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NOVAREIGN Streaming New Song “Thunder & Majesty”
From Their New Album Out July 17th
The wait is almost complete. Years in the making Los Angeles progressive power metal group NOVAREIGN are about to unleash ‘Shifting The Axis Of The World’ next Friday, July 17th. But before doing so the quartet have shared another new song “Thunder & Majesty” to appease the masses or to maybe just further tease fans with the impact and power of the band’s illustrious work. Listen now streaming HERE
“’Thunder & Majesty,’ written by Mr. Balmore Lemus, is one of our favorite songs from the new album to not only perform live but for its impactful message as well! We feel it really ties in one of the album’s core messages of breaking free from the weight of yesterday and to conquer tomorrow’s possibilities,” explains singer Icarus Marquez. “We hope when you all hear this song it does what it has for all of us in Novareign, give you a constant reminder that tomorrow is another day and to always look towards the sky’s horizon.”
“Thunder & Majesty” joins previous singles “Ironsides” and “Sun & Moon” (with its accompanying music video watch HERE) all from NOVAREIGN’s epic achievement out next week. ‘Shifting The Axis Of The World’ (mixed/mastered by Alex Nasla (Immortal Guardian, Witherfall, Helion Prime)) offers just shy of an hour’s worth of marvelous musicianship, flavorful guitarwork, challenging time changes, a palette of moods, anthemic melodies all leading to a grandiose audio journey. The album will be available as a jewelcase CD in stores or all streaming/download digital platforms or order direct HERE
NOVAREIGN gained quite a bit of traction with their 2018 album, ‘Legends,’ which was praised as “a bombastic mix of epic metal” (BraveWords), “an instrumental fireworks show” (Metal Bandcamp) and “one of the most addictive power metal records I've heard in a long time” (Two Guys Metal Reviews). Additionally, the ensuing live shows that followed its release including dates with Michael Schenker, Exmortus, Angra, White Wizzard, Rhapsody Ov Fire, Act of Defiance, Bonded By Blood, GloryHammer, Graveshadow, PowerGlove and Holy Grail, in addition to festivals like Mad With Power, Hyperspace, Ruinfest and Frost And Fire. In the downtime, NOVAREIGN endured a couple of lineup changes implementing new drummer Ulises Hernandez (ex-Judicator, Anubis), while guitarist Balmore Lemus split his time with Judicator, Lunar and Dire Peril. On and off NOVAREIGN have been writing and recording the follow-up to ‘Legends’ and after too much time a new effort is here.
EXTINCTION A.D. NEW SONG/VIDEO "BLOOD HOAX" ONLINE TODAY
High-octane crossover hardcore/thrash powerhouse EXTINCTION A.D. release their sixth single in as many months today. “Blood Hoax” is online now at all digital streaming/download platforms, as well as a new music video WATCH HERE
“Why do something slow when you can do it fast? That was the mentality behind the music for ‘Blood Hoax.’ It's a million miles an hour and off the charts intensity,” states singer/guitarist Rick Jimenez. “Lyrically the song had to match the music in vitriol. Everyone has encountered the type of person that can only pump themselves up by tearing other people down. That's the weakest mentality on earth and the decimation of that front is utterly gratifying. ‘Empty barrels make the most noise’ is a lasting mantra, and those types are destined to drown in blood.”
“Blood Hoax” is a relentless barrage of pure chaotic energy from the heavy hitting riffs to the cutthroat vocal delivery perfectly capturing EXTINCTION A.D.’s signature brand of explosive, groove-heavy crossover thrash. At just around 2 minutes, it’s a quick, high-intensity banger that doesn't waste a single second.
“Blood Hoax” joins other recent EXTINCTION A.D. singles/videos -
“Truth and Consequences” [feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley]
The six songs are testament to their evolutionary step forward EXTINCTION A.D. are proving a decade into their career, their output is fresher, heavier, and more venomous than ever.
EXTINCTION A.D. is currently hitting the road in support of the new music, with upcoming festival appearances and regional dates:
9/5 - Alternative Gallery – Allentown, PA with Condition Critical, Cruel Bomb and mor
9/18 – Within These Walls 2026 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile (with Outta Pocket, Skin Ticket, Die Young, Will To Live)