I am honestly a little surprised that the Halloween-themed metal videos and songs haven’t started dropping already. Guess all the corpse-painted boys and leather-clad ghouls are waiting until next week with their fright-fests. Not that some of these numbers aren’t scary enough on their own. See and hear for yourself. Just don’t come crying to me if you get spooked:
BornBroken | Am I Invisible
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Canada’s BornBroken released their third album Am I Invisible this past September, and to keep the momentum up, they are sharing the video for the title track, directed by Chris Kells of The Agonist. This pummeling display of death and thrash metal complements the visceral and provocative lyrics the bandmembers work hard to craft. They elaborate: “We wanted to use our music to call for unity and empathy. This album is not just a collection of songs; it’s a message, a call to action for anyone who feels unheard or unseen. We’ve always aimed to create music that tells a story, and ‘Am I Invisible’ is our most ambitious story yet. The themes of invisibility, isolation, and resilience are universal, and we wanted to convey them through powerful lyrics and compelling music.”
Beriedir | Halo
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Beriedir unveil Halo, the first single from their forthcoming third album Liminal Spaces, due in January. This new single marks the beginning of a bold evolution in the band’s sound. Halo invites listeners into a mysterious world where melancholic atmospheres and introspective lyrics blend seamlessly with heavy, progressive metal. The song tells the story of a restless man, lost in a dusty study, surrounded by torn tomes and ancient manuscripts. He ventures deep into the nature of reality, driven by both science and mysticism, trying to grasp the truth just beyond his reach. The track’s intricate and immersive soundscapes set the stage for the themes explored in Liminal Spaces: Melancholia, longing, and the search for understanding. “Halo is a song about the feeling of being almost there, yet still just out of reach,” they say. “It’s the sensation of chasing the truth and losing yourself in the process. This track captures the essence of our new album, both musically and lyrically.”
Exuvial | Autonomic Awakening
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Progressive metal outfit Exuvial are poised to make waves with their debut concept album The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica due on Nov. 22. This ambitious project marks the first installment of a planned trilogy, promising listeners an immersive journey through themes of science fiction, human nature, and our complex relationship with AI and technology. The band’s lyrical content draws inspiration from various sources, including iconic science fiction films like Contact, Alien and The Matrix, as well as video games such as Metroid. The band comment on what’s in store: “We love concept albums, so we approached this project with intentionality, carefully considering which elements could be reintroduced in various forms to tie it all together. Additionally, we aimed to blend elements of progressive metal, black metal, and technical death metal, allowing the songs to dynamically ramp up or down. This approach lets the parts breathe, giving each musical passage the space to develop fully and resonate.”
Tzimani | I Feel Fine
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: San Diego’s Eddie and Seb Vazquez — the brother duo at the heart of Tzimani — will release their first album I Feel Fine on Nov. 15. Today, they share the title track and latest single. Drummer Sebastien Vazquez comments: “I Feel Fine is Van Halen meets heavy metal all the way, baby. Go put on some 5150 and listen to that rattle and roll that was captured by the band during that point in their tenure. We tried to go with a bit of VH worship but also close out the record with a resounding finish to put the record to a close. Most of the songs in a lot of ways capture some form of inner struggle and this one certainly has the anthemic chorus where we proclaim I Feel Fine. The song is about the banality of everyday life. Think about the problems that most people have to go through and the fact that most have to hide their true feelings. The song has blistering double bass. Massive hooks and a solo break to tie it all together.”
