Metal News for May 16, 2014
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Podcast
Metalunderground.com Official Podcast, Episode 15
After a week off due to technical issues, the Metalunderground.com Official Podcast is rolling along once again. Co-host Kevin Perez (n0thinghead) launches this week's episode by announcing another ticket giveaway through Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this time for the upcoming DevilDriver show on June 18th. Tune in for more details.
Next, Kevin recaps last week's ticket giveaway performance: Swedish theatrical occult rockers Ghost (Kevin adamantly refuses to use the band's asinine new legal moniker "Ghost B.C.")
Then Kevin and co-host Mike Smith (OverkillExposure) react to the new Suicide Silence lyric video "Cease To Exist." The song is the band's first released material since the untimely 2012 death of vocalist Mitch Lucker in a motorcycle crash.
Then comes a discussion of the recent "uncloseting" of two founding Cynic members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert, and finally an affectionate nod to the late Hans Ruedi Giger, the Swiss surrealist artist whose impact on metal visuals - including collaborations with Celtic Frost, Carcass, Korn, and Triptykon - runs far and deep.
Tune in here, enjoy, and offer us your feedback.
Bonded By Blood Kicking Off U.K. Tour
Pomona, California's Bonded By Blood is due to kick off a headlining U.K. tour this Sunday May 19th, immediately after completing a European tour with classic thrashers Hirax.
The U.K. trek starts off at the Boston Music Rooms in London, and features support throughout the tour from Flayed Disciple and Seprevation. Bonded By Blood bassist Jessie Sanchez recently commented:
"Our fans overseas never disappoint and we want to express our thanks by giving them a new set with a few surprises. This is going to be a tour you won't want to miss and it's an exclusive treat to our fans in the UK. See you in the pit!!!"
May 18 - London, UK - Boston Music Rooms
May 19 - Bristol, UK - Exchange
May 20 - Cardiff, UK - Full Moon
May 21 - Glasgow, UK - Audio
May 22 - Manchester, UK - Star and Garter
May 23 - Nuneaton, UK - Queens Hall
May 24 - Brighton, UK - The Lecturn More...
Pharaoh Finishes Recording New Album
Following two 7" releases released through A389, New Jersey-based trio Pharaoh has completed the tracking on a debut LP for the label titled "Negative Everything." A389 comments:
"With nearly fifty minutes of new material, Negative Everything takes the band's intoxicating low-end tunes to new levels of musicianship with more swirling lead guitar mayhem and thunderous rhythms. The album was tracked and produced by the band and mastered by Will Putney at Machine Shop. Upon receiving the final masters, A389 will confirm a late Summer release date for the LP."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Recease
2. The Slasher
3. Degenerator
4. Spared
5. Dusted
6. Bartholomew
7. Crying Mother
8. Drag
You can also see the band live on these dates:
5/16/2014 The Spruce Caboose - Philadelphia, PA w/ Hivelords, Sanghaasha, Ulthaa
5/17/2014 Sidebar - Baltimore, MD w/ Corrupt Leaders, Dope Copper, La Armada, Sanghaasha
5/18/2014 The Pinch - Washington, DC w/ Sanghaasha, Drugs of Faith
5/19/2014 The Batcave - Montclair, NJ w/ Seven Sisters Of Sleep, Ilsa, Dutchguts, Thera Roya More...
Savage Blade Streaming Songs From New Album
Canada's traditional metal warriors in Savage Blade are excited to announce the release of their second album, "Angel Museum."
Following 2010's “We Are The Hammer,” the new record is firmly entrenched in the same classic sound and style of the previous first release, yet signals a growth in the band’s collaborative songwriting, arrangement, and production efforts. Savage Blade describes it as "intense, progressive, thrashy, epic, and wicked."
"Angel Museum" is available on limited edition LP, CD, and digital download directly from the band, and you can hear three tracks off the album at the Savage Blade website here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Forging the Sword
2. Angel Museum
3. Torch the Saloon
4. Never Cry Wolf
5. Wasteland
6. The Way of Metal
7. Waiting for the Wind
8. The Tablets of Thoth
Tidal Arms Embarking On Weekend Live Run
The Brooklyn noise rock merchants in Tidal Arms are poised for another round of weekend live intrusions with headliners Meek Is Murder, beginning tonight at Backroom Studios in Rockaway, New Jersey where they'll blister ears alongside Torrential Downpour and Tooth Grinder.
