Metal News for July 4, 2016
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Third Ion Discusses Sophomore Album "Biolith"
Sci-fi prog metal band Third Ion got us all hot and bothered here at Metalunderground.com last year with the release of debut album "13/8 Bit," which had the group mentioned in our list of the best metal newcomers of 2015.
Fast forward to summer 2016 and Third Ion already has a sophomore output on the way, with the "Biolith" full-length release due to drop in just a handful of days.
That new album sees some elements staying the same while others have undergone big changes - most notably in the vocalist department. We caught up with guitarist / keyboardist Justin Bender to get an inside look at those changes and how this second album came together. More...
Keychain Aims To Resurrect Nu Metal
Keychain mixes together metal, alt-rock, and hip hop for a rebrith of the nu metal genre. In the band's first year of existence alone, the Quebec-based group has booked over 50 shows, confirmed an upcoming cross country North-American summer/fall tour, and will be releasing 3 music videos and 3 live acoustic videos by 2016's end.
Upcoming debut EP "Breaking Out" is set for release on August 5th and was produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson, plus mastered by Howie Weinberg (Pantera, Limp Bizkit, The Deftones, etc). Check out the song "Prime Time" below. Vocalist JP Lachapelle comments:
"It's 'Prime Time!' Your life, your choice, your rules. Cameras rolling & speakers exploding; let's get this fucking party started. Choose your true religion & make your mark. Live free, love deep and die hard; that's the Keychain creed. From Montreal to across the continent, this is the rebirth of NuMetal." More...
Nox Releasing New EP
Colombian black metal group Nox brings out traditional hateful black metal forgotten within the deep underground. The band will drop an EP titled "Ancestral Arte Negro" via Forever Plagued Records on August 26th.
"Ancestral Arte Negro" consists of four tracks presented on a black-vinyl 7" record. Limited to 300 hand-numbered copies, it also comes with a 7"x 7" insert and features the following track listing:
1. Espectro
2. Atravesando El Umbral
3. Ancestral Arte Negro
4. Esperando La Muerte More...
Zakk Wylde Gearing Up For North American Tour
Guitar icon Zakk Wylde will embark on a batch of U.S. and Canadian tour dates in continued support of his new LP "Book Of Shadows II." Wylde will hit over 40 cities spread out across the U.S. and Canada this summer, including a performance at Heavy MTL Festival in Montreal on August 7th, a first for him as a solo artist.
7/8: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
7/9: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
7/10: Austin, TX @ Emo’s
7/12: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/13: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
7/15: Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
7/16: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
7/18: Millvale, PA @ Mr.Smalls Theatre
7/19: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
7/20: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
7/22: Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend
7/23: Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
7/24: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
7/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
7/28: Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
7/29: Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theatre
7/30: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of Living Arts
7/31: Boston, MA @ Royale More...
Ulcerate Reveals New Album
New Zealand death metal band Ulcerate has revealed the cover art and preliminary details surrounding a forthcoming fifth full-length album and follow-up to 2013's "Vermis."
New album "Shrines Of Paralysis" is due out via Relapse this fall (release date TBA soon). The cover art can be viewed below and the track listing is as follows:
1. Abrogation
2. Yield to Naught
3. There Are No Saviours
4. Shrines of Paralysis
5. Bow to Spite
6. Chasm of Fire
7. Extinguished Light
8. End the Hope More...
Red Fang Posts Album Teaser
Red Fang has a new album coming via Relapse Records on October 14th, 2016 and now a brief teaser trailer is online - check it out below. You can also catch the band live across Europe in September and October (full dates available here).
Herman Frank Signs With AFM
AFM Records is pleased to announce the signing of Herman Frank. The acclaimed guitarist has written metal history with Accept and Victory, amongst others, and in addition he has released two successful albums with his solo band.
The label comments: "We're looking forward to unleash the new Herman Frank album later this year and also re-issue the first two albums 'Loyal To None' and 'Right In The Guts."
Stay tuned for more information on the impending solo album from Herman Frank coming soon.
Zephyra Releasing New Album
Zephyra - a four piece metal band from Borås, Sweden - combines thrash and melodic death metal with the distinctive vocals of front woman Åsa Netterbrant.
