Modern Metal Unit DAGOBA Announces New Album, “By Night” & Shares New Single + Video “The Last Crossing”

On Tour with INFECTED RAIN in Europe, Starting February 2022

Modern metallers DAGOBA are back! After putting their stamp on the metal scene with their unique blend of metal and neckbreaking grooves, and relentlessly touring and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Metallica, Machine Head and In Flames, DAGOBA’s undeniable talent was discovered by Napalm Records. Now, the French four-piece is gearing up to reach the next level with their most ambitious material yet - the punishing new full-length, By Night, out February 18, 2022 via Napalm Records!

Following up to their recent track and exclusive 7” “The Hunt”, DAGOBA unleashes the new single “The Last Crossing” today! The song is an in-your-face banger offering melodic choruses and harsh vocals by singer Shawter and unstoppable blast beats. This is an impressive, hard-hitting first glimpse into what fans can expect from By Night!

DAGOBA on their new single “The Last Crossing”:

“While our last video for ‘The Hunt’ was more focused on cinematic storytelling, ‘The Last Crossing’ rather showcases the full band line-up and our strength as a performing band. We feel like DAGOBA have never been as strong and tight as now, and the ‘The Last Crossing’ video transports that energy perfectly.”

Watch the music video for “The Last Crossing”

DAGOBA brings modern metal to new levels!

DAGOBA deftly aces the balancing act between harsh breakdowns, dense walls of sound and grooving passages with ease. Even in its hardest passages, the album never gets too overwhelming - one smashing track is followed by the next, moving breathlessly with ease. By Night is a beast of an album showcasing how far DAGOBA can take a multitude of influences and styles and combine them effortlessly. This is a must-have for true fans of searing modern metal!

DAGOBA on the creation process of By Night:

“We live in challenging times, and that’s not only because of the strength-sapping pandemic. Sometimes the world seems to be a dark place. We know it’s an ambitious project, but we really want our fans to feel good, and contribute to their happiness. Therefore, we deliver our blend of metal music. During the weeks and months in the lockdown period we had so much time to have a focus on the album production. We could look at every detail in each track, and after all By Night has become our most accomplished album so far. We are really happy with the new record and cannot wait to share it with our fans and the world.”

Pre-Order By Night NOW:

Varying in individual territories, By Night will be available digitally, as a CD (bundled with an exclusive t-shirt), as well as black and exclusive red transparent vinyl! Order HERE:

DAGOBA is:

Shawter - vocals/machines

Ritch DM - guitar

Kawa - bass

Theo - drums

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DEFACING GOD Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records & Napalm Events

DEFACING GOD Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records & Napalm Events!

Debut Album to be Released in 2022

Napalm Records and in-house booking agency Napalm Events are proud to announce the signing of melodic death metal five-piece DEFACING GOD. Inspired by rich and dark Scandinavian metal traditions, their sound balances massive melodies with a twist of classical music and ballistic “in-your-face” death metal with deep inspirations from witchcraft, occultism and the obscure. The quintet is now ready to conquer the scene!

Formed by vocalist Sandie ‘The Lilith’ Gjørtz and co-founder Michael Olsson (drums) in 2015, DEFACING GOD merged a perfect constellation of members in 2017, completing their mutual vision for the project. DEFACING GOD’s concept is based on the resurrection of Lilith: Through their storytelling, music and the group’s aesthetic, they pull their listeners into a dark universe, a time travel through occult myths, folklore and ancient stories. Their debut album, entitled The Resurrection Of Lilith, is currently recorded in collaboration with Jacob Hansen, who is known for working with bands like Volbeat and DESTRUCTION, and will be released via Napalm Records in 2022.

DEFACING GOD on the signing:

“Today we are very proud to announce that we have signed a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records! After the release of the music video for our track ́Succumb The Euphoria ́ in 2020 we got in contact with Napalm Records and the deal was sealed. Since then we ́ve just waited for this pandemic to pass so we could share the news!

We are truly grateful for this collaboration, this new chapter in our journey, and we can’t wait to get back on the road! Currently we are getting ready to hit the studio for the recording of our long-awaited debut album The Resurrection Of Lilith. We would also like to give a special thanks to Jacob Hansen, the master of massive sound production and our beloved sound engineer for being the greatest work-partner we could ask for during all this! With this great support behind our back we can’t wait to spread our music across the world!”

