– Might twenty eighth, 2025 –
“Architects Of Extinction” Video / Single Now Enjoying + Band To Kick Off Australian/European Summer time Tour!
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Watch PSYCROPTIC’s “Architects Of Extinction” video HERE
Metallic Blade Data is happy to welcome Tasmanian dying metallic behemoths PSYCROPTIC to its esteemed roster for the discharge of their forthcoming new full-length.
Australia is house to innumerable dying metallic bands. Few make their means past these shores, and fewer nonetheless garner world respect. Out of these, just one has maintained that place for a full 25 years: Australia’s best, PSYCROPTIC. When the historical past of technical metallic is considered in years to come back, the books will present that PSYCROPTIC is liable for a hefty slice of the style. The band blasted into the deepest underground within the late ’90s, then proceeded to tug the metallic scene nearer to what they do by sheer attrition. Their music guides you thru the densest of riff jungles earlier than bursting into the clear with powerfully rhythmic grooves and blasts, anchored by the profoundly proficient Haley brothers. Guitarist Joe’s esoteric, impenetrable choosing type weaves musical hooks that wrap across the listener earlier than pulling again to disclose Dave’s pulsating rhythms. They obtain a stage of synchronization solely brothers with a long time of expertise taking part in collectively can obtain. There are none tighter. That their telepathic efficiency is matched by the ultimate lineup of Todd Stern on bass and the charismatic roar of Jason Peppiatt is nearly unfair. Like all masters, they make the unimaginable look impossibly simple.
Feedback guitarist Joe Haley on the band’s signing to Metallic Blade, “Having grown up listening to numerous superb bands on the Metallic Blade roster, the label had a big effect on shaping who we’re as musicians, basically changing into an integral a part of our inventive DNA. From the early days of choosing up our devices to discovering our personal sound as a band, Metallic Blade has all the time represented the head of heavy music and a spot the place groundbreaking artists are created and thrive. So we’re past honored to announce that we’re formally becoming a member of the Metallic Blade household – a surreal and humbling second for all of us in PSYCROPTIC.
“We’re at present within the closing phases of ending our new album, and we are able to’t wait to share what we’ve been engaged on. To kick off this superior new chapter on the suitable word, we’re dropping our brand-new single, ‘Architects Of Extinction.’ Get pleasure from.”
Provides bassist Todd Stern, “As PSYCROPTIC prepares to launch our ninth full-length studio album, we couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about the truth that we’ve joined forces with the one and solely Metallic Blade Data, who shall be dealing with its launch. We really feel that at this level in our profession, each the timing and the match are seemingly excellent. Metallic Blade and its roster have all the time been distinctive, and we’re very grateful and humbled to hitch such a legendary listing of artists which were a part of the label’s household all through the ages.
“We’re including the ultimate touches on our subsequent document, however within the meantime we now have one thing savory ready: a dense, hard-hitting single entitled ‘Architects Of Extinction. Prepare for the golden age of Tasmania’s most prolific metallic band!“
Watch PSYCROPTIC‘s video for “Architects of Extinction” HERE.
Subsequent week, PSYCROPTIC will kick off a number of Summer time performances all through Australia and Europe. See all confirmed dates under.
PSYCROPTIC Dwell:
6/06/2025 Republic Bar – Hobart, AU
6/07/2025 Royal Oak – Launceston, AU
6/08/2025 Pub Rock Diner – Devonport, AU
6/10/2025 Magnet Home – Perth, AU
6/11/2025 Lion Arts – Adelaide, AU
6/13/2025 170 Russell – Melbourne, AU
6/14/2025 Metro Theatre – Sydney, AU
6/15/2025 Princess Theatre – Brisbane, AU
7/26/2025 Tolminator – Tolmin, SI
7/27/2025 Backstage Free & Straightforward – München, DE
7/28/2025 Vaudeville – Lindau, DE
7/29/2025 Storage – Saarbrücken, DE
7/30/2025 Hellraiser – LeipziG, DE
8/02/2025 Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK
8/05/2025 La Eventhalle – Cham, DE
8/07/2025 Brutal Assault – Jaromer, CZ
8/09/2025 Alcatraz – Kortrijk, BE
8/10/2025 Corridor Of Fame – Tilburg, NL
Most bands take a number of albums to search out their toes however PSYCROPTIC‘s first two releases have been underground classics: The Isle Of Disenchantment (2001, self-released) and The Scepter Of The Ancients (2003, Distinctive Chief). Vocalist Matthew Chalk and bassist Cameron Grant have been a part of the primary squad who joined the Haleys on their quest for perfection. A relentless touring schedule emerged in Australia, together with legendary appearances at Canberra’s Metallic For The Mind competition. Usually this may be the excessive level for an Australian metallic band. Two albums out, profitable exhibits, who might ask for extra?
Tasmania couldn’t comprise them and because it turned out, neither might Australia. Their first abroad tour was Europe in 2004. Matthew was changed on vocals by Jason Peppiatt, and PSYCROPTIC went on to document Symbols Of Failure (2006, Neurotic). The band expanded their sound with Ob (Servant) (2008, Nuclear Blast) bringing in atmosphere and ambiance, then The Inherited Repression (2012, Nuclear Blast) introducing the highly effective neck-cracking grooves that may mark their sound going ahead.
It additionally launched them to touring the US with their first taking place in 2010. This pushed their lust for the highway to new ranges, smashing audiences and stupefying musicians across the planet. They’re distinctive amongst dying metallic bands in that it’s nearly pointless to try to listing the festivals and international locations they’ve visited, not to mention the bands they’ve performed with. It may be condensed to “everybody, in all places.” Official estimates are at forty international locations.
PSYCROPTIC solidified their American relationship by signing to Prosthetic Data in 2014, changing Cameron on bass with US legend Todd Stern in 2015, then releasing their self-titled album in the identical 12 months. At this level one thing indefinable clicked, and the band unleashed As The Kingdom Drowns (2018), a transparent step up from their earlier work. Divine Council (2022) proved that this wasn’t a brand new stage for the band – it’s a brand new regular. Origin vocalist Jason Keyser, lengthy thought-about part of PSYCROPTIC‘s prolonged household, contributed vocals to Divine Council in addition to the upcoming new materials. Keyser stays a session and reside vocalist on choose excursions.
Signing to the legendary Metallic Blade Data for his or her forthcoming full-length album – there is no such thing as a slowing down. PSYCROPTIC are not the native Australian band made good: they’re a world powerhouse with a footprint the scale of the world, nothing left to show, and an infinite dedication to discovering methods to rock you as exhausting as technically attainable.
PSYCROPTIC:
Dave Haley – drums
Joe Haley – guitars
Jason Peppiatt – vocals
Jason Keyser – vocals
Todd Stern – bass guitar
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