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(384) DotW Featuring ‘Silas Fernandes’ and ‘Mezzrow’

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Disciples!!

Here we are at the end of 2025. And for your Holiday doldrums, should you suffer ’em – is a new DotW episode just in time to raise your spirits for the New Year!

We’ve got THREE independents on this episode thanks to Nate (with ‘The Gates of Dawn’), and our featured artists are ‘Silas Fernades’ and ‘Mezzrow’.

Happy New Year, and STAY HEAVY!
\m/

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: The Gates of Dawn
Album: III
Song: Trembling Gaze (15 minutes of awesomeness)
Link: https://gatesofdawn.bandcamp.com/album/iii
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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1: GENE SIMMONS Criticizes ACE FREHLEY’s ‘Bad Decisions’: ‘Falling Down The Stairs Doesn’t Kill You’
https://metaladdicts.com/gene-simmons-criticizes-ace-frehleys-bad-decisions-falling-down-the-stairs-doesnt-kill-you/

N2:Kirk Windstein Issues Update On New Down Album: ‘It’s Really Gonna Be A Killer, Killer Record’
https://metal-stop.com/kirk-windstein-issues-update-on-new-down-album-its-really-gonna-be-a-killer-killer-record/

Addendum: Released by Sept. 2026
https://blabbermouth.net/news/kirk-windstein-new-down-album-will-be-released-by-september-2026

G3: David Ellefson Joins Metal Church, First Song Off New Album Drops
https://loudwire.com/david-ellefson-joins-metal-church-fafo-lyrics/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Silas Fernandes
Location: USA (via Brazil)
from the Album: Carbon Purge Acceleration
the Song is: John Hughes Didn’t Direct My Life
Link: https://www.silascf.com.br/
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N4:Slipknot’s ‘Lost’ Album ‘Look Outside Your Window’ Confirmed For 2026 Release, Clown Promises ‘It’s Just Simply Time’
https://metal-stop.com/slipknots-lost-album-look-outside-your-window-confirmed-for-2026-release-clown-promises-its-just-simply-time/

G5: RAINBOW: Nine-CD ‘The Temple Of The King: 1975–1976’ Box Set Scheduled For March Release
https://metaladdicts.com/rainbow-nine-cd-the-temple-of-the-king-1975-1976-box-set-scheduled-for-march-release/

N6: TESTAMENT Announces March/April 2026 U.S. Tour With OVERKILL And DESTRUCTION
https://blabbermouth.net/news/testament-announces-march-april-2026-u-s-tour-with-overkill-and-destruction

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Mezzrow
Location: Sweden
from the Album: Embrace The Awakening
the Song is: The Moment To Arise
Link: https://www.mezzrow.black/
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FINAL TALKER
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10 Amazing Metal Albums That Followed Controversial Ones

10 Amazing Metal Albums That Followed Controversial Ones

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Iron Maiden
Album: Brave New World
Song: The Wicker Man

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(383) Independent Music Special Vol. 11

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Disciples!!

Volume 11 brings so many great albums/EPs/singles, culled from hundreds of submissions. Also – BONUS TRACKS! Can’t end an episode without those.

Enjoy!

SET ONE:
0:00:03 Modern Era (USA) Dear Anyone
https://www.facebook.com/TheModernEra/  
0:02:45 Sunbendr (USA) Crime Wave [single]
https://sunbendr.bandcamp.com/
0:06:40 Thunder Rising (Italy) Master of Destiny [single]
https://www.thunder-rising.com/
0:10:05 Humming Whale (Finland) Equilibrium
https://www.facebook.com/Hummingwhaleband
0:16:18 Fate’s Hand  (Australia) Fire Reigns Once More
https://fateshand.bandcamp.com/
0:20:18 W’t’M (International) Voices from the Ashes [single]
https://wtmband.dk/
0:24:30 Mourn The Light (USA) When Dreams Die
https://linktr.ee/MournTheLight
0:30:09 Imperatore (Australia) My Life [single]
https://www.imperatoreband.com/
0:34:53 Triskelyon (Canada) Death Racer
https://triskelyon.bandcamp.com/
0:39:12 Acidosis (USA) They Live! [single]
https://acidosis.bandcamp.com/
0:42:03 IMS Set One Recap