From there, the band will level ABC No Rio in New York City with Itto And What Came Before... before trekking to Kingston for an evening performance at Ferraro's Mid-City Lanes. The whirlwind weekend will come to a close in Philadelphia at Connie's Ric-Rac. Details are as follows:
5/16/2014 Backroom Studios - Rockaway, NJ w/ Torrential Downpour, Tooth Grinder
5/17/2014 ABC No Rio - New York, NY hardcore matinee w/ Itto, What Came Before...
5/17/2014 Ferraro's Mid-City Lanes - Kingston, NY w/ Clover, Dead Empires
5/18/2014 Connie's Ric-Rac - Philadelphia, PA More...
Sacred Legacy Recruits New Front Man
Sacred Legacy has parted ways with the band's vocalist and is now releasing a new single. The group comments:
"As Azzam (former bass and vocals) will be leaving us to focus more on his future plans and opening a new chapter on his journey, we wish him well of his endeavors in life.
"We are pleased to announce our new single, with a new frontman and our sound, more brutal then ever, and this is how it will sound like on our next album entitled 'Generation of Chaos,' introducing Lord (Hoochy) Pharmacist on bass and vocals.
"It's never a 'just another change' in our sound. its rather an evolution as we still have our unique (signature) music known my many among our fans as 'the legacy' sound.
"From the beginning, we always try to implement something new in our music, and our approach to the upcoming album is focused more on aggressive and more brutal yet still maintaining our melodic vibe in it. Due to the new changes in our lineup with new front man and drummer made a huge impact in our music, and our spirits stronger then ever. with this we have reached a new turning point in the music of Sacred Legacy." More...
Bleed From Within Posts EP Update
While the new album and follow-up to "Uprising" loosely scheduled for a release in early 2015 on Century Media Records, Bleed From Within is working on the crowd-funded "Death Walk" EP, which features two brand new songs as well as covers of Foo Fighters and Marilyn Manson.
On the group's newest and fifth video diary about the campaign (available below) you can hear drummer Ali Richardson and guitarist Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans jamming excerpts of the aforementioned tracks.
Afterwards head directly to IndieGoGo.com here for all relevant information including different options and perks available. You can also see the band live:
27.06.14 (UK) Crossford - Les-Fest
04.07.14 (UK) Brighton - The Haunt
05.07.14 (UK) Knebworth - Sonisphere
06.09.14 (UK) Nottingham - Macmillan Fest, Rescue Rooms More...
Headline News
Tim Lambesis Reportedly Sentenced To Six Years
Radio.com is reporting that Tim Lambesis has been given a six year sentence after attempting to hire an undercover law enforcement officer to murder his wife. The site reports:
Tim Lambesis, singer for San Diego metal band As I Lay Dying, was sentenced today (May 16) to six years in prison in a San Diego Superior Courtroom for attempting to hire a hit man to kill his wife. Judge Carlos Armour handed down the sentencing.
Last February, Lambesis threw himself on the mercy of the court by pleading guilty to the felony charge of soliciting the murder of his wife of eight years, Meggan Lambesis.
The verdict was handed down as the singer’s ex-bandmates Nick Hipa, Phil Sgrosso and Josh Gilbert looked on. Spilling into the section typically reserved for the defense, many of Meggan’s more than three dozen supporters adorned small yellow felt hearts pinned to their shirts to make their sentiments known.
In other news, the remaining members of the band have teamed up with a member of Oh, Sleeper to form new project Wovenwar. Check out the first single at this location.
Read the full article at Radio.com.
Ronny Munroe Streaming New Track "Ghosts"
Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe is streaming the new track "Ghosts." The song features a guest guitar appearance by George Lynch (ex-Dokken) and will appear on his new solo record "Electric Wake." The album is set for release via Rat Pak Records on June 24th, with pre-orders available now at this location.
Other guest stars to appear on "Electric Wake" include: Dave Rude (Tesla), Pamela Moore (Queensryche's "Sister Mary"), Paul Kleff (ex Firewolf), and more.
