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Fear & Fortune

by MAZIAC

We're an alternative metal 3-piece & this track is from our upcoming new album. We've previously released an album & EP mixed/mastered by Justin Hill of SikTh to critical acclaim, played Tech-Fest 2023 & shared stages with bands like Destrage, Black Orchid Empire, Exist Immortal & Skarlett Riot.

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Glory to the King

by Black Orchid Empire

This song explores the relationship between an early Meso-American emperor Montezuma and the explorer and conquistador Hernán Cortés. The story, told from the point of view of Montezuma, imagines that the new arrival was initially seen as a god - assumed to be the deity Quetzalcoatl.

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Deny The Sun

by Black Orchid Empire

Deny The Sun is the first song we wrote for Tempus Veritas and we love how hard the riff goes! We’ve been pushing more and more into the technical side of our music for this album and this track is a great example of that.

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Acid

by MAZIAC

We're a London-based 3-piece who enjoy and infuse music from the whole range of the rock/metal spectrum. Check our our new single 'Acid' with a brand new animated music video!

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Djently Does It

by PRSNRS

Hey everyone! We’re PRSNRS, a progressive metalcore band from the UK, and this is our first ever single, “Djently Does It.” Its a bit heavy, a bit melodic, and just a touch epic, and we think that’s a recipe for a good song so we’d love it if you checked it out.

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Venom

by Shola Aurora

Hello, my name is Shola Aurora. I'm a Brooklyn based rock musician and my newest track "Venom," is deeply personal to me. It's a song about triumphing over great adversity. As the world is in a state of chaos, my song is a declaration that we will persevere, survive, and become stronger as a result.

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Jordan Sheffield

Mantis is taken from Jordan Sheffield's debut The Spectre; a body of work which sees the multi-instrumentalist explore the lengths contemporary metal can reach. His melodic riffs prove that emotion can be carried through more than just lyrics and create the concept of intricate easy-listening metal.

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The Downcast

Whatup y'all! We're The Downcast from Toronto, Canada. This is the song that started our band. It's from our debut EP produced by Alan Day from Four Year Strong. We think it will stick in your head, for better, or for worse. Enjoy! - The D

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Unleash The Pain

Hi! We are Unleash The Pain, a Metalcore band from Israel. We released our debut album 'Holes' in 2018, with 'Bow' being the second single from the record. We really believe you guys would find our music interesting!

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VNDTA

VNDTA unleash an appealing blend of stout riffs, gut wrenching vocals, and unbridled passion. By taking in a glut of influences from Thy Art is Murder, through to No Doubt, VNDTA have crafted a sound that is both unique and potent. The band released their explosive new EP, Pale Glow In April.

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Black Neon District

Black Neon District is a Progressive Metal band from Paris and was born in 2014 from the ashes of Outcast (Progressive Death Metal 2001-2013). We release today our very first EP "Standing Waves", with brand new tunes in a more sober and modern way, between alternative Post-Rock and Progressive metal

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