Heavy is as heavy does. And here’s how the heaviest customers are doing it today. If you need more information, please email nobodycares@getoveryourself.com. And now, into the mouth of madness:
Curse The Son | Deliberate Cruelty
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Connecticut doom metal merchants Curse The Son present the second single from their upcoming album Delirium, due out Sept. 6. Get pummeled by the punishing grooves of Deliberate Cruelty now. Curse The Son have endured the tests of time: Lineup shifts, traumatic personal losses and a global pandemic have found the band in a vastly different world. A dark world. A world that doesn’t feel very stable. Lyrically and conceptually, Delirium finds Curse The Son exploring and re-experiencing the fear, isolation, confusion and death from a time not so long ago. A slow descent into madness as we self-medicated, forced others away and suffered from the greatest losses of all: Each other. Psychologically, the devastating emotional damage inflicted upon us and our children will never fully be understood. Drenched in these drowning vibes, Delirium was created.”
The Wring | The Sword
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Sudbury’s intrepid prog act The Wring release The Sword, the latest single from their album Nemesis, slated for a Sept. 27 release. This track exemplifies the band’s signature blend of heavy rock with progressive elements, showcasing their ability to craft intricate compositions that resonate with both metalheads and prog enthusiasts. The Sword is an intense sonic journey that combines relentless guitar riffs with dynamic shifts in tempo, as commented on by guitarist Don Dewulf: “I’ve had the main riff and structure for a long time, but it never felt right. I tried it with other drummers and bass players and always put it to the side. I came back to it again for Nemesis. With Reggie’s vocals and bass and Kyle’s drumming, suddenly it felt great. Almost Megadethy. Super fun to play. I actually used a Dave Mustaine signature King V to play it because I was getting too much spring noise from my Floyd guitars while picking the fast parts… Probably the most ‘metal’ song I’ve recorded.”
Blue Heron | We Breathe Darkness
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “New Mexico desert rock torchbearers Blue Heron drop the new single We Breathe Darkness in advance of the studio album Everything Fades, due Sept. 27. Frontman Jadd Shickler says: “Most of our new record’s lyrics are about mortality and time passing. We Breathe Darkness is about a ghost who’s trapped in the afterlife but hasn’t accepted it yet, wishing he can still get another chance at living. It’s more literal than metaphorical, but there’s an implied idea about living in the moment and recognizing what you have while you have it. Musically, desert rock is our stock in trade, but everyone in the band digs a broad range of stuff. After going for a straight-up rocker with our first single, you can hear our affection for more atmospheric stuff here, even dipping in a bit to post-metal territory. This is the last song we finished before heading into the studio to make the album, and it’s definitely the one with the most surprising twists as it builds.”
Marble | Theatre Is My Essence
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “After the excellent reception of the previous album S.A.V.E., whose lyrics were centered on the deadly sins and theological virtues, the Italian melodic metal band Marble return to the scene with a new, even more, compact and more ambitious album. T.I.M.E. revolves around female characters in the history of Western theatre, marking the time in the stylistic evolution of stage performances. The sextet, with an unchanged lineup and still led by the voice of Eleonora Travaglino, exploits the singer’s years of experience as a theatre actress, bringing to the compositions a heartfelt and dense interpretation. “We are proud to present T.I.M.E., an album that for us means a leap forward in the composition of music and lyrics,” they say. “The connection of the songs linked by the thread of theatre is a special concept and we are sure it will hit the mark with some really powerful tracks. Eleonora’s multiple vocal lines are set over a powerful rhythmic base, reminiscent of names such as Nevermore and Evergrey, perfectly set against articulate guitar solos and keyboard arrangements that fill out the sound, all set to Norman Ceriotti’s fast and precise drumming.”
BornBroken | Am I Invisible
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Montreal metal powerhouse BornBroken are back with a vengeance — and the new album Am I Invisible, due Sept. 20. It’s their third release, and with an almost completely new lineup, marks a significant evolution for the band. The album reflects on the human experience while delivering a solid punch of thrash and death metal. “We wanted to create something raw and real,” they say. “Creating this album was an intense and rewarding process. This album represents who we are and what we stand for. It is incredibly personal for all of us. We poured our hearts into every beat, every note. It’s a journey through our highs and lows. It speaks to the struggles and emotions we’ve faced as individuals and as a band.” Am I Invisible explores existential despair, personal strength, societal division and the relentless march of time. With each track, BornBroken deliver a powerful message, wrapped in their signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and emotive vocals.”
Maitreya | The Traveler
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Oshawa’s Maitreya have a new EP, Auxesis, coming out Oct. 11, and they are debuting the second single Still Motion. Meshed together with eccentric and riveting progressive metal, lyrically, the track is about gaining the benefit of stillness in clarity and awareness. Being able to forgive yourself for straying from your path, and learning as much as you can along the way. Guitarist Mark Wylie comments: “Many of my compositions are inspired by practice and studies of yogic traditions. This song in particular is based on the experience of expansion felt in meditation. The attempt musically was to capture the type of motion felt in an astral out-of-body experience, while still remaining conscious of the physical body. Most notable of this effect compositionally is the rhythmic interplay used in the chorus section. The rhythm has a way of syncopating on and off the beat, creating a type of non-resolving momentum.”
Heinous Exsanguination | Vile Rotting Mess
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “L.A.’s Heinous Exsanguination are back for another round of putrid, brutal devastation with the single Vile Rotting Mess. It is the second release from their upcoming debut EP The Stench of Decaying Flesh, slated for Sept. 6. This track is another display of blistering slam featuring the guttural ferocity of Angel Ochoa (Cephalotripsy, Abominable Putridity). The band rip open the track, for a deeper look inside: “This song starts with a brutal lo-fi slam riff into a head-spinning intro that will surely make the ancient primate within you want to dance. The song then explores different riffs including hardcore-like riffs fused with the classic slam we all know and love. Don’t forget blast beats either. If you aren’t exsanguinated by two minutes into the song, you’ll hear slam/brutal death metal legend, Angel Ochoa spit the filthiest vocals known to man over once again, that classic slam riff.”
Toxic Breed | Fifth Estate
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Norway’s Tonic Breed will unleash the 10th-anniversary reissue of their 2014 thrash album Outsold on Sept. 13. While their original lineup is no more, sole remaining member Patrik Svendsen has poured his passion into this anniversary re-release. The band are not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and the desire to introduce it to a new audience, one single at a time. Today, the redone Fifth Estate is being shared with fans. It’s a real banger, angry and fierce with an old-school fast pace that sticks to your head.”
Slower | Hellfire
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Doom metal project Slower (with members of Fu Manchu, Year Of The Cobra and Monolord) present the single Hellfire, an original track from their upcoming sophomore album Rage and Ruin, due Nov. 1. Initially an all-star tribute to Slayer, Slower released their self-titled debut album in the winter of 2024 to widespread acclaim. Hot on the heels of its success, the current trio of Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) on guitar, Amy Tung-Barrysmith (Year Of The Cobra) on bass and vocals and Esben Willems (Monolord) on drums change their approach on Rage and Ruin. The album features two Slayer covers (Chemical Warfare and Haunting The Chapel) and four original creations — all dark, crushing and haunting doom crowned by Tung-Barrysmith’s alluring vocals.”