The track listing for "Electric Wake" is as follows:
1. Burning Time
2. Ghosts
3. Electric Wake
4. Turn To Stone
5. My Shadow
6. Not You Not Me
7. Pray
8. Ritual Damage
9. Sleepless Mountain
10. The Others
11. United
12. Tainted Nation (Bonus Track)
13. Total Eclipse (Iron Maiden Cover) (Bonus Track)
Check out "Ghosts": More...
Voyager Posts Guitar Playthrough
Australian progressive metal quintet Voyager has launched a guitar playthrough video for the new song, "Breaking Down," taken from the band's upcoming album, "V," which is due out June 3rd (with distribution through Nightmare Records). The video is streaming below, courtesy of Guitar World.
"Scott [Kay, rhythm guitar] and I just sat down and picked out the meatiest riffs and our best solos on the album to share with all our guitar-loving fans out there," lead guitarist, Simone Dow, told GuitarWorld.com. "Good melody, build-up/anticipation and a lot of wide vibrato is my key to writing solos. Hope you all enjoy!"
The Kickstarter-funded, 13- track album "V" can be pre-ordered now at Bandcamp here. "V" was recorded at Templeman Audio with producer Matt Templeman. The band calls the release "heavy, groovy and super-catchy. This is going to be pure, polished Voyager with a modern feel; we are insanely excited about unleashing this." More...
Rob Zombie Posts New Movie Teaser
After covering Metallica live and revealing an upcoming TV show about the Manson Family murders, Rob Zombie has now posted a brief teaser online announcing an upcoming movie titled "3I."
Check it out below or over at the Rob zombie website here. In an interview with 3News back in February, Zombie also commented:
"I was working on this thing called Broad Street Bullies, which was a hockey film, but that got put on the backburner because something else popped up.
"I think it’s something fans of the other stuff will like. Probably fans of The Devil’s Rejects will enjoy the most. It’s not connected to that film but it’s more on that headspace."
Jack Russell Recovering From Injury Ahead Of Shows
Following an appearance at this year's M3 Festival, Jack Russell's Great White is prepared to be on the road all year long, rocking fans nationwide.
Frontman Jack Russell suffered an injury this past week, tearing his Achilles tendon. But don't worry, Russell is already recovering and vows to not miss a single show. He comments:
"I was working out hard trying to be the in the best shape I could be and I tore my Achilles tendon! Ain't that a bitch! My doctor told me it was a spontaneous injury and I was doing my exercise routine correctly. I will NOT be canceling any shows and my voice is better than ever so I look forward to seeing everyone!"
Jack Russell's Great White returns to the stage this Saturday May 16th in Minot, ND. Details are as follows:
5/16: Minot, ND @ State Fair Center
5/17: Fargo, ND @ Sceels Arena
5/22: Ashwaubenon, WI @ Green Bay Distillery
5/23: Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
5/24: Monteagle, TN @ Thunder of the Rock Rally
6/13: Davenport, IA @ Rally on the River QC
6/14: Lincoln, IL @ Zero Tolerance
8/8: Sturgis, SD @ Easy Rider Saloon
9/13: Hinckley, MN @ Grand Casino
9/26: Melbourne, FL @ Wickham Park
10/6: Perris, CA @ Southern California Fair
Massacra Posts Re-Issue Preview Clips
This coming June 3rd (June 2nd in Europe), Century Media Records will release the first three albums by French death-thrashers Massacra on CD, LP, and digitally.
These editions were created in cooperation with the band's guitarist Jean-Marc Tristani and were re-mastered by Patrick W. Engel / Temple Of Disharmony. The LP version contains a heavy 180gr vinyl and a 30x30cm 4-page booklet, while the CD and digital format feature additional bonus tracks.
"Final Holocaust" offers tracks from a previously unreleased 1990 live show, "Enjoy The Violence" also contains a rehearsal from 1991, and "Signs Of The Decline" has extra live tracks. The LP booklet and 24-page CD booklet include all lyrics, plus detailed interviews with guitarist Jean-Marc Tristani, photos, fanzine snippets, flyers and more.
Pre-orders can be found here, and new samples have been posted online. Check 'em out below. More...
Exorcism Streaming "Last Rock'N'Roll"
"Last Rock’N’Roll," a brand new song from heavy doom metal band Exorcism, is now available for streaming below.
