Trivium Unveils "The Shadow Of The Abattoir" Video

Orlando, Florida metal mainstays Trivium has posted a new music video online for the song, "The Shadow Of The Abattoir." You can check it out below. The track comes from the band's latest album, "In The Court Of The Dragon," which was released in October 2021. A statement from video director Pavel Trebukhin reads as follows:

"Making a video for a band you grew up listening to is a dream come true. 'Don't go searching for the battle, you won't find any beasts to slay' - I think this line is what stood out the most to me. I knew I had to somehow visualise this message.

"Being a fan of dark science fiction, fantasy, and heavily inspired by 80s world of Stranger Things, I came up with this idea of a haunted book that holds a secret nobody should know. But because of our human nature, we never know when to stop, so the book keeps feeding off our curious souls, taking one victim after another.

"One of the main challenges we've faced was how do we make copyright-free book illustrations? It would cost tons of money and time to draw all of them from scratch, so the technology came to help. All of the illustrations you see in the book were 100% AI generated with the help of Midjourney Bot. Then, the whole book was custom made and was actually finished just one hour before the shoot.

"Overall, we had lots of fun making it. Wouldn't be possible without the amazing team that has worked tirelessly for 3 days shooting it. And pay attention to detail, you might find a couple easter eggs hidden throughout the video." More...

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Cynic Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023

Progressive death metal legends Cynic has been announced as the latest act for next year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, marking their first appearance at the event since 2014. The floating festival will take place aboard the Freedom Of The Seas, which will set sail from Miami on January 30th and head to Bimini, Bahamas before returning on February 3rd.

The lineup is now as follows:

Abysmal Dawn
Cynic
Evergrey
Fallujah
Feuerschwanz
Insomnium
Jungle Rot
Kamelot
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Mänegarm
Nightmare
Nightwish
Novembre
Obscura
Oceans Of Slumber
Rotting Christ
Sirenia
Uli Jon Roth
Visions Of Atlantis
Warbringer

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Blackbriar Signs With Nuclear Blast Records

Having refined their broody, mesmerising vision of gothic/symphonic metal to cinematic levels, with three EPs and a full-length album behind them, Blackbriar continue to set their sails towards the future. The Netherlands based band are proud to announce their signing to Nuclear Blast Records, and are currently working towards their second full-length album, accompanied by long-time collaborator, Joost van den Broek. Today, the band have released a brand-new song titled "Crimson Faces." You can check it out below.

Singer, Zora Cock comments on the signing:
"Dear fans, we're so excited to have partnered up with Nuclear Blast Records! Having been an independent band for many years, we’ve finally found the perfect fit that makes our dreams come to life! Joining forces with this incredible label is a huge step for Blackbriar! We promise you that there are a lot of exciting things coming, starting with a brand-new single that's OUT NOW! Listen to 'Crimson Faces' on all music platforms, and let us know what you think! Love, Blackbriar."

Jens Prueter, Head Of A&R Nuclear Blast Europe:
“Please warmly welcome Blackbriar to the Nuclear Blast family! It has been a pleasure to meet them at Joost van den Broek’s studio and to get a sneak preview on the exciting things to come. We’re thrilled to work with such a creative team. It’s amazing what the band have already achieved completely DIY, creating a unique world of their own. Expect to be enchanted – this is probably the biggest gift that artists can give us.”

Zora Cock commented on the single:
"'Crimson Faces' tells a story of being haunted by ghosts, jealousy, and insecurities, based on the old classic Gothic novel 'Rebecca'. You asked us to make a different kind of music video, one of us performing instead of portraying a story, and we thought Crimson Faces was the perfect song to do this with. We hope we’ve fulfilled your wishes!" More...

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Tryglav To Release Sophomore Album In February

Extreme Metal Music has announced the release of the one-man black metal band, Croatia's Tryglav's second album "The Ritual" this coming February 2023 to follow the 2019 debut "Night Of Whispering Souls" also released on the label.

All the music on "The Ritual" was written by founder Boris Behara with vocals entrusted to vocalist Callum Wright along with mixing and mastering by producer Rocco Pezzin. The songs on the sophomore record began their journey in 2018 as part of Behara's love for black metal and horror imagery. After many re-compositions and re-arrangements along with interruptions from the world pandemic and his personal health with two open heart surgeries. The Ritual will now see the light once again via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Italian label Rockshots Records.

"After three years, a world pandemic, and two open heart surgeries, I'm proud that the album I worked hard on is finally seeing the light! This time I wanted something more than just individual horror stories, that's why I worked so hard to put out an original concept story based on Plague Doctors, which are the trademark of this band since the beginning. This album has seen so many difficulties, but finally, after three long years, it's here! I hope fans will enjoy it as much I did create it!"

Tryglav's sound is aggressive, melodic, modern, and emotionally epic black metal, and fans of its predecessor will notice a maturity in sound and lyrics. The story behind the album is set in the 17th century as Tryglav explains further:

"On a dark stormy night, a dying man sighed his last breath. Nothing his parents could do to save his life. A Plague Doctor was called. Four of them showed up, taking the dead body with them. The family knew that they would never see him again. What they didn't know was that he would come back, in an unimaginable way." More...

