Michigan Metal Underground Issue 21 July 2018

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 101A Total Wall Black DioGenre: Metal Genre: Doom/Sludge MetalLabel: Unsigned/Independent Label: Unsigned/IndependentA Total Wall is a metal quartet founded in Black Dio is a 3-piece doom/sludge project2009 in Milan, Italy. According to the band’s bio from Rome, Italy that formed in 2013. Blackon their website “A Total Wall is all about math Dio independently released their first self-titledmetal, polymetric drum beats and deep aggres- full-length on March 19th, 2017. The album con-sive guitar riffing. The mix of fusion-jazzy inter- sists of only 4 tracks, 3 of which are longer thanludes and the guitar layering give a fresh and 11 minutes in duration.evolving dimension to the sound of the band,while aggressive drum and rhythmics keep a Latest Release: Black Dio – Self-released Marchheavy, groove-oriented sound.” 19th, 2017.Since their inception, the band has released 3EP’s and 1 full-length. Their first full-length De-livery was released independently May 4th,2017.Watch the lyric video for “Evolve” at the follow-ing link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DR3ALw7SFILatest Release: Delivery – Self-released May 4th, Track listing:2017. 1. Goat 2. RhinoTrack listing: 3. Through the Land of the Bleeding Sheep1. Reproaching 4. Lonely CowMethodologies2. Evolve Bandcamp: https://theblackdio.bandcamp.com3. Sudden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4. Maintenance blackdio/5. Lossy6. The Right Ques-tion7. Delivery8. Pure BrandOfficial Website: http://www.atotalwall.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atotalwall/Reverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/atotalwallSound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/atotalwall

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 102Cerebral Extinction Damnation GalleryGenre: Brutal Death Metal Genre: Heavy Horror MetalLabel: Amputated Vein Records Label: Leynir Prod & BookingCerebral Extinction is an Italian brutal Damnation Gallery is a heavy metal quintetdeath metal quartet that formed in 2013. Their from Genoa, Italy founded in 2016. So far the2nd full-length album Necro Parasite Anoma- band has released 1 EP & 1 full-length. Theirly was released thru Amputated vein Records first full-length Black Stains was released thruon May 5th, 2107. Leynir Prod & Booking on January 27th, 2018. The band's music is strongly influenced byLatest Release: Necro Parasite Anomaly - Re- NWOBHM bands, Italian metal and Americanleased on Amputated Vein Records May 5th, and European death metal.2017. Latest Release: Black Stains - Release thru Leynir Prod & Booking on January 27th, 2018Track listing: Track listing:1. Induced Transition 1. Equilibrium et Chaos (instrumental)2. Logic and Conspiracy 2. Damnation Gallery3. Nemesis in the City of Madness Part I 3. Black Stains4. Collision Identity 4. Evil Extreme5. Nemesis in the City of Madness Part II 5. Transcendence Hymn6. Obscure Portal 6. Rest in Pestilence7. Necro Parasite Anomaly 7. Dark Soul8. Face to Face 8. Noumenon9. The End of All Worlds 9. Addiction 10. PsychosisBandcamp: https://cerebralextinction.bandcamp.com/ Official Website: http://Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ www.damnationgallery.com/CerebralExtinction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ damnationgallery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCR4d6f3VyzQuCEv9e_08yUQ

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 103Ego The Enemy KanseilGenre: Progressive Melodic Death Metal Genre: Folk MetalLabel: Unsigned/Independent Label: Rockshots RecordsEgo The Enemy is a progressive melodic Fregona, Italy based Kanseil is an Italian folkdeath metal sextet from Milano, Italy that metal septet founded in 2010. The band isformed in 2016. On June 14, 2018 the band in- named after the ancient name of Cansiglio, itsdependently released their debut 6-song EP ti- home-place's mountains in the northern-tled Imperfections. Italian Prealps that are often told about in their songs. The music has early medieval melodiesWatch the official lyric video for “Strangers” at and traditional folk sounds, with death andthe following link. black metal riffs, along with acoustic assembleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch? in an ancient-fashioned atmosphere.time_continue=22&v=DTvXVuz--hI Watch the official video for “Pojat” at the follow-Latest Release: Imperfections – Self-released ing link:June 14th, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=MXGfWfrsm3c Latest Release: Fulische released thru Rock- shots Records on May 25th, 2018.Track listing: Track listing:1. Dinner in the Chasm 1. Ah, Canseja!2. Strangers 2. La battaglia del3. Pendulum solstizio4. Suspended in Time (instrumental) 3. Ander de le Mate5. Mistakes 4. Pojat6. Illness Cry 5. Orcolat 6. SerravalleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ 7. Vallòrchegotheenemy 8. Il lungo viaggioSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/ 9. Densilòcartist/4ayamZ0klxLzgJxn1zIQDf Bandcamp: https://kanseil.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kanseil Reverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/ kanseil Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ artist/5uFYutf9HxPXTLCxC6p832

