Tag: Valletta

Review: “Bitter Lucid Truth” by Valletta

Written and recorded in the first months of 2025 in order to escape the trappings of the two year gestation period of its predecessor, “Bitter Lucid Truth” is the third burnt offering from Raleigh North Carolina Black ‘n Roll quartet Valletta and their first with bassist Cody Rogers. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend,

NEWS: Valletta spitting venom or blood?

Set for a 24th October release via Lifeforce Records, Raleigh North Carolina Black ‘N Roll quartert Valletta are about to tell the “Bitter Lucid Truth“. Described as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current political landscape” by vocalist and guitarist Keenan Carroll, the record is both confrontational and inspirational with “Spitting The Word” evidence of

NEWS: Valletta share “Cold Death” music video!

Raleigh North Carolina Black ‘N Rollers Valletta, have unveiled a music video for “Cold Death” as the latest offering from forthcoming EP “Bitter Lucid Truth“. Lifeforce Records will issue the record on 24th October on limited 12” splatter vinyl, compact disc, ultra-limited cassette and of course digitally. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is

NEWS: Valletta fear the cold?

Who doesn’t love a bit of Black ‘n Roll? Raleigh North Carolina genre purveyors Valletta have admitted to secretly inking a deal with Lifeforce Records for a new EP titled “Bitter Lucid Truth“. That will be unveiled on 24th October with one called “Cold Death” cut from it now streaming everywhere that’s good. Recorded and mixed

NEWS: Valletta prey to the “Serpents of Solomon”?

Exploring concepts of being both trapped in yourself, as well as being trapped within your environment and wider institutions or organizations, debut EP “Come Alive” from Valletta will drop on 14th July. The project, which features current and former members of MO’YNOQ, Lord Almighty, Between The Buried And Me and Prayer For Cleansing, they’ve already

Playthrough: “Come Alive” from Valletta!

What do members and former members of MO’YNOQ, Lord Almighty, Barishi, Between The Buried And Me, Prayer For Cleansing and Hopesfall have in common? They partake in Blackened Sludge Metal together in Raleigh, North Carolina’s Valletta, that’s what. Technical speaking their EP “Come Alive” drops on 14th July but as they’ve waterfall released singles from it

Playthrough: “Criminal” from Valletta!

While we wait for 14th July and the debut album “Come Alive” from Raleigh, North Carolina’s Blackened Sludge Metal brutes Valletta the band have let drummer Justin Valletta out of the basement to film a  playthrough video for “Criminal” from it. Known for their prior convictions in such household names as MO’YNOQ, Lord Almighty, Barishi, Between

NEWS: Valletta accused of criminal behaviour?

Featuring in their ranks a cast of musicians known for their prior convictions in MO’YNOQ, Lord Almighty, Barishi, Between The Buried And Me, Prayer For Cleansing and Hopesfall, 14th July will see the remains of “Come Alive” from Valletta released after a waterfall campaign of singles. Said to explore concepts of being both trapped in yourself,

NEWS: Valletta declare themselves unsaintly?

Having premiered the title track some three weeks ago, North Carolina act Valletta have now offered up “Saint” from their forthcoming album debut album “Come Alive” however fans of their Blackened Sludge Metal infused tones will be in for a long wait as that isn’t set to drop until 14th July. When it does finally