Metal News for October 13, 2023
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Angra Shares "Gods Of The World" Video
Angra are only a few weeks from releasing their brand new album but also to kick off its supporting tour dates: "Cycles Of Pain" will see the light of day on November 3, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records, new shows keep being announced, and today, the Brazilian progressive power metal act raise the level of excitement once again by revealing yet another track of the opus. After wandering the worlds of physicality ("Ride Into The Storm") and mentality ("Tide Of Changes"), third digital single "Gods Of The World" peers towards lyrical fields about people that pretend to be extra-human while musically, Angra take listeners on an epic, symphonic adventure without lacking their complex and virtuosic trademark elements, making it a must for fans of various periods of the band's career. The track's accompanying music video was crafted by a creative team led by Leo Liberti once again and clarifies the bitter truth about our two-class society that causes so many cruelties unfortunately happening around the globe every day, every minute, every second...
Guitarist Bittencourt says: "This video is a reflection about who we are really following as leaders and who we are unconsciously worshiping with our acts. People might believe that they worship God and follow specific values, but in reality they have other priorities such as work, social position, food, social media, pleasure etc. Our highest values play a very small part in the way we behave. Most of us in contemporary society are addicted to being connected to the internet, networks, and social media. An illness that has become normal. It all starts with the fact that most of our work and survival depends on it, and ends on the sense of emptiness and anxiety when our phones are off. That makes us all very passive to the influence of all sorts of truths being bombarded simultaneously through what we follow. While our brains are numb and receptive, we're commanded by external, also contradictory references. So the gods that rule the world nowadays are the chaos within our own habits, and we're confused searching for vain experiences to fulfill our lonely and empty souls." More...
Firewind To Release New Album "Stand United"
Following their much-acclaimed anniversary live release, "Still Raging" (September 2023, AFM Records), iconic hard rock power metal titans Firewind have announced a brand new studio album, titled "Stand United," for a release on March 1, 2024 via AFM. Stand United will be available as CD, LP Vinyl, digital formats and highly collectable bundles including an autographed card, a Firewind cat patch plus a ticket for the band's upcoming European tour with Masterplan (see all dates listed below). For every ticket bundle purchase, fans will also get the chance to win a Meet & Greet. The album pre-sale has just started here.
In support of their upcoming album release, today, Firewind have shared a new single taken off "Stand United," the album opening track "Salvation Day." You can check out the video below.
For more than twenty years, Firewind has enthralled heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs by guitar legend Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil), big hooks and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, amongst others), who joined the band in 2019.
Their new offering, "Stand United," features nine brand new songs produced with Dennis Ward (Magnum, Unisonic), as well as a cover of the 80s pop rock classic "Talking in Your Sleep," originally recorded by The Romantics but giving it a metal twist in the style of Firewind. Their forthcoming, tenth studio album also bears testament to the band's sheer enthusiasm and lyrical topics that could not be more relevant. "I wouldn’t exactly call ‘Stand United’ a classic concept album, but the album title indicates what we’re about thematically," explains Gus G, who has also contributed with more lyric ideas on this one than any album before. "This world seems to be getting more and more out of balance, what with environmental disasters, the pandemic, the wars currently raging all over the globe. In such times, it’s more important than ever for mankind to stand close together instead of fighting each other. That’s what ‘Stand United’ is about!"
This basic idea is also reflected in the cover artwork courtesy of Costin Chioreanu (Grave, Mayhem, among others). Says Gus: "I always loved the artwork of our debut album, which was based on a real hand painting. With ‘Stand United’ being our tenth album, I wanted an equally authentic template and that’s how I came across Costin. The collage of faces on the cover represent war, greed, betrayal, but also love and unity, which are some of the album’s lyrical themes. I’m just as proud of the artwork as I am of the songs on our new album." More...
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Hortus Animae: "Waltzing Mephisto" ReRelease
In 2003, Italian progressive black metal band Hortus Animae unveiled their inaugural opus, "Waltzing Mephisto." Now, two decades later, the time has come to celebrate this macabre dance and artistic relic. This commemoration takes shape in the form of a sonic talisman known as "Waltzing Mephisto 20th Anniversary." Let's revel in the woods with the Devil.
This opus spans 23 tracks across two discs, featuring an up-tempo yet gothic and funereal cover version of Norma Tanega's "You're Dead," the opening theme song for the "What We Do in the Shadows" TV series. "Waltzing Mephisto" guides you through gothic atmospheres, progressive rock grandeur, orchestral magnificence, and the primal fury of black and death metal.
The original album's lineup included Grom from the Norwegian black metal legend ANCIENT, More...
