ALPHASTATE | Out Of The Black

Out Of The Black , is the first album from Greek metal outfit Alphastate and was originally self-released in 2015. It is a mix of 80’s metal elements with a very modern metal sound. The band wanted to create a very personal sound/style and they succeeded. Now the digital version of the album is being re-released worldwide via Sliptrick Records. The tracks on Out Of The Black were produced by Alphastate and mixing and mastering was done by Kimon Zeliotis, Athens. The artwork was created by Manster Design and the official logo by Gustavo Sanchez. Alphastate started in 2013 as a personal project from Pete Breaker (Guitars). In 2014, Manos Xanthakis (Vocals) came in and in 2015, the band’s line up was complete with Dimitris Tsounakas (Bass) and Fivos Andriopoulos (Drums). The band wanted to combine modern metal with 80’s and 90’s influences such us Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Nevermore, etc, to create a very personal and extreme style with no boundaries. Out Of The Black , the groups first album, was released in 2015 and garnered excellent and positive press globally. After playing numerous live shows in Greece since then, Alphastate continued to evolve with their second album The Grind, which was released in 2018 via Sliptrick Records on CD and digital. Out Of The Black | Released February 7th, 2020 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Out Of The Black | 02. Last Day | 03. Don’t Look Back | 04. Before The Soul Departs | 05. Great Divide | 06. Road To Hell | 07. World’s Control | 08. Only Chance | 09. The System | 10. The End All music by Pete Breaker | All lyrics by Manos Xanthakis Music in World’s Control by Manos Xanthakis Bass by Dimitris Tsounakas Drums by Nikos Moiras Alphastate are: Manos Xanthakis – Vocals | Pete Breaker – Guitars | Fivos Andriopoulos – Drums Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/mAoxyKDk7Qc

SLEAZY WAY OUT | Here Comes Trouble

Here Comes Trouble is a 12 track slab of 100%, whiskey drenched, alcohol fueled, sleaze rock that will make you want to drink whisky straight from the bottle, f**k your girlfriend (plus your friends girlfriend...) and party all night long! Here Comes Trouble picks up where Sleazy Way Out's first album, Satisfy Me , left off. High energy, kick ass, alcohol fueled rock'n'roll are the ingredients that went into this recipe for the soundtrack for one helluva party! Your liver will never be the same! Bluesy, gutsy guitar riffs and shredding solos are provided by guitarist Cleve and support the sleazy, whiskey drenched vocals of Stacey Sleaze, that bring to mind Tom Keifer, Blackie Lawless or Jason McMaster. Pounding, high energy drumming by Joey, paired with Xav's pumping bass lines, form the foundation of the 12 tunes on Here Comes Trouble . Fans of classic bands like WASP, Cinderella, Dangerous Toys, Motley Crue and Guns N Roses will love this record, as will fans of more recent sleaze rock bands such as Hardcore Superstar, Crashdiet and Crazy Lixx! The album was recorded between January and September 2019, at CNS Recording Studios in Montreal, Canada and was engineered, mixed and mastered by Tony Colgan at CNS Studios. Production duties were handled by Tony Colgan with Cleve Hartwick and Stacey Sleaze. Cover art was provided by renowned artist Keith Garvey. Interior album photography provided by Charlie Vitale. Here Comes Trouble | Released February 4th, 2020 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Not Gonna Be There | 02. Trouble | 03. Goin' Down | 04. Bitchin' Honey | 05. Raise 'Em Up | 06. Here Comes The Night | 07. Hell Or High Water | 08. Satisfaction | 09. The Perfect Crime | 10. Take It Off | 11. Got Me Running | 12. Waste Of Time Sleazy Way Out are: Stacey Sleaze – Vocals | Cleve Hartwick – Guitar | Xavier Théberge-Paradis – Bass | Joey Boucher – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick

SLIPTRICK RECORDS | Awesome Mix Vol XXV

Sliptrick Records - Awesome Mix Every so often, we’ll be selecting 5 tracks from our playlist which will be available in one download package from the Shop Sliptrick store, hosted on Dead Pulse . And here’s the best part …it’s completely free. Remember, it’s only available for a limited time. Then you just have to get yourselves ready for another 5 excellent tracks coming your way soon …free and easy! Charting Tracks On Spotify, We have created a playlist that shows the latest charting tracks from the Sliptrick Records roster. The playlist reflects tracks that have placed in the official digital download music charts on iTunes around the world. These charts usually include the top 200. The playlist is updated approximately once per month. The 5 track available in this download are from the current or recent Spotify Playlist of Sliptrick Records charting bands. Check out the current playlist ...here https://youtu.be/hj7XdnZSfoo

CHAINSNAP | Burn Internal

The new album from US metal group Chainsnap is entitled Burn Internal and has been through and survived many song and band member changes. The finished product presents the bands original blend of old style thrash and modern metal. The album was recorded in the bands home town on Wisconsin Rapids, WI at Future Beware Technologies and the recording was a long process because of the lead singer issues which involved having to keep on going back into the studio to re-do the vocal tracks and change names of songs. The final mastering was done in Chicago, IL by Nikk Dibs(from dope) at the Dope Factory. Amazingly, the final results turned out far better than could have been expected. Burn Internal is a mix of modern metal and classic thrash creating an original blend of metal styles that brings the listener a wholly unique result. Chainsnap have once again re-emerged triumphant and provided a collection of tracks that are heavy and real! Burn Internal | Released January 31st, 2020 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Vampyress | 02. Lies | 03. Insanitation | 04. Suicide Brake | 05. Adrenaline Junkie | 06. Break It | 07. Crossroads | 08. Cut Off | 09. Hollow (Remix) Red Cain are: Eddie Buerger – Vocals | Matt Kingery – Bass/Vocals | Alex Kawleski – Drums/Vocals | Keith Monville – Guitar Band links: Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick

The new self-titled album by Italian artist Kein blends the metal and hard rock genres with atmospheric black influences, whilst being built on a powerful rhythm guitar and a solid dominant voice with a low and rough vocal timbre. The album was born from the communicative urgency that overwhelms the personality of the artist torn from issues such as human alienation, violent interiority and the superman. In every image and in every thought, Kein’s (William Mambelli) experience is enclosed to the point that the silent scream depicted on the cover, is the same as the artist who tries to free himself from the constraints of a society of which one does not feel a part of. A collaboration with the bassist and arranger Francesco Preziosi has led to the realization of the 12 track opus Kein , 10 of which are written by Francesco with the other 2 by the drummer and arranger Antonio Aronne and which feature the deeply evocative vocals of William Mambelli. The man himself explains about his lyrics; “they do not give answers to questions but create new relationships with thought, not that I want to understand, nor be present. Translating one of my songs is distorting myself, every word is arrogance of thought, I do not create masterpieces. I am the work of art.” Kein | Released on December 13th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01.Like A Bitch | 02. Levers | 03. Dividing | 04. Nailed | 05. Cruel | 06. Central Fire | 07. Divine Lips | 08. Chain | 09. Idolaters | 10. Mask | 11. Diamond | 12. Human Bones Music written by Francesco Preziosi except Like A Bitch and Human Bones which were written with Antonio Aronne. Kein are: William Mambelli – Vocals | Francesco Preziosi – Bass | Antonio Aronne – Drums | Ivan Fortini – Keyboard programming/Drums | Simone Cardinetti – Guitar Band links: Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/svEx6vIF3OE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3VLwXBKJj8

