Brazilian Progressive Heavy Metal quintet MORTTICIA reveal their new official video for "Limiar", the title track taken off the "A Light In The Black" EP. "Limiar" is directed by Gabriel Maciel and produced by Victor Mayer at Proteu Films.
Play the video here:
In collaboration with Pest Records MORTTICIA are set to re-release the band's debut EP "A Light In The Black" on CD format this June 13th.
Here’s what the band had to say about "A Light In The Black"
"We were looking to sound more professional in ‘A Light In The Black‘, so we did some intense pre-production work. We spent a lot of time in the studio going through several takes and after that we spent a lot of time producing and mixing it. In the end this helped us elevate the quality level of our songs. We re-recorded some of our demo songs because we felt that these compositions were too good not to get new versions and this helped us understand the real potential they had. We think the result speaks for itself!
In this album we base our sound in the classic ‘heavy metal’ style established in the 80’s (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Black Sabbath), but we incorporate more modern influences and elements from progressive rock/metal bands. Things like tempo changes, synthesizers, orchestration, also the bass solos are a signature of the band. Most of our lyrics seek to explore social, philosophical or political messages with a tales or stories so that the narrative illustrates the argument or moral of the story.
For example, in ‘Hear My Words‘ we about a people’s insurrection, whereas they rebel against their lord in order to build their own alternative society instead of fighting his unjust war. Meanwhile in ‘Limiar‘, the lyrics describe a pivotal moment of change for an individual. They’re frustrated with the emptiness of their life and a materialistic view of the world. The chorus repeats: ‘everything is for sale’. Rather than ending it on a bad note, the message we try to send is that this is the time to build something new and finally say ‘but I’m not for sale’."
Japan’s Metal veterans SURVIVE, the “Samurais From Hell“, present their new music video for the track “Wrath“: https://youtu.be/1ntABHr9J80 (video by Stargazer MultiMedia)
SURVIVE‘s first live album in more than 20 years of activity “Live At Death Valley” was released in conspiracy with Pest Records this May 4th, 2022. The CD version features 8 tracks plus a bonus EP made of 4 tracks, one having Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (Venom Inc) as special guest!
Here’s what the legendary Mantas from Venom Inc. had to say about SURVIVE‘s live potential:
“I had the pleasure and honor of touring Europe with Survive and they proved themselves to be a valuable asset to the touring package. I can say without hesitation or reservations that they were most definitely my favorite band on the tour. Incredibly nice and gracious guys who obviously loved their music and delivered every single night. I gave them the nickname ‘The Japanese Machine Head’ a song that they played at every sound check became the tour anthem because of its wonderful chorus structure. Melody, hook lines and brutally heavy guitar riffs define this amazing band who deserve global recognition. Maximum Respect from Jeff (Mantas)”
Track list : 01_Degenerate 02_Wrath 03_Fuck Against Authority 04_Obey Your Own Army Corps 05_Rules Of Lies 06_Immortal Warriros 07_Human Misery 08_the Road to hell is paved by goodwill
+bonus tracks from EP ‘The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will’: 1.The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will (Featuring Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan/Venom Inc) 2. Rules Of Lies (Orchestra Ver) 3. Seize The Victory 4. The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will (Live@Club Citta Metallization Festival 2020)
Produced by SURVIVE Executive Producer by NEMO Recorded & Mixed by GAKU
SURVIVE‘s album catalogue: 2001 Against Next 2002 Chaos Confusion 2003 Rebel Lion 2006 SURVIVE 2008 Nothing Left On My Path 2015 Human Misery 2018 Immortal Warriors
SURVIVE, the “Samurais From Hell”, Japanese Thrash Metal veterans active for more than 20 years, with 7 studio albums released so far, released their first live album “Live At Death Valley” in conspiracy with Pest Records. The CD version features 8 tracks plus a bonus EP made of 4 tracks, one having Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (Venom Inc) as special guest!