Observants Premiere New Single & Music Video "Deat
Quebec City, Québec, Canada-based blackened deathcore band Observants premiere a new single and music video titled "Death Brings Life", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Shoot On Sight Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Greenville, South Carolina-based beatdown/deathcore outfit Shoot On Sight premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Gary Abusey", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Employed To Serve Premiere New Music Video
UK metalcore group Employed To Serve has just dropped a live video for their track "World Ender." This video was filmed during the band's set at the 'Bloodstock Open Air' festival in Walton-on-Trent, UK, in August.
The band had this to say about the video and their experience at the festival: More...
Endseeker Premiere New Single & Music Video
Endseeker premiere their video for the single "Hell Is Here" on October 12th. This video was directed by Alex Dietz and Philipp Hirsch. The song serves as a precursor to the forthcoming release of their new album, "Global Worming," which is set to drop on October 27th through Metal Blade Records.
Slipknot Premiere New NSFW Music Video
Fresh from the multi-platinum masked metallers Slipknot is the official music video for their track "Hive Mind." The video for this song from "The End, So Far" was directed by the band's percussionist and artistic director, M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan.
The acclaimed group was recently announced as one of the headliners for the 2024 edition of the 'Sick New World' festival in Las Vegas, NV. The event is scheduled for April 27th at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds and will also feature System Of A Down, A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, and many more.
The Dialectic Premiere New Single & Music Video
Deathcore group The Dialectic has unveiled a music video for their latest single, "Murder Machine." This Texan band will include the song on their upcoming EP, "Crawl To The Throne," set for release on November 17th via Seek & Strike.
Frontman Mitch Howie shared some thoughts ahead of the release: More...
Spiritbox Premiere New Single & Music Video
As the release date for their new EP, "The Fear Of Fear," on November 3rd approaches, Canadian alternative metal group Spiritbox has unveiled their third single, "Cellar Door," accompanied by a music video directed by Orie McGinness (known for work with Bad Omens and We Came As Romans).
The band is currently wrapping up their tour with Shinedown and Papa Roach. More...
Judas Priest Premiere New Single "Panic Attack"
Iconic British heavy metal band, Judas Priest, has launched the promotion for their 19th studio album, "Invincible Shield." They debuted the album's inaugural single, "Panic Attack," available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Sony Music has set a release date for the album on March 8th.
Many Eyes (Ex-Every Time I Die) Premiere Single
Many Eyes - featuring former Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley along with guitarist/bassist Charlie and drummer/bassist/backing vocalist Nick Bellmore - has released their debut single "Revelation" online. The Bellmore brothers, known for their work with Jasta, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Dee Snider, Tim "Ripper" Owens, and more, played, wrote, and produced the track.
This new song showcases a mix of Buckley's trademark biting lyrics with unexpectedly clean vocals. It initially premiered on SiriusXM's Octane before being made available online. A debut album from Many Eyes is currently in the works for release through Perseverance Media Group.
Buckley shared his thoughts on the song: More...
Kill The Lights (Ex-BFMV) Premiere New Single
Kill The Lights - formed by members and alumni of Bullet For My Valentine, Still Remains, and more - has released their third new single of the year. You can listen to the song "Scapegoat" streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.
The band shared their thoughts on the track: More...
Bring Me The Horizon Premiere New Single
The new single "DarkSide" by alternative metal band Bring Me The Horizon from Sheffield, UK, is now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. This track follows the delay of the band's upcoming album, "Post Human: NeXt Gen," which was originally scheduled for release on September 15th. The band decided to postpone the album to ensure it meets their standards and has not announced a new release date as of now.
They have a series of tours scheduled for the coming months: More...
Ice Nine Kills Premiere New NSWF Music Video
Ice Nine Kills unveiled an official music video for their new single "Meat & Greet" during a livestreamed event from The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA on October 12th. The event included a live Q&A with the band's Spencer Charnas and a full playback of all eight of the band's 'Horrorwood' music videos.
A deluxe edition of their latest album, "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood," will be released under the title "Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire" on Friday, October 20th, through Fearless Records.
You can directly watch the new video below, and the complete 'Meat & Greet' event is available for replay if you want to start from the beginning. Keep an eye out for the band as they embark on a co-headlining tour with In This Moment this fall, with Avatar and New Years Day as opening acts: More...
Watain Premiere New Live Performance Song
You can now stream and download a live performance of "Ecstasies In Night Infinite" from the Swedish black metal band Watain. This track serves as the opening for their upcoming live album titled "Die In Fire – Live In Hell (Agony And Ecstasy Over Stockholm)." The album, which was recorded during the band's performance on October 7th, 2022, at Fållan in Stockholm, Sweden, is set for release on November 3rd, marking the celebration of the band's 25th anniversary. The album will be released by Nuclear Blast.
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