Metal News for March 22, 2022
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Carcass Announces U.S. Tour Dates
UK extreme metal legends, Carcass, have announced plans for a US headline tour this spring with direct support from labelmates Immolation and openers Creeping Death.
The tour kicks off on May 12 in Austin, TX and will culminate on May 27 at Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore, MD. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 25 at 10 AM, Local Time, here.
Carcass' long-awaited return to the US is in support of their recently released studio album, Torn Arteries, which is available from Nuclear Blast. New York death metal giants Immolation will be on the road supporting their newly released album, Acts Of God, also available from Nuclear Blast.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Jungle Rot Reveals New Album Details
Kenosha, Wisconsin's own, Jungle Rot, has announced that they will be releasing a new full length album, "A Call To Arms" on May 13th through Unique Leader Records. In anticipation of the record, the group has shared a visualizer video for the song, "Total Extinction," which can be seen below.
"A Call To Arms" sees the first Unique Leader offering emerge with a punishing Dan Swano mix and eerie Voodoo themed artwork - a brutal culmination of the band's past sound melding with a slick, devastating polish bringing them firmly into 2022.
Tracklisting:
1. A Call To Arms
2. Beyond the Grave
3. Genocidal Imperium
4. Asymmetric Warfare
5. Vengeance & Bloodlust
6. Maggot Infested
7. Death Squad
8. Haunting Future
9. Total Extinction
10. Population Suicide
Jungle Rot has also announced the A Call To Arms US Tour with special guests, Internal Bleeding. The tour dates are as follows: More...
Abbath Streaming New Album
Former Immortal frontman Abbath has posted the third album from his eponymous band online, entitled, "Dread Reaver." You can listen to it below. The stream comes three days ahead of the record's official release date, March 25th.
Riff-maestro Abbath Doom Occulta cements his place among the metal hierarchy with Dread Reaver, his third album with eponymous project Abbath. His signature blend of blistering speed metal, traditional metal influences, and touch of ice cold black metal creates a sound and style that is distinctly his. Its spirited, balls-to-the-walls energy certifies Dread Reaver as the quintessential anthem for total metal mayhem.
The album can be pre-ordered in various formats here. Pre-save the album here. More...
Kassogtha Releases New Music Video
Swiss progressive death metallers Kassogtha have revealed their epic new single "Drown." "Drown" is the first in a series of new songs from the band's forthcoming new album "rEvolve," to be released in Autumn 2022. More news shortly.
Kassogtha are led by vocalist-lyricist Stephany, whose incredible command of growled and clean vocals help mark the band as future Swiss heavy music stars. A concept album, "rEolve" tells the story of an endless self-destructive cycle of fear, anxiety, and jealousy. In a world that normalises negativity, we have forgotten how to be happy — and following a pandemic-enforced long, hard look at humanity and society, this is Stephany’s journey of dealing with these emotions. This album is a perfectly timed release valve for two years of isolation, anxiety and grief — a furious expression of frustration at missing the things we love that help us get through difficult times.
Kassogtha band place authenticity and sincerity above smoke and mirrors: a genuine metal band for true metal fans, that takes the genre further without abandoning its core ingredients. From Pink Floyd to Gojira via way of The Agonist and Arch Enemy, Kassogtha’s no-nonsense brand of groovy progressive death metal combines a variety of influences to create a steamrolling fusion of irresistible riffs, neck-breaking drums and a vocal range covering devastating growls and ethereal melodies.
Stephany comments on "Drown's" meaning and background:
"’Drown’ is about a tragic moment of acceptance, when you choose to abandon yourself to the most comforting suffering because it is, at least, a world you’ve created for yourself in response to the one you never asked to live in.
"This song is a transition between the Kassogtha’s past and future, with Mortimer’s signature groovy riffs sprinkled with the prog influences the band holds dear today. It’s a genuine evolution in terms of composition, arrangements and performance.
"Trapped in a remote house in the Swiss mountains, surrounded by snow, with nowhere to go: that’s the atmosphere in which the lyrics and the first demo were recorded, which perfectly matched the mood of the place.
"Strongly influenced by Tool, the song was composed in part after watching Danny Carey's famous drum playthrough of the track 'Pneuma'. The break was built around polyrhythms that were later extended to the whole song.
"The special sound of the introduction tapping was created in the studio in collaboration with David Castillo." More...
Audrey Horne Debuts "Danse Macabre" Video
April 22, 2022 will see Bergen-based heavy rock outfit, Audrey Horne, release their much awaited new album, entitled "Devil‘s Bell." Four years after their critically acclaimed Blackout record, the band‘s seventh studio album will drop on April 22, 2022 via Napalm Records!
