listing:
1. Sky
2. Gallows
3. Moon, Rise!
4. Lord of Dreams (Cult March)
5. Plague Peasant
6. Jäämaa
7. Memoirs
8. Astral Planes
9. Forever Blood

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Torchia.fi

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0 Out Now! Italy’s Evil Thrashers MALAMORTE New Album Out “Hell For All” – Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

January 25, 2019
by Asher
· Malamorte (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 25, 2019

For fans of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Megadeth, Kreator

Out Now! Italy’s Evil Thrashers MALAMORTE New Album Out “Hell For All” – Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

Malamorte; the side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) is a ferocious evil metal band hailing from Italy. Telling tales of the occult, mysticism and more with a backdrop of power, thrash, and black metal, the band’s third offering “Hell For All” is now available in Europe as of January 25th via Rockshots Records along with it being released on February 8th in North America.

“Hell For All” was written as a cohesive album, with each song being composed in a complementary fashion to the rest of the tracks. Compared to their 2016 album “Devilish Illusions”, this new record brings more thrash and power elements as the band deviates from their black metal origins.

Keeping the listener in mind, Malamorte desires to formulate a trip, one that “alternates hard times to more reflective or lighter moments” and can be played on repeat with each new listen creating a new perspective. Quality and energy are the primary focuses for these Italians, who allow their fans to escape into an alternate reality and cite influences from a broad range of musical greats including Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Iron Maiden, and Slayer.

“Hell For All” is available for order here.

Lyric Video – “Warriors of Hell” – https://youtu.be/E3agF0_iu3g

Lyric Video “Antichrist” – https://youtu.be/ahV9WY86q44

Track Listing:
1. Advent (0:49)
2. Antichrist (4:16)
3. Warriors of Hell (4:35)
4. Holy or Unholy (5:47)
5. Mother (4:55)
6. Hell For All (4:42)
7. Son (4:47)
8. The Worshipers of Evil (3:50)
9. Satan’s Slave (5:07)
10. God Is Nothing (4:38)
Album Length: 43:31

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www.rockshots.eu
http://malamorte.wixsite.com/malamorte
https://www.facebook.com/Malamorte-1549227968623731/

BIO:

MALAMORTE is a side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) and was born in 2009. The first album “The Fall of Babylon” was recorded in 2009 and out on CD and tape in 2014. In 2015 “Devilish Illusions” is out, produced by MurdHer Records & Satanath Records. In 2016 they went to the studio in October to record the new album. After two albums of Heavy/Black Metal, the new way for the next album is oriented towards Occult/Doom Heavy Metal sound (Mercyful Fate, Black Sabbath). In March 2017, Malamorte signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records and in June 2017 the new album “Satan Goes to Heaven to Destroy the Kingdom of God” was released.

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0 Italy’s Evil Thrashers MALAMORTE Resurrect The “Antichrist” With New Lyric Video; New Album Out “Hell For All” In 2019

December 7, 2018
by Asher
· Malamorte (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 7, 2018

For fans of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Megadeth, Kreator

Italy’s Evil Thrashers MALAMORTE Resurrect The “Antichrist” With New Lyric Video

New Album Out “Hell For All” In 2019, Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

Malamorte; the side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) is a ferocious evil metal band hailing from Italy. Telling tales of the occult, mysticism and more with a back drop of power, thrash and black metal, the band will be offering their third full length “Hell For All” via Rockshots Records on January 25, 2019 (Europe) and February 8, 2019 (North America). Ready to resurrect the “Antichrist”, the band is sacrificing their first lyric video in support of the album at the following link:

“Hell For All” is available for pre-order here.

For More Info:
www.rockshots.eu
http://malamorte.wixsite.com/malamorte
https://www.facebook.com/Malamorte-1549227968623731/

BIO:

MALAMORTE is a side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) and was born in 2009. The first album “The Fall of Babylon” was recorded in 2009 and out on CD and tape in 2014. In 2015 “Devilish Illusions” is out, produced by MurdHer Records & Satanath Records. In 2016 they went to the studio in October to record the new album. After two album of Heavy/Black Metal the new way for the next album is oriented towards Occult/Doom Heavy Metal sound (Mercyful Fate, Black Sabbath). In March 2017, Malamorte signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records and in June 2017 the new album “Satan Goes to Heaven to Destroy the Kingdom of God” was released.

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0 Italy’s Malamorte Invites You To “Hell For All”; New Album Out In 2019 Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

November 13, 2018
by Asher
· Malamorte (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 13, 2018

For fans of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Megadeth, Kreator.

Italy’s Malamorte Invites You To “Hell For All”

New Album Out In 2019 Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

Malamorte; ferocious, evil metal hailing from Italy brings you a third full length offering, telling tales of the occult, mysticism and the antichrist, set against multi dimensional music echoing influences from heavy, power and black metal.

“Hell For All” was written as a cohesive album, each song being composed in a complementary fashion to the rest of the tracks on the album. Compared to the album in 2016, this new record brings more thrash and power elements as the band deviates from their black metal origins.

Keeping the listener in mind, Malamorte desires to formulate a trip, one that “alternates hard times to more reflective or lighter moments” and can be played on repeat which each new listen creating a new perspective. Quality and energy are the primary focuses for these Italians, who allow their fans to escape into an alternate reality and cite influences from a broad range of musical greats including Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Iron Maiden and Slayer.

