Metal News for April 7, 2022
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20 news articles posted on this day.
Projected To Release New Album In June
Building upon the success of 2017’s release "Ignite My Insanity," rock and metal supergroup Projected today announces "Hypoxia," the band’s third studio album out on June 24 via Rat Pak Records.
The upcoming album features 13 brand new songs from the heralded quartet consisting of Sevendust guitarist John Connolly, Alter Bridge/Creed drummer Scott Phillips, Sevendust bassist Vince Hornsby and Tremonti guitarist Eric “E-Rock” Friedman.
"Hypoxia" is available for pre-order in various configurations including CD, vinyl, and cassette bundles, here.
Guitarist and singer John Connolly says, "To me, personally, it feels like the most cohesive work we’ve done especially considering it’s the first time we all went in the studio together. That in itself had a huge impact on the songwriting process. And it’s taken some time to finally get released but it feels like we’ve matured quite a bit as a band."
"Hypoxia" shows a band building on its established foundation while incorporating new and exciting elements. Following the brooding album intro "Consequences," listeners are then greeted to the crushing guitar riffs of John Connolly to open the galloping track "Dead Weight," setting the stage for the rest of the album’s journey. Projected shows great range on this latest offering, establishing hooky and singable moments in songs like "Stain," "Take Aim," and "Scars" while expertly crafting classic nu-metal styles in "The Thing That’s Real," and "Hypoxia." Songs like "Dark" and "Death Is Mostly Permanent" showcase the band’s ability to slow things down while still keeping a foot-stomping pulse. Fans will be sure to be headbanging in no time to the latest offering by these rock and metal stalwarts.
Tracklisting:
1. Consequences
2. Dead Weight
3. The Thing That’s Real
4. Stain
5. Take Aim
6. Hypoxia
7. Without You
8. Scars
9. My Addiction
10. Test
11. Dark
12. Death Is Mostly Permanent
13. At Your Window More...
I Am The Night Shares New Music Video
I Am The Night have released a music video for "I Am The Night", featured on their upcoming album, "While The Gods Are Sleeping," out on May 6. Find the clip below.
The new band, featuring Finnish metal legends, opens an ancient chasm of black metal born of an epic tradition.
Rising from the deep valleys of Kymi in southernmost Finland, I Am The Night is black metal rooted in the classic early ‘90s tradition, where walls of guitars and synthesizers raise the forces of darkness in a battle against the heavens and burning angels light up the night sky.
The band’s debut full-length album, with cover art by scene legend Necrolord, bears the title "While The Gods Are Sleeping," and will be released on May 6. The record was birthed during the heaviest blizzard Finland had seen in years in the winter of 2021, with the band holed up at the Soundspiral Audio studio during the height of the pandemic.
"This album, in a way, is both the thing that should not be and something we should have made flesh many moons ago already," comments Markus Vanhala. He continues, "It is a passage back in time that dark forest of our minds through which we spent our youth traversing." More...
Black Swan Streaming New Album
Vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big), otherwise known as Black Swan, will return with a second album, "Generation Mind," this Friday, April 8.
Find an advanced album stream below, and pre-order/save Generation Mind on CD/LP/Digital here.
Picking up where their stunning, and well-received, debut album "Shake The World" left off, the foursome once again delivers a powerful hard rock statement. With the entirety of the album written and composed by McAuley, Pilson, and Beach, "Generation Mind" sees Black Swan an even more cohesive and focused unit from their debut.
Once again produced and recorded by Jeff Pilson at Pilsound Studios in LA, with Matt Starr’s drums being recorded at On Deck Sound Studios, "Generation Mind" is another outstanding showcase for the musical talents of the instrumental players in the band as well as McAuley’s powerful voice, which seems to defy age. Black Swan has again produced something fresh, heavy, intensely melodic and an album that is certainly not a mish-mash of the members other bands, but it’s own unique sonic entity.