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 104Prison Of Mirrors Shapeless SphereGenre: Occult Black Metal / Doom Genre: Death / Groove MetalLabel: SIgnal Rex; De Essentia Diaboli Label: Unsigned / IndependentPrison Of Mirrors is an occult black metal / Formed in 2015, Shapeless Sphere is adoom trio from Salerno, Italy founded in 2011. death / groove metal quintet based in Trieste,Members consist of Lord Svart on guitar & vo- Italy. Their debut full-length was released inde-cals, Nocturnal Silence on Bass, & Anubis on pendently in 2016.Lead Guitar. Their discography consists of 2 EPsNothing (2014) & Unstinted, Delirious, Convul- Latest release: Shieldead self-released Februarysive Oaths (2017). 10th, 2016.Latest Release: Unstinted, Delirious, ConvulsiveOaths released May 5, 2017.Track listing: Track listing:1. Wounds of Radical Abnegation 1. Intro2. Litany of Consecration 2. Drone Hunter 3. Coward's FateBandcamp: https:// 4. Anomalyprisonofmirrors666.bandcamp.com/ 5. Broken SymmetryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ 6. Morphprison.of.mirrors.it 7. End of MatterReverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/ 8. The Mazeprisonofmirrors666Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/prison- Bandcamp: https://of-mirrors shapelesssphere.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ shapelesssphere/

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 106CLASSIFIEDSFree Ad Placement Full Column Ad Free Ad PlacementPlace your ad for new band mem- Use a full column ad if more space This is an example of 2 smallbers here. Ad placements in the is need to describe what you are blocks combined for more ad spaceclassified section will always be selling or what you are looking for. if needed. Font size in this examplefree of charge. is 9.Unless specified, all ads will be run Font size used: 10for 2 months by default. Small ad block can fit: Limit: In a single issue an individu- 8 linesAdvertisement Heading al may only place up to 9 ad blocks, 3 column ads, or 1 full Medium ad block can fit:You may also place an ad for any page. If you submitted an ad for a 18 linesband gear you are selling such as full column, you may still submit 6instruments, sound equipment and more ads for the small ad blocks. Full column & full page ad can fit:so on. 32 linesIf you are selling a piece of gear, If a small block is not enoughyou must include a color photo of space and a full column is too Send all inquires to:single item being sold. Each item much space, you can combine two [email protected] its own ad block like this smalls blocks.one……………………………………………… Advertisement Color………………………….Price will go here. Send all inquires to: [email protected] If you want your classified ad toAdvertisement Limits stand out, you can request a back- Include “Classifieds” in the subject ground color like this one.We also accept help wanted ads line.from Michigan based businesses Background colors recommended:and are limited to businesses that Light blue, light green, & yellow.provide a service to bands and/orfans such as: music venues (smalland large), music schools, musicshops, radio stations, record labels,record stores. If you are unsure ifyour business qualifies, feel free toask.

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 21 | JULY 2018 107E-zine Submission GuidelinesDeadline for all submissions is the 25th of each month except December. The deadline for January2019 issue is December 23rd, 2018.What can you submit?You can submit any news related to your band such as new member additions, new album re-leases, music video releases, upcoming shows, and upcoming tours.You can also submit ads for the classifieds section.Ads accepted include: bands in search of new members and music gear for sale. If you are unsure ifyour ad will be accepted feel free to ask.Email all submissions [email protected]

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