Preview DEFACING GOD and check out the music video for “Succumb The Euphoria”

DEFACING GOD is:

Sandie The Lilith - vocals, visuals & lyrics

Signar Petersen - lead guitar

Christian Nielsen - rhythm guitar

Michael Olsson - drums

Rasmus “Kalke” Nielsen - bass

SOJOURNER to Unveil Special LP, Perennial, Featuring New Members on June 4, 2021

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Newly Signed with Napalm Events!

Melancholic black metal symbiosis SOJOURNER paves the way for another undeniably impressive next chapter with their outstanding new offering, the mini-EP Perennial, to be released digitally and as a strictly limited ivory vinyl edition on June 4, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Today, the maestros of levitating bleakness have unveiled a captivating piece of art, the bewitching hymn “Perennial”, featuring new vocalist Lucia Amelia Emmanueli for the first time. A visually inspiring music video captures the undeniably breathtaking beauty of untouched nature while SOJOURNER interweave angelic vocals and brutal growls, carried by a sonic layer of atmospheric black metal spliced with romantic folk influences.

Vocalist Emilio says: about “Perennial”:

"With wanting to revisit the old style of SOJOURNER I decided to tap into our roots on a lyrical level. 'Perennial' very much follows the thread of nature and it’s loss at our very own hands. This theme was prevalent in several songs on our first album so it made sense to revisit that. The vocals were meticulously worked on with Lucia to make sure that every single word worked in its tone and placement. Later, with Tom joining in on backing vocals at the very end, we truly felt happy with the end result.We are super excited about our future with our two new awesome members!"

Dive into the beauty of nature and watch the dreamlike video for “Perennial”

Like no other, SOJOURNER captivates the listener by combining harsh black metal influences and instrumental folk interludes with atmospheric soundscapes, while painting a picture of unexplored nature alongside an endless journey towards the horizon.

Songwriter and musician Mike Lamb says:

"When I approached the songwriting for this mini EP I wanted to do something special that encompassed both where we began and where we are today, because while we've grown and changed over the last 6 years we still have the same passion and vision for the band that brought us together initially. I approached both the songwriting and recording for this EP in the same way that I did on Empires of Ash and The Shadowed Road, even down to recording all of the instruments back in New Zealand again for the first time since we began, in the same room where I wrote 'Heritage of the Natural Realm' in 2015.

It also seemed like a fitting time to do something that sat somewhere between a reinterpretation of 'Heritage...' and a sequel of sorts for the second EP track, 'Relics of the Natural Realm', bringing our 2015 beginnings full circle back to where we are now and the band that we've evolved into in 2021. This is reflected in the cover art, again by our good friend Jordan Grimmer who did the original Empires of Ash cover, showing the meeting of SOJOURNER both past and present. We couldn't be happier with our incredibly talented new members, both of who turned in absolutely beautiful vocal performances, and we're so excited about the bright future ahead for the band."

Pre-Order Perennial NOW

SOJOURNER enter a new chapter of breathtaking atmospheric black metal

“Perennial” comes along with the stunning hymn “Relics of the Natural Realm”, a sequel to the band’s very first song "Heritage of the Natural Realm", capturing the identity of wilderness transferred into beautiful melodies and enchanting vocals.

Throughout their meaningful lyricism, erupting with Emilio Crespo’s intense growls while being carried on via the ethereal vocals of new vocalist Lucia Amelia Emmanueli, SOJOURNER reaches the innermost soul, leaving a long lasting impact. With color of their own and unique musical identity, and every note of this exceptional progression created by songwriting genius Mike Lamb, the six-piece is ready to write another chapter in their marvelous book of atmospheric black metal tales.


Perennial will be available in the following formats:

-1 LP Ivory Vinyl (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)

-Digital Single

[1 LP Ivory Vinyl (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)]


SOJOURNER reveals signing with Napalm Events!

In addition to this atmospheric daydream, Napalm Records is proud to announce that the international six-piece has joined forces with in-house booking agency Napalm Events!

Emilio on signing with Napalm Events:

“When Thorsten and I had our first meeting, it was apparent that we shared the same goal for SOJOURNER; to bring the band to the next level and all over the globe! We are certain that this new partnership will bring fantastic opportunities for us. See you all out on the road!”