MUDD FLUX | Light The Skies Electric

“Revels of soul; this is righteousness in full form.” A debut album that personifies the thunderous, articulate roar dwelling deep in an atmospheric space of soaring heart-stopping vocals. A “blurred line between hard rock and modern metal.” Light The Skies Electric delivers what generations of music has forged into the rise of a modern classic. Following on from their 2018 self-titled debut Ep, American psycho-doom rock group Mudd Flux releases their first full length album Light The Skies Electric . The album delivers all the expectations of what this intense live group brings to the stage. From the thunderous combination of classic metal and post-modern rock the bands unique take on a progressive doom sound is typified by the first single from the album, Carousel . Mudd Flux made this statement; “The title of the album Light The Skies Electric was chosen to personify the electrifying atmosphere of our live show and what our fans have come to expect each time they attend. Our thoughts when writing this album were never genre based, as we write in a style that best represents the intent of the lyrics and music. From the aggression of Loadout and Carousel to the sentimental Cosmic I and further beyond with the stoner-rock songs Beneath Broad Sails and Beyond Our Horizon . Each track evolves into the live show, bringing the fans closer to us and certainly out of the mundane music repetition they often endure.” Light The Skies Electric | Released on December 10th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Loadout | 02. All I Am (Am I) | 03. Burn Me On | 04. Beyond Our Horizon | 05. Cosmic I | 06. Beneath Broad Sails | 07. Carousel Recorded in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the Summer of 2019 Produced and Engineered by Jason Gautney Mixed and Mastered by Steve “Doc” Morris of Urbana Sound All Songs Published by Mudd Flux – ASCAP Photography by Jimmy Fuson of Fuson Photography, Crystal Socha, and Mike Scheufler Mudd Flux Skull Design by Headsplit Designs in Paris, France Mudd Flux are: Becky Scheufler – Vocals | Jason Gautney – Guitar | Richard Young – Bass | Zachary Kuder – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/blpOzM44Jb4

SLIPTRICK RECORDS | Awesome Mix Vol XXIV

Sliptrick Records - Awesome Mix Every so often, we’ll be selecting 5 tracks from our playlist which will be available in one download package from the Shop Sliptrick store, hosted on Dead Pulse . And here’s the best part …it’s completely free. Remember, it’s only available for a limited time. Then you just have to get yourselves ready for another 5 excellent tracks coming your way soon …free and easy! Charting Tracks On Spotify, We have created a playlist that shows the latest charting tracks from the Sliptrick Records roster. The playlist reflects tracks that have placed in the official digital download music charts on iTunes around the world. These charts usually include the top 200. The playlist is updated approximately once per month. The 5 track available in this download are from the current or recent Spotify Playlist of Sliptrick Records charting bands. Check out the current playlist ...here https://youtu.be/hj7XdnZSfoo

SYR DARIA | Tears Of A Clown

Tears Of A Clown is the third self-produced album from French heavy thrash group Syr Daria . The album was created with an additional member on the bass, Mr Pascal Husser, who joined Syr Daria as the official bass player in 2018. Tears Of A Clown is probably the most powerful and mature album from the band with the mix of heavy “traditional” sounds with groovy thrash sequences. Two years were necessary to composed the tracks and the mixing and mastering process was done at KR Noyz Studio (East of France). The themes are just like the band, varied and limitless; exploring the complexities of human psychology, analyzing particular daily lapses of time and even contemporary sci-fi literature. Tears Of A Clown is a truly powerful album, a wonderful mix of traditional metal while leaning towards modern musical styles. Syr Daria have given the best of themselves with their new album. The production was especially coordinated to bring power and clarity to Tears Of A Clown . The album is certainly more percussive and direct without losing the melodic touch of the group that can be found throughout the 10 tracks of this excellent new album. Tears Of A Clown | Released on November 12th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. In The End | 02. Virus | 03. Elm Street | 04. Tears Of A Clown | 05. Brother | 06. Mr Gray | 07. When The Roses Fade | 08. Losers’ Club | 09. Red Silence | 10. Randall Flagg Syr Daria are: Guillaume Hesse – Vocals | Christophe Brunner – Drums | Pascal Husser – Bass | Michel Erhart – Guitars | Thomas Haessy – Guitars Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/v31r_kx3QBc

SLIPTRICK RECORDS | Awesome Mix Vol XXIII

Sliptrick Records - Awesome Mix Every so often, we’ll be selecting 5 tracks from our playlist which will be available in one download package from the Shop Sliptrick store, hosted on Dead Pulse . And here’s the best part …it’s completely free. Remember, it’s only available for a limited time. Then you just have to get yourselves ready for another 5 excellent tracks coming your way soon …free and easy! Charting Tracks On Spotify, We have created a playlist that shows the latest charting tracks from the Sliptrick Records roster. The playlist reflects tracks that have placed in the official digital download music charts on iTunes around the world. These charts usually include the top 200. The playlist is updated approximately once per month. The 5 track available in this download are from the current or recent Spotify Playlist of Sliptrick Records charting bands. Check out the current playlist ...here https://youtu.be/hj7XdnZSfoo

BLACKHEARTH | Blackhearth

With their self-titled debut album, Spanish heavy metal group Blackhearth have created something with a classic, old school feeling and great melodies. The tracks combine instrumental dynamics with soulful, searing vocals and a vast melodic structure. The album consists of classic heavy metal, with an emphasis on spooky atmospheres with 80’s metal riffs, cool vocals, and an overall sense of catchiness to it all. Blackhearth is in a trend that earns influences from all European Metal schools from the 80’s (especially from NWOBHM and something from the earlier days of German metal scene), but with some modern insights and flourishes. Their music bears energy and weight, balanced by strong melodies. This is classic heavy music with a cross-over mass appeal! The album was recorded at Tio Pete Estudios and Auryn Studios between august 2018 and January 2019. It was mixed and mastered by Tristán Iñiguez at Auryn Studios. Blackhearth | Released on October 29th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Flying Away | 02. Tarker’s Mills | 03. Face The Enemy | 04. The Truth You’ve Missed | 05. Earls Of Darkness | 06. The Magician | 07. Blackhearth Blackhearth are: Alex Hernández – Guitar | Asier Larrea – Drums | Jorge Sánchez – Bass | Endika Ortega – Guitar | Julio Veiga – Keyboards | Alain Concepción – Vocals Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/e60XKX0_5PM

UNDER ATTACK | Under Attack

Italian classic metal project Under Attack release their self-titled EP in digital format via Sliptrick Records on October 25th. The themes on the EP include the self destruction of humanity, the wars, dystopia and the alienation. The lyrical concept was inspired by three albums: Operation Mindcrime (Queensryche), Cyberpunk (Billy Idol) and Rust in peace (Megadeth). The songs on Under Attack are catchy and edgy at the same time and are influenced primarily by hard rock and 80’s classic metal. The Under Attack sound is guitar oriented with fills and long and melodic solos typical of the 80’s. The production was entrusted to Nando Bonini, a session man who collaborated with numerous major Italian pop rock artists. The artwork is designed by Remedy Art Design, the same artist who drew the cover for the album Atlantic by Evergrey. The EP is Produced by Daniele Sciacca and Nando Bonini for Mister Metal Production, recorded and arranged by Nando Bonini and mixed by Dario Digy Galbusera. Fabio Rossi is the guest soloist on the track The Rules . Under Attack | Released on October 25th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Soldier | 02. Beyond The Sea | 03. The Rules Under Attack are: Daniele Sciacca – Vocals | Fabio Rossi – Guest Guitar Band links: Facebook | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/xLfu8Wi4cBA