Here’s what the legendary Mantas from Venom Inc. had to say about SURVIVE‘s live potential:
“I had the pleasure and honor of touring Europe with Survive and they proved themselves to be a valuable asset to the touring package. I can say without hesitation or reservations that they were most definitely my favorite band on the tour. Incredibly nice and gracious guys who obviously loved their music and delivered every single night. I gave them the nickname ‘The Japanese Machine Head’ a song that they played at every sound check became the tour anthem because of its wonderful chorus structure. Melody, hook lines and brutally heavy guitar riffs define this amazing band who deserve global recognition. Maximum Respect from Jeff (Mantas)”
Track list : 01_Degenerate 02_Wrath 03_Fuck Against Authority 04_Obey Your Own Army Corps 05_Rules Of Lies 06_Immortal Warriros 07_Human Misery 08_the Road to hell is paved by goodwill
+bonus tracks from EP ‘The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will’: 1.The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will (Featuring Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan/Venom Inc) 2. Rules Of Lies (Orchestra Ver) 3. Seize The Victory 4. The Road To Hell Is Paved By Good Will (Live@Club Citta Metallization Festival 2020)
Produced by SURVIVE Executive Producer by NEMO Recorded & Mixed by GAKU
SURVIVE‘s album catalogue: 2001 Against Next 2002 Chaos Confusion 2003 Rebel Lion 2006 SURVIVE 2008 Nothing Left On My Path 2015 Human Misery 2018 Immortal Warriors
After the excellent response to the digital release of their “A Light In The Black” EP, and in anticipation of their debut full-length album, Brazilian Progressive Heavy Metal quintet MORTTICIA in collaboration with Pest Records are set to release “A Light In The Black” on CD format this June 13th.
Here’s what the band had to say about “A Light In The Black”
“We were looking to sound more professional in ‘A Light In The Black‘, so we did some intense pre-production work. We spent a lot of time in the studio going through several takes and after that we spent a lot of time producing and mixing it. In the end this helped us elevate the quality level of our songs. We re-recorded some of our demo songs because we felt that these compositions were too good not to get new versions and this helped us understand the real potential they had. We think the result speaks for itself!
In this album we base our sound in the classic ‘heavy metal’ style established in the 80’s (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Black Sabbath), but we incorporate more modern influences and elements from progressive rock/metal bands. Things like tempo changes, synthesizers, orchestration, also the bass solos are a signature of the band. Most of our lyrics seek to explore social, philosophical or political messages with a tales or stories so that the narrative illustrates the argument or moral of the story.
For example, in ‘Hear My Words‘ we about a people’s insurrection, whereas they rebel against their lord in order to build their own alternative society instead of fighting his unjust war. Meanwhile in ‘Limiar‘, the lyrics describe a pivotal moment of change for an individual. They’re frustrated with the emptiness of their life and a materialistic view of the world. The chorus repeats: ‘everything is for sale’. Rather than ending it on a bad note, the message we try to send is that this is the time to build something new and finally say ‘but I’m not for sale’.”
Chicago, Illinois based Death Metal purveyors INNER DECAY announce their second full-length album is completed and ready to be released! Titled Enter the Void, the band’s new material will be soon released in collaboration with Pest Records, and here’s what the band commented on it:
“It’s been a challenging couple of years. The pandemic hit the world hard and things came to a major slow down, we even had a member who recorded his parts at home while he had Covid, but we kept pushing and made it through as a band. With the hardship of the pandemic slowly moving behind us, we’re very proud to announce the result of our hard work which is our upcoming album “Enter the Void”.
Our sophomore album is heavier and with an improved sound compared to our debut “Souls of War”, but still with a solid dose of epic melodies and catchiness. We’re coming back with the new lineup and with it comes a fresh quality. Our foundation is still the same with Tom as the main songwriter and Silvestre giving a punishing performance with his one-of-a-kind brutal vocal style.
Though our new additions made a big difference for the band’s music; Alfred with his powerful bass lines and song writing prowess that added new dimensions for the band’s songs, Dave with his pulverizing drum beats that set the feeling and rhythm perfectly, and Aaron who worked side by side with Tom going back and forth between shredding and melodic guitar solos. We are excited to release this album, and can’t wait to share it with the world.”
Inner Decay was formed in 2014 by guitarist Tomasz. Inner Decay’s style roots in Death Metal, combining elements of Melodic Death Metal, catchy upbeat Thrash riffs and crushing Brutal Death Metal vocals. This band draws its inspiration from the founders of Death Metal such as Death, Sepultura, Jungle Rot, Vader, Dying Fetus, Deicide, Obituary, Carcass and Morbid Angel.
Despite a few line up changes, Inner Decay has kept the same style and feel from day one thanks to Tom’s killer writing style and Silvester’s brutal vocals. This band played number of shows across Midwest states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Kentucky and remains very active in Chicago metal scene.
During then 2020-2021 pandemic, Inner Decay had written and recorded their follow up album that is titled “Enter the Void”. The album is complete and ready to be released.
2015 – Inner Decay releases it’s first 3 track demo “World at its End” 2015 – Inner Decay releases music video for “Down the Civilization” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8f71dMTL2Q) 2018 – Inner Decay releases debut full length self-published “Souls of War” 2019 – Inner Decay releases single, self-published “Lure of the Wicked” 2019 – Inner Decay releases music video for “World Reduced to Ash” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnwWWQdGt4o)