“Hell For All” will be released on Rockshots Records on January 25, 2019 (Europe) and February 8, 2019 (North America). Album pre-order here.

Track Listing:
1.Advent
2. Antichrist
3. Warriors of Hell
4. Holy or Unholy
5. Mother
6. Hell For All
7. Son
8. The Worshipers of Evil
9. Satan’s Slave
10. God Is Nothing

For More Info:

http://www.rockshots.eu

http://malamorte.wixsite.com/malamorte

https://www.facebook.com/Malamorte-1549227968623731/

BIO:

MALAMORTE is a side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) and was born in 2009. The first album “The Fall of Babylon” was recorded in 2009 and out on CD and tape in 2014. In 2015 “Devilish Illusions” is out, produced by MurdHer Records & Satanath Records. In 2016 they went to the studio in October to record the new album. After two album of Heavy/Black Metal the new way for the next album is oriented towards Occult/Doom Heavy Metal sound (Mercyful Fate, Black Sabbath). In March 2017, Malamorte signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records and in June 2017 the new album “Satan Goes to Heaven to Destroy the Kingdom of God” was released.

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0 Rockshots Records: Canadian Horror Band MALACODA To Release New Album “Restless Dreams” October 2018

July 25, 2018
by Asher
· Malacoda · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 25, 2018

For fans of Kamelot, King Diamond, Pyramaze, Dimmu Borgir, Paradise Lost

Rockshots Records: Canadian Horror Band MALACODA To Release New Album “Restless Dreams” October 2018

Following the release of their 2017 EP “Ritualis Aeterna”, Canadian horror inspired symphonic power metallers MALACODA will be releasing a new full length album entitled “Restless Dreams” via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on October 19th in North America and October 26th in Europe. The album delivers a full musical experience inspired by the horror video game “Silent Hill 2”. MALACODA first introduced their fans to the “Silent Hill 2” storyline with the track “I Got A Letter“, which was featured on the band’s sophomore release “Ritualis Aeterna”.

Inspired by the horror video game “Silent Hill 2”, “Restless Dreams” is a musical journey through dark tormented themes of doubt, loss, guilt and terror. The plot of the album follows a broken man’s journey through the ghost town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his dead wife asking him to meet her there. MALACODA brings a fresh interpretation of these themes and artfully bring to life the oppressive, claustrophobic aura of the fog consumed town with deviously clever song-writing and mind-catching lyrics. “Restless Dreams” is a musical release unlike any other. Fans and new listeners alike, prepare for an atmospheric and melodic metal descent into a world of horror and despair. “Restless Dreams” was masterfully mixed by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith).

For More Info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.malacodametal.com
https://www.facebook.com/MalacodaBand
https://www.instagram.com/malacodametal/About:

Taking their name from a demon from Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’, Malacoda’s dark gothic vision is indeed divine but no laughing matter.

As band leader Lucas, who studied Literature and Religion at University explains: ‘Malacoda was the name of a very minor character in the book, a fallen angel who flies around with a small army of demons torturing helpless souls in Hell. From a literary perspective, I found it interesting that he wasn’t merely an evil creature being tortured for his sins, but was given free reign to do what he pleases and takes it upon himself to torture other wicked souls in the spiritual prison that is Dante’s Inferno. I wanted a powerful name that fit not only the sound of the band but also the lyrical themes I touch upon. I wanted something dark, but not something that would be blatantly devilish sounding. The name translates roughly in Italian to ‘Cruel Tail’ and most people don’t see it and think “this band is named after a demon” and see it as something more romantic sounding.’

Like the ‘Inferno’ that inspired their name they forge metal without limits in sonic shapes endless and horrifying in equal measure. Malacoda’s music vision shares much in common with Dante’s, they are unafraid to gaze into the abyss, unafraid to be inspired by the myriad of human horrors within and without. They are not blind to the worlds within them waiting to be born.

Full of dark atmosphere, originality and innovation, this is gothic power metal for the 21st century, intelligence and intensity to rival that of their infernal inspirations!

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“‘Penny Dreadful’ starts off this 25-minute six track EP and from the off, it feel like the influences of old Hammer Horror movies are rife across all elements of the music. Dark, foreboding and with lyrics to enjoy as well as unsettle, Malacoda have done a good job in the atmospheric storytelling department.” – Powerplay Mag UK

“These sixs track are loaded with immersive tempos, excellent guitar play and plenty of keyboard sounds. The end result reminds me of something between Dimmu Borgir, Nightfall, Moonspell and Kamelot, which obviously means that this music is epic as hell. My favorite track is ‘I Got A Letter’ but there’s a lot of gothic goodness to be found on this thing.” – Merchants of Air

“Its funny how I started listening to this EP straight after reviewing the excellent Devilment Album by Dani Filth and his cohorts , these guys would fit in perfectly with the Cradle of Filth front mans merry band of Gothic themed demons live and would be an awesome addition to any Devilment / Cradle of Filth tour!” – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“an intoxicating blend of dark, melodic metal on this six track EP Ritualis Aeterna…25 minutes of gothic metal that is morose while melodic, as well as cinematic in terms of presentation and execution.” – Dead Rhetoric

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