SET TWO:
0:46:54 Losts, The (France) Exponential Law [single]
https://thelosts.bandcamp.com/
0:50:51 Spiral Fracture (USA) Burning [single]
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com/
0:54:39 3 Headed Snake (USA) Catharsis [single]
https://3headedsnake.bandcamp.com/
0:58:19 Ptolemea (International) Breathe
https://ptolemea.com/
1:02:44 Fog Light (Finland) abstract [instrumental]
https://foglight1.bandcamp.com/
1:08:09 Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows (Australia) Dave Is Done [single]
https://jackharlon-dawsonthedeadcrows.bandcamp.com/
1:13:09 Wishing Well (Finland) March In The Dark [single]
https://www.facebook.com/wishingwell2016/
1:16:38 Beast Eagle (USA) Witch Hunt
https://beasteagle402.bandcamp.com/
1:21:24 Hellrazer (Canada) Fight To The Death [single]
https://hellrazermetal.bandcamp.com/
1:24:55 Outlying (Canada) November
http://www.outlying.ca/
1:30:39 IMS Set Two Recap

SET THREE:
1:34:56 Krateros (Finland) Linguicide [single]
https://linktr.ee/kraterosband
1:38:51 Hopeless Nation (Canada) Silverspoon [single]
https://www.facebook.com/hopelessnation
1:43:19 Engrupid Pipol (Chile) Vairal Madness [instrumental]
https://engrupidpipol.cl/
1:50:39 Ambergris (USA) Spoon Cooker [single]
https://ambergrisdoom.bandcamp.com/
2:04:46 Wheel Of Time (China) Grand Cosmos
https://www.wheeloftime.band/
2:11:16 Stalwart (Canada) Pandora [single]
https://www.facebook.com/stalwartmetal
2:17:09 Pale Horse Ritual (Canada) D.E.D.
https://palehorseritual.bandcamp.com/
2:23:54 Decrypter (Mexico) Until The Dark Unites Us Again
https://www.facebook.com/decryptermx/
2:31:31 Phantom Corporation (Germany) Krokodil [single]
https://phantomcorporation.bandcamp.com/
2:33:00 Northern Genocide (Finland) New World [single]
https://northerngenocide.bandcamp.com/
2:37:49 IMS Set Three Recap

SET FOUR:
2:42:43 Sterbhaus (Sweden) The Man who was a Rat, who was a Snake
https://www.sterbhaus.com/
2:48:10 Pythonic (Canada) Guiltfeeder [single]
https://pythonic.bandcamp.com/
2:52:30 Devilz By Definition (Canada) Angel Warfare [single]
https://devilzbydefinition.com/
2:56:28 Torch Us (Finland) Sworn
https://torchusband.com/
3:01:51 Tria Prima (Ukraine) Arcanum Six
https://triaprimaua.bandcamp.com/
3:07:10 Inborn Tendency (Finland) Flesh Eater [single]
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
3:10:12 Selias (Canada) 888
https://seliasmetal.com/
3:15:41 Malefic (USA) It Haunts [single]
https://maleficband.com/
3:20:34 Crowen (Finland) Ember Wraith [single]
https://crowen.bandcamp.com/
3:24:50 Soulfallen (Finland) Thousandfold [single]
https://www.soulfallen.com/
3:29:49 IMS Set Four Recap

BONUS TRACKS!
3:41:57 Steve Gordon MIA (USA) Broken [single]
https://linktr.ee/stevieneve
3:45:45 The Ocean (Germany)  Even Deeper [cover]
https://spkr.store/collections/redux-classic-album-re-imagined
https://www.theoceancollective.com/ 
3:51:42 Textures (Netherlands) Closer to the Unknown [single]
https://texturesband.com/
3:55:46 Esprit D’Air (Japan) Silver Leaf
https://www.espritdair.com/
3:59:38 Abrams (USA) Eraser [cover]
https://spkr.store/collections/redux-classic-album-re-imagined
https://www.abramsrocks.com/ 
4:05:00 Metal Church (USA) F.A.F.O.
https://www.metalchurchofficial.com/

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(381) DotW Featuring ‘Diavola’ and ‘Exit’

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Disciples!!
Nate and I are up to our usual skullduggery, chattin’ and whatnot and playing some tunes for your listening pleasure!

