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Indonesian punk band Antikolor has released their highly anticipated single "Not You" on September 13th, 2024, in collaboration with pop-punk artist Sweetest Friend from Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The track, available on all digital streaming platforms, marks a fresh chapter for the Bandar Lampung-based band, blending raw emotions with high-energy punk. Written by lyricist Robby, "Not You" is an anthem of resilience, narrating the story of a man moving on from a painful past relationship and finding the strength to rebuild his life. With upbeat rhythms and straightforward lyrics, the song takes listeners through the bittersweet journey of letting go and reclaiming freedom after emotional turmoil. Boy, Antikolor’s frontman, shared his thoughts on the collaboration, saying, “Working with Sweetest Friend has been incredible. We wanted to create something that resonates with anyone who’s been through toxic relationships and come out stronger. Not You ...

The brutal slamming death metal scene in Indonesia has just received a heavy blow with the debut release from Dismemberment Sufferage. Formed on November 8, 2023, in Matraman, East Jakarta, the band features Ockky on vocals, Ferdy on guitar, Ragil on bass, and an additional drummer. On August 07, 2024, the band has officially dropped their first single, "Excrement Cadaveric," available on YouTube. Composed by Ferdy with lyrics written by Ockky, "Excrement Cadaveric" explores dark themes centered around necrophilia, brutality, and grotesque desires. The song’s intense high-gain distortion, blasting drums, and powerful growling vocals combine to deliver a visceral slamming death metal experience. Despite its brutal nature, the track is crafted to be easily absorbed by fans of the genre, offering a fresh take on slamming death metal with an unapologetic, arrogant edge. This debut single is the first of what Dismemberment Sufferage promises will ...

Bandung, Indonesia – Emerging band Rabbit on Mondays has officially released their debut mini album (EP) titled Avowal on September 7, 2024. The EP features five tracks, blending elements of Pop Punk and Rap while exploring themes of daily life and self-reflection. Through this work, the band showcases a diverse musical perspective, delivering lyrics that resonate with personal experiences familiar to listeners. Each track on Avowal tells its own story. "Feeling Restless" reflects the anxiety of someone infatuated with a woman, while "Wake Me Up" conveys the despair of chasing uncertainty. "Epic Comeback" speaks to those hitting rock bottom and their determination to rise again. "The End" delves into the struggles of a crumbling romantic relationship, and "Lucid Dreams" imagines someone rewriting their life story through dreams, hoping it becomes reality. With Avowal, Rabbit on Mondays aims to continue their grow...

Renowned Indonesian metal band GRAUSIG is set to release the official music video for their single "Bias Krida" on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM WIB via their YouTube channel, "GrausiG channel." "Bias Krida" is the second single from GRAUSIG's 2023 album, "Anomi." The band previously released a lyric video for the song on the same YouTube channel last year. In the lead-up to the music video's release, GRAUSIG has been teasing fans with a series of clips across their social media accounts, giving glimpses of what to expect in the upcoming video. The release date, September 13th, was chosen to coincide with the myth of "Friday the 13th," known for its superstitious reputation — a fitting backdrop for the themes in "Bias Krida." This release also marks a celebration of GRAUSIG's 35th anniversary, with further releases planned to expand their discography, including unreleased material considered a ...

BreakDowN, the extreme metal band known for its aggressive sound and international journey, has just released the music video for their latest single "Rise From The Dead" on August 11, 2024. This track serves as an introduction to their new EP "Divide And Konquer," which hit the shelves on September 8, 2024. Originally hailing from the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, before relocating to Ireland and later to Germany, BreakDowN has been a powerhouse in the metal scene since 1998. Their unique sound has blended elements from punk to technical death metal, quickly earning them recognition across the globe.  Their new EP, "Divide And Konquer," showcases their signature style—an uncompromising fusion of extreme metal with melodic elements, drawing comparisons to DEATH, SEPULTURA, and KREATOR. Produced by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, the EP promises to deliver four tracks of raw energy that will captivate fans of death metal, thrash, a...