SOJOURNER is:

Emilio Crespo - Vocals

Lucia Amelia Emmanueli - Vocals

Mike Lamb - Guitars, Piano, Synth/Keyboards

Tom O'Dell - Guitar, Backing Vocals

Riccardo Floridia - Drums

Scotty Lodge - Bass

Melodic Death Metal Outfit LIVLØS Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records & Napalm Events

Official music video for the brand new single 'ROT & RUIN' by LIVLØS, and the first to feature new vocalist Niklas Lykke.Video by Cornelius Qvist: http://cor...

New Album from Danish Quintet to be Released in 2021

We proudly welcome burgeoning melodic death metal force LIVLØS to the Napalm Records family!

Since forming in 2014, LIVLØS have rapidly made their mark on the Danish metal scene through energetic and enthralling live performances, as well as reputable releases and appearances, including COPENHELL, EUROSONIC and SPOT FESTIVAL. Determined and efficient, LIVLØS have proven why they are among Denmark's most promising metal bands. Today, Napalm Records is proud to announce that LIVLØS has signed a worldwide record deal, in addition to signing with in-house booking agency Napalm Events!

Thorsten Harm, Booking Agent at Napalm Events on signing LIVLØS to Napalm Events:

"Since I was running into LIVLØS’ manager at the legendary Prime Collective Christmas Party in Copenhagen in late 2018, I kept an eye on this promising band. In the last few years they worked hard and were developping succesfully in their home country. Now it’s time for them to move on and explore international territories. I’m excited to represent them as a booking agent from now and can’t wait to get them on the road once the pandemic is over."

LIVLØS (translates to ‘lifeless’) performs melodic death metal, merging grandiose Scandinavian melodies and melancholy with intense American-rooted death metal, putting a unique spin on bands like AT THE GATES, CARCASS and DEATH.

LIVLØS on signing with Napalm Records:

"We are immensely proud to sign with such a great label as Napalm Records, as well as Napalm Events and Iron Avantgarde Publishing! The label alone has provided us with multiple records that have essentially aided in shaping the sound of LIVLØS over the years - and even before the band was started! We look forward to a long and prosperous adventure with our new family and to taking the LIVLØS name even further!"

The band is currently working on their explosive, hard-hitting 2021 release, ready to take their career to the next level with Napalm Records!


LIVLØS is:

Niklas Lykke (vocals)

Franz Posch (guitar)

Kenneth Breinbjerg (guitar)

Søren Frambo (bass)

Thomas Dannemand (drums)

NAPALM EVENTS Launches in North America

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Founded in 2010, NAPALM EVENTS – the worldwide, full-service booking agency launched by Napalm Records with established offices in Berlin, Germany and Eisenerz, Austria – is pleased to officially announce its expansion into North America, with a presence in the Napalm Records Hoboken, New Jersey office. Recognized for booking premier international artists such as Jinjer, Scott Stapp, Mushroomhead and many more in Europe, NAPALM EVENTS will implement their renowned expertise by establishing local operations, focusing a keener eye on bringing top-tier musical talent to fans in the United States and Canada.

Though the company officially represents buzzing Napalm Records artists like Moonspell,Nervosa, Be’lakor, Infected Rain, Ad Infinitum, Crypta and Warfect in North America, NAPALM EVENTS continues to welcome artists who are not signed with Napalm Records to join their growing roster alongside alumni like Dagoba, Dwaal and many others. Artists on the NAPALM EVENTS roster experience the benefits of full agency services such as transportation, VISA application, merchandising/printing, marketing and more.

Throughout the past decade, the dedicated team at NAPALM EVENTS has successfully booked and promoted thousands of shows, and is currently working on packages for 2022. 

Thomas Caser, Managing Director, NAPALM EVENTS says:

“Challenging times create new opportunities, we are thrilled to launch our full-service booking agency in North America. Our center of attention at NAPALM EVENTS is the artist. Since we are deeply involved with all sides of touring, we know what a modern agency needs to offer in order to create the ideal environment for an artist’s touring ventures.”

Thorsten Harm, Booking Agent, NAPALM EVENTS adds:

“The Napalm Events artist roster has grown quickly during the last few years, and the company has become an internationally-respected booking agency. We’ve booked concerts and tours all over Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and Russia, and helped to develop and break artists worldwide. Exciting new artists and established acts joined the Napalm Events family over the years. Now, I’m looking forward to bringing our amazing artists to North America. It’s exciting!”

To contact NAPALM EVENTS for representation inquiries and/or additional information, please email Thorsten Harm at thorsten.harm@napalm-events.com.

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