Metal News for June 10, 2013
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35 news articles posted on this day.
Ivanhoe Reveals New Album Details
Massacre Records will release the new album "Systematrix" from German progressive metal veterans Ivanhoe this Summer, with a North American street date of July 2nd now locked down. The label comments:
"With a long line of releases including their early demos as well as five full-length studio recordings on their résumé, Ivanhoe has toured and performed across Europe with the likes of Iced Earth, Nevermore, Queensryche the Scorpions and countless others, including sets at major festivals including Bang Your Head, Building A Force and others, helping them become a widely known and respected act over the last two decades.
"With nearly an hour of brand new material, the sixth Ivanhoe album Systematrix brings out some of the most powerful and professional anthems in the band’s ongoing lineage. The hard-hitting tunes on Systematrix were produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Horn at Red Room (Edenbridge, Lanfear, Rob Rock, Liv Kristine, etc.), capturing the talented act with immaculate auditory quality, and showcase the South German prog act boasting their strongest effort so far."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Systematrix
2. Human Letargo
3. Tin Cans Liberty
4. War Of The Centuries
5. Madhouse
6. Learning Path
7. Walldancer
8. The Symbiotic Predator - Seduction
9. The Symbiotic Predator - Resolution
10. The Symbiotic Predator - Late Recognition More...
Bestial Mockery Announces Final Show
Black metal cult Bestial Mockery has announced the band's first ever headlining appearance in the U.S. Bestial Mockery is slated to make the appearance, which the band claims will be its last, on Saturday, June 29th as part of this year's Martyrdoom Fest. Regarding Bestial Mockery's final appearance, vocalist Master Motorsag said the following:
"Final Attack of the morbid Coven! Black Metal used to be about spikes, nites, black clothes, leather, chains and Devilworship! We will re-seal that pact on the night of the triple 6! 2x9 = 18 . 6+6+6 = 18! On June 29th we turn the tides black and back!
"Calling - Satan is calling Slaughter mass shall be done! Let all ye demonic forces gather up to receive the blessing of Evil!
"Chant the unholy invocations by the cults of the underground! Hear the sermons of profanation, like a chainsaw in the one crucified!
"Crushing force - No remorse, Black Metal is Satan´s hand!
"Lets fukkin storm into Armageddon! Bloodlust and infernal noise! Eternal our pact with the Devil Satanic… to the Death and Beyond!!!"
Bestial Mockery released last full-length album "Slaying the Life" through Season of Mist's Underground Activists label. You can stream the full release below. More...
Amon Amarth Posts Final Documentary Clip
The final segment of Amon Amarth's "Forging Mjölnir" mini documentary is online today. The three-part account comes in celebration of the band's forthcoming new studio offering, "Deceiver of the Gods," set for worldwide release later this month.
Directed by Luke Daley, the striking black and white film offers candid commentary with each member on a host of subjects. Watch the concluding clip where the Amon Amarth collective discusses the struggles of tour life, recording, and hopes for the future at this location. You can also catch the band live: More...
Orphaned Land Posts Documentary Teaser
Israel's Orphaned Land has now launched a trailer for the band's upcoming documentary that focuses on the genesis and recording of new album, "All Is One." Check it out below.
Due out June 24th in Europe and June 25th in North America via Century Media Records, the limited edition version of "All Is One" will contain the full documentary, in addition to a very special bonus DVD with some exclusive music clips.
"All Is One" was mixed by Jens Bogren and was recorded in three different countries: Israel, Turkey, and Sweden. The track listing is:
1. All Is One
2. The Simple Man
3. Brother
4. Let The Truce Be Known
5. Through Fire And Water
6. Fail
7. Freedom
8. Shama'im
9. Ya Benaye
10. Our Own Messiah
11. Children More...
Leatherwolf Recruits Paul Carman
California’s triple axe attack Leatherwolf has announced the band will be joined by bassist Paul Carman for an upcoming June run of dates, which gets underway on the 13th at Bobby McGee's in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The band comments:
“We’re grateful that our old friend Paul has agreed to step in for our regular bass player, Pat Guyton, who is not able to do these shows with us. We haven’t played with Paul since our last European tour so we’re looking to rekindling the old magic, kicking out the jams together and having a great time on the road.” More...
Septicflesh Streaming "Esoptron" Re-Issue
Septicflesh is streaming the new re-issue version of the "Esoptron" album via New Noise Magazine. Give it a listen here or in the player below.
Originally released in 1995, the album showcases a young Septicflesh honing the band's craft and cementing itself among the heavy metal elite. The album is now fully remastered and features a brand new cover artwork designed by Seth Siro Anton, as well as three bonus tracks. More...
