The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
CD packaged with sticker available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Ltd. to 100 copies Box Set available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153).

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Digital release date:
Worldwide: 22.03.2019

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The second single of the upcoming fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
Accompanied by lyric video, this is a song from the middle of the album that continues human's imagination about “good and bad”.
Strong Extreme Power/Thrash Metal for fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth!!!

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"Of Fire And Stars" - the first single of the upcoming fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
Accompanied by lyric video, this is a title song of the album, with lyrics about fire and stars that fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”.
Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools! Stronger than ever!!
For fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth!!!

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JUDGEMENT "Judgement" /Digital EP/
April 27, 2018

Debut EP by Serbian Heavy Thrash Metal band.
First selftitled work of Judgement is a combination of classic Heavy Metal with Thrash Metal and Progressive elements. The songs contain dark and heavy riffs, melodic solos and clean but at the same time powerful vocals. The lyrics are about Technology, mysterious human personality, Bible stories and prophecies.
Thematics of the songs and combination of Various Metal and Progressive music elements create band's unique style. What makes this EP unique is the powerful sound! So, take a chance to check it out!!
For fans of Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Rage, Annihilator, Control Denied, King Diamond, and Death!!!
Total Metal Records, 2018 (TMR032-145/DT).

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Worldwide: 27.04.2018

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PENETRUM "Instrument Of Delusion" /Digital LP/
March 08, 2018

The music influenced by Finnish Melodic Death Metal, with its fast and melodic riffs, although compositions contain elements of different Extreme Metal genres. Melodies differ from fast and aggressive to slow and melancholic, influenced by Classical music compositions and Folk melodies.
Though the album is not conceptual, lyrics are filled with such topics as search for answers, struggle of controversions, philosophical aspects of death and insanity.
Recommended for fans of Kalmah, Norther, Children Of Bodom, Insomnium, Ensiferum, Wintersun, Gates Of Ishtar, Immortal Souls, Hypocrisy, Kataklysm, Mors Principium Est and more!
Total Metal Records, 2018 (TMR031-141/DT).

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Digital release date:
Worldwide: 08.03.2018

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HESPERION "Живим... / Who Alive..." /CD/
April, 27 2017 

The debut full-length album by Ukrainian Progressive Heavy/Power Metal band.
"Who Alive..." is a result of years of work creating complete and harmonious music. Album includes seven unique compositions that span different eras, different philosophy and different worldview. Strong and philosophical lyrics forcing empathise and think about ordinaress of life and will not leave anyone indifferent.
Each song, whether it is a fast "action" or an epic ballad, is a unique creation that tells its story both with words and music. An amazing combination of Heavy/Power and Progressive Metal with its unpredictable turns, successfully represents music themes from 17th century to modern times.
Recommended for fans of: Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Royal Hunt, King Diamond, Iron Maiden, Labyrinth, Aria, Vision Divine and other!
Total Metal Records, 2017 (TMR029-136).

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"Who Alive..." by HESPERION (Official teaser):

CD release date:
Ukraine: 27.04.2017; Japan: 28.04.2017; UK/Europe: 05.05.2017; North & South America: 19.05.2017
Digital release date:
Worldwide: 05.05.2017; North & South America: 19.05.2017

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DARK MINISTRY "The Sermon Begins" /Digital EP/
March 30, 2017

Formed in August 2015 by ex- Exciter drummer Rik Charron, whose resume includes almost 20 years with legendary Canadian band, with five of their albums under his belt, this is the debut release of a new-born band Dark Ministry. In total, this heavy, extreme Thrash Metal band consists of dueling guitarists Max Neckshredder and David Tyo, the sonic assault of bassist Carlo Cote, extreme aggression vocalist Tyler Knapp, and aggressive, pounding attack of drummer Rik Charron.
The band traverses around a number of sub-genres, keeping things solid in a Traditional Heavy Metal format while occasionally veering into the Speed/Thrash or Groove Metal platforms. Riffs are sharp and aggressive. The voice of Tyler Knapp has one of those barking deliveries with aggression and old-school Hardcore singing (think Agnostic Front and D.R.I.).
The opener, “Killing Machine”, has a vicious, venomous attack, a charging guitar line with the vocals snarling against the arrangement in a classic back and forth Groove/Thrash arrangement that again hearkens back to the 1980’s with a lot of Anvil/ Exciter textures. Rik flexes more of his double bass proficiency and old Exciter speed on the follow up “Voodoo Sacrifice”, the main riff and changes, in line with Metallica meets Pantera. The exotic twin guitar lines make “Blood Driven” an easy highlight, the rhythm section works in line with straightforward Judas Priest power while the lead break has a lot of crazy bends and squeals to heighten the energy factor.
EP has already been heard on internet and FM stations in nine different countries around the world and sixteen in the United States. This EP is sure to please even the most heaviest and hardened Metal appetites. Mike Usifer, founder of Prime Evil, had a few words to say about Dark Ministry's music: "These songs kill! Awesome Extreme Thrash, heavy, I love it!". Maxxxwell Carlisle, guitarist for Hellion says: "These guys are going to make some serious waves in the Metal scene. The whole band is dripping with intensity and that perfect in-your-face Metal attitude!".
And now the time is come for the official release of "The Sermon Begins", which features three songs from upcoming debut album! Get ready for some heavy, hard hitting Metal!!
Total Metal Records, 2017 (TMR030-137/DT).

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Digital release date:
Worldwide: 30.03.17

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