"Generation Mind" is a killer slice of melodic hard rock/metal from seasoned players who defied all expectations on their debut by having gelled musically so cohesively. And now, having established their sonic signature and being more in tune with one another's songwriting, they have taken the blueprint of Shake The World and taken it to the next level on "Generation Mind."
Whether you are a fan from “back in the day” of the members' other bands or brand new to the '80s hard rock scene and just diving in, "Generation Mind" is going to be essential listening. More...
Rivers Of Nihil Releases "The Work" Documentary
Rivers of Nihil unleashed "The Work" on the world back in September of 2021. In continued celebration of the album, the band are prepared to finally release a mini-doc that offers a look into the creative process and recording of "The Work." The short film was directed by Mike Trueheart, who also helmed the band's music video for "Clean" and instrumental playthroughs for "More?," and "The Void from Which No Sound Escapes." Follow the band's creative process around Reading, PA with producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland below, where you can also check out an interview frontman Jake Dieffenbach gave to Metal Underground discussing the record. More...
Helsott Posts New Music Video Online
Helsott - America's leading pagan metal band – has unveiled the music video for "Independence Night," the new single featuring guest vocals from Tim "Ripper" Owens, from their upcoming concept album, "Will And The Witch." The group's newest album will be released by M-Theory Audio on Friday, May 20th.
Says Dow, "'Independence Night' is a dark and heavy song. We have Tim 'Ripper' Owens doing guest vocals for us on this song and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Besides the opening money shot 'Ripper scream' we think you will be pleasantly surprised with the vocal performance by 'Ripper.' I have been a fan of his ever since I heard 'Bullet Train' from Judas Priest before the 'Jugulator' album was released. I know how hard it must have been to replace someone like Rob Halford and I felt like ‘Ripper' killed it. It's definitely surreal to be screaming alongside him in this awesome track. Enjoy!"
Says Owens of his guest appearance on the song: "I gotta say I had a blast doing this awesome tune with Helsott, anytime I can show off the wide range of my vocals, it’s a blast and doing the heavy-ass aggressive vocals are some of my favorite. I am ready for more." More...
Upon A Burning Body Reveals New Album Details
Upon A Burning Body return with their much-anticipated new full-length, "Fury," out 6th May via Seek & Strike. This new effort is aptly titled and is the band’s most ferocious offering of their storied career. It continues in the vein of Southern Hostility and showcases the band refining their signature sound with an added layer of heaviness. The new addition of Thomas Alvarez (bass, backing vocals) was the final element that helped craft this American Heavy Metal masterpiece.
The album's crushing opener, "A New Responsibility," is the lead single and you can check out its music video below. The clip, directed by David Brodsky (Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse), perfectly captures the band’s powerful live performance. More...
Wolf Debuts New Music Video
After Wolf released their new album "Shadowland" last week, the heavy metal carriers from Stockholm follow up with their new video for "The Ill-fated Mr. Mordrake." You can check it out below. The song is the third track from the album to receive the music video treatment, following the release of "Dust" and the title track. More...
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Unearthing Tales of a Therion
We have recently enjoyed countless YouTube videos of “supergroup” styled lineups performing one-off cover songs since bands have recently been hindered in many ways due to the pandemic. Guitarist Scott Sargeant (Laaz Rockit, Skinlab, M.O.D.) considered doing the same with friends he’s known throughout his years of touring, but he wanted to take a slightly different path with Tales of a Therion. Instead of performing adored cover songs, Scott wanted to write an original song—presented via the horror-flick inspired video below—that would pay tribute to a band that made an impression upon him during his formative years: Celtic Frost. Accordingly, Scott paired up with Jörgen Sandström, whose resume includes Grave, Entombed and The Project Hate MCMXCIX, to write the song “This Means You Die!” More...
Mantar To Release New Album In July
German metal duo and recent Metal Blade Records signees, Mantar, will unleash their scathing new full-length, "Pain Is Forever And This Is The End," on July 15th today unveiling the record's cover art, track listing, and first single!