As with every Audrey Horne album, there are no duds or misfires as the songs flow together seamlessly, making Devil‘s Bell a delight to play from the first note straight to the end. "Devil‘s Bell" offers nine fist-pumping songs that will shake concert venues worldwide. Frontman Toschie once again proves that he has one of the most charismatic and energetic voices in rock, and the kinetic guitar-work of Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen (ex-Sahg) underlines an outstanding genre-warp of 70s and 80s rock via NWOBHM, keeping the music rocking and the listener locked in. The band is tight, the music is festive, and the songs stick upon first listen – that‘s how a modern hard rock album should sound!
After the band just recently premiered the album title track, today we‘ll get to hear a new song taken of the "Devil‘s Bell!" "Danse Macabre" proves to be real rock anthem with big arena choruses, showcasing the Norwegian band in the top shape they are known and loved for.
Frontman Toschie says about the new song: "May we have the next dance? We are happy to present the second single 'Danse Macabre,' from our upcoming album and we hope you will enjoy it while you wait for the bell to ring." More...
Rotting Christ Frontman Drops Solo Album
Sakis Tolis, the frontman of legendary Greek metal band Rotting Christ, has today released his first solo album, "Among The Fires Of Hell." The album is available to stream or purchase from as little as five Euros from his official Bandcamp.
Tracklisting:
1. My Salvation
2. Among The Fires Of Hell
3. The Dawn Of A New Age
4. We The Fallen Angels
5. Ad Astra
6. Live With Passion (Die With Honour)
7. I Name You Under Our Cult
8. The Silence
9. Nocturnal Hecate
Dagoba Unveils New Lyric Video
In celebration of their recently released studio album, "By Night," French metal frontrunners Dagoba return once more with the lyric video for "Sunfall," featuring rigorous vocals and dominant blast beats! You can check it out below, along with a recent interview band leader Shawter did with Metal Underground.
On their beloved new album, "By Night," the French bruisers once again put their stamp on the metal scene with their unique blend of metal and grooves.
Dagoba on "Sunfall":
"We are stoked to release a lyric video for our track 'Sunfall'. Although we already have released four video clips for our new album 'By Night', we had the feeling that also this track deserves a video… Now, you can all sing along at home to our single 'Sunfall‘!" More...
WoR Releases New Live Video
With upcoming tour dates this spring and summer that include performances at Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival and the Toledo Death Fest (all dates listed below), North Carolina, USA groove metal warriors WoR are giving fans a taste of what's to come with their latest video featuring new drummer Dylan Jenkins.
Last year the quintet entered a hunting cabin in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains in Asheville, NC to rehearse their setlist with Jenkins who has put his own spin on some of the older material and injected it with new life. The outcome were three live-off-the-floor videos filmed. The band has revealed the first two "Hiraeth" and "Caged", and today they share their third and final video "Sirens" from that session.
The band comments:
"During the pandemic, we spent a lot of time behind closed doors working on refining our craft. We worked on old music and wrote a bunch of new music. We decided to film one of these sessions, isolated in a hunting cabin in the Appalachian Mountains, away from the chaos of everyday life. Just the 5 of us jamming”.
Perfectly titled "The Asheville Sessions", WoR's third video "Sirens" showcases their refreshed blasting call to the pit, which can be viewed below. More...
Monster Magnet Cancels European Tour
Due to a back injury, Monster Magnet regretfully announces the cancellation of their performances at Desert Fest New York 2022, and their European summer tour 2022. Lead singer Dave Wyndorf suffered a bike accident earlier in the year and is currently in physical therapy.
Says Wyndorf: "My apologies to everybody for dropping out at this time. I'm as disappointed as anyone. Doctors say I should be as good as new by summer's end and then we can start making up for lost time. ROCK!"
Nazareth Posts New Lyric Video Online
Frontiers Music Srl recently announced the forthcoming release of legendary Scottish rock band Nazareth's new studio album, Surviving The Law, on April 15. Today, fans can get a taste of new music from the band with the release of the single and lyric video, "Runaway". Watch the video below, and pre-order/save Surviving The Law on CD/LP/Cassette/Digital here.
It is difficult to sum up in few words the history and influence in the history of rock music that an act like Nazareth has had. Having celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2018 with the release of their 24th studio album, Tattooed On My Brain, the long-running UK hard rockers will enter their 54th year of existence in 2022 with the release of their 25th studio album, Surviving The Law. The lineup for Surviving The Law is the same as the previous release, consisting of Jimmy Murrison (longest serving guitarist in the band’s history), Lee Agnew (drummer since Darrel Sweet’s death in 1999), Pete Agnew (founding member, on bass) and vocalist Carl Sentance. More...
Sicksense To Release Debut EP In April
Hard-hitting and melodic; pissed off and groovy; energetic and catchy: Sicksense are here to make you bounce and sing your heart out with their exciting and refreshing brand of groove metal.