The track comes off the band’s new album "I Am God" (reviewed here), which was released on April 25 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The track listing is as follows:
01. End Of Days
02. I Am God
03. Voodoo Jesus (streaming here)
04. Last Rock’N Roll
05. Master Of Evil
06. Exorcism
07. Higher
08. Stay In Hell (listen here)
09. Fade The Day
10. Zero G (listen here) More...
Insense Streaming New Track
Today, Norwegian technical metal quartet Insense has unveiled another single from fifth full-length album “De:evolution,” which is scheduled for release next week, May 23rd through Mas-Kina Recordings (distributed in Europe by Indie Recordings).
Check out "Some Holy Thing" in the player below. "De:evolution" was produced by guitarist/vocalist Tommy Hjelm and mixed by long-time collaborator Daniel Bergstrand at Dugout Studio in Uppsala, Sweden.
The album features the artwork of Ryan Clark (Foo Fighters, Mnemic, Norma Jean and The Chariot) and follows 2012’s “Burn In Beautiful Fire." The "De:evolution" track listing is as follows:
01. Part I- Conception
02. Meandering (see the video here)
03. Lethargy (check it out right here)
04. Radio
05. What Life
06. I Tried To Be
07. Part II- Undoers Arise
08. Lack Of Progress
09. Sick Is The Will
10. Part III- An Endless Series
11. Moderation
12. Some Holy Thing
13. Procreational Ill
14. Part IV- Adoption More...
Municipal Waste Posts "Living Fast" Episode
Living Fast is a heavy metal talk show created by Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste/Volture/BAT). The first episode, which debuted in February, featured John Gallagher of Raven.
The second episode, divided into two parts, takes place in Europe during the Caulture Shock Tour with Cauldron and Waste's heavy metal band Volture.
Waste elaborates, "We did all the filming and interviews on the fly giving it a different vibe from the first episode. This time around we broke it into two parts because of the multitude of footage. Part one mostly covers the UK with interviews from Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn and Tony 'Demolition Man' Dolan (Venom, Atomkraft, M:Pire Of Evil) and several other NWOBHM bands during Brofest 2 in Newcastle. We also visited a couple British heavy metal landmarks and dubbed multiple 'Headbangers Of The Month' across mainland Europe.
"While on the road sometimes a certain song becomes a tour anthem, and surprisingly it's not always a metal tune. We became obsessed with the soundtrack from the 1987 B-movie Miami Connection that was re-released on Drafthouse Films. The intro in this episode of Living Fast is a tribute to the AOR ninja band Dragon Sound from that film. Hopefully that will clear up any confusion for the metalheads who watch the show. Enjoy Part 1 and stay tuned for a lot more tour antics in Part 2 as well as an exclusive interview with Michael Denner of Mercyful Fate."
Check out Part 1 of the second episode below. More...
The Great Sabatini Streams "Reach"
Montreal-based quartet The Great Sabatini is now within three weeks of unveiling the unit's third LP, the ten-song potpourri of scathing, gelatinous riffage titled "Dog Years."
Today the new single "Reach" is available online and can be heard below, thanks to American Aftermath.
As France's Solar Flare Records preps the record for its June 2nd street date, with digital, CD and both black and transparent red LP pressings due, preorders are available here. More...
Mayhem Kicking Off New Tour
The legen - wait for it - dary Norwegian black metal pioneers in Mayhem are kicking off their European headlining tour.
The tour sees the band perform in Bochum, DE, and will continue through ten countries, before concluding in Denmark's capital København at Pumpehuset. A full list of tour dates can be found below.
Mayhem is touring in support of forthcoming new album, "Esoteric Warfare," due out May 27th in North America (May 23rd worldwide) via Season of Mist. The full track listing consists of:
1. Watchers
2. PsyWar (available for streaming here)
3. Trinity (listen in at this location)
4. Pandaemon
5. MILAB
6. VI.Sec (streaming here)
7. Throne Of Time (listen in at this location)
8. Corpse Of Care
9. Posthuman
10. Aion Suntelia More...
Morbus 666 Signs New Record Deal
Today Moribund Records announces the signing of Texas black metal cult Morbus 666. The label comments:
"Morbus 666 was formed in 2009 in the Houston, Texas underground from members of Adumus and fellow Moribund labelmates Bahimiron.