SURVIVE | Immortal Warriors

The latest album from Japan's own metal stalwarts Survive is entitled Immortal Warriors and it's a work that fuses new metals and old metal. The violent, fast, delicate melodies have been pushed right to the front creating a tough and sturdy album that is interwoven with melodies that are unique to Japan. Tokyo's Survive are one of the longest standing metal acts in Japan. They have played many big festivals (Loud Park, Beast Fest, Multiplex-motorbike event, Korean Live Rock, Formoz Festival, Asia Metal Festival, Dongducheon Rock Festival, Trendkill Extreme Feast, etc) and toured all over the world with acts such as Behemoth, United, Killswitch Engage, Dope, Pulling Teeth, Testament, Outrage, Anthrax, Hatebleed, Napalm Death, Amon Amarth, Venom Inc, At The Gates, to name just a few. Immortal Warriors is the groups 7th full length studio album, one of their very best and as an added plus contains a bonus track featuring a cover version of the Metallica classic Master Of Puppets ... Survive style! Recorded at Rebel Sound Lab. Recorded/Mixed by Gaku. Produced by the A-Team (Nemo & Gaku). Mastered by Galaxy Blast Mastering. Artwork by Dedy Badic Art. Art direction & design by Outro. Track By Track Run Down Degenerate The album opener instantly sets the tone for pretty much the remainder of Survive’s latest musical endevour: it’s dark as f*ck. Surprisingly, this album sounds as Scandinavian as it gets… Think of bands like Dissection, Bathory or Dark Funeral for instance. If you believe that damnation is upon us, you’d better pick Degenerate as the soundtrack of your choosing. Wrath While it certainly delivers what the title anticipates, what stands out the most about “Wrath” has got to be the contrast between the canonical death metal rhythm section as well as the main guitar riff - which is groovalicious, to say the least. You can sure as hell tell that the band leader NEMO has a penchant for Dimebag Darrell’s guitar work, with a tasty guitar solo to boot. Immortal Warriors It’s rather interesting how, despite the overall stylistic coherency Survive are able to maintain throughout the entirety of the record, each track has its own personality. With that being said, Immortal Warriors is likely cut out to be a single, and is the most melodic track thus far. The chorus is surprisingly catchy and "singalongesque" but don’t let this deceive you ...by the time you reach the mid-section, it’s thrash metal galore! Tears Of The Victims Having the listener jump on the table and chant the chorus of Immortal Warriors (quite possibly holding one of many pints of his favourite ale in his hand) was fun and all but let’s be real, we all knew that wouldn’t last long. Tears Of The Victims proves that Survive don’t mess about and deliver their deadly brew of bone-crushing metal in spades. Not for the faint-hearted. Killing Field At this point, judging from the unsettling dissonance of the lead guitar parts coupled with Goro’s relentless blast beats, it’s safe to say that chaos is securely restored. Killing Field is 3.18 minutes of pure evil. Noteworthy orchestral arrangements, too! Obey Your Own Army Corps The chug is strong with this one! The laser-sharp accuracy and tightness of the riffs would make bands like Testament wan to give the guys in Survive a warm, brotherly hug. The twin-lead harmony guitar melodies of the chorus sit really nicely on top of GORO’s devastating layer of double-bass drum mayhem. Programmed Slaves Programmed Slaves is one of those songs that gets straight to the point without beating much about the bush. It’s almost as if the listener were instantly sucked into a black hole of destruction. A track reminiscent of At The Gates’s finest work. Wither My Dying Blood Once again, GORO’s drum work is straight up impressive here. I wouldn’t be surprised if they named the four-armed Mortal Kombat monster after him. The song outro is also a highlight, with its dramatic, soul-hibernating string chords. Control The Darkness One of the album’s heaviest tracks. The crystal-clear production definitely allows NEMO and GAKU’s rhythm guitars to shine through, while SINIJILOW happily pounds away with his chubby bass lines. The menacing choirs allow for further drama to ensue, adding a nice atmospheric dimension to the track. Blood And Sacrifice Blood And Sacrifice is a real stand out and masterfully mixes metal with symphonic music, encapsulating that sort of sound only bands like Dimmu Borgir or Behemoth are capable of. Arrangements, musicianship and creativity all wonderfully entwine, making the song a rightful closing number, as well as the album’s piece de resistance. Master of Puppets There's not much to be said about this track, as it's a pretty flawless and faithful rendition of the original. In fact, I could barely tell the difference! Other than the fact that the production is of course 33 years younger. Nonetheless, always a pleasure to listen to! Immortal Warriors | Released September 24th 2019 via Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Degenerate | 02. Wrath | 03. Immortal Warriors | 04. Tears Of The Victims | 05. Killing Field | 06. Obey Your Own Army Corps | 07. Programmed Slaves | 08. Wither My Dying Blood | 09. Control The Darkness | 10. Blood And Sacrifice | 11. Master Of Puppets (Bonus Track) Survive are: Nemo – Vocal/Guitar | Gaku – Guitar | Sinjilow – Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/mfqaxzeQpLQ https://youtu.be/59jfifiBZCY

THE LESS FORTUNATE | The Less Fortunate

The Less Fortunate’s self titled debut album highlights a combination of melodic clean singing along with and heavy, in your face vocals, that assure you will take a ride in the hearts and minds of not only the band, but hopefully reaching into your own thoughts and feelings. This dual fronted 6 piece metal band from Southwest Missouri, are primarily influenced by late 90’s nu-metal and mid 00’s metal-core acts such as Killswitch Engage, The Devil Wears Prada and A Day To Remember to name a few. Balanced by the twin vocal of their front-woman Blanca and front-man Cory, The Less Fortunate have captured a sound that gives you a touch of harmony with rage. The aggressive high energy from tracks like Levels and Utilities is equally matched by the catchy melodies of the tracks Vice Versa and Black Butterfly . The Less Fortunate is an album of deep emotion, heart and a message that needs to be heard. The name The Less Fortunate is based on the idea that we are all “the less fortunate”. Everyday, people fighting struggles within themselves whether that be depression, anxiety, financial struggles or anything else that brings you down. The Less Fortunate are trying to spread a message of hope through their music and lyrics to help everyone to overcome such adversities. Give the album a listen and be redeemed! Track listing: 01. This Is Who We Are | 02. Vice Versa | 03. Levels | 04. Alive | 05. Don’t kill Me Bill | 06. Black Butterfly | 07. Utilities | 08. Inside The Mastermind All Recording, Mixing and Mastering was done by Kyle Simpson of Simpson Studios in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Less Fortunate | Released September 17th 2019 via Sliptrick Records The Less Fortunate are: Cory Taunton – Vocals | Blanca Molinero – Vocals | Dalton Golden – Guitar | Nolan Smith – Guitar | Bill Cottrill – Bass Guitar | Logan Kelley – Percussion Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/HL4Dk6lxJ_k https://youtu.be/9uLvNaeDmjg

SHADES OF SORROW | Paradox

Paradox , the latest full-length release from Eastern Canada’s Shades of Sorrow , is a dynamic, eclectic offering with elements of prog, punk, old-school metal and even a modernized power ballad. Lyrically, it tells a story of destruction, reconstruction and the general musings of a walking contradiction. The writing has been a true collaborative process and it shows in the flow and cohesion of the self-produced album. Taking three years to complete, Paradox is now ready to be unleashed upon the unsuspecting masses. Immediately slapping you in the face from the get go, the opening track, Follow Me Down To Hell , is a rager of resurrection after having felt dead inside for so long. The follow-up, Break , is a mid tempo rock jam about relationship breakdowns and repeating old patterns. Picking up the tempo, the punk-sounding Notorious speaks of standing up for yourself and getting back up after being beat down. This is followed by the stoner/desert rock influenced fourth track, Cyanide , dealing with thoughts on the current state of world politics. Now past the halfway mark, Paradox , a modernized power ballad, slows things down. The track is fixated on bad timing and a longing for a life not meant to be. Facade picks up the pace again with its heavy-hitting look into the artificiality of social media, and the closer, Fractured , winds things down with a prog-oriented journey into the destruction and reconstruction of a broken psyche. As a whole, the album Paradox shakes things up, lets them settle, only to shake up everything again while retaining a flow throughout that is indicative of, and expanding upon, the classic Shades Of Sorrow style and sound. Paradox | Released September 3rd, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Follow Me Down To Hell | 02. Break | 03. Notorious | 04. Cyanide | 05. Paradox | 06. Facade | 07. Fractured Shades Of Sorrow are: Monise Ouellette – Vocals | Mike Taylor – Guitars | Pascal Deslongchamps – Drums | Julien Leblanc – Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/zy-L2vo_kOw