After signing a record deal in 2014, the debut album "Mental Absolution" was released worldwide through Wormholedeath. Second full-length album "As The World Collapses" was recorded in the last quarter of 2015, and will be released on August 5th, 2016 via Inverse Records.
With the new album, Zephyra wants to show a bigger and more atmospheric sound than before, heavy and rhythmic with keyboards. Check out a music video for the "Words Of A Demagogue" single below. The new album's full track listing is:
01. Words Of A Demagogue
02. Virago
03. My Gift, My Curse
04. Only One
05. Resurrect The Shame
06. Tormenting T
07. Gone By Dawn
08. You Crossed The Line
09. As The World Collapses More...
Red Dawn Streaming Full Album
Rennes, France-based five piece Red Dawn was formed in 2013, with the aim of creating a brutal, technical and cerebral death metal. The band's first full-length “Algorithm of Destruction” was recorded at Vacamara Studio and is out now. Grab a copy at Bandcamp or stream all the songs below.
1. Introduction 01:41
2. Cracked Clock 05:06
3. Hate 03:41
4. Strange Dreams 04:28
5. Looking Through The Eye Of God 06:05
6. Alter Ego 04:47
7. Algorithm Of Destruction 04:39
8. Fall Of Curtain 05:00
9. Infinity Of Time 06:44 More...
Dead Horse Trauma Back On The Road
After crashing their tour vehicle in late June, the lads from Dead Horse Trauma are finally back on the road to finish out a summer tour and are now checking in to wish fans a happy 4th of July. Be sure to catch the group live on these remaining tour dates:
7/06 | Los Angeles, CA - Skinny’s NoHo
7/07 | Barstow, CA - Pit Stop
7/09 | Albuquerque, NM - The Co-Op
7/10 | Farmington, NM - Studio 18
7/13 | Pueblo, CO - Rainbow Bar
7/14 | Denver, CO - City Hall Events Center
7/15 | Hutchinson, KS - The Rusty Needle
7/16 | Des Moines, IA - Woolys (FREE SHOW!!) More...
Countdown Releasing Demo On Vinyl
Flatspot Records has confirmed the impending re-release of the debut demo by New York City/Boston-based hardcore outfit, Countdown. The record will hit the streets this September 2nd, directly following a two-week run of East Coast US tour dates. Flatspot comments:
"Fully embodying the DIY spirit, Countdowns a force to be reckoned with. These young musicians are channeling legendary hardcore acts such as the Cro-Mags, Bad Brains, Leeway, and Outburst, while adding their own fresh twist to create an original take on the timeless punk sound.
"The band splits time between two locations: vocalist Chris Wilson, bassist Hardy Alegria, and guitarist Chandler Mercer in New York City, while guitarist Connor Jones, and drummer Mike Ralston are in Boston.
"This does not stop Countdown from remaining constantly busy, and after writing, recording, and self-releasing a demo, Flatspot Records picked up the act to officially re-release the songs to a wider international audience.
"Already carrying an intense amount of energy in the American hardcore scene, with a lot of attention already being focused on this demo release, you can expect to hear a lot more on Countdown in the months and years to come as the band blossoms and expands through more records and shows."
1. Live For Now
2. Delusions
3. One Of Two
4. It Haunts... More...
Airbourne Reveals New Album
Airbourne has confirmed "Breakin' Outta Hell" will be the title of the band's upcoming album, as well as a first single/video to arrive later this week.
Additionally, a headline tour of North America has been scheduled for September and October; the tour kicks off in San Diego on September 12th and concludes in Baltimore on October 14th, taking in 21 shows along the way.
Airbourne will launch this fourth studio album worldwide this fall via a new deal with Spinefarm Records. It was produced by Bob Marlette (who helmed the band's debut in 2007) and engineered and mixed by Mike Fraser, who has previously worked with Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica and more. Catch the band live on these dates: More...
Simulacrum Recruits New Vocalist
Simulacrum is now warmly welcoming vocalist Erik Kraemer as an additional singer to the band. The group comments:
"His singing style will be a great asset both live and on the next studio album that is currently being written and is heading towards the modern realms of djent. Even though Erik represents the high pitched traditional power metal sound, the coloring of his voice differs from Niklas' in a way that lets them both shine and it is easy to spot which one of them is singing on the songs."