"In the first year, they recorded their debut MLP, 'Mortuus Cultus,' out of songs that were originally written for Adumus. Adumus was about to take a indefinite break due to Cerebus (vocals) enlisting into the armed forces, so the remaining members of the band (Vomit, Moon, and Archfiend) set out to find a temporary replacement and finish the songs that they had written.
"They invited Grimlord from Bahimiron to help them with the vocals, and with this union came the early blueprint for the band. After a few rehearsals, they all decided that a different band name was in order, as the new songs did not quite fit what was previously laid down with their band Adumus. Grimlord came up with the name Morbus 666. The name was created to represent infernal sickness and disease, a different way to reference demonic possession.
"The first material still had a strong Adumus influence within, and the band agreed moving forward that a new direction would slowly filter its way into the newer batch of material. The first song of their new identity came in the form of 'Through Black Fog Burns the Eyes of the Devil,' which appears on their split with Teratism entitled Spilling the Blood of the Righteous. The gatefold 7" vinyl was released on Worthless Endeavors in early 2012.
"Then Morbus 666 went into a dead-but-dreaming state, lurking away from sight and all the while gestating into a new form. Finally, in 2014, they decided to unearth the beast and get serious with the band, as it had always been a side-note of sorts while the members focused on their priorities with Imprecation and Bahamiron.
"Morbus 666 revamped their lineup, with Moon and Grimlord continuing with the band and adding members Priest (Thornspawn), Poe (Unchrist), and Jenoside (Bahimiron). Now they are ready to unleash new material, to be released on Moribund Records later this year." More...
Vader Posts New Song Online
Polish death metal legends Vader have posted another new track online from their forthcoming album, "Tibi Et Igni." You can check out the song, "Triumph of Death" below.
"Tibi Et Igni" will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on May 30th in most of Europe, with a British release date of June 2nd to follow, before the record hits North American shelves on June 10th.
This will be their first studio album since 2011's, "Welcome to the Morbid Reich" and boasts cover art by Joe Petagno, who famously created the logo for Motorhead. More...
Loudguns Posts Album Teaser
The Finnish band Loudguns today reveals an official teaser video for upcoming second album "Sunset Runaway." Check it out below.
This new album features 12 new hard rock hits to rock the hell out of you. Band founder Sami Pilve comments: "This definitely has been a difficult project to pull off but we're done and we couldn't be happier with the outcome of the new album. It really sounds more like us as a band than the first one."
The exact release date is TBA, and the band is planning to tour Finland during the Fall after Summer festivals and is planning to do a small tour in England in November. More...
Beyond The Shore To Tour With War Of Ages
Lexington, KY's Beyond the Shore is preparing to embark on tour supporting War of Ages. The tour will weave its way through the east coast and Midwest throughout June and includes additional support from The Ongoing Concept. Dates are available below.
Beyond the Shore comments: "We're excited to announce that after our 10 week run through Feb-April, we won't be staying home long and will be right back at it for the month of June. Playing direct support for such a veteran band in War of Ages for a month will be an amazing experience for us and we can't wait to share it with all our fans and friends on the road!" More...
Musk Ox Announces New Album Release
Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox will release new full-length "Woodfall" on June 17th. Nearly six years in the making, "Woodfall" is an hour long, five-part progressive chamber folk epic expressing the essence of Canada's vast, magnificent landscapes through sound. The track listing is as follows:
Part 1 - Earthrise (9:24)
Part 2 - Windswept (10:44)
Part 3 - Arcanum (17:35)
Part 4 - Above the Clouds (10:28)
Part 5 - Serenade the Constellations (17:46)
Formed by classical guitarist Nathanael Larochette, Musk Ox blends the lush acoustic textures of neofolk with the expansiveness of post rock and the emotional weight of metal. Musk Ox has shared the stage with members of Gorguts, Krallice, and Gorgoroth as well as dark metal legends, Agalloch, on two North American tours. Larochette was also selected to compose and perform interludes for Agalloch's recently released fifth full-length "The Serpent & The Sphere" (Profound Lore).
Vallenfyre Streaming Flexi Track
Vallenfyre continues the run of Century Media artists supporting Decibel Magazine with an exclusive non-album flexi disc track called "The Great Divide," taken from the new "Splinters" recording session.
Included in issue #117 for subscribers only, a limited number of flexi discs are now available in Decibel Magazine's webstore for non-subscribers here. The track has also been made available online for streaming. Check it out below, courtesy of MetalSucks.net.
