Depressive Age Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal

Reformed German thrash metal veterans Depressive Age has been confirmed as the latest band announced for the 2024 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The ship will sail out of Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic before returning on February 2nd.

The lineup is now as follows:

Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings

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Akercocke Reveals New Live Album Details

Throughout the years, Akercocke has become known for its savage and prodigious live work. Now, with a stunningly produced and meticulously delivered torrent of high-octane blackened death metal captured live in at the Underworld in London in 2007, Akercocke blast through a collection of tracks lifted from the classic debut, "Rape of the Bastard Nazarene," and follow-up album "The Goat Of Mendes" for a night of pure satanic magic with ‘Decades of Devil Worship’, a hellish and eclectic journey through the ritualistic and the profane.

David Gray had the following to say regarding the release:
"The unholy hordes of the death metal underground are invited to pay homage to the Satanic celebration of Akercocke playing live songs of praise “Decades of Devil Worship” on Peaceville records.

Smear a pentangle of blood on your wall and smash up your bedroom listening to Akercocke recreate infernal love songs from their first two albums dedicated to the Goat of Mendes, the Devil himself! Some music was meant to stay underground 666."

Towering above the vast majority of nefarious contemporary noisemakers, London’s Akercocke erupted across the consciousness of the UK metal scene in the late ‘90s, wielding a fiendishly inventive blend of death, black and progressive metal. Their distinctive, smartly-dressed demeanour and eloquent preoccupation with all things dark and Satanic marked them out both as ferociously individual artists and enlightened students of the pitch-black sonic code. Immediately embraced by the British faithful upon the release of debut album "Rape Of The Bastard Nazarene," Akercocke spent the following decade leading the creative charge for their entire native scene.

Akercocke received widespread acclaim for follow-up album "The Goat Of Mendes" (Peaceville, 2001) and despite enjoying furious momentum over the following years, the release of fifth album "Antichrist" in 2007 signalled the end of the first chapter of the Akercocke story, when the band retreated into the shadows and remained dormant for the best part of a decade until a triumphant return was marked with the stellar Peaceville return, "Renaissance In Extremis," released in 2017.

Tracklisting:

1. Conjuration (live)
2. Hell (live)
3. Nadja (live)
4. The Goat (live)
5. Marguerite & Gretchen (live)
6. Zuleika (live)
7. Il Giardino di Monte Oliveto Maggiore (live)
8. Justine (live)
9. Of Menstrual Blood and Semen (live)
10. A Skin For Dancing In (live)
11. The Horns of Baphomet (live)
12. He Is Risen (live) – not on LP
13. The Ceremony of Nine Angels (live) not on LP

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Salem Trials Announces New EP

Canadian extreme metal powerhouse Salem Trials have shared their new single "Immolation" alongside a captivating music video. The savage track demonstrates why they are the latest addition to the Seek & Strike roster. 'Immolation' is the first taste of the band's upcoming EP, "Nocturnal Creation," due for release on 21st July. You can watch the video below.

Salem Trials comment: "When we started laying out our new EP, our goal was to push ourselves to progress our sound and go beyond our usual songwriting habits. We had a vision of creating an EP that was heavier, faster and featured nastier riffs, all while ensuring that every second of material was well-crafted and purposeful. As musicians, we had all acquired a taste for death metal and wanted to explore the extreme side of the genre to see what we were capable of. It was important to us that we created a release that we could all stand behind and be proud of.

"We are thrilled to have signed with Seek and Strike and are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring. It happened very organically and after getting to know the guys, we all saw the benefits in working together. We believe that this union will take us much further than we could have done on our own. It's been a surreal experience getting to work with professionals to get our music and our brand out to untapped audiences, and we are super stoked and thankful to be a part of the Seek and Strike family.

"We believe our newest single and video, ‘Immolation,' will be a great introduction to our upcoming EP. The track features fast riffs, crushing breakdowns and menacing themes centred around fire and ritual. We had a blast filming the video, which showcases some of the new concepts in our writing and gives a taste of what to expect with the rest of the EP. It's a great representation of the newer direction we're taking, but also features that classic Salem vibe that fans have come to know and love.

"As massive heavy music nerds ourselves, we made sure to incorporate all of our personal favourite conventions into the EP, resulting in a really dynamic and diverse release. From blistering fast tracks to crushing breakdowns, buttery guitar solos and even some slam riffs, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for checking it out." More...