Founded in 2012 by guitarist/vocalist Hanno Klänhardt and drummer/vocalist Erinc Sakarya, Mantar stands among the leading forces in extreme metal within the last ten years. Loved by fans and press alike, the band took the world by storm with their truly unique sound, leading them to the Top 10 in the official German album charts with their 2018‘s "The Modern Art Of Setting Ablaze" and sold out shows throughout Europe.
While they‘ve pushed the limits on every output, "Pain Is Forever And This Is The End" serves as Mantar's most realized release yet. "I just knew I wanted to write stronger ’songs‘ in relation to ’songwriting‘ and rely less on being an ’extreme‘ metal act that only convinces through a certain sound or general ’heaviness,‘" notes Hanno. "I invested more time trying to write better songs, interesting structures, and catchy tunes." The results speak volumes. This is the most diverse and interesting Mantar album to date, taking things to the proverbial next level. More...
Rammstein Shares New Music Video
German industrial metal/neue Deutsche härte legends Rammstein has posted a new music video online for the song, "Zick Zack." You can check out the highly flamboyant clip below. The song comes from the band's forthcoming new album, "Zeit," which will be released on April 29th and is available for pre-order here. More...
Treat Streaming New Album
Frontiers Music Srl will release Swedish melodic rock band Treat's ninth studio album, "The Endgame," tomorrow (Friday, April 8). Pre-order/save The Endgame on CD/LP/Digital here, and find an advanced album stream below.
Over the years, both prior to and after their reunion, Treat have established themselves as leaders in the Swedish melodic hard rock scene. With bassist Nalle Påhlsson (who appeared on Coup De Grace) back in the ranks, vocalist Robert Ernlund, guitarist Anders "Gary" Wikström, drummer Jamie Borger, and keyboardist Patrick Appelgren have once again set a course for yet another exciting musical journey. Twelve songs in total, including uptempo rockers, ballads, '80s sounding gems, and ones with musical influences beyond the ordinary, make this album another definitive statement by the quintet from the south of Stockholm. Produced by Peter Mansson (who also helmed Tunguska and Ghost Of Graceland), "The Endgame," by all means qualifies as a true classic album from Treat. More...
Cobra Spell Unveils New Music Video
Cobra Spell, the heavy metal/hard rock outfit featuring former Crypta and Burning Witches guitarist Sonia Anubis, has posted a new music video online for the song, "The Midnight Hour." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's new EP, "Anthems Of The Night" which was released last week (March 31st) and can be bought via their official Bandcamp.
Sonia Anubis states: "Let me tell you; this song is the sleaziest song of the our collection. I was searching to create a song that took you back to the groovier sexy 80’s songs. A song that could make anyone feel the heat off the rhythm and dance all night. Want to make your boring party fun? Well, add this song to your party playlist and a reckless night is guaranteed...
"Composition wise, I was trying to discover a more blues rock approach in song-writing. I feel like this is our grooviest track, and mean hard rocking one for sure!" More...
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Planepacked Premiere Album On Metalunderground
"Transactinides" is the epic new album from the powerful project Placepacked. Driven by a desire to push further personal musical boundaries, Transactinides is the first full-length release from the band since frontwoman Jessica Kagan's gender transition and explores the experience of recreating oneself. Having quickly grown into something bigger than had been originally planned, the new album fuses allusions to physics, science, and technology with her evolving views on gender and sexuality.
"Transactinides" is a thrilling, mesmerizing voyage through carefully cultivated electronics, thundering metal instrumentation and sheer musical ingenuity. Planepacked opens the threshold to a universe of soundscapes, melodies and explorations of the human existence. More...
Apocalyptica Posts New Music Video Online
Two weeks ago, Finnish cello-rock quartet Apocalyptica released their new single 'I’ll Get Through It', featuring Franky Perez (guest vocalist on Apocalyptica’s 2015 record Shadowmaker) and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath on bass guitar. Today, the band are happy to announce the release of their music video for the song. You can check out the video on YouTube now and stream the track on all digital streaming platforms.
