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Swedish Heavy Rockers THE SONIC OVERLORDS Unleash New Single & Video "Calling Demons By Your Name"

Swedish heavy rock/doom architects THE SONIC OVERLORDS have returned with a thunderous new digital single, "Calling Demons By Your Name," accompanied by a striking performance music video. Released via M-Theory Audio, the track serves as a powerful statement of intent as the band continues actively working on more new music.

The digital single is available on all streaming/download platforms, or watch "Calling Demons By Your Name" HERE 

As the world seemingly devolves into chaos, THE SONIC OVERLORDS shine a beacon of hope in the form of a new single, “Calling Demons By Your Name.” An unrelenting steamroller of a track, packed with grit and power, that for a few minutes pulls you away from everyday troubles and into a realm where metal reigns supreme.

The new track pushes the band's signature blend of crushing classic metal and massive melodic hooks into exciting new territory. Guitarist Morgan Zocek explains the vision behind the new anthem:

"The foundation of the song is heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, but the chorus also brings in a touch of Journey through its melodies and harmonies. And that's something I would like to keep experimenting with in the future – blending AOR elements with our doom/classic hard rock sound. I feel like that combination could become something quite unique."

Background & Praise for the Debut Album

Formed in 2017 by guitarist Morgan Zocek, THE SONIC OVERLORDS joined a few years later by vocalist Marcus Zachrisson Rubin and the bottom-end of bassist Daniel Ramírez caught the attention of the global metal underground with their 2021 debut album, ‘Last Days of Babylon.’ The band established a "warm familiarity" by seamlessly bridging the gap between late ‘70s/early ‘80s classic hard rock and epic heavy doom (think Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, and classic Rainbow, Candlemass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Scorpions and Michael Schenker Group). Order Here

The debut album earned widespread critical acclaim from the international metal press:

"Serves some sturdy fare of Hard and Heavy Rock that comes with that tasty doom flavor we love... You'll discern references to the now-defunct Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and some guitar-soaked shenanigans." — RockmusicRaider

"In the Black Sabbath genre, it stands out as one of the most enjoyable offerings of the year... raises very high the colors of an epic heavy doom." — Music Waves

"It's always heavy, even when it's not driven by really heavy riffs... a doomy take on classic rock." — Apocalypse Later Music Reviews

With "Calling Demons By Your Name," THE SONIC OVERLORDS, together with drummer Michael Dahlqvist, are cementing their place in the modern heavy rock landscape while carving out a melodic path entirely their own. Stay tuned for more updates and new music announcements in the near future.

SWEDISH THRASH/DEATH METAL TITANS CARNAL FORGE ANNOUNCE VINYL REISSUES FOR CLASSIC ALBUMS ‘FIREDEMON’ AND ‘PLEASE... DIE!’

Set for Release on October 16th, These Essential Pieces of Swedish Metal History Feature First-Time Vinyl Pressings and a Nostalgic Look Back at the Band’s Blistering Legacy.

Prepare for sonic devastation. Thrash/death metal veterans CARNAL FORGE have officially announced the highly anticipated vinyl reissues of two of their most ferocious and influential albums: 2000’s ‘Firedemon’ and 2001’s ‘Please... Die!’ Officially licensed from Century Media Records. Both albums are scheduled to blast their way onto turntable platters worldwide on October 16th.

For the first time ever, the unrelenting, hyper-speed chaos of ‘Please... Die!’ will be available on vinyl, giving audiophiles and die-hard fans the chance to experience the landmark album with the warm, crushing dynamics it deserves.

Formed in 1997, CARNAL FORGE quickly established themselves as one of the most intense forces in the Swedish metal scene, seamlessly blending the melodic sensibilities of Gothenburg death metal with the frantic, technical precision of thrash.

Firedemon: Originally released in 2000, this sophomore album solidified the band’s reputation for breakneck tempos and razor-sharp riffing. A pure, relentless onslaught of catchy, pummeling violence and terror that defined the band's viciousness and set new standards for the genre. Available on Pure Torture Red Vinyl, limited to 300 copies and including expanded insert with personal liner notes.

