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QUEMASANTOS Unleashes Planet Vampire Worldwide

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:15:00 +0000

December 19, 2025 — Worldwide

Quemasantos has released their new single “Planet Vampire” today on all major digital platforms worldwide, alongside the premiere of the official lyric video, now available on YouTube.

Planet Vampire is a dark homage to the horror and science-fiction cinema of the 1960s — films that later found a second life on late-night television during the 1980s. These shadowy, grain-filled broadcasts sent chills down the spines of unsuspecting children who secretly turned on the TV after bedtime, discovering forbidden worlds while their parents slept. That atmosphere of unease, imagination, and primal fear forms the core of the song’s identity.

The music for Planet Vampire was written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Ignacio Orellana, delivering a cohesive and immersive sonic experience rooted in heaviness, tension, and cinematic pacing. Vocals and the conceptual vision for the track were created by Nelson Díaz, whose narrative-driven approach reinforces the song’s connection to classic horror and sci-fi storytelling. The track also features a guest lead guitar solo by Richard Pilnik, a highly respected and versatile guitarist from the Chilean metal scene, known for his work with Warpath, Vastator, and the progressive metal band Entrance.

Reflecting on the song’s origins, Ignacio Orellana explains:

“We’re finally releasing this track, which has been in the can since the very beginning. In fact, Planet Vampire was the very first song I wrote for this second incarnation of Quemasantos. As I’ve been saying over the past few months, I just wanted to focus on playing bass this time around. When I started this new phase, everything began with the bass, and from there the entire song grew around it.

Overkill, Megadeth, Judas Priest, and Accept were some of the clearest influences during the writing process, and I think that comes through in the final result. I hope everyone enjoys it. There’s a lot more music coming next year. Wishing everyone a great end to the year.”

Nelson Díaz adds perspective on the song’s conceptual roots:

“B-movie cinema from directors like Corman, Bava, or Fulci terrified me as a child. Today it can even make me laugh, but those childhood feelings are still there.”

Complementing the audio release, the official lyric video expands the song’s universe through visuals inspired by classic genre cinema, embracing grainy textures, heavy shadows, and an unsettling, retro atmosphere that mirrors the track’s dark tone.

https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/track/planet-vampire

https://quemasantos.com/

QUEMASANTOS – “The Oneironaut” Lyric Video Premiere

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:53:00 +0000

QUEMASANTOS – “The Oneironaut” Lyric Video Premiere

The international metal project Quemasantos returns with a haunting new visual experience: the official lyric video for “The Oneironaut”, a track inspired by the 19th-century writings of Allan Kardec on “journeys of the soul.” In this modern reinterpretation, the band transforms those spiritual ideas into a nightmarish, inter-dimensional voyage that unfolds within the realm of dreams.

Watch the lyric video'The Oneironaut', below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjG2pQEmpng

Nelson Díaz commented:

“It’s a song inspired by the 19th-century writings of Allan Kardec on what he called ‘journeys of the soul.’ Today, we could interpret it as a nightmarish vision of an interdimensional journey experienced during sleep.”

Ignacio Orellana added:

“As we’ve been releasing one track after another, the sound has been evolving in search of what we truly want it to be. As the musician behind the music, it’s been challenging to balance the instruments so that each one shines — because each represents a part of the creator’s soul. I feel that this one leans a little more toward the drums’ side… but the bass, the bass. We’re preparing a few more surprises — stay tuned and be ready to be surprised.”

Credits & Production Details

Vocals: Nelson Díaz

Music: Ignacio Orellana

Lead Guitar: Chris Irarrazábal (Chilean thrash metal band Nimrod)

Vocals Recorded At: Ultrasonico Studios — Santiago, Chile

Music Recorded At: Oily Sound Studios — New York, USA

Visuals & Lyrical Concept: Nelson Díaz

Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Ignacio Orellana

Video edited By: Promusicvideo.com

More information:
Instagram - Website

Chris Irarrazaval - Lead guitar

Formed in the relentless underground of Santiago, Chile, NIMROD stands as one of the country’s pioneering thrash metal forces. Blending speed, aggression, and precision, the band has forged a sound rooted in classic ’80s thrash while pushing forward with a distinctly South American intensity. Known for their explosive live shows and powerful songwriting, NIMROD has shared stages with both national legends and international acts, earning a loyal following across Latin America. With a catalog that captures decades of fury and evolution, the band continues to deliver pure, uncompromising metal a testament to Chile’s enduring heavy scene.

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QUEMASANTOS Unveils Haunting New Single “The Oneironaut”

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:23:00 +0000

Quemasantos Unveils Haunting New Single “The Oneironaut”

Released October 3, 2025 · Available now on Bandcamp

New York / Santiago, October 2025 — International metal project Quemasantos returns with a chilling and evocative new single, “The Oneironaut,” available now for streaming and download on Bandcamp.