Also on this episode we’ll also enjoy some independent music from ‘Diavola’ from Norway and ‘Exit’ from Switzerland!

Enjoy!

Show Notes
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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Mobb Deep
Album: Infinite
Song: Score Points
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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1:WHITESNAKE’s DAVID COVERDALE Announces Retirement: ‘It’s Time For Me To Call It A Day’
https://blabbermouth.net/news/whitesnakes-david-coverdale-announces-retirement-its-time-for-me-to-call-it-a-day 

N2: Massive Attack team up with Sepultura co-founders Max and Iggor Cavalera for special South American show
https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/were-honoured-to-collaborate-with-iggor-and-max-massive-attack-team-up-with-sepultura-co-founders-max-and-iggor-cavalera-for-special-south-american-show

G3: SHARON OSBOURNE Says ‘Back To The Beginning’ Raised $11 Million For Charity: ‘We Paid The Cost Of Bringing Everybody In, Accommodation, Everything’
https://blabbermouth.net/news/sharon-osbourne-says-back-to-the-beginning-raised-11-million-for-charity-we-paid-the-cost-of-bringing-everybody-in-accommodation-everything 

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Diavola
Location: Norway
from the Album: Without Judgement
the Song is: Black Tooth Grin
Link: https://linktr.ee/diavolaoffical
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CURRENT EVENTS CONTINUED
N4:Hardcore Legends Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye Team Up on New Music Project 
https://consequence.net/2025/11/henry-rollins-ian-mackaye-new-music-project/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOFeRxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTTjJGM3RVMmJHU0d3cnVhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MghjYWxsc2l0ZQEyAAEe3TxyL0ToG5xzJO7BwWBJQT_44Rq8sxqe94A1OGU82LmFuO-D6u3XXiToiio_aem_kZKp3kcHn_mfbkW8Z0Tc_A

G5: ‘Legendary’ Singer, 69, Who Influenced Metallica Awarded $26K a Year for the Rest of His Life
https://parade.com/news/legendary-singer-69-who-influenced-metallica-awarded-26k-a-year-for-the-rest-of-his-life?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6909261841b5ab000118680d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

N6: A 30th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Of ALICE IN CHAINS’ 1995 Self-Titled Album Is Coming
https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/a-30th-anniversary-vinyl-reissue-of-alice-in-chains-1995-self-titled-album-is-coming

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Exit
Location: Switzerland
from the Album: Live at Holm Studio – The Corn Dolly Aftermath (2023)
the Song is: On This Side Or The Other
Link: https://exit666.com/
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FINAL TALKER
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11 Essential ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Needs on Vinyl
https://loudwire.com/essential-80s-metal-albums-vinyl/

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Death
Album: Leprosy
Song: Pull The Plug

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(380) Independent Music Special V10

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Disciples!

Here we go! My selections from the October submissions for Independent musicians/bands with the obligatory ‘bonus tracks’! 48 slammin’ tunes for your listening pleasure.

Enjoy!

Set one:
0:00:03 Trahir (Czech Republic) Madness [single]
https://linktr.ee/wearetrahir
0:03:56 Dune Aurora (Italy) Sunless Queen [single]
https://duneaurora.bandcamp.com/
0:10:17 Lily Löwe (Northern Ireland) Haunted House [single]
https://www.lilylowe.com/
0:13:40 Mourning Wood (Finland) End of Days [single]
https://www.facebook.com/Mourningwoodmetal
0:17:28 Goatfather (France) Night of the Blue Smoke
https://goatfather.bandcamp.com/
0:24:21 Supreme Mystic (USA) Transmigration of the Soul
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555073207964
0:30:22 Tapeworm Electric (Greece) Hold On
https://www.facebook.com/tapewormelectric/
0:37:20 Ars Onirica (Italy) Nighttime Part I
https://arsonirica.bandcamp.com/
0:42:30 RVH Project (Netherlands) Voices
https://rvhproject.bandcamp.com
0:45:27 Solar Sons (Scotland) Shooting Star
https://solarsonsofficial.bandcamp.com/
0:50:25 IMS Set One Recap

