Metal News for March 10, 2023
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18 news articles posted on this day.
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Jim Durkin, Guitarist Of Dark Angel, Passes Away
According to the band's Facebook page, Jim Durkin (58), a founding member and current guitarist, passed away today. His wife Annie and some close friends were at his side at the time of his passing.
Durkin played on the band's first three albums and was touring intermittently with the band after their second reunion in 2013. "Darkest Descends," considered by many to be the band's seminal release, is still considered to be one of the most influential death/thrash crossover albums by many current musicians to this day. More...
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Artillery Drummer Killed In Bus Accident
“Sleep well, father. It has been a good 14 years with you.”
So said the son of 45-year-old Josua Henrik Lander Madsen, who is known from the Danish metal band Artillery. Josua died after being hit by a bus early on Thursday morning (March 9, 2023) on the dark country road Snubbekorsvej, between Copenhagen and Roskilde, Denmark. He was walking home after rehearsing with a new band.
Josua was the drummer for Artillery for the past 12 years, and is featured on the four most recent Artillery albums.
Josua Henrik Lander Madsen on drums for Artillery (June 2021)
Burning Witches Guitarist To Go On Maternity Leave
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches, who recently revealed the details of their new album, "The Dark Tower," has announced that guitarist Larissa Ernst will be taking a break from the band as she goes on maternity leave. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"First of all, congrats to our shredder Larissa, she is expecting a baby this Summer. So all the best for this special time of your life sister!
"Yes, this came very unexpected and in the middle of the new album but that is life, the show must go on! We were looking for the best solution possible until Larissa is back from her maternity leave and we wanna introduce our good friend and fantastic guitar player Courtney Cox (Iron Maidens) as her replacement. We are super thrilled she will be playing with us all the upcoming shows and you can see her shred already in the next Witches video."
Larissa Ernst adds: "Dear fans, friends, metalheads, due to my motherhood I will not be regularly playing on stage for some time. I am very thankful, that my desire to have children got fulfilled, but I am missing my witch-sisters and you all already. I am glad that we found a good solution for the meantime and want to say thank you to my girls for their flexibility and love, to Courtney for playing the upcoming shows, to our amazing fans, label, supporters and to everybody involved!
"I am looking forward to seeing you all at future Burning Witches shows, stay metal!"
Mrs Cox adds: "Where do I even begin..
"I have been friends with the mighty Witches for a long time now and to be able to lend my guitar to their mighty coven is beyond an honor for me. To Larissa, I hope I make you proud. READY TO FIGHT! Love CC"
The band's next single and music video will be released on March 30th.
Omnicidal Releases New Single "WWD"
Today Swedish death metal newcomers Omnicidal unveils the new single "WWD," taken from their debut album "The Omnicidalist" which will be released on April 7th 2023 via Non Serviam Records. You can check it out below.
"This song is a war machine which has an intense drive and go. An energetic bomb which bursts and captures the listener with its fast straight forwardness. It is about the fact that we are closer to a world war than most think. History repeats, only in other shapes and forms but the shit inside is still the same," comments the band. More...
Saxon Guitarist Steps Back From Touring
British heavy metal legends Saxon has announced that founding guitarist Paul Quinn has made the decision to cease touring, though he will still record with the band. A statement from the group reads as follows:
"After much soul searching our great friend and fellow warrior Paul Quinn has decided to step back from touring with Saxon. After many years on the road, with the subsequent stress and tiredness that accompany long tour schedules, Paul doesn't want his performance to suffer and let his fellow band mates and fans down.
"Paul will continue to record with the band and may play select special shows in the future.
"Saxon stand by Paul's decision and will keep you all informed regarding our next journey.
"The current run of March shows in Europe will continue as is but the band will be cancelling their April dates in South America and the MOR Cruise to give time to re-group. These territories will be re-booked as soon as time permits.
"All summer festivals will continue as booked.
"Keep the faith!"
Tanith Reveals New Album Details
New York City's Tanith — Russ Tippins (guitars, vocals), Cindy Maynard (bass, vocals), and Keith Robinson (drums) — have announced their new album Voyage, out April 21, 2023 via Metal Blade. Fan can pre-order the album here.
Ahead of the album's release, Tanith has shared a music video for the song, "Snow Tiger." You can check it out below.
Speaking about the single, the band states: "We are super stoked for everyone to hear this track as it‘s one of our favorites from the album. We really tried to up the ante with this one! As for the video, we wanted to share a glimpse of how we made this record. It really captures the spirit of our entire time in the studio." More...
Yakuza To Release New Album In May
Svart Records unveils "Sutra," the new album from grand master avant-garde overlords Yakuza. A genre crushing album of forward thinking metal for the modern age, "Sutra" is a powerhouse of unlimited expression and molten riffs. Formed in 1999, Chicago based heavy hybridizers Yakuza, are in a genre all of their own, which Pitchfork describe as "a specialized and strange alloy."
So eclectic and hard to pigeon-hole, their music has been described over the years as everything from avant-garde metal, progressive metal, alternative metal to experimental rock, jazz metal, art metal and post-metal. Incorporating psychedelic rock jams that sprawl into heavy, sludging Doom with jazz influences, while also incorporating breakneck grind riffs and grooves, makes Yakuza‘s new album "Sutra" a long awaited and insanely enjoyable feast of frequencies.
