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Metal News for February 23, 2022

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Malevolence Reveals New Album Details

Nuclear Blast is pleased to announce a global partnership with Steel City shredders Malevolence, in cooperation with the band's own MLVLTD label. Following several blistering UK performances last year, at festivals Download, Slam Dunk and Bloodstock, on-top of a run of sold-out headline shows, Malevolence have since been tirelessly grafting their 3rd full-length record. The hugely anticipated album, titled "Malicious Intent," will be released on May 20th 2022.

Supreme new single "On Broken Glass" has been revealed today, accompanied by a video filmed in the band's hometown Sheffield. The track is a sludge laden rager, setting out the remarkable ambitions of the 5-piece - flaunting their heavy metal credentials.

Malevolence front-man Alex Taylor stated:
"'Malicious Intent' is a demonstration of strength. It is the next step in the evolution of our band and is the product of hard work and creativity over two years of difficulties, lock downs and complete upheaval to every day life. The album embodies the progression of our sound but also our growth as individuals and I feel like with each release we put out, our sound matures with us. The subjects that we touch on with this album will resonate with those who are seeking self reflection and progression. This is something we as a band will always strive for as we continue to carve our own path and build new foundations in the heavy music world. If you are a heavy music fan, there is something on this album for you. These are heavy metal anthems that will stand the test of time!"

Regarding the video, Alex Taylor added:
"The video was filmed on location in Malevolence’s home town Sheffield. Directed by long time friend Daniel Prieß, the concept of the video was simple; to capture the raw energy of Malevolence in a live environment. Everything behind the video was done completely DIY by the band, from hiring the venue, stage and crew to inviting close friends and family down to the shoot. The video encapsulates the loyalty and passion that Malevolence’s fans have for the band." More...

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Hammerfall Shares New Music Video

Today, Swedish Heavy Metal frontrunners Hammerfall have released their latest single, "Brotherhood" – the third single from their forthcoming, much anticipated studio album, Hammer Of Dawn. "Brotherhood" is a musical salute to their most loyal fans, The Templars Of Steel, who have stuck by the band through thick and thin. It’s also a heartfelt internal nod to each other, recognizing the very close bond the band members have with each other, especially between guitarist Oscar Dronjak and singer Joacim Cans, whose brotherhood began way back in 1996.

Again, enlisting the help of seasoned video vanguard Patric Ullaeus to help them capture the essence of the song to film, together they have created a video that perfectly echoes the sentiment of the song itself and a video that will without a doubt thrill the very people that inspired the song itself, The Templars Of Steel. With the help of the band members children, who steal the spotlight with their cameos in the video, it’s obvious that that bond of brotherhood isn’t just with the band members themselves – it’s also with their kids and their fans.

Singer Joacim Cans on "Brotherhood":
"A fantastic musical piece and album opener in honor of the greatest fans in the whole world: The Templars of Steel! We wouldn’t be here without you!

"The video for the song includes both ”The Metal Dads” and the ”HF Teens” and really shows how much fun we are having together both on and off the stage."

Guitarist Oscar Dronjak adds:
"The singles released so far have been a good measuring stick but “Brotherhood” encompasses everything that has made us into what we are today. Fast and furious, melodic and riveting, 100% classic Hammerfall Heavy Metal!" More...

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Deadwood Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Montreal, Canada-based death metal/deathcore outfit Deadwood premiere a new song and lyric video titled “Colossus”, streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Ex-Darkest Hour Guitarist Launches New Band

Ex-Darkest Hour guitarist Michael "Lonestar" Carrigan has launched a new group named Goldilush. Carrigan is joined by drummers Phil Dubois (Trillionaire, ex-Revocation), Timothy Java (ex-Dead To Fall), and Doug Adams, as well as guitarist and vocalist Chris Goodwin, guitarist Paul Seymore, and bassist Kenny Gardner.

Today they premiere a first single called "Rattle" taken from their upcoming release "Fragile Zombies", due out on April 30th, 2022.

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Alunah Premiere New Song "The Earth Spins"

Doom/sludge outfit Alunah premiere their new advance track "The Earth Spins" featuring Crowbar bassist Shane Wesley on guitar. The song is is off the upcoming album "Strange Machine", due out on April 15th, 2022 via Heavy Psych Sounds.

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Suntold Premiere New Song "The Hill"

Belgian black metal band Suntold premiere a new song entitled “The Hill”, taken from their upcoming debut album "World Torn Asunder", which is set for release on April 22nd.

Check out now "The Hill" streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Stray From The Path Premiere New Single & Video

Stray From The Path return with a new advance track and music video named “Guillotine”. Their own bassist/vocalist Anthony Altamura directed the clip. The single is the band’s first new material to arrive in roughly three years.

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