A blast through some of the release news from the last couple of days…
Fupa Goddess
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Fupa Goddess to the roster with the debut full length album Fuckyourface! From the foldz of Virginia/North Carolina, Fupa Goddess formed in 2019 and spew forth sick death metal/goregrind/noise with a fun atmosphere. After countless EP’s and splits, Fuckyourface is the band’s first full length album and pushes the boundaries of extreme music to the max… this is Partygore! For fans of Bonginator, Dying Fetus, Fluids, Frog Mallet, Fulci, Goreport, Mortician, Peeling Flesh, Pissgrave, Sanguisugabogg and Viscera Trail.
Grab the album from Bandcamp (below) or head to HGPD for CDs (and other merch)
Heteromorphic Zoo
Emerging metal act Heteromorphic Zoo, from Victoria, BC, Canada, is set to captivate audiences with their debut EP New World (grab it on Bandcamp), produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Coinciding with the EP launch, the band has unveiled the music video for their single “Ritual of Fidelity”, which they comment on:
This song is about an ancient power awakening within a great tomb, filled with monsters. The leaders declare their loyalty (or fidelity) to the overlord. Musically, the actual “ritual of fidelity” takes place in the middle of the song. It’s a classical 3-voice fugue between the violin, lead guitar, and rhythm guitars + bass with a subject, tonal response, 2 counter subjects, and everything. Of course, it’s not a pure fugue since other instruments are also playing, but that’s the skeleton of it, and the callback to an old baroque form brings out the ritualistic nature of the song.
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Kranius
Kranius, the brainchild of multifaceted musician Gary Mungins, returns to the metal scene with their latest release, Foundation, available on all digital platforms from August 30, 2024. Blending the raw energy of thrash and heavy metal, Foundation is a hard-hitting album that is set to captivate fans of Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Fear Factory, and Machine Head.
Kranius, born in 1996 under the name ‘Cranium’ before evolving into its current identity, is driven solely by Gary Mungins, who handles every aspect of the project. From songwriting and instrumentation to production, Gary brings his vision of metal to life, unfiltered and fiercely independent. His DIY ethos has earned Kranius a cult following, with early releases laying the foundation for the thrash and heavy metal journey that culminates in Foundation.
Enmy
Cincinnati-based rock sensation Enmy has announced the release of their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album, Enmy, which is now available across all platforms from FiXT.
Following the massive success of their debut album Breaking Down, which has already amassed over 25 million streams across DSPs, with their track “Clarity” earning a placement on the popular WWE showcase, and their more recent “The Ledge” featured twice on the WWE Summer Slam segments, Enmy continues to redefine the boundaries of rock and metalcore with their latest offerings.
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A Circus
A Circus is thrilled to announce the release of the self-titled debut album via Rockshots Records as of October 11, 2024.
Led by guitarist Luca Federici, A Circus draws inspiration from iconic bands like Rainbow, Queen, Deep Purple, Ozzy, and Blackmore’s Night, and features Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Lords of Black) on vocals, Shane Gaalaas (Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker) on drums, Luca Federici on guitar, Gian Marco Verdone on keyboards & orchestral mockups, and Alfredo Federici on bass.
Grab it from all the usual places.
Smash Atoms
Swedish rock band Smash Atoms is thrilled to announce the release of their long-awaited self-titled debut album, available now on all digital platforms, as well as in CD format and a limited edition “Insomnia” splatter-colored vinyl (only 300 copies). Check out your options here.
The album, mixed and mastered at the renowned Crehate Studios in Göteborg (home to bands like In Flames, Scorpions, and Avatar), brings back nostalgic sounds from the ’90s with a fresh, modern energy.
The lead single, “Bring the River”, is accompanied by a captivating music video, continuing the band’s journey through a powerful, nostalgic sound that has already struck a chord with fans of classic rock and grunge.