The Oneironaut by Quemasantos

Blurring the boundaries between dreams and nightmares, The Oneironaut explores the existential terror of being trapped in a world beyond reason — where even the laws of physics unravel. The band describes it as:

“The oneironaut shows the anguish of being trapped in a world beyond your control, where not even the laws of physics apply. A dimension of horror you could visit every night.”

Musical & Lyrical Highlights

The track opens with an immersive, atmospheric surge of darkness and light, establishing an electric, unsettling mood.
Lyrically, the song wrestles with identity and fear:
“I’m trapped in a dreamlike world, full of darkness and light … I struggle to wake up from the nightmare and return.”
The chorus evokes the persona of the Oneironaut — “He can’t escape … Presences around … A world in white noise.”
A guest guitar solo by Chris Irarrazaval (Nimrod) adds a piercing tone and texture to the sonic palette.

Credits & Production

Nelson Diaz — Vocals
Ignacio Orellana — Guitar, bass, drums
Chris Irarrazaval — Lead guitar solo
Vocal sessions were recorded at Studios Ultrasonico, Santiago, Chile. Irarrazaval’s solos were laid down in his personal studio.
Mixed and mastered by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios, New York City.

About Quemasantos

Quemasantos is an international metal project rooted across Latin and global influences. Their discography spans 14 releases, blending progressive, death, and thrash metal under a bold, cinematic vision.

The band’s new output continues to channel intense atmospheres, narrative depth, and uncompromising musical ambition.

Listen / Borrow / Share

Hear The Oneironaut on Bandcamp: quemasantos.bandcamp.com/track/the-oneironaut

Connect with Quemasantos on social media and visit their website: www.quemasantos.com

QUEMASANTOS release new track ‘Burning the Black’

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:25:00 +0000

“Burning the Black” is a thrash metal tribute that was born from grief, rage, and love. It emerged from the pain of witnessing cancer’s devastating impact, serving as our fiery response to the darkness.

Listen to ‘Burning The Black’, here below:

Burning The Black by Quemasantos

In the past, Sr. Diaz has always come up with the concepts for the music I’ve been writing. This time, I asked him to work under my concept, which was based on what I was experiencing at the time (which was during the time before my wife’s passing).

He kindly agreed to do it, and I’m just happy with the way he performed and used all the material I gave him. He’s a true friend and a master of metal interpretation. I love him.

Burning the black is an analogy to the process of receiving chemotherapy, which burns the cancer cells in the body. The concept for the track came to me while watching my wife fight cancer for six years, which tragically ended with her dramatic death.

The lyrics are narrated from the perspective of death, constantly reminding you that it will take you and that no matter what you do, it’s inevitable.

The music encapsulates the life cycle of a person, beginning with the gradual and transformative changes life brings and concluding in a manner reminiscent of its inception.

On a personal note, this has been a brutal and devastating time, as well as strange to lose my life partner of 31 years. It still feels unreal. This song is essentially what I can translate from the experience of being there next to her and witnessing her decline from good to bad. I genuinely hope that people can understand it the way I’m trying to convey it. I loved my wife, and she will always be with me.

Our guest musician for this track was Felipe Roa, the lead guitarist for metal bands Acaro and Shadows Fall. With extensive studio recording and touring experience, Roa has also owned and operated Boston Guitar Tech, providing professional services such as guitar setups, fretwork, electronics, and online and in-person lessons.

More information about Quemasantos can be found at https://quemasantos.com and Instagram at @quemasantos1 and also https://bostonguitartech.com

QUEMASANTOS Release 'Under The Moonlight' Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:32:00 +0000

Thrash metal duo Quemasantos has released the lyric video for their new track, “Under The Moonlight.” The video, premiering today on their YouTube channel, features images of the band performing the track alongside the lyrics.

Watch the lyric video for ‘Under The Moonlight’ below:

The video was edited by Promusicvideo. As always, Quemasantos has meticulously crafted every aspect of the track. Nelson Diaz designed the lyrics and concepts, while Ignacio Orellana, at the renowned Oily Sound Studios, handled the music production, recording, mixing, and mastering. This track showcases the band’s remarkable dynamic range and exceptional musicianship. Blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and powerful, gritty vocals create an intense and captivating soundscape.

Nelson Diaz shared the inspiration behind the song: “Under The Moonlight” reflects a feeling of horror and despair, as if you could transform into a wild animal, losing your mind and endangering those you love. It’s similar to moments of uncontrolled anger that can lead to mistakes that will haunt you for the rest of your life.”

“We are thrilled to share ‘Under The Moonlight’ with our fans,” expressed [Ignacio Orellana]. “This track embodies the raw intensity and passion that drives our music, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it. It’s a true honor to have Sebastian Osorio back on board, as he played a pivotal role in our early days in 2012, contributing to the solo of ‘Somos Legion’. His presence here, working with us once again, is a pure privilege.”

Quemasantos has been a formidable force since their formation in [2012], consistently pushing the boundaries with their aggressive sound. The band continues to build on their legacy with this latest release, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.

The track skillfully merges their signature thrash metal style with innovative musical elements, showcasing the band’s remarkable growth as artists. Notably, we had the privilege of collaborating with our esteemed friend Sebastian Osorio (Reigning) to contribute to the solo sections of the song.