Tracklisting:
1. 2Is1
2. Alice
3. Echoes From The Sky
4. Capricorn Rising
5. Embers
6. Burn Before Reading
7. Walking God
8. Into Forever
9. Psychic Malaise
10. Never The Less More...
Epica Teams Up With Apocalyptica For Live Single
In support of the start of the second leg of their successful European tour, symphonic metal titans Epica & Apocalyptica have teamed up for a unique collaboration on the atmospheric ballad "Rivers" that they recorded live during the first leg of the Epic Apocalypse Tour at Amsterdam’s AFAS Live in front of more than 5,000 fans. You can watch the video below.
"To play with these legendary musicians on our biggest indoor show in the Netherlands was a dream come true," comments Coen Janssen and Mark Jansen adds: "To perform with Apocalyptica added an extra layer of pure magic to the song. Not only are these guys great musicians but also on a personal level, we match very well with these lovely people. Therefore, it was particularly special to perform ‘Rivers’ with them and we are very proud to present you the result of this collaboration in the form of our live performance." More...
New Jag Panzer Album Set For June Release Date
Veteran US heavy metallers, Jag Panzer, have announced that their new studio album, "The Hallowed," will be released on June 23rd via Atomic Fire Records. The concept album will be available as double vinyl, CD and digital download/stream.
The first single promoting the album is entitled "Onward We Toil," and will be released on March 24th. It tells the story of the people and animals, in the concept pushing through adversity to reach their goal of finding "The Hallowed." The creatures known as "The Jaw" can be heard in the beginning of the song. The epic chorus illustrates the team working together as one. More...
Threshold Announces London Show
Prog metal masters Threshold have announced an exclusive UK show for 2023, with the band set to land in London on the 13th May. The band will also be appearing at Cambridge Rock Festival in August and will headline the final day of Summer's End Festival in October.
The show will serve as the band's first opportunity to perform songs from their critically acclaimed 2022 record "Dividing Lines."
Threshold keyboardist Richard West comments: "It's almost five years since we played in London so we're thrilled to be coming back for an exclusive UK club show. Expect a healthy dose of our new album Dividing Lines along with some old favourites!"
Holy Moses Shares "Cult Of The Machine" Video
2023 marks the final chapter in the long history of Germany’s legendary thrash metal act Holy Moses, celebrated with the bands upcoming new studio album "Invisible Queen" (Release: April 14th, 2023) and a last run of live shows.
Today Holy Moses release their new single including a music video clip for the track "Cult Of The Machine."
"The number alludes to 'The New Machine of Liechtenstein.' A fanatical cult has formed around the machine, which is now finally being smashed and destroyed to bring humanity back from the darkness," explains singer Sabina Classen, building another bridge from the past to the present. More...
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Therapy? To Release First Album In Five Years
Northern Irish rock outfit, Therapy? announce their colossal new studio album "Hard Cold Fire," a spiralling, hypnotic melange of grunge-rock and towering melody that sees the trio steadfast and reinvigorated. ‘Hard Cold Fire’ is set for release 5th May 2023 via Marshall Records.
Accompanying the announcement, the band also shares their first offering in the form the riotous new single "Joy," and details on a run of intimate UK in-store dates coinciding with the album’s release. Fans can find more information for in-store tickets here pre-order limited edition bundles of "Hard Cold Fire" and pre-save here.
Resilience and survival have become vital watchwords for Therapy?. Enduring over three decades as the musical, cultural and social landscapes have shifted around them, the trio have forged and retained a powerful and lasting connection with a dedicated fan base around the world, doing so by putting their emphasis on the music, solidifying a hard-won reputation as forward-thinking writers and a fierce live proposition in the process.
As Therapy?’s fourth decade finally gets underway in earnest, sixteenth album "Hard Cold Fire," written and pre-produced during an unprecedented time for music, is hefty, compact, and accessible, a distillation of everything that has made them what they are - hewn from County Antrim basalt, still possessed of their stoicism, but casting a renewed focus on catharsis and healing. More...
Of The Fallen Premiere New Single & Music Video
Houston, Texas-based deathcore band Of The Fallen premiere a new single and music video titled “Harlots”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Dead/Awake Premiere New Single & Music Video
Rockford, Illinois/Madison, Wisconsin-based deathcore quintet Dead/Awake premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Terminus”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Fit For An Autopsy Premiere New Single "Hellions"
Deathcore veterans Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, and UK-based metalcore outfit Malevolence, have joined forces for a forthcoming split EP named “The Aggression Sessions“. Each band will be contributing 2 songs to the effort, scheduled for release on April 07th via Nuclear Blast Records. Fit For An Autopsy‘s “Hellions” from the outing has premiered online streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
The EP will also include covers of Cannibal Corpse and At The Gates. The entire track listing reads as follows: More...
For The Fallen Dreams Premiere New Single & Video
For The Fallen Dreams premiere a new single and music video nameed “Without You”, taken from their self-titled eighth full-length album, which will be out in stores today. Check out "Without You" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
For The Fallen Dreams are currently out as direct support to Gideon on the below tour. Orthodox and Guerrilla Warfare will open. More...
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Abyss Above Sign w/ Seek And Strike
Slovakian deathcore outfit Abyss Above have signed with Seek And Strike. Today the band premiere their first new single and music video “Vain” for their new label home, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Hideous Divinity Premiere New Single & Music Video
Italian technical death metal outfit Hideous Divinity premiere a new standalone single and music video titled “Mysterium Tremendum“, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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