Vallenfyre unleashed sophomore effort, "Splinters," this week worldwide via Century Media Records. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Scabs
2. Bereft
3. Instinct Slaughter
4. Odious Bliss
5. Savages Arise
6. Aghast
7. The Wolves Of Sin
8. Cattle
9. Dragged To Gehenna
10. Thirst For Extinction
11. Splinters (watch the music video here) More...
Stormvold Signs To Xtreem Music
Spanish death/black metal outfit Stormvold has inked a deal with Xtreem Music, and the label issued the following statement:
"This band, located in the Canary Islands, is led by Ebola - mainman behind bands like Cryfemal and Muert - and is a tribute to the missing band Molested (Norway), but creating a much more bestial and primitive atmosphere.
"The band has released two demos so far, 'First Tibicena Brutality' (2012) and 'Second Guanche Massacre' (2013), originally released as very limited CD-R pressings of 66 copies each and both being recently re-issued on cassette (limited to 300 copies) on German label Schattenkult Produktionen.
"In 2014, Stormvold is joined by Taenia Solium on drums and got in touch with Xtreem Music, resulting in a deal for the re-issue of the two first demos together with an upcoming 3rd one that will be recorded during 2014 under the title of 'Third Volcanic Kaos.' After this release, the band will work on the debut full length album that will be released also by Xtreem Music in the future." More...
Denied Releases New Video Clip
Swedish outfit Denied has released a new music video for the "Three Degrees Of Evil" single, released via Slptrick Records at Chrome Studio in Stockholm. Check it out below. The track was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Fredrik Folkare.
Veni Domine Reveals "Light" Album Details
Veni Domine today reveals the full track listing to the upcoming "Light" album, due for release on May 23rd through Massacre Records. Check out the art below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. In Memoriam (streaming here)
2. Farewell
3. Hope
4. Where The Story Ends
5. Preludium
6. Last Silence Before Eternity
7. The Hour Of Darkness
8. Waiting
9. Oh Great City 2014 More...
Sinister Posts New Album Samples
Sinister is gearing up to release new album "The Post-Apocalyptic Servant," which is due out through Massacre Records on May 23rd, 2014.
Today the label has released snippets of all the songs on the album. Hear the samples and find pre-order information at this location. The album's track listing is:
1. The Science of Prophecy
2. The Masquerade of an Angel
3. The Saviour
4. The Post-Apocalyptic Servant
5. The Dome of Pleasure
6. The Macabre God
7. The Sculpture of Insanity
8. The Art of Skin Decoration
9. The End of All That Conquers
10. The Burden of Mayhem
11. Fall From Grace (Morbid Angel Cover)
12. Deadly Inner Sense (Paradise Lost Cover)
13. Unstoppable Force (Agent Steel Cover) More...
Skyharbor Launches Crowd Funding Campaign
Skyharbor has launched a crowd funding campaign to help with the costs of an upcoming album. You can get full details and find the perks for contributing at PledgeMusic.com here. The band also comments:
"Five months ago, we posted out here that we had some huge ambitions for our new album, but were hesitant to do something like this to achieve the required goals. However, the response from you guys was such an overwhelmingly positive one to go ahead and do it - so here it is - a Pledge campaign for our second album!
"Our plan is to enlist the help of legendary Australian producer Forrester Savell for the mixing of this album, and the brilliant animator Jess Cope of Owl House Studios for a beautiful animated music video for a very special piece off the album. With your help, we will be able to realize these dreams and take this new album to an altogether new level from what we could ever hope to achieve by ourselves.
"Beyond just raising funds, if we meet our targets we can show the world at large that we can stand on our own feet with the support of this incredible army of fans that we have on board with us, and that together we can create magic and achieve things that would have been deemed impossible a few years ago. More...
Silent Voices Parts With Drummer
Finland's Silent Voices has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer:
"Unfortunately we have to announce that after many years in the band, our drummer, friend, and one of the Silent Voices founding members, Jukka-Pekka Koivisto has decided to leave the band.
"We wish him all the best in the future. We will NOT have any auditions for a new drummer at this time."
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Meadows End Premieres New Lyric Video
After teasing an upcoming album release and dropping the album artwork, Swedish melodic/symphonic death metal act Meadows End has teamed up with Metalunderground.com exclusively today to premiere the "Trench Of Souls" lyric video!