Autumns Eyes Reveals New Album Details
Solo metal act Autumns Eyes has revealed the project's new album will be titled "Broken Leaves and Haunted Streets."
The follow-up to "Please Deceive Me" (reviewed here) is scheduled for release on August 6th of this year. Autumns Eyes also comments:
"The instrumental album features the first five songs ever written for Autumns Eyes back in its humble beginnings over fourteen years ago. The songs were originally captured on a four track recorder with a crude format that never stood the test of time. It's time for these tracks to receive a proper recording, and I am extremely thrilled to share the songs that launched my career in heavy music."
The track listing for "Broken Leaves and Haunted Streets" is as follows:
1. Branches Across the Blinds
2. Accepting Madness
3. Lucid Empathy
4. Threat of My Extinction
5. Foreshadowed Misery More...
Exist In Nothing Releases "King Of All Kings" Clip
Exist in Nothing has released a new music video for "King of all Kings," which can be viewed below. The song will be the title track off the upcoming album of the same name, due out later this year. "King of all Kings" will be the follow-up release to previous album "Machine Made God."
Chapters Of Eden Posts "My Worst Enemy" Video
Chapters of Eden has released a new music video for the track "My Worst Enemy," which is taken from the upcoming debut album "Sonder" due out June 17th, 2013. The video was directed and shot by Joshua Gray & Ciara Sheridan. Check it out below.
Arrayan Path Posts Lyric Video
Arrayan Path has released a new lyric video for the track "Stigmata," which comes off new album “IV: Stigmata," released today through Pitch Black Records. Check out the clip below, and the album's track listing is:
1. Clepsydra
2. The Bible Bleeds
3. Midnight and the First-born Massacre
4. Judas Iscariot
5. Stigmata
6. Cursed Canaan
7. Pharaoh’s Wish
8. Harbingers of Death
9. Disguising your Soul
10. The Storyteller
11. Mystic Moon (Bonus Track)
12. Charming Paranoia (Bonus Download Track
Carpe Noctem Signs With Code666
Carpe Noctem – a black metal band from Iceland – has signed a multi album contract with Aural Music imprint Code666. The label comments:
"Carpe Noctem’s debut album titled 'In Terra Profugus,' due for release in late summer 2013, is a concept album about an ethereal journey within and without the self, exploring concepts of life, death and the nature of evil. It is about overcoming and reaching understanding through strife and hardship, about self-flagellation of the soul.
"The album title calls upon Cain’s journey into the wasteland of Nod, the self-made exile from God’s creation. Imagery from nature and light references to Nordic myth permeate the text, which is both vivid and esoteric in description. Mixed and Mastered by Paso (The Secret, Ephel Duath) at Studio73, Italy.
"The order of the songs count down at first, and then upwards, signifying the initial descent into the earth, into the dream or afterlife, and the subsequent transformation and resurrection. More...
Transhuman Streaming New Songs
Transhuman has posted a four song teaser online from the upcoming album "The Fall Of Man. [Re]creation. Uprising." Check out the songs "Construct of the Paradigm," "Prototype," "Hopeless," and "Uprising" in the Bandcamp player below. The full album's track listing is as follows:
1. Promised World
2. The Fall of Man
3. The Road to No Avail
4. Construct of the Paradigm
5. Evolutional Flaw
6. Forever Watchful
7. Prototype
8. Dead World Re-birth
9. Stages of Synthesis
10. [Re]creation
11. Age of the Unconscious
12. Our Last Days
13. The Blackest Winter
14. Hopeless
15. Foundations of War
16. Uprising More...
Beyond Return Streaming New Single
Utah's Beyond Return has released a new single online titled "Devil's in the Details." Check out the track through the SoundCloud player available below, or find more info on the band via the Beyond Return Facebook profile.
Disparaged Signs With Apostasy Records
Apostasy Records and Swiss death metal act Disparaged have just agreed to an unholy alliance. The label comments:
"The band was formed in 1999 and they already released three terrific albums so far: 'Overlust,' 'Blood Source,' and 'The Wrath Of God.' The last-mentioned one was yet mixed and mastered by sound expert Jacob Hansen (u. a. Aborted, Volbeat, Destruction, Pestilence).
"All of you who thought Swizz people are slow-going will be proved wrong by Disparaged. The quartet rounds off dynamic drums and harsh brutality with downright virtuous melodies within the solos. Their compositions are similarly conclusive and thrilling.
"We are proud to welcome Disparaged into the Apostasy squad and look forward to provide you with news."
