Metal News for October 12, 2023
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Cirith Ungol Announces Retirement From Touring
Cult heavy metal legends, Cirith Ungol, today announce their official retirement from live performances at the close of 2024.
In a collective statement, the band comments, "After careful deliberation, we have decided that 2024 will be the final year that Cirith Ungol will be performing live. Having taken a twenty-five-year-long hiatus, we could never have imagined the tidal wave of love and support that would come from all of you upon our return. From the depths of our soul, we would like to thank every one of you for attending our shows and supporting our music. We are immensely proud of the work we have created in the past few years, and are beyond excited about our latest epic album, 'Dark Parade.'
"Legions, this is your call to arms. If you've never had the opportunity to see the band live, or if you want to see us perform once more, 2024 will be your last chance. We will be announcing shows worldwide in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for news. If you‘re a promoter interested in booking the band, please contact our booking agents directly:
United States - nanotear@gmail.com
Europe - schroerg@dragon-productions.com
South /Latin America - edu.lane13@gmail.com
"The end approaches, but we‘re not there yet. We look forward to seeing you all on the road, one final time. With our undying love and eternal gratitude.
"You never lost hope, you never have strayed,
Arise now my children, arise from the grave,
We lead not the weak, they won't answer the call,
As chaos descends, false metal will fall…- ’Legions Arise‘"
McMurder Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Houston, Texas-based deathcore/death metal band McMurder premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Death Bringer", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track features a guest contribution by Zack Harvey of Godhand.
Your Cynical Sanity Premiere New Single & Video
Durban, South Africa-based deathcore/death metal outfit Your Cynical Sanity premiere a new single and animated music video by the name of "Death Wish", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
End (Counterparts, Etc) Premiere New Track "Thaw"
The band End, which includes vocalist Brendan Murphy (Counterparts), guitarists Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy) and Gregory Thomas (ex-Misery Signals, ex-Shai Hulud), bassist Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, ex-Blacklisted), and drummer Matt Guglielmo (The Acacia Strain), has released their new single "Thaw." This track features Debbie Gough from Heriot, adding to its intense impact.
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Tallah Premiere New Single "Hard Knock"
The nü-core band Tallah has just debuted their latest single, "Hard Knock," now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Currently, the band is wrapping up the last leg of their fall headlining tour with support from Enox. More...
Mugshot Premiere New Single "Cold Will"
Mugshot's latest single, "Cold Will," has been released on the internet. This track includes a guest appearance by Josh Mata from Skin Ticket and can be streamed below. The West Coast metalcore trio had the following to say about this song, which also serves as the title track for their upcoming EP set to be released on November 3rd by Pure Noise Records.
Year Of The Knife Premiere New Single
A third single from Year Of The Knife's forthcoming album "No Love Lost" was shared online. The album was recorded with Kurt Ballou months before a serious van accident involving the metalcore group, leaving several members, including vocalist Madi Watkins, seriously injured.
Madi, who suffered numerous broken bones and brain trauma in the late June crash in Salt Lake City, UT, was discharged from the hospital last month. She continues to recover at home with her husband and bandmate, Brandon Watkins. The most recent song to emerge from the record is "Your Control," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
In light of the accident, Pure Noise Records has chosen to allocate all proceeds generated from the sale of this upcoming album to the band's recovery fund. The album is set to release on October 27th.
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