@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

ATRAMENT: “War Seed” Now Playing At Cvlt Nation

“War Seed” is the new single from Oakland-based crust metal outfit ATRAMENT, founded by current and former members of Vastum, Necrot, Mortuous, Abstracter, Moral Void, Black September, and more. Cvlt Nation is hosting the premiere of the new track as the band’s second album, Scum Sect, nears release next week through a coalition of underground labels, including Sentient Ruin Laboratories, Caligari Records, and Blood Harvest Records.

Listen to the Hateful Death D-Beat of Atrament’s ‘War Seed”

Interview: Terry Crews’ Wife Steps into Spotlight with New R&B Soul Single

Following her recent Indie 100 single “I Keep Holding On” and currently on regular rotation on XM radio, Rebecca’s new heartfelt Soul ballad “Destiny” is a powerful story about choices, which is currently being played on Sirius XM’s “Heart & Soul.” Imbued with heart, soul, passion, and strength, her sophomore single beckons listeners to join Rebecca in the celebration of life, love, and power within themselves. Sparking nostalgia and inspiration within each of her tracks, Rebecca’s sound has an enchanting aura that skirts multiple genres, including jazz, electronic, soul, singer-songwriter and pop, that melds with her unique vocals and poetic lyrics to keep listeners rapt.

FBG DUCK RELEASES NEW TRACK + VIDEO “MAMA’S HOUSE”

FBG Duck continues to build upon his newfound success through touring and an EP due out later this year. He has dropped several mixtapes, from 2013’s “Look At Me,” to the “How I’m Coming” series in 2016 and 2017, to his most recent “Look at Me 2” mixtape. Duck has since earned support from Complex, Billboard, XXL, and more.

Cleopatra Records Mourns The Passing of Pioneering R&B Sax Legend Big Jay McNeely

One of the most innovative music performers to ever set foot on the stage, Big Jay McNeely, passed away on Sunday morning at Riverside University Health System Center after battling prostate cancer and a hip injury. The Cleopatra Records family extends its heartfelt condolences to the McNeely family and encourages all to remember Big Jay for both his incredible music as well as his boisterous personality and warm heart. Cleopatra Records president Brian Perera issued this statement about Big Jay McNeely this morning:

Big Jay was such a professional to work with, it was always a pleasure to see him come in our office or see him out playing a show. When he came through the front door his big smile & energy really put a positive effect on our whole staff. He will truly be missed.

Mystic Natives & Kalipzo Team Up for Experimental, Future Bass Track “Doppelgänger”

Mystic Natives charmed us earlier this summer with his chill house track “Oh Love,” but now he gets experimental on his newest single “Doppelgänger” with LA startup artist Kalipzo. Incorporating a driving bassline over digitized synths, intermittent jazz melodies and a “let’s turn it up” vocal riff, “Doppelgänger” is a lively-yet-gritty; it feels like the soundtrack to a metropolitan city, with its myriad of cultural influences and irresistibly grungy vibrance. The track fuses Kalipzo’s signature bass house into Mystic Natives’s dynamic style, making for an intriguing track that can translate to the dance floor or your home speakers. dancefloor track. Mystic Natives is one to always keep us guessing, so stay tuned for what this cameleon producer comes up with next.

CHICAGO CLASSIC THRASHERS WRATH PREMIERE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “DRAW BLOOD”

The track comes from their long awaited new abum RAGE in stores October 5th via COMBAT/EMP. Produced by Chris Djuricic & WRATH, and mixed and mastered by the legendary Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Sacred Reich, Helstar), with explosive cover art created by Ipoet Poetra/Five Mlligrams and WRATH, Rage is 10 tracks of unadulterated Thrash Metal fury.