A new force in heavy metal has emerged with the launch of "VULTURE CITY," a project spearheaded by 14-year-old guitarist Leonard Hansson. Known for his work with bands Chainory and Mr. Twister, Leonard is now taking the music scene by storm with his unique focus on horror-themed metal. The debut song, "Well Come the Wicked," released on August 5, 2024, is a compelling instrumental piece filled with powerful riffs and intricate melodies, showcasing Leonard's exceptional talent. The track was produced at Cheften Studios, which is owned by Leonard himself. This young artist's ambitious project is already turning heads and proving that age is no barrier to making an impact in the metal world. Contact: IG: @vulture.city FB: @vulture.city

Cork-based noise merchants WORN OUT have unleashed their highly-anticipated sophomore EP, *LOW*, on August 30, 2024, via self-release. The EP follows the release of their July single, "Deeper," and coincides with the announcement of their headline tour across Ireland later this year. The tour will feature support from Grief Ritual and Lure In, beginning in October and concluding in November, with stops in Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, and Cork. *LOW* sees WORN OUT diving deeper into their aggressive, chaotic, and atmospheric metallic sound, with mixing by Joe Clayton and mastering by Sam Bloor. The four-track EP showcases a dynamic fusion of dissonance, heavy rhythms, and scathing vocals, building on the intensity hinted at in previous releases. The band recorded most of the EP themselves, further reinforcing their DIY ethos. The group has garnered considerable attention since the release of "Deeper," with Alex Baker of Kerrang! Radio naming WORN OUT his fe...

FABULAE DRAMATIS, the innovative metal act known for their unique blend of heavy world music, is set to release their highly anticipated third full-length album, "Violenta," on September 7, 2024. The band, celebrated for their intense and dynamic sound, is taking a bold step into Progressive Latin Metal with this new album. Produced by Martín Furia (Destruction/Bark), Gustavo Valderrama, and the band itself, "Violenta" marks a new chapter in the evolution of FABULAE DRAMATIS. With previous albums “Om” (2012) and “Solar Time’s Fables” (2017), the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of their genre. Their music has been praised by Classic Rock Society magazine for its "deep thought and insular attention," drawing comparisons to the spirits of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart. The band, featuring Isabel Restrepo (voice), Daniel Díaz (guitar), Teo Dimitrov (drums), and Marco Felix (bass), has also garnered international acclaim ...

Just five months after releasing "Resital Genosida," Bandung-based Deathcore unit IMPURITY is back with a new single, "Wanci Surup" released on August 30, 2024 which is now available on various music platforms. The song draws inspiration from Sundanese cultural beliefs, particularly the myth of "Sandekala"—a time when evil spirits are believed to roam at sunset. "Wanci Surup" captures the twilight transition from day to night, a time when Sundanese folklore warns people to stay indoors to avoid encounters with malevolent spirits. The lyrics, predominantly in the Sundanese language, reflect this cultural theme, and the song is further enriched with traditional Gamelan music. The release is accompanied by a lyric video that visually portrays the mystical atmosphere of "Wanci Surup." The single, which follows their previous release "Resital Genosida," marks the band's ongoing commitment to incorporatin...

BUILDE2S MY SKIN, the Melodic/Post-Hardcore duo formed in October last year, continues their journey by releasing their second single, "Rogue," as a prelude to their upcoming EP titled "Alpha/Beta," which is now available on various digital music platforms as of August 23, 2024. The new single represents a life journey filled with deceit, staying true to their roots in Melodic/Post-Hardcore. Thomi Falahan features once again as the vocalist, alongside lyricist Muhammad Fachri Baasith. The composition of "Rogue" blends their signature style, combining powerful Melodic/Post-Hardcore elements with clean vocal choruses that have become a hallmark of BUILDE2S MY SKIN's creative process. "Rogue" portrays an individual continuing their life's journey as a wanderer, striving to leave behind all the negative experiences, such as deceit and betrayal.  Their second single, "Rogue," is now available for streaming on ...

Bandung-based band MINDLESS SESSION has just released their latest single and music video titled “The Black Witch” on August 15, 2024. Embracing a paradigm of contradiction, the band ventures into a post-apocalyptic dystopian fiction with their new release. Unlike their previous songs, "The Black Witch" features a more stripped-down sound, representing a sarcastic analogy. The song narrates the loss of sanity, deceit, and the demons within every human heart, drawing inspiration from the 14th-century Western tradition where witchcraft was rampant. During that era, numerous women became practitioners of witchcraft, selling spells under the guise of prayers, leading to the execution of hundreds of thousands across Europe simply for being labeled as witches. Mindless Session has meticulously crafted every element of "The Black Witch," from the recording, sound, and equipment to the visuals, to deliver a compelling experience. The heavy yet measur...