For more information, visit: https://quemasantos.com

QUEMASANTOS Release new track 'Under The Moonlight'

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Thrash Metal Duo Quemasantos Releases New Track “Under The Moonlight”

New York, NY, March 28, 2025 — Hailing from the vibrant heart of New York City, the thrash metal duo Quemasantos is poised to electrify the metal scene with their highly anticipated new track, “Under The Moonlight,” set to drop on April 1, 2025. Renowned for their unwavering energy and ferocious sound, Quemasantos is poised to deliver yet another explosive anthem that promises to captivate metal enthusiasts worldwide.

Listen to ‘Under The Moonlight’, at the band's Bandcamp page before Spotify, below:

https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-moonlight

“Under The Moonlight” marks a pivotal moment in Quemasantos’ musical journey, signifying a bold new chapter in their artistic evolution. This track skillfully merges their signature thrash metal style with innovative musical elements, showcasing the band’s remarkable growth as artists. Notably, we had the privilege of collaborating with our esteemed friend Sebastian Osorio (Reigning) to contribute to the solo sections of the song.

As always, Quemasantos has meticulously crafted every aspect of the track. Nelson Diaz meticulously designed the lyrics and concepts, while Ignacio Orellana at the renowned Oily Sound Studios handled the music production, recording, mixing, and mastering. This track exemplifies the band’s remarkable dynamic range and exceptional musicianship. Blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and powerful, gritty vocals create an intense and captivating soundscape.

Nelson Diaz have commented:

“Under the moonlight, it's a reflection of a feeling of horror and despair, feeling like you could transform into a wild animal, losing your mind and endangering those you love.

It's similar to moments of uncontrolled anger that cause some people to make mistakes they'll pay for the rest of their lives.”

“We are thrilled to share ‘Under The Moonlight’ with our fans,” expressed [Ignacio Orellana]. “This track embodies the raw intensity and passion that drives our music, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience it. It’s a true honor to have Sebastian Osorio back on board, as he played a pivotal role in our early days in 2012, contributing to the solo of ‘Somos Legion’. His presence here, working with us once again, is a pure privilege.”

"Under The Moonlight" will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, starting April 1, 2025. Fans can also look forward to an electrifying music video, which will premiere on the same day on the band’s official YouTube channel.

For more updates and information on Quemasantos, visit their Official Website or follow them on social media platforms [Instagram: @quemasantos1, Facebook: @quemasantos, Twitter: @quemasantos1].

QUEMASANTOS Release Lyric Video 'Stalking Sharks'

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:22:00 +0000

New York Band Quemasantos have released the lyric video for its new single ‘Stalking Sharks’. On this video you can also see images of the members of the band performing the track.

Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85sNrfe0oFU

The music of this track was written and perform in its entirely by Ignacio Orellana and the lyrics, vocals and overall concept was conceived by Nelson Diaz. The guest musician on this track was Marco Cusato (Warpath, Somberwind), who performed the guitar solo.

This is our first track in English since we started this project in 2012 with Spanish lyrics. 'Stalking Sharks' is available on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube Music. Stream this and all the Quemasanto's music on the band's Bandcamp.

Nelson Diaz commented:

Returning to the direct thrash with warlike inspirations is something that shakes me internally, especially if it is with musicians of the caliber of Ignacio (Orellana) and our special guest Marco Cusato, who is an eminence of Latin American thrash.

Ignacio Orellana commented:

For us it's a privilege to be able to create music, specifically Thrash metal music. It is what moves us and what inspires us since we are kids. To be able to work with some of your childhood heroes it is just a dream come true. Happy to be alive and keep doing what we best

All the music of ‘Stalking Sharks’ was recorded at Oily Sounds Studios in NYC. The vocals and the guitar solo were recorded at Attic Studios in Chile by Marco Cusato.

Quemasantos is:

Nelson Diaz - Vocals

Ignacio Orellana - Bass/Guitars/Drums

More information: http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

QUEMASANTOS release new track ‘ Stalking Sharks’

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:04:00 +0000

New York Band Quemasantos have released the new single track called ‘Stalking Sharks’, will be worldwide on all the streaming services on from this Friday, but today you can give it a listen here:

Stalking Sharks by QUEMASANTOS

'Stalking Sharks' is about an allegory of war that clouds the mind and stains the vision red due to the absence of reason and uncontrollable desire to kill.

This is our first track in English since we started this project in 2012 with Spanish lyrics, but we have switched our mindset since we have the ability to do so and now we are going to be delivering more and more music this way.

Nelson Diaz commented:

‘ I needed to go back to the hard side of thrash (direct and straight to the point), and of course… if it was made with friends that lived the genre in its splendor, even better. ‘Stalking Sharks’ includes a pretty stellar guest which is Mr. Marco Cusato, legendary guitarist/vocalist of the band Warpath. This track reunites members of Warpath, Vastator & Pirosaint. I really had fun working with them doing this’.

