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Chthonic - New Single Released

"護國山 / Pattonkan" is the newest single from Taiwan-based metal formation Chthonic and can be now streamed online in the form of an official music video. Check it out.

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Posted: 06.03.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Chthonic - Release 'The Silent One's Torch' Lyric Video

Taiwanese metal outfit Chthonic has posted a new lyric video for the song "The Silent One's Torch". You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's latest album, Battlefields Of Asura, released back in October, 2018.

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Posted: 05.03.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Chthonic - Performance In Hong Kong Canceled Due To Visa Denial

Taiwanese metal band Chthonic were to perform at On The Pulse Of Music Festival in Hong Kong but had to cancel their appearance due to frontman Freddy Lim's visa being denied. The reason, apparently, is because the singer didn't "possess a special skill, knowledge or experience of value". More can be read below.

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Posted: 27.12.2018 by RaduP | Comments (3)


Chthonic - Premiere New Music Video

After recently revealing that they would be releasing a new album, Chthonic have now shared a brand new song with their fans! As promised, the Taiwanese metallers premiered a music video today for the track "Millennia's Faith Undone". If you want to get a taste of the new material and first in four years, check it out below.

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Posted: 04.09.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Chthonic - Announce New Album Details

Taiwanese metallers Chthonic have just announced their new album! Finally the follow-up to 2013's Bú-Tik. They will be releasing the eighth album Battlefields Of Asura on October 10th, and the first music video 'Millennia's Faith Undone' will be out on September 4th. See the album's cover art, teaser and tracklist below in the meantime.

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Posted: 07.08.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Chthonic - Debut New Single Feat. Randy Blythe

A few years ago, it was reported that Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe was going to star in an action movie Taiwanese melodic black metallers Chthonic were making. Well, now the band has released a song called "Souls Of The Revolution" featuring Randy Blythe which is the theme song of this Chthonic long-in-the-works Taiwanese action-comedy "Tshiong", which will receive a Taiwanese premiere on December 29th. You can hear their collaboration below.

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Posted: 20.12.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


Chthonic - Vocalist Elected To Taiwan Legislature

Last month, we covered the story of Chthonic frontman Freddy Lim and his bid for a seat in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's national legislative body. The results from the January 16th general elections are in, and Lim's campaign was successful: in February, he will take office as a representative of the Wanhua and Zhongzheng districts of Taipei, Taiwan's capital city.

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Posted: 18.01.2016 by ScreamingSteelUS | Comments (14)


Chthonic - Vocalist Running For Political Office In Taiwan

Taiwan's Chthonic lead vocalist Freddy Lim is traveling the road of music to parliament! And on December 26th, a Formosa Defenders outdoor concert will be held in place of a campaign rally. Beyond their musical impact, Chthonic has also focused their interests and strengths on social and political concerns both past and present within Taiwan. The band's lyrics have historically focused on accounts of the country's inhabitants fighting against repressive regimes in history in addition to their public displays of support for social movements and human rights activities, including last year's Sunflower Movement and this year's student protests against the Ministry Of Education's adjustments in high school curriculum guidelines.

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Posted: 06.12.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


Chthonic - Acoustic Song Released

Chthonic, the Taiwanese melodic black metal band, has released its acoustic version music video for "Defenders Of Bú-Tik Palace", while officially releasing its acoustic album Timeless Sentence. The metal band's first attempt in unplugged folk music was joined by award-winning Japanese singer Chitome Hajime, who took the Taiwanese audience by surprise with her "East Asian island way of singing". You can give the song a listen down here.

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Posted: 31.12.2014 by BloodJuNkie | Comments (6)


Randy Blythe - To Star In Taiwanese Movie With Chthonic

Lamb Of God's frontman Randy Blythe is trying his hand at acting and it seems like the Taiwanese melodic black metallers Chthonic are also involved. In fact, they were the ones that invited Randy Blythe to work with them on this action movie. In a recent post on his Instagram, Blythe posted a picture of him and Chthonic's bassist Doris "Thunder Tears" Yeh at work on the set of the movie.

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Posted: 20.11.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (18)


Chthonic - New Live Video Released

Chthonic, the Taiwanese melodic black metal band, has released another music video. This time it's for the "Next Republic" song from their latest album Bú-Tik which has been released this year. The video is directed by Alulu Kuo and you can enjoy it right now here.

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Posted: 29.10.2013 by BloodJuNkie | Comments (3)


Chthonic - Schedule Acoustic Performances At Historic Buildings

Chthonic are not afraid of trying out epic things. The band has now confirmed an unplugged tour in their home country of Taiwan. Beginning in the latter half of October, Chthonic will have its first-ever acoustic concert tour at century-old Bú-tik palaces in Taoyuan, Taichung, and Tainan in line with the theme of the new album Bú-Tik. Below you can listen to a short clip of an acoustic version of the song "Set Fire To The Island".

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Posted: 04.10.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Chthonic - Another New Video Released

Taiwanese melodic black metallers Chthonic have premiered another video off their latest album Bú-Tik released this year. The new video for "Set Fire To The Island" directed by Hoiji Huang and Alulu Kuo features live footage from last year's Mass Battle concert in Taiwan and serves as a teaser for their pending Next Republic Asia Tour 2013. Enjoy!

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Posted: 22.08.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Chthonic - New Video Released

Chthonic have released a new video showcasing their new song "Sail Into The Sunset's Fire" from the new album Bú-Tik. So, you can listen to a new song and watch another new video. Enjoy! The video was once again directed by Lin Chun.

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Posted: 24.05.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Chthonic - Premiere New Video

After releasing the new song "Next Republic", melodic black metallers Chthonic have now premiered a brand new video for the song "Defenders Of Bú-Tik Palace", which sounds pretty epic in perspective. You can check it out for yourself below and tell us what you think about this video.

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Posted: 07.05.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (7)