Please... Die! (Celebrating its 25th Anniversary): Released just a year later in 2001, this album took the band's savagery to new heights. A brilliant and mean-spirited masterpiece filled with razor-sharp riffing and blazing leads. Tracks like "Hand of Doom" and "Welcome to Your Doomsday" proved that Carnal Forge could out-thrash almost anyone in the game. Available on Funeral Blue Colored Vinyl, limited to 300 copies and including expanded insert with personal liner notes. First time on vinyl. 

These reissues serve as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the early 2000s metal landscape—an era where they helped redefine how fast and aggressive Swedish metal could get.

“We are so exited that these albums will be available once again. It brings back so many fun memories for all of us that were in the band during these years, and we know that Lars (1970-2025 rip) would have loved this,” exclaims guitarist Jari Kuusisto. “We were young, ambitious and loved being together making music, drinking beer, touring and just being crazy metal heads. We really hope that you will appreciate, as much as we do, that these albums will once again be made available. We really want to thank Marco Barbieri and M-theory Audio for making this possible. We also want to thank our fans (past and present) and everyone else that helped us out in any way during these years. Until next time. Stay brutal, stay metal and blast Carnal Forge as loud as possible. Horns up. We salute you!!!” 

While CARNAL FORGE’s classic lineup left an indelible mark on metal history, their creative fury continues to branch out with member resumes including significant groups like Scar Symmetry, In Thy Dreams, World Below, Steel Attack, Dellamorte, Rosicrucian, Slapdash and Centinex. Singer Jonas Kjellgren has even engineered or mastered top names like Sabaton, Hypocrisy, Immortal and Overkill

Meanwhile, legendary founding guitarist Jari Kuusisto, whose iconic, frantic fretwork defined the chaotic energy of both ‘Firedemon’ and ‘Please... Die!’, continues to violently rage and can currently be found laying down heavy riffs with Swedish death metal powerhouse FARSOTH, who are currently laying down their third barrage of intensity.

Pre-Order Information

Don't miss your chance to own these crucial pieces of extreme metal history. Due to high demand and limited pressing quantities, fans are highly encouraged to secure their copies early.

Release Date: October 16th

Pre-Order Link: www.m-theoryaudio.com/store 

(All orders ship from US or EU office depending on your location)

OUT TODAY: 

HECATE ENTHRONED Unleash ‘The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried’

Seven long years of silence are officially over. Today, British symphonic black metal pioneers HECATE ENTHRONED return with their monumental seventh studio album, ‘The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried,’ out now via M-Theory Audio.

Weaving together ancient folklore, cinematic orchestration, and unrelenting extreme metal ferocity, the album is already being hailed as a landmark achievement in the band's legendary three-decade career.

The album was preceded by two singles/videos for “Gallery Of Rotting Portraits” and “Deathless In The Dryad Glade”

The Critics Have Spoken:

"The wait has been entirely, emphatically worth it... one of the finest things they have ever put their name to. Essential listening." > — Wonderbox Metal

"A dense, deliberate, and atmospherically rich record that demands patience and rewards it... answers with something worthy of the wait." > — Antihero Magazine

"The orchestrations are genuinely cinematic without overwhelming the metal foundation... Hecate Enthroned navigate that balance with the kind of confidence that only comes from three decades of doing exactly this." > — Musipedia of Metal

Produced by the band alongside Dan Abela (Akercocke, Anaal Nathrakh), the album has been mixed and mastered to deliver maximum sonic devastation. The visual identity of the record was forged by Erskine Designs (Inanimate Existence, Bleed The Sky), capturing the ancient myths and legends that fuel the lyrics.

Available on:

Digipak CD

Limited-Edition Colored Vinyl: 250 copies of Boreal Light (UK/EU) and 250 copies of Draconic Vision (US).

Digital Streaming/Download Platforms
 

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE ON PHYSICAL EDITIONS (Europe/UK):

Due to unforeseen manufacturing and shipping delays, physical copies (limited color vinyl and Digipak CDs) will experience a staggered release across certain territories.

How to get your copy:

Support Local: If you don't see it on the shelves, please ask your local record retailer to order it in! 

Order Direct: To secure your copy immediately, you can order directly from the M-Theory Audio Webstore or the official Bandcamp page (both sites ship from US or EU depending on your location).