Ignacio Orellana commented:

‘After the pandemic, we faced a new challenge, suddenly no one have time to continue to work on our project, so I just took the matter in my own hands and I have been working harder to make it happen. These are now my ideas and feelings towards metal music. These are ideas and feelings mixed all together on each track that has been created since then. This is the first one of many to come, I have been busy creating new music for Quemasantos and my local project ‘Spread The Wound’. I just hope that gets to the right audience.

All the music of ‘Stalking Sharks’ was recorded at Oily Sounds Studios in NYC. The vocals and the guitar solo were recorded at Attic Studios in Chile by Marco Cusato.

Quemasantos is:

Nelson Diaz - Vocals

Ignacio Orellana - Bass/Guitars/Drums

More information:
www.Quemasantos.com

QUEMASANTOS premiering ‘Arcangel 6’ lyric video tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +0000

Quemasantos will premier the video lyric for the symphonic version of the track 'Arcángel 6', that was originally included on their self-titled album released via Digmetalworld and distributed by MVD in the United States in 2022.

The new version of ‘Acangel 6’ is a dark and intense mix, which this time features the special participation of Melhaller, a composer who since 2016 has given life to his solo project that fuses symphonic metal with occultism and mystical systems. Arcangel 6, symphony version was remixed and remastered by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios in New York City. The concept art was created by Rob Diaz.

You can watch to the lyric video for ‘Arcangel 6’ symphonic version here tomorrow at 11am New York Time:

Melhaller commented:

"It is always a motivating and enriching experience to collaborate with artists as talented and committed as Quemasantos. This time the alchemy was with vampiric keyboards, dark passages and heavy metal." -

Rob Díaz commented:

“This new version of Arcángel 6 exacerbates the anguish in a release that mixes elements of cosmic horror and religiosity, both inserted in music of great intensity and the drama of classic horror.”

Quemasantos is:

Rob Diaz - Vocals

Regisson Silva / Guitars

Melhaller - Keyboards and effects.

Ignacio Orellana - Bass/Drums

More information here:

Quemasantos.com

@Quemasantos1

QUEMASANTOS release ‘Arcangel 6’ symphonic featuring MELHALLER

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:34:00 +0000

Quemasantos, a Spanish metal project formed by Ignacio Orellana (Pirosaint) and Rob Díaz (Vastator) in 2012, has released a symphonic version of the track 'Arcángel 6', originally included on their self-titled album released via Digmetalworld and distributed by MVD in the United States in 2022.

You can listen to the track ‘Arcangel 6’ here:

Arcangel 6 (feat. Melhaller) by Quemasantos

In the words of Rob Díaz:

Quemasantos is:

Rob Diaz - Vocals

Regisson Silva / Guitars

Melhaller - Keyboards and effects.

Ignacio Orellana - Bass/Drums

More information here:

quemasantos.com

@quemasantos1

About MELHALLER

MELHALLER -formerly Patricio Melhaller- is a self-taught composer of symphonic metal, dark neoclassical and industrial music from Santiago, Chile. He began his solo musical composition work in early 2016, shaping his long-awaited project, uniting music and his interest in various mystical systems and the occult.

Melhaller has been musically influenced by composers such as Beethoven, Stravinsky, Stockhausen and Kylar, and bands such as Devil Doll, Elend and Therion. His sources of inspiration include Eastern and Western philosophy, mystical religious traditions and the occult, particularly the teachings of the Left Hand Path.

NY Metal Drummer Ignacio Orellana Launch Chili Oil Company

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:10:00 +0000

Pirosaint’s drummer, Ignacio Orellana has launched his new company, Aceite Diablo LLC.

Aceite Diablo is the culmination of a long journey that started more than a year and a half ago. Its products are a blend of devilish spices turned into a sinfully delicious oil created in Hell’s Kitchen, NY.

Ignacio Orellana have commented:

‘I’m located in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, where there are a big number of restaurants around with a variety of cultures. My family and I enjoy going out to eat at different restaurants and learning about new foods and flavors. After tasting many foods, we decided to create a product that would complement flavors from other cultures, while adding a little spice to it. Our product doesn’t change the original flavor of the food, but instead, adds a kick!

We only work with approved products to ensure that our customers consume only high quality spices. All of our ingredients are FDA approved, therefore our product is safe and delicious!’

Find our products on Amazon or here: aceitediablo.square.site

For more information visit: aceitediablo.com

Pirosaint’s latest album ‘know Thyself’ was released in 2021 via Digmetalworld and distributed worldwide via MVD Entertainment Group. The band is currently in the writing process for their upcoming album.

More info can be found at: pirosaint.com

Pirosaint Welcome Back Singer Billy Vanders

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:47:00 +0000

To celebrate this addition, we have unearthed 4 tracks previously recorded in 2016 to showcase his talents. We this EP the band is looking forward to start performing live again pretty soon.

Download for free (limited time) the EP 'Second Hand Blood' from HERE.