Simulacrum released second album "Sky Divided" in August 2015 via Inverse Records. Stay tuned for more upcoming info on the band's activity. Simulacrum now consists of:
Niklas Broman - Vocals
Erik Kraemer - Vocals
Chrism – Keyboards
Solomon – Guitar
Petri Mäkilä – Guitar
Olli Hakala – Bass / Chapman Stick
Henri Kallio - Drums More...
Knockout Kid Posts "Empire Business" Video
Chicago’s Knockout Kid recently slayed this year’s Groezrock festival in Belgium and is now releasing a music video for “Empire Business." The latest Knockout Kid album “Manic” is out and will also be available on special limited edition colored 12” vinyl for Black Friday Record Store Day 2016.
The band checked in to say: “'Manic' is our testament to those flaws we’re told to hide, the ones that make us, US. Find an outlet for your suffering. Raise it as a flag. Better yet, send it as a beacon from your lighthouse.”
Speaking on the band's recent signing, Knockout Kid also said, "Joining the Bullet Tooth family is a dream come true for Knockout Kid. Having grown up on bands from Josh and Bullet Tooth, it's only right that they release our most ambitious album to date. The future has never been brighter.” More...
Stillborn Releases New Video
Promoting latest album "Testimonio de Bautismo," the death metal profaners from Stillborn (along with Christ Agony) recently headlined the Black Blood tour.
During the gigs, Stillborn recorded loads of material to be featured in an official live video for the track "Obled." Recording and production duties were handled by DR Silesia and the finished product can be seen below.
Stillborn has also now started work on new material for an upcoming mini album to be recorded at the end of the year. The release will contain three new tracks and a cover.
Foghound Releasing "The World Unseen"
Erupting from the Baltimore asphalt in early 2012, Foghound has honed fuzzed out grooves through the systematic wrecking of stages and eardrums across the East Coast of America.
Debut album "Quick, Dirty & High" was released in 2014 on Moving The Earth Records, and now the group is gearing up to release a follow-up record.
Recorded in January 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina onto 2” analog tape by Corrosion Of Conformity’s Mike Dean, and later mixed by Frank "The Punisher" Marchand in Annapolis, Maryland, "The World Unseen" highlights the band’s growth as darker lyrical images lay the groundwork for even bigger riffs and textured dynamics.
"The World Unseen" will be released on the 8th of July via Ripple Music. Check out new song "Serpentine" below. More...
Saattue Posts New Song Online
Saattue's new album "Kärsimysnäytelmä" was originally scheduled to drop at the end of June but has now been pushed back to July 22nd. To make up for the delay, today the Finnish band releases another song from the album - check out "Morfiinienkeli " below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Tumma virta
2. Turmellun lihan markkinat
3. Morfiinienkeli
4. Kateus
5. Harhaanjohtaja
6. Kärsimysnäytelmä
7. Turta More...
Suma Reveals New Album Details
Swedish doom / sludge outfit Suma today reveals the cover artwork and track list of for new full-length album "The Order Of Things" (available below).
Suma's upcoming album will be released on CD in Europe by Argonauta Records and will be available from October 11th, 2016. You can also catch the band live at these upcoming festivals:
Stone From The Underground (Erfurt-Stotternheim, GER) July 14/15/16
Smoke The Fuzz Fest (Athens/GR) sept 17
Skulls From The Sky Vol. I (Vercelli/IT) nov 6
1. The Sick Present
2. Bait for Maggots
3. R P A
4. Being and/or Nothingness
5. Education for Death
6. Disorder of Things
7. The Greater Dying More...
MaidaVale Posts New Music Video
Swedish psychedelic rock outfit MaidaVale just released a seriously vintage video for “(If You Want Smoke) Be The Fire." The song is taken from "Tales of the Wicked West," MaidaVale’s debut album.
