German band Venues is taking us on a dark and twisted journey with the visualizer for their its single "Praying Mantis." Watch it below, and stream the song here. Dropping as a special release in collaboration with Traumatica—one of the world's largest and most intense horror festivals — this track is set to become the anthem of... Continue Reading →
German band Venues will release its third album, "Transience," on March 29, 2024, via Arising Empire. Watch the video for the new single "Godspeed, Goodbye" below. The new record follows the Stuttgart-based band's 2021 album "Solace" and 2018's "Aspire." Venues recorded the new album in three sessions with regular producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) at the Sawdust Recordings in Halle.... Continue Reading →
German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Unspoken Words." Watch the video below. The new album follows the 2021 album "Solace" and previous singles "Oblivion," "Reflections,"' "Cravings," "Haunted House" and "Radiate Me." "Unspoken Words" delves deep into the realm of unvoiced sentiments, weaving a tapestry of raw emotion and intricate melodies. "Sometimes, the best choice in leaving a... Continue Reading →
German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Haunted House," following its 2021 album "Solace" and previous singles "Reflections" + "Cravings." Watch the video below, and stream the song here. "If you know the feeling of being trapped in a situation that doesn't bring good prospects, but still have the urge to get out of... Continue Reading →
German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Cravings" via Arising Empire. Watch the video below. "'Cravings' was written about breaking free from addiction," singer Lela said. "It doesn't matter whether it's about drugs, material things, or people. To free yourself from what can only drive you into the abyss is not easy, as addiction often wears a... Continue Reading →
German post-hardcore act Venues as released the video for the new new single "Reflections," which is out now worldwide. Watch it below. The new track follows Venues' most recent album "Solace," available via Arising Empire. "With 'Reflections,' we describe the process of self-knowledge—when you realize over time that you're the only one who can really help you and... Continue Reading →
Berlin post-hardcore trio Future Palace has released the new single "Heads Up" from its upcoming second album, "Run." The new record will be released on June 10, 2022, via Arising Empire; pre-order it here. Musically, the band doles out heavy riffs and astonishingly sharp yet melodic guitar work, which set the stage for a war against inner demons. This... Continue Reading →
In Flames, Soilwork, At the Gates, Arch Enemy—the list of Swedish metal bands achieving global acclaim and popularity is long indeed. Could the next one to join their esteemed ranks be Eyes Wide Open? Ten years into its career, the band clearly is hitting its stride creatively. Its latest release, “Through Life and Death” (Arising... Continue Reading →
London-based metal band TheCityIsOurs has shared a music video for the song "Body Count" from its new album, "Coma" (Arising Empire). The video was directed by the band's own Oli Duncanson. Founding member Mikey Page said: "'Body Count' is a song for anybody that was ever told they weren't enough. Despite coming from anger, this track is more about development and growth through... Continue Reading →
German modern metal outfit Venus has shared the video for "Deceptive Faces." Watch the video, which finds the band in performance mode, below. The song appears on the band's new album "Solace," which is out now via Arising Empire. The album is available on limited colored vinyl, as well. Buy the album here. In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that... Continue Reading →