'Second Hand Blood' contains 4 tracks that were recorded during the time that he was in the band. Around that time, Pirosaint went out and play live in many locations throughout Upstate NY supporting Death Angel, Marc Rizo, Static X, Alekhine's Gun and more. All the music was included on the album 'Know Thyself' released in 2021, but the lyrics were adapted by Billy Vanders to fit its intentions and capabilities when they were recorded back in 2016.

All the music and all the vocals were recorded between 2015-2016. Music recorded by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios in New Windsor, NY. Vocals recorded by Mike Usifer at Beacon Soundworks, in Beacon, NY.

'Second Hand Blood' tracklist:

1. Extreme Atrocity

2. But Never Again

3. They'd Rather

4. Zero Time

Pirosaint is:

Billy Vanders - Vocals

Bill Smith - Guitars

Ron Buckner - Bass

Ignacio Orellana - Drums

For more information visit us on social media at @pirosaint

www.pirosaint.com

QUEMASANTOS release new video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:46:00 +0000

NY based band Quemasantos have released its second music video promoting its latest album. This is the music video for the title track of the debut album of the band Quemasantos, released early this year via Digmetalworld and now distributed worldwide via MVD Distribution.

Watch the video here:

Singer Rob Diaz commented:

'An intimate and dark piece that subtly appeals to ancestral horrors'.

Drummer Ignacio Orellana have commented:

'We wanted to say goodbye to this year with a small video for our acoustic track which is a departure from our hard hitting sound. Here we wanted to explore the classic acoustic instrumental sound of the guitar of those thrash metal tracks of the 80's and have it accompanied with images of a rainy night in the city. We felt that as a band we were influenced by them sounds and we just wanted to make sure we have something to remember those marvelous years of thrash metal.'

Guitarist Regisson 'Reggie' Silva commented:

'Sometimes we all have some kind of deep and dark feelings inside. Those moments you can't find any sense, you lose your hope, your dreams. We all have this and from time to time it comes out again.

It was in one of these moments I decided to put it out in a song. Some deep and sad arpeggios in a minor chord came up and could translate a little bit of what i was feeling. If you can't put your bad feelings in a bunch of chords, you should at least to take a listen to this and try to spit out all this shit, or it will poisoning you from inside out.'

The video was produced by Promusicvideo, and contains images of Regisson Silva performing the track along with Sr. Diaz and Ignacio Orellana around the city.

The album was produced by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios NYC. Quemasantos is a band that produces thrash metal music in Spanish and it members work out of Brazil, Chile and New York City respectively.

Quemasantos is:

Regisson Silva - Guitars

Rob Diaz - Vocals

Ignacio Orellana - Drums/Bass

Guest musicians:

Marcelo Da Venezia - Bass

Bill Smith - Guitars

Ron Buckner - Bass

For more information visit:

www.quemasantos.com

instagram.com/quemasantos

facebook.com/quemasantos

Female Bassist ASHLEY WELLS uploads solo video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:06:00 +0000

Long Island, NY female bassist, Ashley Wells uploads video that was recorded at Pier 76 in Manhattan, NY as a part of her new online EPK, right after she finished touring with the NY band Sunlord when supporting the metal titans Destruction and label mates Nervosa and on their latest North American tour 'Diabolical North American Tour 2022'.

Watch the video here:

Ashley Wells have commented:

'I had a mini goal after touring the whole country this year to create an EPK page. This way, I can have everything all together and ultimately provide a quick link with access to everything music related of myself.

Thanks to Ignacio Orellana and MetalisVital for making the start of this whole process super easy, fun, quick and creative. Also, many thanks for collaboraiting with me by laying down the drums, giving me the opportunity to write the bass line and record myself. By mixing, mastering, doing the photography and videography you are truly a multi talented package and I highly recommend checking out his services. 👍'

The video was produced by Promusicvideo and MetalIsvital. The track was performed by Ashley Wells along with Pirosaint's drummer Ignacio Orellana who also produced the new and unreleased track, at Oily Sounds Studios, NYC.

More information about Ashley Wells here below:

https://flow.page/ashleywells

wells.ashley.1987@gmail.com

youTube.com/@ashwells

@ash.wellz

SACRED OATH drops video featuring Mercenary Records NYC reunion concert

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:58:00 +0000

New York-based metal photographer/videographer Ignacio Orellana has posted a video of Sacred Oath performing their 80’s power metal anthem “Two Powers” filmed at the Brooklyn nightclub Sovereign back on August 27th. The band is currently performing sets of their entire 1987 debut “A Crystal Vision” as part of their 35th Anniversary concert tour.

The video can be viewed here:

Sacred Oath joined a reunion of three Mercenary Records bands from the late 80s including Attacker and Meanstreak for the “one night only” event hosted by Armageddon Productions. It was the first performance in more than 30 years for the all-female thrash outfit Meanstreak (currently on tour with John Petrucci) and the first time ever that all three bands shared the stage. The night took a tragic turn when Meanstreak singer Bettina Campagna France took a fall backstage and was unable to perform, much to the disappointment of fans who had traveled from out-of-state to witness the reunion.