SLIPTRICK RECORDS | Awesome Mix Vol XXI

Sliptrick Records - Awesome Mix Every so often, we’ll be selecting 5 tracks from our playlist which will be available in one download package from the Shop Sliptrick store, hosted on Dead Pulse . And here’s the best part …it’s completely free. Remember, it’s only available for a limited time. Then you just have to get yourselves ready for another 5 excellent tracks coming your way soon …free and easy! Charting Tracks On Spotify, We have created a playlist that shows the latest charting tracks from the Sliptrick Records roster. The playlist reflects tracks that have placed in the official digital download music charts on iTunes around the world. These charts usually include the top 200. The playlist is updated approximately once per month. The 5 track available in this download are from the current or recent Spotify Playlist of Sliptrick Records charting bands. Check out the current playlist ...here https://youtu.be/hj7XdnZSfoo

ARSHENIC | Final Collision

Final Collision is a second LP from the Polish band Arshenic . It was recorded in September 2018 in Osso Studio in the groups hometown of Gdańsk. The album contains 8 new songs and 2 previously released tracks in the form of Monster and Unspoken (both CD only). Stylistically it is inspired by such genres as goth rock, art rock, folk, progressive rock and modern metal. Throughout the album you will experience different styles and moods. For example, there’s a progressive ballad ( Sign ), uptempo rock songs (eg. Follow ), doomish and progressive ( Dear Remorse ), both calm and heavy tracks ( Madness , Cold ) and an apocalyptic, complex tune ( Final Collision ). The sound of the album is mainly defined by the various types of female vocals (both singing and screaming), clean and distorted guitars, diverse bass parts and dynamic drum playing with a hint of electronics, cellos and orchestral sounds in the background. As far as lyrics are concerned, Arshenic cover topics like individualism, self-expression and inner emotional states, and are written mostly in a dark poetic manner. Also there are references to mysticism, magic and the unseen world which makes it even darker and more intriguing. You will also find references to freedom, death and resurrection. In conclusion, Final Collision is a diverse mix of ideas in a dark style, from a group at the peak of their powers, that every fan of this type of art will be pleased with. Final Collision | Released August 20th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Final Collision | 02. Dear Remorse | 03. Follow | 04. Rabbit Hole | 05. Madness | 06. Cold | 07. Sign | 08. Atari | 09. Monster | 10. Unspoken Note: The tracks Monster and Unspoken do not appear on the MP3 download version of the album. Arshenic are: Oliwia Bartuś-Staszak „Ofilia” – Vocal/Lyrics | Włodzimierz Czuba „Vlad” – Electric Guitar | Marek Turło – Bass Guitar | Bartosz Staszak – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/Kgv1-8UbyHA

EDGEOVEREDGE | EdgeOverEdge

EdgeOverEdge’s eagerly anticipated, self-titled debut on Sliptrick Records blurs the line between rock and metal. It is a testament to the influences that permeate the band’s sound; from the corners of the Earth to the Midwest United States. Conforming to no genre, setting no limits on creativity, EdgeOverEdge has crafted an album that is unique in its own right but instantly familiar at the same time. From the blistering, up tempo opener, Status Quo , that will have you screaming for “more cowbell” while throwing elbows in the pit, to the gritty, blues-rock-prog of Embrace The Darkness , that has an ending out of left field, yet feels completely natural. Sleazy metal never sounded so good on the track The Bitch Of The Bunch ! Take in the story of The Greeter and hold on for the ride! Journey to the crossroads with The Prince & the Prophet , in a laid back, blues meets doom strut that simply oozes vibe! Kickin’ It Down is a straight forward rocker dedicated to all those who put their lives on the line for ours. Long Time Comin’ is a funky number that turns everything up to 11 in the chorus! The Devil’s In The Details goes from mild mannered rock song with soaring vocals into a pit-friendly, savage call out to posers. Our Time is a rocker that never takes its eye off the ball, just like the baseball lingo it’s written with. Mountain Breather is the newest track by this trio and delivers on both musicality and intensity! Doom, doom, DOOM! It will leave you out of breath! Vocals that rage and serenade are backed by tightly woven harmonies. Guitars that live in the pocket and drip grooves. Technically proficient beats that are not always what’s expected but always deliver the goods! And a bottom end that knows when to simply hold the song together and when to show off the musical prowess. EdgeOverEdge is just warming up! EdgeOverEdge | Released August 13th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track listing: 01. Status Quo | 02. The Prince & the Prophet | 03. Embrace The Darkness | 04. Bitch Of The Bunch | 05. The Greeter | 06. Kickin’ It Down | 07. Long Time Comin’ | 08. The Devil’s In The Details | 09. Our Time | 10. Mountain Breather Mixed by M. Austin Produced by EdgeOverEdge & TraumaSphere Recorded at [CMND] CNTR Studios, Independence, KS EdgeOverEdge are: Mathew Austin – Vocals/Guitar | Zachary Lyon – Drums/Vocals/Electronics | Quentin Austin – Bass/Vocals Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/RKyRpUnH-cI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAxNnoAqU_k

CARRY THE TORCH | Obsession

Many of the tracks on Obsession , the new album from Carry The Torch , were originally written in 2009/2010. Over the next few years, Philip (guitars) honed these raw gems into more coherent and melodic structures which form the base of the albums sound. Philip (vocals) brought in Dennis to contribute towards lyrics and melody and together they continued to rewrite and rearrange the songs. Some songs were kept in their original form (Bow Down, Awakening), others were torn apart, rebuilt, rearranged and so on. For example, the track New Hell contains just one original riff from the old version, the rest was written in 2016. Most of the songs were made in a similar way, however, they did spend more time of arrangements, melodies and hooks this time to create the very best they were able to make which in their own opinion they achieved. All guitars were recorded in his home studio by Philip. He also programmed all the drums for this particular release (Björn joined after the record already recorded and the bass was done by the groups old friend, Håkan Johansson. Lyrically, the theme of the album became ‘fire’. In some songs this can be represented in a few words and in others such as The Scorching and Flame Of A 1000 Suns , the whole thing is based on the concept of fire rising from the ashes and also with some apocalyptic feelings to it. The vocals were recorded at a studio in Mörbylånga, Öland, close to where Dennis was born, which made him feel at home and had a great deal of impact on the way everything came out. Carry The Torch are very proud of their efforts on Obsession have never been this excited to unleash their new album to an unsuspecting world. Keep the flame burning and enjoy! Obsession | Released July 2nd, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Obsession | 02. Bow Down | 03. A New Hell | 04. Die Standing | 05. Awakening | 06. The Scorching | 07. Flame Of A 1000 Suns | 08. Black Dog | 09. All Or Nothing | 10. Blackened Screams Artwork by Amanda Louli | Produced by Philip Nilsson | Mixed by Philip Nilsson | Mastered by Magnus “Mankan” Sedenberg | All music by Philip Nilsson | All lyrics by Dennis Johansson Carry The Torch are: Dennis Johansson – Vocals | Philip Nilsson – Guitar | Victor Wahlstedt – Guitar | Björn Lindgren – Drums Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/Dhfj5rQkzog

