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Solstice return to the Stage
England’s Epic Metal dissidents SOLSTICE are currently preparing to throw down the gauntlet to all would-be tyrants and usurpers. Bonded by blood, and with a renewed sense of purpose, a return to live forays is now imminent. New material forged in the fires of Wayland’s Smithy is incoming, to be delivered with the bone crushing…
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End of the Tour
The Chthonic Odio European tour has concluded, culminating in a pair of passionate performances at Reaper Festival in Derby. Thirty-five dates in fourteen countries over six weeks, with the final UK stretch booked and managed by myself. Ably assisted by promoters and venues up and down the country, and many superb supports. This tour was…
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Cthonic Odio Tour: White is the new Black
Stand out in white with this delightful Violentor Tour Shirt. Designed by legendary Australian artist Rok, it will be available on tour this coming week. Sizes S, L, XL will be available, so hit me up at the shows.
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The road to Mount Doom
Looking back at a victorious weekend working with American Doom Metal legends Orodruin, supporting Yorkshire’s Iron Void on the first leg of their 25th Anniversary UK tour. Driving, loading, and handling merch and door duties for a trio of riff-heavy shows in Bradford, London and Bristol. Life on the road is seldom smooth, and there…
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Cthonic Odio UK Tour – Torchbearer
WED 26 The Gryphon, Bristol + Torchbearer Facebook • Tickets Supporting the second date of the Cthonic Odio UK tour in Bristol are unsigned Newport / London metal band TORCHBEARER. Formed in 2016 by guitarist /vocalist Ollie Gould, bassist Mo Bashir and vocalist Andy Mansell, with the current drummer Ollie Sitford having joined in 2021.…
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Propaganda Transmission 1: Cthonic Odio UK Tour
Introducing PROPAGANDA TRANSMISSIONs, a semi regular series of short videos to showcase new projects, give production updates, and feature other artists I appreciate. Brief snippets of work, statements of intent, and more to come. For the first episode, we feature the Cthonic Odio UK Tour, with on the road messages from NervoChaos and Violentor.
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Memories of Midsummer Madness
After a 2500+ mile round trip to the mountain, I finally have time to reflect upon the journey. One which took me across eight countries and to the brink of wild abandon. The first time I’ve celebrated my actual birthday in Abtenau, it was humbling to receive such kindness from friends old and new. My…
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Cthonic Odio Tour: Unburier / Death Assault
FRI 28 Underground, Plymouth + Unburier, Death Assault Facebook • Tickets Bolstering support for the Plymouth date of the Cthonic Odio Tour are a pair of up and coming bands from the South West. Hailing from Somerset, UNBURIER bring a technical twist to Death Metal. With recent EP “Twisted Existence” going down a storm, they…
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Cthonic Odio Tour: Reign of Erebus
THURS 27 Aatma, Manchester + Reign of Erebus Facebook • Tickets SAT 29 Vortex, Wakefield + Reign of Erebus Facebook • Tickets Joining the Cthonic Odio UK Tour in July for both Northern dates are Black Metal veterans REIGN OF EREBUS. Formed in 1997, Reign of Erebus carved a path for themselves in the underground…
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The Spirit of Sound and Sincerity
As counterpoint to the synth-heavy soundscapes of Trismegistus Hex, we choose to incorporate ancient instruments into the mix. Grounding the rite and providing an alternate take on percussion. Although recently crafted in Poland by NlGHTJART, these throw-bags are used in the traditional style. Filled with pine seeds and dried rowan berries, (facets of Northern nature…