“It was a crazy situation,” said Sacred Oath singer Rob Thorne. “The promoter was waving his arms at me from the side of the stage before the last song on our set list, and I was thinking ‘are you kidding me? You’re going to make us cut the last song when we’ve promised the whole album?’ But he was asking me to keep playing until we ran out of gas because Tina had just been rushed to the ER with a broken arm, so I just kept calling out songs and we worked our way through half of the “Darkness Visible” album as well. The rest of the band had no idea what was going on and they thought for sure a long hook was gonna come out and yank me.”

The band hired Ignacio Orellana of ProMusicVideo to shoot their set with four cameras, but ultimately scrapped the footage because of sub-standard sound and lighting at the venue.

www.sacredoath.net

WARCHEST release new album 'Impending Corrosion'

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:59:00 +0000

Chilean thrash masters Warchest have released their new album 'Impending Corrosion'. The EP of 4 songs was created and developed during the pandemic. The album was recorded and mixed by JT García in Santiago Chile and mastered by Andrew Oswald in Los Angeles, California. The art cover was created by Hellish Cav.

Tracklist:

1) Fatal Delusion
2) Impending Corrosion
3) In the Name of Wrath
4) Legacy of Siege

Impending Corrosion by WARCHEST

'Fatal Delusion', video previously released to promote the album.

For more information about the band and its previous releases, please visit:

http://facebook.com/warchestofficial

http://instagram.com/warchestofficial

http://warchest.bandcamp.com/music

WARCHEST anuncia show lanzamiento nuevo EP

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:33:00 +0000

(Santiago, Chile local show only)

Este proximo 3 de Diciembre de este año, los Chilenos thrash metal , WARCHEST estará lanzando su mas reciente produccion EP, ‘Impending Corrosion’. Para la ocasión también se presentaran Torture Machine, Evil Madness y los veteranos Massacre.

El show sera relizado en FAQ Records desde las 18hrs.

Dirección:

San Diego 1663, Santiago

Precio $5000

Para mas información visita:

facebook.com/warchestofficial

instagram.com/warchestofficial

WARCHEST release ‘Fatal Delusion’ video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:42:00 +0000

Chilean thrash metal band WARCHEST have released a music video for the song "Fatal Delusion" that comes included on their recently announced new EP "Impending Corrosion", that will be released later this year via Suicide Records

Watch the video for ‘Fatal Delusion’, here:

Frontman Christian Peláez have commented:

"Fatal Delusion features a combination of sharp and solid riffs, furious vocals, cool breakdowns and ripping guitar solo."

The video was filmed by Cristobal Narvaez at Crafty Crow in Santiago, Chile

For more information visit:

facebook.com/warchestofficial

instagram.com/warchestofficial

PIROSAINT release lyric video for 'Better You Than Me'

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:10:00 +0000

New York City Band PIROSAINT released the lyric video for the track 'Better You Than Me', that comes off the album 'Know Thyself' released via Digmetalworld in 2021.

Watch the track here:

This is the opening track of the album and shows how the band have worked its ways around metal music to express a deeper message. Drummer Ignacio Orellana commented: ' We wanted to make a love song and from our experiences, this was what it came up. A pretty cheerful ballad about love, deceptions and frustration that we are sure everyone can relate one way or another.'

Know Thyself was recorded between 2013-2016 and 2020-2021 at Oily Sounds Studios NYC by Ignacio Orellana and is made up of new compositions, previously unreleased tracks and a special bonus for fans following PIROSAINT since their beginnings in 1989.

Originally based in Santiago, Chile, PIROSAINT joined a small but powerful and enthusiastic local heavy metal scene with bands such as Necrosis, Massacre and Criminal. After releasing two demos in 1992 and 1994, the band issued an EP called New God in 1997. Know Thyself, PIROSAINT’s long-waited debut full-length, marks the band’s second active decade.

Know Thyself is available now digitally on Bandcamp and via all streaming services. Physical CDs via MVD Entertainment and at the label's bandcamp page. Links below.

Know Thyself’s vocal tracks were recorded by Eduardo Vidal and Andrés Valdivieso in Santiago, Chile. All guitar solos were recorded at Oily Sounds Studios by Ignacio Orellana and Angel Thorne Music CO LLC by Rob Thorne in Bethel, CT, except “Everyday’s war,” recorded by Regisson Silva in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at his home studio.

All lyrics were written by Gonzalo Rodriguez and Ignacio Orellana. All music was written by PIROSAINT except “The Debt” and “Faster than before’ by Gonzalo Rodriguez, Alfredo Vicencio and Ignacio Orellana, and “Pirosaint” by Gonzalo Rodriguez, Fransua Tapia, Paolo Maugart and Ignacio Orellana. Cover art was created by Claudio Bergamin.