LYKEN21 | Cyclical Insight

With the help of Dillinger Escape Plan’s Guitarist and Backroom Studios producer Kevin Antreassian (Mike Portnoy, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Russell Allen, The Number 12 Looks Like You), the material presented on Cyclical Insight by Lyken21 defines the term crossover, sending its listeners on a journey between the daylight and their dreams. The aggressive tracks presented are as invigorating as they are forceful. There are songs such as Shadows with its punk vibe, to hard-edged, riff-filled songs like Sanctified and Doomsday Deception . Melodic thrash & NWOBM influenced songs include Assassin and American Zombie which makes the album comparable to some of the sensational virtuoso’s of former generations. More mainstream songs such as Ebb of Humanity , Lost In My Head and Good Can Be Good smash in the gaps with incredible rhythms and lyrical smarts, humor and depth. Lastly, Lyken21 show their serious side in the song Revelation Reality , 9 minutes of thought provoking music with a contribution from bassist Mike LePond of Symphony X. In this modern age, having a dynamic ‘heavy’ ethos does not limit a band’s movement into mainstream possibilities. In an industry where there is no guarantee of anything for the musicians, there is a full guarantee that Lyken21 will deliver. These are 10 songs of solid, hook-filled, memorable material spanning a spectrum of music that all people will have listened to and most will enjoy. So buy it, turn it up and rock it out! Whether you’re 12 or 45, on Cyclical Insight you’ll find songs that will get your adrenaline pumping! Cyclical Insight | Released June 18th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01.Assassin | 02.Shadows | 03. Sanctified | 04. Good Can Be Good | 05. Revelation Reality | 06. Hell’s 4 Children | 07. Starlight | 08. Doomsday Deception (German) | 09. Lost In My Head | 10. American Zombie | 11. Ebb Of Humanity Behind the instrumental constructions were contributions from members of Symphony X, Dillinger Escape Plan and White Zombie helping out their friends. Guitarist Oleg Lipovchenko, bassist Andres Nuiver, drummer Joe Billy III and vocalist/keyboardist Marton Miklos. Recorded mixed and Mastered at Backroom Studios, Rockaway, NJ Produced mixed and Mastered by Kevin Antreassian and MartonMiklos Revelation Reality, Apocalypse Box & Hell Is For Children: Jonathon Maist & Marton Miklos Lyken21 are: Marton Miklos – Vocals/Keyboards | Oleg Lipovchenko – Guitars | Andres Nuiver – Bass | Joe Billy III – Drums Band links: Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick

HELLIGATORS | Hell III

Hell III , the third album by Roman band Helligators , sees the light on June 4th 2019, 4 years after their previous release Road Roller Machine , once again via Sliptrick Records. It was recorded between March 2018 and January 2019 at Luciano Chessa’s Moon Voice Studio and mastered at Synthesis Recording Studio by Andrea Corvo. The 11 songs that make up the album range from the classic hard rock of Rebellion and Pedal To The Metal to the more powerfully dark and heavy sounds of Here To Stay and Bleeding , but also offering more intimate and acoustic atmospheres in Where I Belong . However, the band has also decided to venture into new musical territories, with songs such as the instrumental Bassthard Session III (which features Gianni Colaiacono, former Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso as a special guest) and the long suite Confession . With Hell III , Helligators wander into more melodic areas compared to their previous efforts while maintaining the rock and roll attitude that has distinguished and driven them since day one. The lyrics, more introspective and reflective, are a mosaic of personal experiences, street life and social issues made of joy, sorrow and the hardships of our lives. Welcome to Hell III! Hell III | Released June 4th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Rebellion | 02. Here To Stay | 03. Bleeding | 04. Where I Belong | 05. Born Again | 06. The Prison (Confession pt.1) | 07. Gone (Confession pt.2) | 08. Until I Feel No More | 09. Bassthard Session III | 10. Even From The Grave | 11. Pedal To The Metal Helligators are: Simone “Dude” – Vocals | Kamo – Guitar/Vocals | El Santo – Guitar/Vocals | Alex – Drums | Pinna – Bass Band links: Offical Website | Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/sKvRQQk_9TY

Polish thrash metal project Necro are ready to release their debut album Propaganda worldwide via Sliptrick Records on May 19th. The album contains 11 tracks of aggressive and rhythmic thrash metal which are both melodic and powerful at the same time. Necro write simple and literal lyrics which are sometimes playful and then twist to kick Your ass. In general, the choruses of the songs are catchy and pack a powerful, direct punch. The music is a mix of the really old school styles updated with a modern sound. The group cite Metallica, Pantera and Metal Church as major influences on their work. Throughout Propaganda , you can hear all kinds of extreme techniques in the vocals which can be brutal and course but also clear and melodic. Although primarily written in English, the album includes 2 special tracks in the Polish language, both of which, have appeared on the Polish radio hit list. Propaganda | Released May 14th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Toothless Zombie | 02. America | 03. No Mercy | 04. In My Old Age | 05. Fight Against GMO | 06. We Are The Same | 07. Superhero | 08. Propaganda | 09. Chami I Złodjeje | 10. Chwalcie Potęgę Pieniądza Recorded and mixing: Small Home Studio | Produced by: Piotr Sobaszek | Additional guests: Leszek Ganiek (vocals) | Mastering studio: Landr Necro are: Bartek Płaszewski – Vocals | Piotr Sobaszek – Guitar | Jarek Bandurski – Bass | Marek Kamiński – Drums Band links: Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/GTPZrHyM_vs

HEAT OF DAMAGE | Cataclysm

Cataclysm is a dark and progressive blend of a variety of heavy music. Heat Of Damage crosses aggressive styles such as thrash metal, groove metal, hardcore, and even stoner metal. Each track keeps a consistent sound of heavy metal with tight vocal chemistry, infectious instrumentation and captivating songwriting that is driving yet unpredictable. While spinning down a wild path of chaotic elements, the album can effortlessly do the opposite and immerse you in an emotional whirlwind of blissful melody. Lyrically, the songs convey a wide range of ideas spanning subjects such as historical events, nihilism, sheer human emotion and worldly topics that impact the lives of all mankind. Those topics range from environmental awareness, oppression within society and the current political climate in the world we live in. The personal events that have impacted each member of the band’s lives directly influenced the nature of the album’s sound and through pure hardship and determination, the band have captured a truly epic and destructive body of music that cannot be overlooked. Showing their true colors, Heat Of Damage hope to grasp the hearts of heavy metal listeners with Cataclysm , leaving them beguiled by the incredible musicianship that has a unique twist on a genre we all know and love. Cataclysm | Released April 2nd, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Siegfried’s Last Bow | 02. Thoughts & Prayers | 03. Mind Over Matter | 04. Nightgrowler | 05. Systematic (The Real End) | 06. Guardian Angel | 07. Beholding The Tempest | 08. Voyage To The Highlands | 09. Damnation Cataclysm was produced in Sacramento, California – recorded, mixed, and mastered by Hunter Driscoll Audio. Heat Of Damage are: Julian Bohland – Drums | Jared Easter – Bass/Hardcore Vocals | David Haug – Vocals | Nick Lassalette – Guitar Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/PC9GvGGS7gE

The title Diatribe is based on the idea that the whole world is engaged in a Diatribe via the numerous forms of communication available to us today. Whether it's your TV, your phone, or face to face with someone, there is a constant stream of information happening around the clock. The lyrical themes on the mini-album deal with communication on all levels and the different ways in which information is interpreted and acted upon by individuals and society as a whole. Musically, the mini-album sees the Malum Sky sound continuing to evolve, retaining the melody and precision showcased on 2015's self titled debut and combining it with something darker and heavier. The result is a sprawling juggernaut that shows the band's creative energies flowing together to create something epic. With this the band are poised to take their unique brand of progressive metal to the next level. The music video for the track Borrower , released in October, is a perfect example of the passion, quality and craftsmanship that the band have put into this new body of work. Diatribe | Released January 15th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records Track listing: 01. Year Of The Rat | 02. Borrower | 03. The Coil | 04. Eye Above | 05. Diatribe All songs written by Malum Sky Produced, Mixed and Engineered by Michael Jensen Després (MJD Audio) Mastered by Mike Kalajian Artwork & Layout by Ben Honebone (Stone Letter Media) Photography by Melanie Honebone (Stone Letter Media) Malum Sky are: Ben Honebone – Vocals | Michael Jensen Després – Guitar | Jon Evans – Guitar | Athanasios ‘Saki’ Patsiouras – Bass | Joe Wilkes – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/PPKb5kiMyGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsuQq0o1ShI