Check out the song in the player below, and let us know what you think in the comments section. The video was crafted by Roel De Jong at Rock 'n Roel Design.
"Trench Of Souls" is taken from the band's second full-length album "The Sufferwell," due to be officially released June 13th, 2014. Pre-orders can be found at this location.
"The Sufferwell" features cover artwork by Fredrik Burholm and was mixed/mastered by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Gothenburg. The track listing is as follows:
1. Kings of Greed
2. Trench of Souls
3. Ur Askan
4. Devilspeed Loathekill
5. Reap
6. Under a Canopy of Stars
7. Hung in Gallows By Dawn
8. This Coming Nightfall
9. Funeral of a Porcelain Doll
10. Masses Flee
11. Insurrection More...
Sonic Syndicate Posts Lyric Video For New Track
Modern metal act Sonic Syndicate released a lyric video for the new track "Black Hole Halo." The song appears on the band's upcoming self-titled new album. The album is set to drop on July 4th (EU), July 7th (UK) and July 8th (US), via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Day Of The Dead
2. Black Hole Halo
3. Long Road Home
4. My Revenge
5. Before You Finally Break (featuring Speed of Soilwork)
6. Catching Fire
7. Unbreakable
8. It Takes Me
9. See What I See
10. So Addicted
11. The Flame That Changed The World
12. Diabolical Work Of Art (Bonus Track) (Limited Edition Only)
13. What We Shared (Bonus Track) (Limited Edition Only)
14. Another Soldier Down (Bonus Track) (Limited Edition Only)
Check out "Black Hole Halo" here: More...
Equilibrium Posts Erdentempel Track-By-Track, Pt 3
German pagan/folk metal act Equilibrium posted the third part in an ongoing series of track-by-track videos for the new album "Erdentempel." The album is set for release on June 6th (EU), June 9th (UK) and June 10th (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Ankunft
2. Was Lange Währt
3. Waldschrein
4. Karawane (see track streaming here)
5. Uns'rer Flöten Klang
6. Freiflug
7. Heavy Chill
8. Wirtshaus Gaudi
9. Stein Meiner Ahnen
10. Wellengang
11. Apokalypse
12. The Unknown Episode
Check out part three here: More...
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Posts New Lyric Video
Germany's Die Apokalyptischen Reiter posted a lyric video for the new track "Was Bleibt Bin Ich." The song appears on the upcoming new double length release "Tief.Tiefer," which drops via Nuclear Blast Records on May 30th.
The track listing for the release is:
CD 1:
1. Freiheit, Gleichheit, Brüderlichkeit (see music video)
2. Wir
3. Wo Es Dich Gibt
4. Was Bleibt Bin Ich
5. Ein Leichtes Mädchen
6. Ein Vöglein
7. Es Wird Nacht
8. Die Wahrheit
9. 2 Teufel
10. Die Welt Ist Tief
11. So Fern More...
Sabaton Posts "Heroes" Track-By-Track, Part III
Swedish power metal act Sabaton released the third in a series of track-by-track videos leading up to the release of the new album "Heroes" on May 16th (EU), May 19th (UK) and May 27th (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records. A review of "Heroes" can be found at this location.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Night Witches
2. No Bullets Fly
3. Smoking Snakes
4. Inmate 4859
5. To Hell And Back (see music video)
6. The Ballad of Bull
7. Resist And Bite (see lyric video)
8. Soldier of 3 Armies
9. Far From The Fame
10. Hearts of Iron
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21 Octayne Posts "Into The Open" Lyric Video
German modern rock act 21 Octanye, featuring Luca Turilli's Rhapsody drummer Alex Landenburg (Mekong Delta) and Axxis guitarist Marco Wriedt, released a lyric video for the title track of the forthcoming debut album "Into the Open." The album is set for release on May 23rd (EU) and May 27th (USA) via AFM Records. A review for the album can be found at this location.
The track list for "Into the Open" is:
1. She's Killing Me
2. Dear Friend (see music video)
3. Turn the World
4. Don't Turn Away
5. My Teddy Bear
6. Into the Open
7. Me Myself and I
8. The Heart (Save Me) (see music video)
9. Your Life
10. I Will Always Be Right There
11. Leave My Head
12. Come Alive
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