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Jag Panzer Unveils "Dark Descent" Lyric Video

Six years of waiting are over! Today, Colorado, USA five-piece Jag Panzer have released their new conceptual studio album, "The Hallowed" and fans can finally listen to record which has been highly lauded by specialised press worldwide. Continuing their DIY attidude, the group's own Mark Briody (guitars) has created yet another lyric video in celebration of its launch - this time for a track called "Dark Descent." Watch the comic like result below.

Briody says: "'Dark Descent' can be interpreted as literal or metaphoric.?In this part of the storyline, the group are descending down a cliff amongst the old city ruins.?The group are also descending towards the final outcome of the story.?Although at first glance it seems like a basic heavy metal song, those who breakdown the music will see that it is one of the most musically complex songs on the album." More...

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Doro To Unleash New Album In October

On 27th October 2023, the 19-song masterpiece "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud" will be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast.

"Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud" is a phenomenal album, the result of intensive hard work that took the incomparable singer and songwriter back to studios in Miami, New York and Hamburg, amongst others. The album presents Doro at the height of her creative powers.

To kick off the album release, the metal icon has released "Time For Justice," a fiery first single that immediately thrills with its powerful, wild vibe, presented alongside a terrific "Mad Max"-style video. You can check it out below. More...

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Structural Posts New Music Video Online

Death metal Act Structural is, after two successful European tours as support for Semblant and Fleshgod Apocalypse, back with their sophomore album "Decrowned." The album is out today and the band are celebrating by releasing a new video for the song "My Grass is Greener."

Structural delivers an intense and mind-blowing fist of technical death metal, adding layers of strong melodies on top. Soaring riffs, violent rhythm patterns and the unmistakable deep growl from Nadav Zaidman combined, is balm for the soul of any death-metal lover out there and the extreme quality of the album simply cannot be ignored. More...

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Serpens Lvx Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Russian-Mexican black metal band Serpens Lvx have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new single and lyric video "Salve La Muerte!". The track is taken from their impending new album "Hendecagramicon", which will be co-released by Satanath Records (Georgia), Australis Records (Chile), Pluton's Rising Productions (Poland), The End Of Time Records (Ireland) on June 30th, 2023.

Check out now "Salve La Muerte!" streaming via YouTube for you now below.

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Bakri 11 Premiere New Single & Music Video

Brownsville, Texas-based hardcore/trap metal outfit Bakri 11 premiere a new single and music video titled “Face Your Death”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Wretched Tongues Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

New England, United States-based technical deathcore quintet Wretched Tongues premiere a new single and music video titled “Ascendancy”, streaming via YouTube for you now below. The track is off their new 4-track EP "Torment" and features a guest appearance from Adam Warren of Oceano.

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Koyo Premiere New Single & Music Video "Anthem"

Hardcore band Koyo have recently premiered their latest single, "Anthem." The official music video for the track was filmed during the band's November 18th, 2022 performance at the Massapequa VFW in their hometown of Long Island, NY. Feel free to check out "Anthem" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

Their debut album, titled "Would You Miss It?," is scheduled for release on September 29th via Pure Noise Records. The album will feature guest appearances from notable artists such as Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw, Anthony DiDio from Vein.fm, and more.

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To The Grave Premiere New Single & Music Video

To The Grave, the Australian deathcore band, is set to release a new EP titled "Offcuts" on September 15th. This digital-only release will include six new original songs and a cover of Enter Shikari's 2015 track, "Anaesthetist." Additionally, the six original tracks will also be featured in the newly announced deluxe edition of To The Grave's latest album, "Director's Cuts." The deluxe edition will be available on vinyl and CD formats.

The band have premiered a music video for their latest single, "Shock Tactics [1000v]," both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

To The Grave shared their thoughts on the video: More...

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Living Gate (YOB, Amenra, Etc.) Premiere New Video

Living Gate, the death metal supergroup featuring members from YOB, Amenra, Oathbreaker, and more, have released an official music video for their latest single, "Internal Decomposition", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

This track marks the band's return with new music after several years, and it precedes a series of upcoming live shows that they have scheduled:

07/07 Ieper, BEL – Ieper Fest
07/08 Groningen, NET – Simplon
07/12 Deventer, NET – Burgerweeshuis
07/14 Dour, BEL – Dour Festival

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Unearthing the Metal Underground: Shepherds Reign

The Polynesian unit Shepherds Reign has been around for a while, and in truth, their very modern, accessible metalcore style typically wouldn’t be covered by yours truly. What caught my attention, however, isn’t the overt “exotic” factor of delivery and image. The band’s passion is simply undeniable. There’s a sincerity that’s simply jaw-dropping. More...

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