Set Two:
0:54:22 Flitcraft (Australia) Bottleneck https://flitcraftaus.bandcamp.com/
0:58:57 Corruption (Poland) Tumbleweed https://corruption.pl/
1:03:44 Howling Giant (USA) Scepter And Scythe https://howlinggiant.bandcamp.com/ 1:08:24 Breath (USA) Sages https://inbreath.bandcamp.com/
1:12:24 Alien Orchestra (Norway) The Last Horizons [single] https://alienorchestramusic.net/
1:15:10 Pale Horse Ritual (Canada) Wickedness [single] https://palehorseritual.bandcamp.com/
1:20:08 Ptolemea (International) Aqui, Ali, Acolá [single] https://ptolemea.com/
1:24:39 Losts, The (France) A Dark Place to Hide [single] https://thelosts.bandcamp.com/
1:29:40 Reticent, The (USA) The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want To Wake) [single] https://www.thereticent.net/
1:35:44 Ültra Raptör (Canada) Fossilized https://ultraraptor.bandcamp.com/
1:39:47 IMS Set Two Recap

Set Three:
1:43:15 Obscure Fate (Finland) Age of Delusion [single]
https://obscurefate.net/
1:46:46 Humming Whale (Finland) Ocular [single]
https://www.facebook.com/Hummingwhaleband
1:52:21 Quemasantos (International) The Oneironaut [single]
https://quemasantos.com/
1:55:39 Hexistence (Hungary) Such a Shame [single]
https://linktr.ee/hexistence
2:00:11 Phaeton (Canada) Augmented
https://linktr.ee/phaetonofficial
2:04:33 Kaupe (USA) RMR 10129
https://kaupe.bandcamp.com/
2:08:40 Godsize Error (Finland) The Beauty of Shadows [single]
https://www.instagram.com/godsizeerror/
2:12:13 Sacred Leather (USA) Spitfire At Night [single]
https://sacredleather.bandcamp.com/
2:16:38 Satan Therapist (Canada) Witch Piss [single]
https://www.facebook.com/SatanTherapy/
2:20:43 Sterbhaus (Sweden) Deth Bü Wolfe [single]
https://www.sterbhaus.com/
2:25:33 IMS Set Three Recap

Set Four:
2:28:53 Bonginator (USA) Pizza Time [feat. Belushi Speed Ball]
https://linktr.ee/bonginator
2:34:08 Bastard Cröss (USA) Demons At Midnight
https://linktr.ee/bastardcrossphl
2:37:55 Vanguardian (Finland) ..In Humanity
https://linktr.ee/Vanguardian
2:42:20 Hellbearer (England) Through an Orphans Eyes
https://linktr.ee/hellbearer
2:47:46 Plague Pit (England) The Seventh Bell
https://plaguepitviolence.bandcamp.com/
2:51:09 Arson Charge (USA) A Dying Light
https://www.facebook.com/arsoncharge
2:56:30 Scorching Tomb (Canada) Skullcrush [single]
https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/
3:00:13 Light Superior, The (USA) Ghost [single]
https://thelightsuperior.square.site/
3:04:21 De Profundis (England) Subtraction [cover]
https://www.deprofundistheband.com/
3:08:52 Graveripper (USA) Bring Upon Pain
https://graveripper.bandcamp.com/
3:11:41 IMS Set Four Recap

Bonus Tracks:
3:22:43 Alcatrazz (USA) Stand And Wait Your Turn
https://www.alcatrazzofficial.com/
3:28:21 VA/Rino (Italy) Green Machine [cover]
https://witchingbuzz.bandcamp.com/
3:32:44 Halo Effect, The (Sweden) “How The Gods Kill” (Danzig Cover)
https://www.thehaloeffect.band/
3:38:11 Babylon A.D. (USA) Love is Cruel [single]
https://www.kivelrecords.com/wordpress/
3:44:51 Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin (USA) Waves Became The Sky [single]
https://www.bellwitchdoom.net/ https://www.aerialruin.com/ 
3:57:04 Dreadnaught (USA) The Becoming [single] [cover]
https://spkr.store/collections/redux-classic-album-re-imagined
https://dreadnoughtdenver.com/
4:02:06 Thou (USA) Suck [single] [cover]
https://spkr.store/collections/redux-classic-album-re-imagined
https://www.instagram.com/thou_band/
4:07:06 Stellar Circuits (USA) I See Your Spirit [single]
https://stellarcircuits.com/
4:11:10 DotW Outro

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