PIROSAINT is:

Gonzalo Rodriguez – Vocals

Bill Smith – Guitars

Ron Buckner – Bass

Ignacio Orellana – Drums

www.pirosaint.com

SUNLORD release 'Like A Champion’ lyric video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:27:00 +0000

New York band SUNLORD have released the new single ‘Like a champion’, in a form of lyric video. The track comes included on their latest album ‘222’ released independent. Watch the video below:

The recap / lyric video contains live footage and photos captured on their recently finished ‘Diabolical North American Tour 2022’ supporting Destruction and Nervosa across 26 cities between April - May. ‘Like a champion’ (lyric video) was created by Promusicvideo.

Frontman Alfonzo Ferraza have commented:

‘On this occasion I thank my two band mates that were great road warriors and did an amazing job. One of the best tours of the band's life with one of the best in the world.

Also to celebrate, check out our Bandcamp for the downloads and for our first album which is back on sale after many years’.

‘The First One’, the debut album of Sunlord is now available once again at the band’s Bandcamp page HERE.

Sunlord touring band:

Al Ferrazza - Guitar / vocals

Ashley Wells (Bitch Switch) - Bass

Lamar Little (Otep) - Drums

For more information visit:

http://facebook.com/sunlordnyc

http://instagram.com/sunlordnyc

SACRED OATH announce ‘One Night Only’ in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:51:00 +0000

Sacred Oath announce ‘one night only’ bill in NYC

with former Mercenary Records label mates Meanstreak and Attacker.

Currently celebrating “A Crystal Vision” with their 35th Anniversary Tour, Sacred Oath announced yesterday that they will be performing a special ‘one night only’ concert in New York with Attacker and the recently reunited all-female thrash band Meanstreak. All three bands were signed to the Mercenary Records label in 1987 and released their debut albums just prior to the label folding in 1989. This is the first time all three bands will perform on the same stage together.

“I heard about the Meanstreak reunion and reached out to Rena (Petrucci) right away,” said Rob Thorne of Sacred Oath. “I thought a ‘Mercenary Records Night’ would be a cool show, and it looks like this will be the very first show for Meanstreak in almost 30 years. We’re excited about the whole thing, all of it.”

Sacred Oath (CT), Meanstreak (NY), and Attacker (NJ) were up-and-coming bands to watch in 1988, frequently playing the NYC metro area metal clubs such as L’Amour and Streets. The Manhattan-based Mercenary Records signed each of them and released their debut albums worldwide via Celluloid before folding in 1989. Sacred Oath and Attacker have continued to perform and release albums since then, but Meanstreak broke up in 1994. A reunion was announced in early 2022.

“Of course we’ll be playing through the entire “A Crystal Vision” album at this show,” says Thorne. “The whole evening will be a trip down metal memory lane. I can’t wait.”

The show is happening Saturday August 27th 6:00 pm at Sovereign, 173 Morgan Ave in Brooklyn, NY and tickets are now on sale and available HERE.

More information about the b and here: www.sacredoath.net

SUNLORD to support CAVALERA BROTHERS

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Fri, 20 May 2022 22:29:00 +0000

New York band SUNLORD that is currently on tour supporting DESTRUCTION and label mates NERVOSA is set to support also to Max & Iggor Cavalera on their ‘Return Beneath Arise’ tour on Sunday May 22nd at the historic Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque, NM.

Frontman Alfonzo Ferrara commented:

“Let me tell you about this one ....on May 22, at the Sunshine theater, Albuquerque, Sunlord will open up one of the greatest thrash metal events ever put together.

The Cavalera brothers are Sepultura, the best there is if you ask me.

Destruction is one of the best bands on earth, completely unadulterated thrash.

The Nervosa metal goddesses shall bewitch the crowd.

This is a milestone of a show for Sunlord , a dream come true if you may. One of the best events I have ever been a part of .

Those who will be there will be truly fortunate “.

SUNLORD is currently supporting Thrash metal icons Destruction and label mates Nervosa on their upcoming 'Diabolical North American Tour 2022'.

The remaining showdates of the ‘Diabolical North American Tour 2022’ are the following:

5/20: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

5/22: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

5/23: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse

5/24: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

5/25: Houston, TX @ White Oak

5/27: Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage (The Vinyl)

5/28: Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

5/29: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest - DESTRUCTION only

Sunlord is a heavy metal/punk rock NYC band that has been rocking the tristate area underground for long years and actively touring the nation ,South America and Europe since 2015 . Formed by Argentinian American frontman Alfonzo Ferrazza, Sunlord has two albums released independently.

Sunlord live band will be touring as:

Ashley Wells (Bitch Switch) - Bass

Al Ferrazza - Guitar / Vocals

Lamar Little (Otep) - Drums

Follow Sunlord at:

facebook.com/sunlordnyc

instagram.com/sunlordnyc

sunlord.bandcamp.com

TORTURER release 'Kingdom of the dark' official video

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 09 May 2022 06:12:00 +0000

Chilean Death Thrash metal band TORTURER have unleashed the music video for their track 'Kingdom of the dark' in commemoration of the 30 years anniversary of its released. Watch the official video below:

Frontman Francisco Cautín commented:

'May is a very special month in the Torturer's camp. We have turned 33 years old and what best way to celebrate it with the music video for our classic track that started it all. Kingdom of the dark shows our philosophy with a newer sound and an unbeatable image through the lenses of Under Films. We will be always pushing up the metal flag toward the highest.