The song was born out of a visit Geezer & Franky paid to their friend Diane, who had already written the track 'Not Strong Enough' for Apocalyptica, included in their 2010 record 7th Symphony. “Franky & I were visiting my friend, Diane Warren, at her studio. She played us this song, saying that she thought it would work well with Franky's voice. He gave it a try on the spot. We loved it. Franky then suggested sending it to Apocalyptica. They loved it, and the rest is history,” comments Geezer.
Apocalyptica will be touring extensively in 2022, as well as playing multiple Summer festivals, among other dates, before hitting Europe with the aptly named "Epic Apocalypse Tour" alongside Epica and Wheel. All dates can be found at the bottom of the press release.
'I’ll Get Through It' marks the first collaboration between Apocalyptica and Franky Perez since he sang on Shadowmaker, which adds to the excitement for the members of Apocalyptica. About the song, lead cello player Perttu Kivilaakso shares:
"'I’ll Get Through It’ – is a meaningful and beautiful song by an incredible songwriter Diane Warren, with whom we’ve also had the pleasure of working with before. We can’t wait for you to hear the final result… falling in love again with Franky’s sensual performance, Geezer’s earthshakingly powerful bass, and our wistfully haunting cellos, among the inevitable presence of all the rhythms and groove!
"We hope you’ll enjoy the track as much as we do! Gonna be a blast performing it live!" More...
Civil War Reveals New Album Details
Swedish historical power metal force Civil War – founded by former members of Sabaton – returns with 10 new wartime anthems on their new album, "Invaders," out via Napalm Records on June 17, 2022. Detailing harrowing stories of sorrow and tales of turbulent triumph from around the globe, as well as human nature itself, the album marks the band’s first with masterful frontman Kelly Sundown Carpenter and formidable shredder Thobbe Englund (ex-Sabaton).
"Invaders" grips with riveting accounts, ranging from Viking invasions and the greed of powerful nations to legendary Native American battles and magical Arthurian fantasy – all amid a profusion of enthrallingly dynamic vocals, epic soundscapes and impressive, technical instrumentals.
In celebration of this announcement, Civil War has delivered the first single and title track off of Invaders. The song "Invaders" is a powerful anthem with intense riffs and an epic chorus, telling of the legendary Native American victory at the Battle of the Wabash. With the track, Civil War gives a first taste of what new and returning listeners can expect from the new album. Stay tuned!
Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) on the title track:
"As a first sign of life in what seems to be ages, we bring out the heavy artillery in the form of the title track from our upcoming album, Invaders. Inspired by the Battle of the Wabash, we tell the story of how the Native Americans fought foreign invaders when they came to claim their sacred lands." More...
Borehamwood Premiere Guitar Playthrough Video
Californian deathcore trio Borehamwood premiere a guitar playthrough video for their latest single “Lifeless”, streaming via YouTube for you below.
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Nylist Premiere New Single “Claustrophobic”
Canada's downtempo/deathcore unit Nylist premiere a new single and music video named “Claustrophobic”. The track features guest vocals by Alan Grnja of Distant.
Check out now "Claustrophobic" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Weedevil Premiere Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
São Paulo, Brazil-based stoner doom outfit Weedevil premiere the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "The Return", which will be out in stores this Friday, April 8th 2022 via Abraxas. A vinyl edition from Dutch label DHU will arrive later this year.
Check out now "The Return" in its entirety below.
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Terror Premiere New Track "Boundless Contempt"
Terror premiered another track from their eighth studio album “Pain Into Power“, due out on May 06th. Below you can stream “Boundless Contempt” via YouTube and Spotify.
“Pain Into Power” finds the band reunited with founding guitarist Todd Jones and features several guest appearances, including Cannibal Corpse vocalist George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, who can be heard on the previously released single, “Can’t Help But Hate“.
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Vexes Premiere New Single "Low Choices"
Vexes premiere a new single named “Low Choices” taken from their upcoming double album titled “Imagine What We Could Destroy /// If Only Given Time“,, due out on June 17th.
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