Nefesh’s fourth album, Panta Rei , presents itself in a unique structure. The evolved quality of the music perfectly balances melodies and harmonies which certainly make the album the band’s masterpiece. It can be described as a fascinating and sometimes breathtaking journey through the shades of emotions and feelings of the human mind. The melodies and lyrics incorporate the naked and harsh realities of human feeling in their purest form. One of the particularities of this album is the possibility to approach it in different ways. Each way totally different from the other but still connected. One approach is to simply listen to each song as an individual track. Anyone who wants to dive deeper into the Panta Rei experience needs to listen to the whole work multiple times. Panta Rei is a full-length concept album where each song is connected to each other in one or more ways. The album is composed as a trilogy that consists of three songs each. Every trilogy typifies a part of the human relationship. The first part of the trilogy represents the inner battle of a human being, facing his own fears and insecurities. The songs of the second part of the trilogy deal with the existence and necessity of other people being part of one’s life even if their existence is often perceived as something negative. The trilogy is concluded with a final part that deals with the fact that people are connected and relationships and connections are inevitable for personal growth. Every trilogy has it’s own singularities: Part 1: Its first song is in English, the structure is intricate, the voice is generally aggressive hence it represents the inner fears. Part 2: The songs of the second part of the trilogy have Italian lyrics, the structures are simpler and the voice is softer as it represents constructive, optimistic thoughts. Part 3: The third part is composed both in Italian and English, the structure is unpredictable. The vocals have more facets combining the realities of the first two parts of the trilogy. Will the inner conflict be resolved? Listen yourself… Panta Rei | Released November 23rd, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Outro – Preludio Al Ritorno | 02. Panic! | 03. Luce Candida | 04. The Hidden Sun | 05. Preludio Al Divenire | 06. The Hell You Are! | 07. Vite Condivise | 08. Please, Stay | 09. Preludio Al Risveglio | 10. Be Damned! | 11. Costellazioni | 12. A New Inner Vision | 13. Intro Recorded by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studio, Stefano Carloni at Music Explosion Studio and Luca Lampis Mixed by Luigi Stefanini and Luca Lampis at New Sin Studio Mastering by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studio Concept and lyrics by Luca Lampis Nefesh are: Luca Lampis – Guitars/Arrangements/Lyrics | Michele Baldi – Drums | Matteo Sbrollini – Vocal Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/y-EAYJ3hUmk

WHEN THE DEADBOLT BREAKS | Angels Are Weeping… God Has Abandoned

For more than a decade, When the Deadbolt Breaks have carved a niche for themselves within the interplay of extreme genres. They are no less at home in grind than they are in pummeling sludge or ambient soundscaping, casting forth triumphant riffs or proffering murder-dirge nods at a volume level that can only be considered violent. Led by guitarist/vocalist Aaron Lewis, their four to-date full-lengths read as a chronicle of threat that even unto the Connecticut-based outfit’s moniker tells of some lurking danger in the dark. Whether spanning a massive sprawl on 2016’s 2CD, Drifting Towards the Edge of the Earth, or casting a grim psychedelia on album number four, Angels are Weeping… God Has Abandoned… , When the Deadbolt Breaks are immediately recognizable in style and malice, and they continue to push forward into a filth and emotional disaffection of their own making. Joined on Angels are Weeping… God Has Abandoned… by bassist/backing vocalist Mike Parkyn and drummer Randall Dumas, Lewis brings the three-piece through a cacophony of wretched cinematography. In the dug-in growls of “Sky Will Fall” or the victorious push of Bloodborn , Deadbolt make their home in a bleak, murky space that is as much atmosphere as it is impact. In the stretches of “Floyd’s Machine” or the deranged epilogue of closer Color the Sun , they expand on the scope set out at the beginning of the record on Centering Through Isolation , and the question isn’t so much how are you going to listen, but whether or not your turntable is going to survive the vibrating low end when you do. As the latest installment of When the Deadbolt Breaks ’ ongoing narrative, Angels are Weeping… God Has Abandoned… takes them to new depths and new heights, but by no means does it sound like they’re finished or relying on past laurels. Instead, expect them to keep growing and changing, because like that threat somewhere out in the woods at night, their shape is only ever what serves to terrify most at the moment. by JJ Koczan Track listing: 01. Centering Through Isolation | 02. Bloodborn | 03. Sky Will Fall | 04. Floyd’s Machine | 05. Color The Sun Angels Are Weeping… God Has Abandoned… | Released November 2nd, 2018 on Sliptrick Records When The Deadbolt Breaks are: Aaron Lewis – Guitars/Vocals | Mike Parkyn – Bass/Backing vocals | Randall Dumas – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | On Sliptrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FqVX1CKDAE

REAR NAKED CHOKE | Rear Naked Choke [Expanded Edition]

The self titled album, Rear Naked Choke , is the bands first full length release. It was recorded and produced by CJ Pierce of the group Drowning Pool. The tracking for the album took place over the course of about 18 months starting in mid 2015. The length of time for the recording was mostly due to working with CJ’s busy schedule commitments, but the end results were worth the time spent on it. The 10 tracks (plus 5 bonus tracks) that comprise the album reflect the varied styles and influences that comprise the Rear Naked Choke sound. You’ll find heavy hitting metal in songs like Nothing To Me and I Will Rise , some southern swing in songs like Suicide Betsy , Red, White & Texas , SWAP and A Toast To Dime as well and some emotionally fueled power with Mike’s Song , WarDrum and BetterMan . You’ll also find a high energy version of the song Shine (originally by Collective Soul). The album was recorded, produced and Mixed by CJ Pierce at his Ravens Nest Studio. Mastering was done by Ari M, who’s worked with Otep and many more. The expanded edition also includes radio edits of the songs I Will Rise and Sex With A Psycho , the demo versions of Suicide Betsy and Red, White & Texas . There is also a live version of a new song called Dramacide . Rear Naked Choke | Released October 2nd, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. I Will Rise | 02. WarDrum | 03. Shine (Collective Soul cover) | 04. Suicide Betsy | 05. Mike’s Song | 06. Nothing To Me | 07. A Toast To Dime | 08. Sex With A Psycho | 09. Red, White & Texas | 10. BetterMan | 11. I Will Rise (radio edit) | 12. Sex With A Psycho (radio edit) | 13. Suicide Betsy (demo version) | 14. Red, White & Texas (demo version) | 15. Dramacide (live) CJ Pierce also makes a guest appearance trading off solos on the song Red, White & Texas . BetterMan features the groups original lead guitarist, and original founding member, Mile Morgan. Mike unfortunately passed away after a battle with cancer in 2014, but they were lucky enough to have the original recording of the song that CJ remixed for the album. Rear Naked Choke are: Mick Taylor – Vocals | Chris Summers – Guitar | Paul Kidd – Drums | Don Bruton – Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/J0Nre2ETGrI