Fronted with the dual vocal attack of Killer V (Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist) and Rob The Ripper (Robby J. Fonts of Stuck Mojo), Sicksense blend thought-provoking lyrics, rage-fuelled raps and powerful melodies, supported with low-tuned stomping nu-metal riffs and grooves, courtesy of guitarist Breakdown Bran (Bran Panic), drummer The Trve Cody Taylor (Cody Taylor) and bassist Spot-On Sam/SOS (Samuel Bedard).
Having both performed a range of styles in numerous heavy bands, Killer V and Rob The Ripper (who are married) wanted to return to a genre that’s close to their hearts, but also make music that is specifically written for two vocalists. Written with dual vocal interplay from a male / female perspective, their performance reflects a personal and fun side of them as people, but also tackles social and societal issues in the world today. More...
Tysondog Shares New Lyric Video
After the release of the latest single "Midnight," the word spread like fire: Tysondog is back, and ready to release a new studio album. "Cold Day In Hell" is the second digital single from the upcoming full-length of the NWOBHM legends and it clearly shows why Tysondog is so well regarded by the genre fans, despite having an on/off career since the early eighties. It’s a brutally honest heavy metal song, with an anthemic chorus and a super-heavy riff, backed by one of the most solid rhythm sections the so-called NHOBHM has to offer today.
"Cold Day In Hell" is out now as a digital single and lyric video, which can be seen below. More...
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Sikth Announces Original Lineup Reunion
20 years after the release of their first EP, "Let The Transmitting Begin," legendary British Prog-Metallers SikTh reunite the original line up for two exclusive shows. Dual vocalists Mikee Goodman and Justin Hill, guitarists Dan Weller and Graham Pinney, bassist James Leach and drummer/percussionist Dan Foord reunite for the first time in over five years.
"Excited to be back with Justin onstage." Says Mikee. "Also with Pin being back, this is the line up everyone knows. We want these shows to be our best ever. We plan to play songs we've never played before too."
"Sikth has always been a huge part of my life, I’m so proud of the music we created," declares returning vocalist Justin Hill. "Excited to have the opportunity to celebrate the history of the band. The energy of our live shows has always been such a rush and I can’t wait to experience it again."
"I feel the contrast between myself and Justin’s vocal styles really complement each other," concludes Mikee. "I know the reason he wants to come back is the passion he has for it. And that is the reason I get onstage too. Really excited for the energy of the fans again too."
Tickets on sale 10am Friday 25th March at this location.
Show dates:
November 25 - Academy 2, Manchester
November 26 - Electric Ballroom, London
Oceans Turn Red Premiere New Track
The Netherlands-based metal outfit Oceans Turn Red premiere a new track called “Born From Blood”, taken from their upcoming new EP "MOIRÆ", due out in stores later this year.
Check out now "Born From Blood" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Dysmorphic Demiurge Premiere New Single
Knoxville, Tennessee-based slamming brutal death outfit Dysmorphic Demiurge premiere a new single by the name of “Saprotrophic Fungoid Hivemind”. The song is taken from their forthcoming new album "The Great and Terrible War", which will be out in June 2022 via Miasma Records and Vomit Your Shirt Records.
Check out now "Saprotrophic Fungoid Hivemind" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Siglos (Ex-Ministry) Premiere Single & Music Video
Guitarist Sin Quirin (ex-Ministry) has joined forces with singer Pedro Sanchez (Transtorno) for a new project named Siglos. The band premiere their debut single and music video "Por Los Siglos". The track was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Crescioni at Stygian Sound.
Explains Quirin: More...
Golgothan Remains Premiere New Song
Australian death metal quartet Golgothan Remains premiere a new song entitled “Forgotten Lores of Hatred And Bloodshed”, taken from their new album "Adorned in Ruin", whichis available via Brilliant Emperor in Australia and Sentient Ruin in the rest of the world.
Check out now "Forgotten Lores of Hatred And Bloodshed" streaming via YouTube for you below.
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No/Más Premiere New Single & Music Video “Exile”
No/Más‘ new outing “Consume/Deny/Repent” has been announced for an April 29th release by Closed Casket Activities. The group produced the album with Taylor Young (Twitching Tongues/ex-Nails). An official music video for the first single from it named “Exile” has premiered online and can be seen below.
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Traitors Premiere New Single & Music Video "Enemy"
Deathcore outfit Traitors premiere a new music video for their brand new track “Enemy“ streaming via YouTube for you below. Traitors had Joey Durango produce that clip.
You can catch the band live on their upcoming headlining tour ‘The Menace II Society Tour‘. Left To Suffer, Wristmeetrazor and Scumfuck will join them as supports for that trek which will run as follows: More...
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