Metal News for October 18, 2023
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Austrian Death Machine Return After Almost 10 Yrs.
Austrian Death Machine are back with their first single in nearly a decade. This parody band, known for spoofing Arnold Schwarzenegger, is led by Tim Lambesis, of the San Diego metalcore group As I Lay Dying. They are gearing up to launch a new album in 2024 through Napalm Records.
The debut single, "No Pain No Gain," features guest appearances by bodybuilder/musician Craig Golias and guitarist Angel Vivaldi. 'Ahnold,' along with Cory Walker, Mark MacDonald, and Brandon Short, contributed to this track as well. The video for this track, directed by Kurtis Murray, can be enjoyed streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Lambesis shared his thoughts on the revival of the project: More...
Ice Nine Kills Officially Premiere New Music Video
After its debut during an in-person/livestream event at The Montalbán in Los Angeles, Ice Nine Kills has released their latest music video, "Meat & Greet." This video, inspired by 'Silence Of The Lambs,' serves as the closing chapter of their 'Horrorwood' series of videos.
"Meat & Greet" will be featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of the band's latest album, "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood," renamed "Welcome To Horrorwood: Under Fire." This deluxe edition is set to release this Friday, October 20th on Fearless Records.
Frontman Spencer Charnas provided the following commentary: More...
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Lifesick Sign With Metal Blade Records
Danish hardcore metal group Lifesick has joined forces with Metal Blade Records and is set to unveil their label debut in early 2024. The upcoming release is a three-song EP titled "Love And Other Lies," scheduled for January 12th.
They've also shared a video for "Rude Awakening," featuring Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouth. Todd Jones from Nails has lent his vocals to another track on the EP, "Reverse Birth." In addition, the band is planning to enter the studio next year to begin recording their next full-length album.
Lifesick provided the following comment: More...
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Ingrown Sign With Closed Casket Activities
Hardcore metal trio Ingrown has inked a deal with Closed Casket Activities and released a new single titled "Cold Steel," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Ingrown will be sharing the stage with Harm’s Way, Fleshwater, and Jivebomb on the below dates: More...
Wargasm Premiere New Music Video “Modern Love”
An official music video for UK industrial nü-metal outfit Wargasm's latest single, "Modern Love," was released. The video was directed by Jamie A Waters. The duo's debut album, "Venom," is set to be released next Friday, on October 27th.
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The band introduced the track last week with the following explanation: More...
Dead.Me (Norma Jean, Etc.) Premiere New Single
dead.me has released their second single, "Beauty Mark." This trio made their debut in August with their first single, "Empty Now." The band consists of T.J Miller, the vocalist of Still Remains, Jordan Gilliam, the former rhythm guitarist of Still Remains, and Matt Marquez, the drummer from Norma Jean.
You can also listen to their debut single, "Empty Now," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below..
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