TOY CALLED GOD | #Socialvangelism

Following their 2017 summer tour, Toy Called God returned to California to begin writing its fourth full length album. Little did they know where that path would take them. After a few weeks taking a new approach toward how the band’s songs were written, it was determined that the band was just spinning their wheels, and the new material being produced just wasn’t living up to the standards previously set with its earlier albums. It was then that the band decided to go back to its original method of songwriting. Soon after, a collection of songs emerged that gives the listener a stark look at the the world of social media, as witnessed through the many online social channels. Appropriately named #Socialvangelism , the album’s concept deals with the many types of social media posts and interactions that have become an integral part of life for many, as well as the pathological need for some to use their own social channels like pulpits for their personal or financial agendas. Compiling a tour de force that encompasses more sonic diversity than previous recordings, #Socialvangelism features ten original tracks that touch on topics such as corporate control of the American political divide, relationship drama played out online, attacking one’s own life problems, rampant sociological narcissism, and more. In addition, the album also features the bands first ever recorded cover song, it’s an updated take on the classic 1966 Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby . #Socialvangelism | Released September 18th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. United Corporations Of America | 02. Just You and Me | 03. Punch Life In The Face | 04. Nothing But A Lie | 05. Stain Of Mind | 06. She | 07. Pretend | 08. Miss Me | 09. Take A Bullet Not A Selfie | 10. Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles) | 11. #Socialvangelism Guest vocal on “Just You And Me” courtesy of Melissa Mari. Produced and engineered by Tim Narducci at Sonic Room in Livermore, CA. Executive Producer Patrick Donovan. All songs written by Toy Called God, except Eleanor Rigby. Eleanor Rigby by Lennon, McCartney. Used by permission. All arrangements by Toy Called God and Tim Narducci. Artwork design and painting by Sean Walusko. Toy Called God are: Marcus D. Lance – Vocals | Patrick Donovan – Guitars | Damian Lewin – Bass | Jacob Baptista – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/DVbI5xGBxSY

SHADES OF SORROW | Ascension

The fourth release from Canadian rockers Shades Of Sorrow is titled Ascension and it’s full of heavy, groovy riffs, soaring vocals, even some acoustic songs, that takes you on a dynamic journey filled with peaks and valleys. Each song on the album has it’s own personality but still plays front to back for a seamless musical experience. Ascension also has a collaboration with the hip hop band The Cauldron Project on the track Move . The album was recorded over a two year period at the band’s “One Eyed Cat” studio. It was mixed by Danny Bourgeois at Pump’kn Patch Studios. The mastering was done by Michael Bourgeois. Initially released independently on Shades Of Sorrow’s own label, it’s now getting a well deserved worldwide release via Sliptrick Records. Ascension is a 10-track album filled with musical hills and valleys, ranging from delicate to deadly. With elements of Thrash, Prog, and even Punk, as well as a strong melodic presence, it combines old and new into a dynamic collection of catchy and gritty songs with an overall genre-bending feel. “Ascension is the neo sound of this Progressive Metal generation. Coming from all four directions, these four musicians bring their unique talents together to form a sound like no other. Monise Ouellette’s vocals is a uninque blend when combinded with the rich bass of Julien Leblanc. The two alone create perfection in harmony. Add Mike Taylor’s wizardry on the guitar and it spells out pure progressive metal. Not leaving out Pascal Deslongchamps on the drums, delicate in Acsension and Fall From Grace, and turning it up on On a Hot Summer Night. Parade of Lunatics is a wicked harmony between bass and guitar. Rounding it out with the vocals and drums, purely progressive. Skyblazer, what can I say. Flat out kicks ass. Very powerful and intense desire from each artist, incredible, is an understanement. Sleepless gives me goose bumps. Extremely well excecuted. A beautiful song. People should put the headphones on and listen………. to the whole song.” Lyle Sloane, The Rock Asylum Ascension | Released June 12th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Into The Nightmare | 02. On A Hot Summer Night | 03. Soul Hyperdrive | 04. Fall From Grace | 05. Ascension | 06. Parade Of Lunatics | 07. Tome Of Deceptions | 08. Move [with The Cauldron Project] | 09. Skyblazer | 10. Sleepless Shades Of Sorrow are: Monise Ouellette – Vocals | Mike Taylor – Guitars | Pascal Deslongchamps – Drums | Julien Leblanc – Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/U5GrZX2dezg

CHARLOTTE IN CAGE | Times Of Anger

All girl Italian riot metal group Charlotte In Cage are putting a voice to their ideas with their new album Times Of Anger . Citing influences such as Kittie, Hole, Pussy Riot, Moonspell and Marilyn Manson, it’s clear these girls have something to say and aren’t about to hold back. The album has varied and unique sounds that perfectly express the differences in the musical background of the band members. All this was important to Charlotte In Cage , as they didn’t want to set limits in their creation. Therefore, the primary function of their work is that of “artistic expression without limits in itself”. One of the main concepts of the album is the social denouncing of oppression and injustice, particularly involving women, and found in different environments and social structures. This is the lens through which we tend to distort reality. Songs like Times Of Anger or I Hate Myself were specifically designed to highlight this concept and the related message. Times Of Anger | Released June 5th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Liar | 02. I Hate Myself | 03. Yours Faithfully | 04. Dionysus | 05. 13 Years Old | 06. Times Of Anger | 07. Monster I Became | 08. The Plastic Beast Mixed and mastered at Hombre Lobo Studio. Charlotte In Cage are: Antonella Della Monica – Vocals | Marianna Forino – Guitar | Annalisa Barra – Drums | Susanna Angelino – Bass Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/LgEtJ8-9iSs

GUNJACK | Totally Insane

Italian metal/rock ‘n’ roll act Gunjack invite you to their own personal kind of party with the release of their debut album Totally Insane , released worldwide via Sliptrick Records in both the digital and the physical CD formats. Gunjack are just three guys, all metal-heads and fans of old school metal that produce a piercing, powerful sound. The band are influenced by the classic old school mindset and the way of playing of the big bands such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and many others of their ilk. Gunjack use their musical background to merge the old riffs with a new, modern sound. And so it is without finesse and good manners that Gunjack hit your ears with a mix of Rock’n’roll and a one fingered salute of heavy metal. Totally Insane is the title of their new album, produced by Gunjack , recorded and mixed at A.D.S.R. Studio and by Carlo Meroni. If you want to listen to this riot, there should be only one rule …make it loud! Totally Insane | Released May 22nd, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. 4B4Y | 02. Totally Insane | 03. Black Mark | 04. Bloodbath | 05. Into The Fire | 06. Seven | 07. Old Guard | 08. Cry Of Demon | 09. Iron Cross | 10. Mr. Daniels | 11. Outro Gunjack are: Mr.Messerschmitt – Lead vocals/Bass | Gamma Mörser – Lead guitar/Backing vocals | M47 – Drum propeller/Backing vocals Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | On Sliptrick https://youtu.be/668MkdOzyxE

ALPHASTATE | The Grind

With the new album from Greek metalists Alphastate , The Grind , the band wanted to take a more modern and aggressive approach musically. They deliver this with very loud and distinctive guitars, a more modern production with the vocals pushed upfront and drums that punch through the sound. In the lyrics, they have included more personal thoughts and experiences so that The Grind will be the groups most personnel release and sonically their best so far. Alphastate have made an album of pure aggression along with the best songs they have ever written. Alphastate started in 2013 as a personal project from Pete Breaker (Guitars). In 2014, Manos Xanthakis (Vocals) came in and in 2015, the band’s line up was complete with Dimitris Tsounakas (Bass) and Fivos Andriopoulos (Drums). The band wanted to combine modern metal with 80’s and 90’s influences such us Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Nevermore, etc, to create a very personal and extreme style with no boundaries. Out Of The Black , the groups first album, was released in 2015 and garnered excellent and positive press globally. After playing numerous live shows in Greece from 2015 until now, Alphastate continue to evolve with their second album The Grind , which is ready to be released in 2018 worldwide via Sliptrick Records. The Grind | Released April 3rd, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Trapped | 02. Phantom Desires | 03. Speak Your Mind | 04. Theater Of Lies | 05. The Grind | 06. Forevermore | 07. Behind The Dark | 08. Heaven’s World | 09. Man Made God All music by Pete Breaker | All lyrics by Manos Xanthakis Artwork by Manster Design | Official logo by Gustavo Sanchez Guest keyboards by Bob Katsionis (Firewind-Outloud) on Speak Your Mind and Forevermore . Guest guitar solo by Bob Katsionis (Firewind-Outloud) on Trapped . Produced by Alphastate. Recordings by Bob Katsionis (Firewind-Outloud) at Sound Symmetry Studios, Athens. Mixing and Mastering by Kimon Zeliotis, Athens. Alphastate are: Manos Xanthakis – Vocals | Pete Breaker – Guitars | Fivos Andriopoulos – Drums | Dimitris Tsounakas – Bass Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | On Sliptrick