Disparaged also adds: "We are very proud to have found in Apostasy Records a for us perfectly tailored partner. We are looking forward to the cooperation and the release of our new album!"
Into The Flood Streaming Full New Album
In anticipation of the release of new album "Vices" on Tuesday, June 11th, Into The Flood is now streaming the full record at Absolutepunk.net. Check it out here or in the player below. You can also watch the band's previously posted music video for the track "David Scheinost" at this location. More...
Primitive Man Signs With Relapse Records
Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Denver, Colorado blackened doom-sludge misanthropes Primitive Man.
Formed in early 2012 and featuring current and former members of Withered, Clinging To The Trees of A Forest Fire, Death of Self and Reproacher, Primitive Man released the malicious "Scorn" debut earlier this year via a collaboration between Throatruiner and Mordgrimm Records. The band also self-released a three-song EP in February titled "P/M."
Comments the band on the signing: “We are excited to have the support of a label as legendary as Relapse. We cannot wait to spread our music further than we had thought possible. All hail extreme music. All hail pain."
Relapse will reissue "Scorn" this summer on CD/LP/Digital and a track from the album is available for streaming via the Bandcamp player below. Additionally, the band has announced a six week U.S. tour set to kick off July 11th in Pueblo, Colorado and run through August 21st in Salt Lake City, Utah. A complete listing of dates is included below. More...
God Of Atheists Reveals Full Lineup
God of Atheists, the new Asgeir Mickelson led project that was voted the most anticipated released of 2013, has now announced the band's complete lineup and revealed the coming debut album won't actually see release until next year. Mickelson comments:
"The time has come to reveal the whole line-up for the God Of Atheists project. I am extremely proud to announce the addition of bassist Lars K. Norberg and soprano Vibeke Stene!
"They are completing the line-up which already consists of the excellent musicians ICS Vortex, Ihsahn, Trym, Carl A. Tidemann and Sareeta. Excitement is an understatement. Time to start shopping for a deal and get this album out in 2014." More...
Chains Releases New Music Video
Today, drone/doom cult Chains premiere the video for "Dancing With My Demons" via GunShyAssassin.com. Check it out here or in the player below.
The song is the title track to Chains' "Dancing With My Demons" 7" EP, released in March by Svart Records. The track listing is:
1. Dancing With My Demons
2. Join The Sabbath More...
Julius Seizure Posts In-Studio Footage
New Jersey based act Julius Seizure has released the first installment in the "Trials" studio diary series.
The first webisode, produced by Jon Robertson of P1 Digital Media, highlights drummer Kyle Wilson tracking drums along side producer Steve Toth. Check it out below. Julius Seizure's sophomore EP "Trials" is due out this August.
"These studio diaries are a great way to show people just how hard working and committed we are to our music. Showing that we are a DIY band is very important to us," said vocalist Charlie Corletta. More...
Pirosaint Posts New Track Online
NY metal act Pirosaint has uploaded a second single from the band's upcoming self-titled album. The brand new track "Tonight" is available for streaming below.
The song was recorded at Oily Sound Studios in New Windsor, NY by Ignacio Orellana and the vocal tracks were recorded at Nacrur Studios by Andres Nacrur in Santiago, Chile. The mixing and mastering was done at Ignacio Figueroa's studios in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The album is expected to be released late 2013 or beginning of 2014. A lyric video will be released in the next few weeks. Drummer Ignacio Orellana commented:
"We are very happy to be working with Ignacio Figueroa, he has been a very patience man and he has giving us the sound that we have been looking for… to be working over the internet has been always a hassle for everyone we know but he have a clear idea of working this way, plus he is a very talented musician and you can see it when you start listening to his band Naioth, he knows what he is doing.
"To make a song talking about going to a concert it may sound a little weird today's day after youtube's way of showing everything day after day, but... back then it was a whole new experience, just remember yourself getting ready to go see to our favorite artists and such waiting for a friend or picking up to a friend before going out… Today we have lost the excitement and expectations about it, so we wanted to pay tribute to that with this song." More...
Neurosis Gearing Up For European Tour
Neurosis' sprawling European tour in support of tenth LP "Honor Found In Decay" draws near, set to bring on the most intense touring schedule the band has embarked on in years, beginning in less than two weeks at the annual Hellfest in Clisson, France.
This year’s festival includes Kiss, ZZ Top, Danzig, Down, Morbid Angel, Twisted Sister and hundreds more. Neurosis will headline “The Valley” stage, with support from Sleep, High On Fire, Black Cobra, Pallbearer, Black Breath, Eagle Twin and others.