The album will be released on the 5th of August 2016 via The Sign Records and the full track listing is as follows:
1. (If You Want the Smoke) Be the Fire
2. Colour Blind
3. The Greatest Story Ever Told
4. Truth/Lies
5. Dirty War
6. Restless Wanderer
7. Standby Swing
8. Wish I'd Been Born at Sea
9. Find What You Love and Let it Kill You
Flotsam & Jetsam Comments On 30th Anniversary
This year Flotsam And Jetsam is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the "Doomsday For The Deceiver" album, with the band commenting:
"July 4, 1986 - Metal Blade Records release date of the 'Doomsday' album that started a 30 year musical journey for Flotsam and Jetsam that has stretched across the world.
"Thanks for coming along for the ride, as we set sail for another year and another album. See you on the road. Cheers!"
Flotsam and Jetsam's previously announced U.S. tour has been postponed until November, although a one-off show at Joe's Grotto on Augist 6th is still scheduled to take place. More...
Heathen Deity Issues Recording Update
U.K. black metal band Heathen Deity just checked in with this statement about recording and upcoming live shows:
"Hails brothers and sisters! Only a quick update, Last weekend saw a very successful rehearsal for us, an intense six hour rehearsal with only one break for a pint to be precise!
"The live set is sounding a lot better, tighter and more refined as the new members settle in to their respective roles within the band. Our rebirth as a live band at Blackwood will be a memorable one for us and I hope for all you grim bastards who will be venturing to the frozen forests of deepest darkest Cumbria in October.
"Recording-wise, the drum pre-production is almost complete now, and as soon as we have received the last few tracks we can start fleshing out the songs.
"Thank you for all your support during the rebirth of Heathen Deity, The path has been a long and arduous task indeed for Azrael and myself, I for one am confident that our new line up will be around for many years to come.... you poor .... poor bastards! COME ON YOU EVIL FUCKS! ARE YOU ALL DEAD OUT THERE?!!"
Chugun Announces Video Competition Winner
Chugun - which recently signed to Sliptrick Records and released the "Virus" album last year - had been running a competition to see which fan could come up with the best video idea, and now the winning concept has been announced. The band comments:
"We've received a bunch of ideas for the competitions from different places around the world -
some of those ideas were great, some of them made us smile, but there can only be one winner,
and the winner is Rhys Stevenson from England! Now he has a Chugun T-Shirt and a CD on the way to him. You can read his winning idea below." More...
Eden's Curse Reveals "Cardinal" Album
Eden's Curse has revealed the "Cardinal" album is due to drop via AFM Records on October 14th, 2016. Pre-orders are already online right here and the full track listing is as follows:
01. Prophets Of Doom
02. Sell Your Soul
03. The Great Pretender
04. Messiah Complex
05. Find My Way
06. Kingdom Of Solitude
07. Utopian Dreams
08. This Is Our Moment
09. Rome's On Fire
10. Unconditional (Feat. Liv Kristine)
11. Saints And Sinners
12. Jericho More...
Centinex Streams Full New Album
Centinex's new album "Doomsday Rituals" is now streaming in full via the YouTube player below. "Doomsday Rituals" is set to officially drop on July 8th via Agonia Records and the full track listing is:
1. Flesh Passion
2. From Intact to Broken
3. Dismemberment Supreme
4. Generation of Flies
5. The Shameful Few
6. Doomsday
7. Exist to Feed
8. Death Decay Murder
9. Sentenced to Suffer
10. Faceless
Pequod Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Germany’s death metal outfit Pequod premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "False Divinity", which will be out in stores July 5. The album was mixed by Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed, Necrophobic) at Chrome Studios and mastered by Peter In de Betou (Meshuggah, Opeth, Amon Amarth) at Tailor Maid Music Production. The track listing is as follows:
1. False Divinity
2. Flaying Demon
3. Malicious Joy
4. Pride of Creation
Check out now "False Divinity" in its entirety below.
Steve Tucker's Warfather Premieres New Song
Warfather - featuring Morbid Angel guitarist/vocalist Steve Tucker - premieres a new song entitled "Headless Men Can No Longer Speak", taken from the upcoming new album "The Grey Eminence", which will be out in stores September 16 via Greyhaze Records.
Check out now "Headless Men Can No Longer Speak" below.
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