WARHAMMER | At The Threshold Of Eternity

Greek Extreme Melodic Thrash Metal group Warhammer started purely as a thrash metal band but soon they decided to expand and incorporate more styles of metal music to their sound which has had a direct influence on the bands second opus At The Threshold Of Eternity which is about to be released via Sliptrick Records. For At The Threshold Of Eternity , Warhammer gave everything they had to create the best album they had in them matched with a great sound. This is an album they hope will satisfy all their friends, fans and families who have supported them on their journey. The group are rightly proud of their achievements and certainly, At The Threshold Of Eternity should be seen as their pinnacle so far. Warhammer wish to send our personal thanks to all those involved in the creation of At The Threshold Of Eternity including Aggapi Aggelopoulou and her team for her beautiful photos, Billy and Nicole, who made the artwork and finally David Prudent, the producer of the album, for his patience. Finally Warhammer would like to give special thanks to their friends Alexandros Moraitis and Mat Kliszka for helping the band on live shows abroad. With lots of respect …Warhammer! At The Threshold Of Eternity | Released November 2nd, 2017 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. The Nightmare Started…… | 02. Throughout The Realm | 03. Collision | 04. Pandemonium | 05. Stone Dead Warrior | 06. At The Threshold Of Eternity | 07. Resurrection From The Ashes At The Threshold Of Eternity was produced by David Prudent and was recorded, mixed and mastered at Made in Hell studios. Warhammer are: Hercules Giotis – Vocals/Guitar | Dimitris Peppas – Guitar | George Tsavdaridis – Drums | Jim Kalaskanis – Bass Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram

SERIAL VICE | Nightmares Come True

The new album from Serial Vice is entitled Nightmares Come True The album was composed between 2013 to 2016, recorded during the winter 2015 and refined in 2016 at the NewStars Rec. Studios, in Torre Lapillo (Lecce). The album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Angelo Emanuele Buccolieri. Now the Italian metal band are ready to unleash Nightmares Come True via Sliptrick Records in all the usual digital formats. Their album contains songs that are a powerful mix of classic metal riffs and melodic choruses, with a cohesive combination of influences (from Hard Rock to Thrash Metal, from Doom to Power). In Nightmares Come True , there are eight tracks which shows each side of the Serial Vice's metal: Classic Heavy Metal ideas, played with a fresh and modern sound. Lyrics are composed trying to create a strange concept about what can be defined vice in our society. And so, not just normal vices such as drugs ( You Are Heroin ), but we can consider also vices the lust of killing ( Killers Combine and It's All Wrong ), hate ( The Disregardful ), death ( Master Of No-Life ) and love (the instrumental title track Nightmares Come True and the outro Can't Erase My Scars ). Nightmares Come True | Released October 10th, 2017 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. You Are Heroin | 02. Killers Combine | 03. Master Of No-Life | 04. The Disregardful | 05. Nightmares Come True | 06. It's All Wrong | 07. Vices | 08. Can't Erase My Scars All arrangements are by Serial Vice. Keys on track 8 are composed and played by Andrea Pinnella Rizzo. Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Angelo Emanuele Buccolieri at NewStars. Recording Studios (Torre Lapillo, LE) in winter 2015. Serial Vice are: Giacomo Albanese - Vocals | Matteo Cirfeda - Guitar | Andrea Donaera - Guitar | Alessandro Scorrano - Drums | Stefano Bianchini - Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube

ANIMAE SILENTES | Suffocated

Dark/gothic Italian metal band Animae Silentes hit the streets with their new album, Suffocated , released via Sliptrick Records in all regular formats worldwide. The important topics of the album are about the difficult and overwhelming moments we face, of love and hope for better days in the future. The general sound of Suffocated is a constant roller coaster between dark, calm moments sung in a low and soft voice interjected with powerful, heavy and intense sections with higher, more emotive vocals and melodic, powerful instrumental parts. The main songwriter of the Suffocated album is Alessandro Sonato “Ramon” while the band helped to refine the songs in rehearsals and during the studio recording. With Suffocated , Animae Silentes are ready to kick out their debut album with 11 tracks full of heavy, overwhelming sounds and mystic atmospheres! Suffocated | Released September 28th, 2017 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Intro | 02. Burning In Silence | 03. Purgatorium | 04. Eville | 05. Nothing Else To Remind | 06. Illusion | 07. Save Me | 08. Desperation Road | 09. Madman Town | 10. Lost In My Soul | 11. Suffocated The album was recorded mixed and mastered by Oscar Burato at Atomic Stuff recording studio (Isorella, BS, Italy). Animae Silentes are: Rock Ramon – Vocals | Tomas Valentini – Bass | Riccardo Menini – Guitars | Giovanni Scardoni – Guitars | Cristian Bonamini – Drums Animae Silentes links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram https://youtu.be/9HaDE9bvSFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLr8rPT8REw

Swedish group Ended , have created their own unique beast by merging modern rock and metal influences with classic rock elements and guitar brilliance. Their forthcoming album Five Eyes , showcases a heavier and more riff oriented side of the band, where melody and lyrics continue to be of great importance. New vocalist Micky Bergqvist has brought the band additional energy, fronting the Swedish five piece with fierce power and great charisma. The album contains 10 hard and heavy tracks full of fire and passion that shows the tremendous progression in the band without compromising their trademark sound. Ended have recently released the first official video (see below) from Five Eyes with the track Proteus . A high intensity number and a fine introduction to the forthcoming release. “The songs are definitely heavier this time. We knew which direction we wanted to go and the album really is one unit.” – Björn Granat “On this album we really show the chemistry that is between us in the band. Everyone has left their personal mark on the songs and it came together just great!” – David Källberg Five Eyes | Released April 10th, 2017 on Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Five Eyes | 02. Proteus | 03. Pathway | 04. Event Horizon | 05. Myth Of Progress | 06. Laniakea | 07. Altruism | 08. Scarred To Death | 09. Walls Of Stone | 10. Silver River Produced by Ended. Mixed by Lars Granat. Mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio. Ended are: Micky Bergqvist – Vocals | Lars Granat – Guitar | Peter Janflod – Guitar | David Källberg – Drums | Björn Granat – Bass Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube https://youtu.be/lz_giH8JfBc

REVENIENCE | Revenant

Revenience kick off their EP with the video release and title track, the haunting, Revenant (taken from last years album Daedalum ). This is followed by a brand new track, a special re-working of Hope Leaves , originally made by legendary Swedish Metal heavy band Opeth . Finishing off this tasty little morsel are alternate versions of Not My Choice and once again, the aforementioned Revenant . Revenant | Released on Jan 27th 2017 on Sliptrick Records. Track Listing: 01. Revenant (Studio Version) | 02. Hope Leaves (Japan Edition/Opeth Cover) | 03. Not My Choice (Alternate Version) | 04. Revenant (Alternate Version) Music & Lyrics by Revenience Hope Leaves by Opeth, Damnation (2003) Produced by: Revenience Recorded by Fausto De Bellis at Black Crow Studios | Alchemica Music Club (IT) Mixed & Mastered by Fausto De Bellis at Black Crow Studios | Alchemica Music Club (IT) Revenant (studio) mixed & mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (RSM) Artwork by Revenience Revenience are: Debora Ceneri – Vocals | Pasquale Barile – Keyboards/Synth | Fausto De Bellis – Bass/Additional Guitars | Michele Di Lauro – Guitars | Simone Spolzino – Drums/Additional Vocals Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube https://youtu.be/PFa2MjAMYNA