From there Neurosis will traverse the rest of the European continent for more than two weeks, bringing in special support acts in different regions including Dark Buddha Rising, Syndrome, Zatokrev, Terra Tenebrossa, as well as labelmates Amenra and Ufomammut on specific shows. View a new trailer for the tour below.
In addition to the European tour, Neurosis has confirmed a new stateside performance. The new show has been booked on August 24th in Providence, Rhode Island with support from Lustmord, the concert just one element of the city-wide NecronomiCon -- a four-day convention exploring the works of H.P. Lovecraft. More...
Black Sabbath Posts "God Is Dead?" Music Video
With only one day until the release of "13" via Vertigo Records, Black Sabbath posted a new music video for the first single "God Is Dead?" (shown below). The video was directed by Peter Joseph. The song was first issued back in April and was made available for immediate download for digital pre-orders from iTunes.
The track listing for "13" is:
1. End of the Beginning
2. God Is Dead?
3. Loner
4. Zeitgeist
5. Age of Reason
6. Live Forever
7. Damaged Soul
8. Dear Father
9. Methademic
10. Peace of Mind
11. Pariah
Check out "God Is Dead?" here: More...
Chthonic Posts Third New Music Video
Taiwan's symphonic black metal act Chthonic posted its third music video in support of the new LP "Bú-Tik," which was just released a week ago via Spinefarm Records.
The newest video is for "Supreme Pain For The Tyrant." Videos for "Sail Into The Sunset's Fire" and "Defenders Of Bú-tik Palace" can be seen over here and at this location, respectively.
Check out "Supreme Pain For The Tyrant" here: More...
Edenbridge Posts "Alight A New Tomorrow" Video
Austrian symphonic metal act Edenbridge has posted a new music video for the track "Alight A New Tomorrow." The song appears on the new LP "The Bonding," which will drop via SPV Records on June 21st (Germany), June 24th (EU) and July 2nd (North America).
The track listing for "The Bonding" is as follows:
1. Mystic River
2. Alight a New Tomorrow
3. Star-Crossed Dreamer
4. The Invisible Force
5. Into a Sea of Souls
6. Far Out of Reach
7. Shadows of my Memory
8. Death is Not the End
9. The Bonding
Check out "Alight A New Tomorrow" here: More...
Hang The Bastard To Release New Album
Century Media Records has checked in with the following announcement about a new album from Hang the Bastard:
"Hang The Bastard is the first new signing under Siege Of Amida Records' new partnership with Century Media. Their new album will be out early next year but in the meantime check out this killer new video for 'Sweet Mother' and let us know what you think!"
Civil War Streaming Full New Album
Civil War is the new symphonic power metal band from ex-Sabaton members Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mullback, and Daniel Myhr, along with frontman Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors), and bass player Stefan "Pizza" Eriksson (Volturyon).
The band has now teamed up with MetalInsider.net to stream the band's debut full-length, "The Killer Angels" before it hits stores tomorrow on Despotz Records.
Check out the album stream online at this location or through the player below. For more info on the album, you can also check out our recent interview with the band right here. More...
Devildriver Reveals New Album Track Listing
Today Devildriver has revealed the track listing for the band's new effort "Winter Kills." The album will be released August 27th in North America via Napalm Records.
"Winter Kills" will be available in four configurations including a deluxe digibook with CD (including two bonus tracks: "Shudder" and "Back Down to the Grave") and live DVD (Featuring 45 minutes of live raw Devildriver power: no studio over dubs at all just the band at its best and includes fan favorites "Clouds over California" and "The Wretched"), standard CD version, digital version, and for the first time in Devildriver history, a 2LP gatefold edition (including the 2 bonus tracks and a digital download).
Exclusive pre-order bundle packages for Winter Kills are now available at this location. These bundle packages include designs and items that are unavailable anywhere else. More...
Bloody Hammers Finishes New Album
American doomsters Bloody Hammers have completed work on their forthcoming album "Spiritual Relics," set to be released worldwide on October 1st.
"We didn't have any live shows booked when our current self-titled album was released," said Anders Manga, Bloody Hammers' vocalist/bassist and songwriter. "It was much more successful than anticipated, but we didn't have much to do at the time, so we went back in the studio while waiting for tour dates to be confirmed. We're very pleased with the result and look forward to getting it out to the fans. The album is packed with more heavy fuzzed out eeriness and horror, as well as some chilled-out creepy southern gothic pieces. It will be released just in time for Halloween, and our performance at Phil Anselmo's Housecore Horror Film Fest in Austin, TX."
