SÉANCE OF SORROW UNVEIL 'FORSAKEN': A MELODIC DESCENT INTO THE SHADOWS OF TRAUMA

Born from the wreckage of a brutal crime, SÉANCE OF SORROW bridges the gap between the earthly and the ethereal.

While the band’s debut releases chronicled the downfall and death of Michael Morrison, their new chapter shifts from introduction to immersion. Through a series of "visions," Michael is forced to inhabit the memories of those linked to his demise. In this psychological chessboard, nothing is as it seems. Michael must relive pivotal traumas from both the perspective of the victim and the aggressor, experiencing the rage and irreversible consequences of each act to uncover the truth.

The new single, 'Forsaken,' serves as the first step into this haunting trek. A melodic, somber ballad, the track pairs a ghostly instrumental backdrop with raw, emotive vocals. It is the most unsettling entry in the saga to date, unflinchingly addressing the psychological fracture caused by sexual violence and trauma. Eschewing glorification, "Forsaken" presents these acts as devastating turning points—moments that shatter identity and set lives on a path of no return.

SÉANCE OF SORROW comments,“Forsaken is the first Vision. These aren’t dreams. These events actually happened. I’m not watching them — I’m inside them. I experience them from both perspectives. First person. Third person. Victim. Aggressor. In this chapter, I’m shown as the attacker — but that isn’t who I am. It’s how the Vision forces me to feel what truly took place. The violence isn’t spectacle. It’s evidence. Every Vision introduces someone connected to my death. Every one of them carries a moment that changed them forever. Forsaken is about trauma, about survival, and about how one irreversible act can send someone down a path they never come back from. The Visions aren’t random. They’re clues.”

Experience the visuals for 'FORSAKEN.'Directed and edited by Tomi Jo Mouser, with additional post-production by Jason Todd. Watch it below:

Listen to 'FORSAKEN' here. https://open.spotify.com/album/1GDJutGX6LFhHwYZ589acG?si=SNuoFLylTX-dZmEw0KlvxA

'FORSAKEN' was produced, mixed and mastered by Josiah Wiswell.

Each song serves as a psychic vision for vocalist Michael Morrison, unearthing fragments of former lives, the shadows of grieving loved ones, and the echoes of tragic endings.

Condemned to ‘The Black’—a purgatory for forsaken souls with unfinished business—the band is driven by a singular purpose: to write the one song that will finally reveal the identity of their killer. Until that truth is found, SÉANCE OF SORROW broadcasts their cryptic hard rock from the depths of eternal darkness.

Step deeper into the darkness at seanceofsorrow.com, where the music videos are reborn as interactive comic book installments. Secure your piece of the ritual with exclusive band apparel, and follow along as each new single unearths another chapter of this tragic tale.

Close your eyes, open your hearts, and let the ritual begin.
This is the SÉANCE OF SORROW.

 

SÉANCE OF SORROW - 'From The Black' line-up :
Michael Morrison | Vocals
Gabe Gore | Rhythm Guitar
Joey Judas | Lead Guitar
Nic Necro | Bass
Cameron Crucifix | Drums

Hardcore Legends BIOHAZARD Share New Single "Forsaken" via BLKIIBLK!

BIOHAZARD, renowned for their aggressive style and socially conscious lyrics, has been a seminal force in the hardcore and metal scenes since their formation in the late 1980s. Their unique blend of hardcore punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop elements has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. BIOHAZARD's signing with BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in their illustrious career, promising exciting new music and projects.

"What started as three reunion shows of the OG lineup turned into three unstoppable years of kicking ass on stage night after night! Now we’re back with a new record that hits with all the classic BIOHAZARD energy, louder and harder than ever," comments guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei.

Today, the band shares their first new music in over a decade with the release of a brand new single entitled "Forsaken." A staple of their recent Euro/UK headlining tour and a certified mosh pit favorite, the track offers a first taste of their forthcoming album (TBA). Honoring their old-school roots while pushing forward, “Forsaken” arrives with an energetic live video directed by Billy Graziadei, filmed on tour as the band debuted the song to packed crowds across Europe.

Bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld on the new single:

"We shot this video in Amsterdam, at Melkweg, an iconic venue where BIOHAZARD first made our bones in Europe back in the late '80s and ‘90s. It’s really organic, and a little sample of the energy of our first new album in 15 years, performed in a live setting. Make sure you’re strapped in and prepare for some real mayhem when our new album drops!” -

Watch the Music Video for "Forsaken"

Stream / Listen to "Forsaken" HERE

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion - for bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, and drummer Danny Schuler, it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:

Billy Graziadei - vocals/guitar

Bobby Hambel - lead guitar

Danny Schuler - drums

Evan Seinfeld - vocals/bass

ABOVE SNAKES Returns With Explosive NEW Single “FORSAKEN”

“FORSAKEN” sits in the tension between holding on and letting go. It’s about loving something that’s slipping through your fingers knowing it might break you, but not ready to walk away. Dark, raw, and restless, "FORSAKEN" captures the weight of memory, the fear of change, and the fight to not lose yourself in the process.

The wait is over. Hard rock renegades

ABOVE SNAKES are back with a vengeance, unleashing their most anthemic and emotionally charged single to date: “FORSAKEN.”

Done playing by the rules and surrounded by snakes and fakes, Boston’s ABOVE SNAKES launched in the heart of the 2020 pandemic with one mission: torch the playbook and carve their own path. Since then, they’ve toured with Drowning Pool, From Ashes to New, Adelitas Way and Saliva, while earning repeated Premieres on SiriusXM Octane and adds on Music Choice. With over 7 million global streams, all produced and mixed by Kile Odell (Papa Roach, Citizen Soldier) ABOVE SNAKES has also landed editorial support from Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.

OBSUCRA - A CELEBRATION I - LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA - OUT NOW

Today marks the release of OBSCURA´s hotly anticipated live album A Celebration I – Live In North America.

Prepare to be transported to the heart of the mosh pit through OBSCURA's electrifying performance, captured live in the USA, Canada, and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the 'A Valediction World Tour'.

The album has been mixed & mastered at Studio Fredman by award-winning producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, In Flames, At The Gates), in Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with OBSCURA´s architect Steffen Kummerer.

To celebrate the release, the band have unveiled a mind-blowing live video for the track 'Forsaken', filmed in the heart of Canada by Vincent Grundke, who has been working alongside the band as a videographer and photographer since 2021.

´Forsaken´, a track that has already sent shockwaves through the metal world, gets the live treatment it truly deserves in this breathtaking video.

Watch the video below.

Listen to the album on all platforms: 
https://obscura.bfan.link/acilina

Frontman Steffen Kummerer comments: “Rounding out the last live video from our North American tour supporting A Valediction, we present you the opening track of our recent album ´Forsaken´. Taken at packed and sold-out shows throughout 2022 and 2023, it was a pleasure visiting Canada to celebrate live music together with the band and an energetic audience from the first to the last note played. While we faced heavy snow storms, ice, and severe weather conditions, every second of the shows made up for all efforts. We will be back soon!“

Catch OBSCURA live, as they embark on a Latin America tour, followed by another extensive run across UK with label mates DECAPITATED.

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