Torturer is currently working on a new studio album which will be titled 'Burning Cross'. The new album is set to be launched via Australis Records in Chile during the second half of 2022. This material consistsIn a re-recording of your previous work 'Burning Cross' originally published in 2003, plus other rarities and an updated sound in terms of production.

'Burning Cross' was produced by Pablo Gudiño, who have already worked with the band in its previous studio albums, 'Conjuro IV' (2017) and the homonymous 'Torturer' (2012), at the Torture Chamber Studio. The art work was crated by Productora Medu1a, who have been recognized in the Chilean media for their graphic work in the past with the work for bands such as Kuervos del Sur and Crisalida.

TORTURER is:

Francisco Cautín - Bajo y voces

Francisco Garcés - Guitarra

Rodrigo Zúñiga - Batería

JT García - Guitarra

Find TORTURER online:

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3waBXDI

Instagram: https://bit.ly/39DxnWR

Youtube: https://bit.ly/3P1dDg6

Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3wfqfI5

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3F16giK

Apple Music: https://apple.co/3qkhpqV

SUNLORD shares live video from Montreal show

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:08:00 +0000

Taken at Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY on 04/28/22. Photo by Javier Borja.

New York City band SUNLORD have released a live video for the track 'Like A Champion' from Montreal show at Foufounes Electriques on 04/30/2022. The track that comes off their self-released album '222'. The videos were recorded by TeamMontrealMetal in Canadian and edited by Promusicvideo in NYC.

Watch the video here below:

Alfonzo Ferrazza commented:

"We were very happy to finally get into Canada and do our job for them . Great shows ,specially Montreal, incredible crowd . The band is delivering night after night , we have been to Pennsylvania and Ohio and we are heading to Detroit as I type this . This is the best metal tour out there this year and people gotta come out cause Destruction puts on a top knot h performance , better than most on this earth . I gotta ad this is a really hot line up I put together for Sunlord and it might just be my favorite to this day ."

Previously the band released a visualizer video for the track 'The Vigilante', watch/listen below:

Ferrazza commented: "Vigilante is a song that encompasses two of my favorite music styles , it's got NY Hardcore and thrash metal , Agnostic Front meets Exodus . The lyric goes w the times as it is a pro 2nd amendment song about protecting your family and dispensing death to those who threaten our lives or our homes or our loved ones".

SUNLORD is currently supporting Thrash metal icons Destruction and label mates Nervosa on their upcoming 'Diabolical North American Tour 2022'.

See the remaining showdates below.

Destruction w/ Nervosa, Sunlord & VX36:

5/05: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

5/06: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

5/07: St Paul, MN @ Turf Club

5/08: Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood

5/09: Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck

5/10: Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

5/12: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

5/14: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

5/15: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater

5/17: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

5/18: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

5/19: Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp

5/20: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

5/22: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

5/23: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse

5/24: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

5/25: Houston, TX @ White Oak

5/27: Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage (The Vinyl)

5/28: Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

5/29: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest - DESTRUCTION only

Sunlord live band will be touring as:

Ashley Wells (Bitch Switch) - Bass

Al Ferrazza - Guitar / Vocals

Lamar Little (Otep) - Drums

Follow the band here:

http://facebook.com/sunlordnyc

http://instagram.com/sunlordnyc

https://sunlord.bandcamp.com

WARCHEST announce new EP "Impending Corrosion".

noreply@blogger.com (MetalIsVital Press) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:50:00 +0000

Chilean thrash metal band WARCHEST have announced the release of the new EP album "Impending Corrosion". Which be released via Suicide Records in June this year.

The album was produced by the band and mastered by Andrew Oswald (MORTIFERUM, VANUM), while artwork was handled by Hellish Maggot (ARCH ENEMY, ENFORCED).

Christian Pelaez commented:

'In this new EP we reinvented our sound with a new twist with respect to our previous work, which was more oriented towards death/thrash. For "Impending Corrosion" we seeked inspiration in the origins of thrash and the classic records that gave life to the style, but printing our stamp in terms of production, intensity and execution.

Expect a furious overcharge of classic thrash metal'

Currently, the band is preparing a video clip for the first single "Fatal Delusion", together with the production company, Crafty Crow, who previously worked with WARCHEST on their DVD "Live at Brutal Thrash Fest" as well as other video clips of the previous productions from the band.

El tracklist of "Impending Corrosion" is:

1. Fatal Delusion

2. Impending Corrosion

3. In the Name of Wrath

4. Legacy of Siege

Previously, The band released the video clip for the track 'Sentenced Since Conception' in 2019. Track that was also directed by the production company Crafty Crown, and can be seen here:

Find WARCHEST Online, below:

Instagram.com/warchest_thrash

Youtube.com/warchestband

Facebook.com/WARCHEST

Warchest.bandcamp.com