Bloody Hammers will also be playing the following live shows with Ancient VVisdom in August:
8/6 - Atlanta, GA - @ Purgatory/Masquerade
8/7 - Nashville, TN - @ Exit In
8/8 - Richmond, VA - @ Strange Matter
8/9 - Baltimore, MD - @ Side Bar
8/10 - New York, NY - @ SAINT VITUS BAR
Amorphis Replacing Bullet For My Valentine
Finnish melancholic metal masters Amorphis have been confirmed as support for legendary pioneers Iron Maiden during the open air show at the Olympia Stadium in Helsinki, Finland on July 20th, 2013.
Amorphis is stepping in to replace Bullet For My Valentine, which had to cancel. Other bands on the bill are label mates Sabaton and Ghost B.C.
Commented Amorphis founding member and guitarist Esa Holopainen: "Supporting Iron Miaden is going to be one of my personal highlights in Amorphis' career. It's a pretty hard task as generally Iron Maiden fans (including me) are extremely loyal and going for the show just to see Maiden. Anyhow we'll do our best. As our musical roots lie in old Maiden stuff and we are neither wimps nor posers, I don't think that we can go wrong."
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Def Leppard Guitarist Diagnosed With Cancer
Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell (who has also previously been a member of Sweet Savage and Dio) has announced through the official Def Leppard website that he is currently two months into chemotherapy treatment, after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Despite the treatment Campbell has promised that he will still be performing with the band this Summer. The post from Campbell reads as follows:
“I feel fortunate that my cancer sent me an alarm call in the form of ‘the cough that wouldn’t quit’. Otherwise, how would I have known? After several months of trying every inhaler known to man, my doctor finally had me X-rayed. A further CAT scan revealed that enlarged lymph nodes were doing wrestling manoeuvres on my windpipe – hence the cough. What was causing the enlarged lymph nodes, however, was yet to be determined, so I underwent a surgical biopsy on March 11th, the first day of Leppard rehearsals for our Viva Las Vegas shows. Obviously, I didn’t make it to rehearsal that day, but it’s okay; I know the songs by now.
"My diagnosis was Hodgkin's Lymphoma and 6 months of chemotherapy is the prescribed treatment. I’m about 2 months in and feeling rather spiffy, all things considered. Hodgkin's has an over 80% cure rate, so by my reckoning, if you’re going to have a cancer, Hodgie’s is the one to have! More...
Aeon Posts Performance Video "Still They Prey"
Swedish death metal act Aeon posted a performance demonstration video for the track "Still They Prey." The song appears on the latest LP "Aeons Black," which was issued late 2012 via Metal Blade Records (a review for the release can be seen over at this location).
The video features split screen footage of each band member performing the track in the studio. Check it out here:
Thy Art Is Murder Posts New Music Video
Australia's Thy Art Is Murder posted a new music video for "Shadow of Eternal Sin." The video is the second for the latest LP "Hate," which is available now via Nuclear Blast Records. The first, for "Reign of Darkness," can be viewed over here. A recent interview with the band can be read over at this location.
The band is currently in the midst of an Australian tour with Cattle Decapitation, the remaining dates and venues of which can be found over at this location.
Check out "Shadow of Eternal Sin" here: More...
Zombie Sam Posts New Music Video
Zombie Sam posted a new music video for the track "A Hallow Tale." The song appears on the band's latest LP "Self Conscious Insanity," which was issued last week via Coroner Records.
"Self Conscious Insanity" was mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Studio (Disarmonia Mundi/Blood Stain Child/Slowmotion Apocalypse/Destrage) and produced, recorded and arranged by Alessio Neroargento at AExeron Media Studio. Sophia (Ex-Blood Stain Child) and Alessio Neroargento appear as guest vocals on some of the tracks.
Check out "A Hallow Tale" here: More...
Shaman Unveils Album Art & Title Of New LP
Brazilian metal act Shaman revealed the title of the band's new album as "Nocturnal." The album is the band's fifth and first since 2010's "Origins." It will be the first to feature new keyboardist Juninho Carelli. The band is collaborating with Symphony X frontman Russell Allen, footage of which can be seen below. The release date and track list for "Nocturnal" has not yet been announced.
Back in December, the band posted a preview clip for the upcoming music video featuring a guest appearance by Allen. That can be seen over at this location.
The artwork for the release was created by Carlos Fides of ArtSide. Check it our here: More...
Caliban Posts New Music Video
German act Caliban posted up a new music video for "We Are Many." The song is the opening track of the latest LP "I Am Nemesis," which was issued in February 2012 via Century Media Records.
Check out "We Are Many" here:
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