NEWS: Upon Stone sell their souls to Century Media!

Century Media have announced the signing of San Fernando Valley California, Melodic Death Metal act Upon Stone with an anthemic single “Onyx Through the Heart” the first to surface via the label. Influenced by genre pioneers like At The Gates, In Flames and Dissection, the band unleashed their debut EP “Where Wild Sorrows Grow” late in 2021. They made their live debut in January of 2022 supporting Japan’s Kruelty and have since shared stages with the likes of Unearth and Gatecreeper…

Upon Stone comments: “We’re beyond elated to announce our signing to Century Media. The label’s commitment to releasing music from vital new artists, coupled with their undeniable legacy as the global gold standard for all facets of extreme metal makes this partnership incredibly exciting for us. From Unanimated to Insomnium and Dark Tranquillity, Century Media is the obvious home for Melodic Death Metal in 2023, and we’re honored to be a part of it.”

“Onyx Through the Heart” is the first salvo from Upon Stone through their new label home. Produced and mixed by Taylor Young (Drain, Suicide Silence) it’s a relentless rampage that echoes classics like At the Gates’ Slaughter of the Soul. The song and its accompanying video evoke the feel of the early 90’s classics that Upon Stone brings a new fire to. “Onyx Through the Heart” taps into the inherent grandeur and chaos held within the nocturnal world. Something ancient and feral awakens deep within the human spirit when surrounded by the darkness of nature in total solitude. This track seeks to strengthen that bond. To the Night Without Return!”

Century Media VP of A&R, Mike Gitter comments: “Upon Stone stands out for reenergizing influences from the early Scandinavian scene with an authenticity and intensity that’s undeniable. They’re bringing back some of modern metal’s most important influences. It’s a sound that’s deep in the label’s history that Upon Stone makes lethal again”.