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Album Review: Black Crown Initiate ‘Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape’

Album Review: Black Crown Initiate ‘Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape’

by Chris Annunziata | Jul 28, 2020 | Reviews

  Ever since Black Crown Initiate dropped Selves We Cannot Forgive back in 2016, I was always curious how the band would proceed with their next effort. Unfortunately, it took four years to hear new music, but it was definitely worth the...
Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Death Comes in Reverse”

Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Death Comes in Reverse”

by Chris Annunziata | Jul 24, 2020 | New Music, Video

  Black Crown Initiate are gearing up to release their new album Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape and have unleashed another single dubbed, “Death Comes in Reverse.” The record is due on August 7th via their new label Century...
Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Death Comes in Reverse”

A conversation with Black Crown Initiate frontman James Dorton on new album ‘Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape’

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 20, 2020 | Interviews

  Pennsylvania progressive death metallers Black Crown Initiate are gearing up for their new album, Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape, scheduled to arrive on August 7th via Century Media Records (pre-order here). The follow-up to 2016’s Selves We Cannot...
Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Death Comes in Reverse”

Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Holy Silence”

by Chris Annunziata | Jul 9, 2020 | New Music, Video

  Black Crown Initiate are gearing up to release Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape and have dropped a new song from the record titled “Holy Silence.” The song was written back in 2008 before the band formed and guitarist/vocalist Andy...
Mick Gordon recruits heavy metal choir for ‘Doom Eternal’ score

Mick Gordon recruits heavy metal choir for ‘Doom Eternal’ score

by Elise Yablon | Mar 6, 2020 | News, Video

  Video game composer Mick Gordon, has taken a unique approach to recording the score to the upcoming ‘Doom Eternal’ game. He has recruited a choir of heavy metal vocalists to create realistic chanting to accompany the game’s action.  Vocalists who took part...
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Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
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Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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