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Batushka Announces European Tour With Hate

Following a successful North American tour, the ultimate Polish metal package is getting back onto the lands of Europe — don’t miss selected shows of Batushka and Hate in February 2023! Having just returned from oversea tours in the US and Mexico, Batushka are stronger than ever, ready to give their European pilgrims the unholy mass.

The legendary Polish blackened death gods Hate have proven to be a great match with Batushka within several tour legs. It is a must to have a live taste of the songs of pure blasphemy inspired by archaic Slavic themes and mythologies from their album Rugia, as well as best works from Auric Gates of Veles.

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Rage Behind Posts New Single Online

Aggressive metal band Rage Behind brings back a devastating thrash metal vibe that aggregates battle when vocals and drums come in with its brutal precision and an evil guitar solo in their fifth single, "Season Of Blood." You can check out a visualizer video for the song below.

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Heidevolk Reveals New Album Details

Five years since the release of their album, "Vuur Van Verzet," February 24 will see Dutch folk metal collective, Heidevolk, return with their seventh studio album on Napalm Records - continuing to keep the pagan flame burning.

Ever since their impressive 2005 debut, "De strijdlust is geboren," Heidevolk has taken the heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of folk metal. With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, Heidevolk delivers for an uncompromising sound and musical adventure. Their new masterpiece, "Wederkeer," makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their genre and beyond.

Today, the band has shared a music video for their first album single, "Klauwen Vooruit," that immediately kicks off with the raw pagan metal power Heidevolk are loved for, merging folkloric soundscapes, fast-paced riffs and ultra large choirs.

Says the band: "We’re incredibly excited to present you the first song and music video of our new album. 'Klauwen Vooruit' (The Hunter’s Claw) brings you the story about the extraordinary pact between Wolf and Raven. A bond between predator and scavenger where ravens alert wolves to nearby prey. The wolves respond to the raven’s call, kill the prey, eat their share and leave the carcass for the ravens to feast on. And there is more coming up, a lot more."

Watch the video for "Klauwen Vooruit" below. More...

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Babymetal Shares New Lyric Video

Japanese metal band Babymetal have released their latest single along with the band's first ever official lyric video for "Monochrome," taken from their forthcoming concept album "The Other One," out 24th March 2023. You can check it out below.

After Babymetal make their official return on January 28th and 29th of next year at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, they will also be joining Swedish metal band Sabaton on their Europe tour in April 2023.

Sabaton frontman Joakim Brodén, who collaborated with Babymetal on 2018 track "Oh! MAJINAI," commented: “If there ever was a band that would break all the rules, it’s Babymetal, with the power and precision to deliver a full on heavy metal show! It’s not our first rodeo together, expect nothing but excellence from Babymetal!"

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Abysmal Dawn And V.O.A Added To 70000 Tons Lineup

The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise have announced a further two bands for the 2023 edition of the floating festival. Joining the roster are Austrian symphonic power metal favourites Visions Of Atlantis, as well as technical death metal crew Abysmal Dawn. The event will take place aboard the Freedom Of The Seas, which will set sail from Miami on January 30th and head to Bimini, Bahamas before returning on February 3rd.

The lineup is now as follows:

Abysmal Dawn
Evergrey
Fallujah
Feuerschwanz
Insomnium
Jungle Rot
Kamelot
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Mänegarm
Nightmare
Nightwish
Novembre
Obscura
Oceans Of Slumber
Rotting Christ
Sirenia
Uli Jon Roth
Visions Of Atlantis
Warbringer

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Melodic Waves: Brutal Assault 2023 Adds IN FLAMES

Brutal Assault 2023 announces its third - and conceptual - band update for Brutal Assault #26.

Named "melodic waves" it also features one of the festival's headliners:

Swedish melodic death metal icons IN FLAMES will be playing at the fortress Josefov, CZ, as well as Norwegian band BORKNAGAR who haven't played Brutal Assault for 10 years.

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King of Scorn Premiere New Single "Slow Decay"

German downtempo/deathcore outfit King of Scorn premiere a new single titled “Slow Decay”, taken from their upcoming new album "Under a Pale Sun", which will be out in stores in early 2023.

Check out now "Slow Decay" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Premiere Single

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK-based psychedelic stoner rock/metal outfit Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs premiere a new track and music video named "Mr. Medicine". The song is taken from their upcoming new record "Land Of Sleeper" due out February 17th, 2023.

Check out now "Mr. Medicine" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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The Last Reign Premiere New Single "Sands of Fate"

Buffalo, NY-based melodic death metal outfit The Last Reign premiere a new single titled “Sands of Fate”, taken from their upcoming new album "Endangered Pieces Volume One", which will be out in stores February 10, 2023.

Check out now "Sands of Fate" streaming via YouTube for you now below.

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Colonial Wound (Yashira, Etc.) Premiere New Single

Colonial Wound‘s debut album “Easy Laugh” is slated for a December 09th release date by Hex Records. The band - featuring Yashira‘s Dylan Mikos on bass and vocals, ex-Kylesa touring drummer John Edwards, guitarist Ben Clifton and vocalist Jeremy Atkins - premiere a new single by the name of “Altar Of Youth”, which is streaming via Spotify for you now below.

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Candlemass Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Doom metal veterans Candlemass premiere a final single ahead of this Friday’s (November 18th, 2022) release of their new full-length “Sweet Evil Sun“. The advance track is titled “When Death Sighs“ and comes along with a lyric video.

Check out now "When Death Sighs" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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