Metal News for June 6, 2022
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5 news articles posted on this day.
Manowar Introduces New Drummer
Following an announcement by drummer Anders Johannson that he will be unable to participate in Manowar's upcoming Crushing The Enemies Of Metal Anniversary Tour ’22/‘23 for personal reasons, Manowar have announced that drummer Dave Chedrick will perform with them.??
Says Manowar: "Anders Johannson, we had a blast with you, Viking brother! Best to you and your loved ones! You will always be part of the Manowar family, too. Now and forever.?? Welcome Dave Chedrick! We know you can’t wait to crush the enemies of metal with us."
The band has also released a new lyric video for the song, "El Gringo," a song which originally appeared on the 2012 album, "The Lord Of Steel." More...
Lamb Of God To Release New Album In October
Lamb Of God follows 2020’s #1 Hard Rock Album with a vicious new testament. Riding high on a creative renaissance, the Grammy-nominated goliath returns with the gloriously unhinged "Omens," produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (Korn, Megadeth).
The first single, "Nevermore," arrives on Friday, June 10th. "Omens" follows on October 7th via Epic Records.
The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal architects will support the new album with a massive Live Nation produced U.S. headlining tour, The Omens Tour, featuring special guests Killswitch Engage on all dates. Different legs will also see support from Baroness, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, Animals As Leaders as well as Suicide Silence and Fit For An Autopsy. The tour kicks off September 9th in Brooklyn and runs through October 20th, see full routing below. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 10th at 10am local time on lamb-of-god.com. More...
Hanging The Nihilist Premiere New Music Video
Copenhagen, Denmark-based deathcore band Hanging The Nihilist premiere a new music video for their track “Hunted Through Hell”, taken from their brand new album "Prophetic Blasphemy", which is out in stores now through Prime Collective.
Check out now "Hunted Through Hell" streaming via YouTube for you below.
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Ov Ruin Premiere New Song "Kingdom Ov Deceit"
Nashville, Tennessee-based blackened deathcore outfit Ov Ruin - previously known as Confront The Elders - premiere a new song entitled “Kingdom Ov Deceit”, streaming via YouTube for you below.
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Scrap Pile Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Houston, Texas-based slam/death metal band Scrap Pile premiere a new single and lyric video titled “Human Pavement”, streaming via YouTube for you below.
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