Metal News for August 31, 2013
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15 news articles posted on this day.
Self Defense Family Streaming Full EP
With Self Defense Family's new EP, "The Corrections Officer In Me," officially out now on Family Drugs, a stream of the full release is currently available thanks to NewNoiseMagazine.com. Check out the tracks below. The following press release was also issued:
"A shape-shifting collective, rooted in, but not limited to, the post-hardcore sound of the Dischord Records roster, Self Defense Family have made a name in the underground by ignoring normal rock band rules concerning genres, lineups, and release schedules. With a rotating cast of musicians from across the US and UK, S.D.F. have recorded music at studios across the globe, following whatever musical and non-musical inspirations strike them, and have put out releases via a long list of labels, including Deathwish Inc, Run For Cover, Hex, Family Drugs, and more.
"Outside Self Defense Family, frontman Kindlon is known as the vocalist for Drug Church, cofounder of Harm Reduction Records with Jami Morgan of Code Orange Kids, and owner of Ashcan Press, a comic book publisher." More...
Infliction Streaming New Song
Poland's Infliction has posted the "Locked-In Syndrome" track online, which can be streamed via the SoundCloud player below. You can also check out songs from the band's "Blame the Sun" EP by heading over to the "Infliction" Facebook profile here.
Flub Streaming "Purpose" EP
Sacramento, California melodic death metal outfit Flub has released the "Purpose" EP online for streaming and download. Listen to the songs below, or download them at the Flub Bandcamp page. The "Purpose" track listing is as follows:
1. Wander Without Purpose 03:01
2. Colors 03:10
3. A False Promise 02:42
Watain Album Enters The Charts
First week results for Watain's "The Wild Hunt" (reviewed here) are now in. The black metal trio entered the national Swedish album chart at #1, the German chart at #18, and the USA Billboard Top 200 chart at #158.
As a special gift to dedicated fans, a free download of the b-side from the "All That May Bleed" 7" single is now available. Entitled "Play with the Devil," this b-side was originally recorded by the black/heavy metal band Taiwaz in 1988, in Watain's hometown of Uppsala (Gottfrid Åhman from In Solitude participates on solo guitar in Watain's version). To download "Play with the Devil," visit this location.
Front man Erik Danielsson comments: "It's always a special feeling to release an album with Watain; to let the levee break and have the hungry waters gush forth again, swallowing everything in its way. Hail to all of our supporters who gave the release of 'The Wild Hunt' the attention and dignity it deserves! See you on the long and winding road that now lies ahead of us."
For more info on the album, check out our recent interview with Erik over here. More...
Fallujah Streaming "Nomadic" EP
San Francisco act Fallujah has posted the "Nomadic" EP online for streaming. Check out the tracks below, or you can download them on a name-your-price basis at Bandcamp here. The track listing is:
1. The Dead Sea 06:34
2. Silent 05:03
3. Venom Upon The Blade 06:33
Fallujah will also be joining The Black Dahlia Murder on tour this fall. Get details on the trek at this location. More...
Eternal Void Posts Studio Video
Ohio outfit Eternal Void has posted a studio video update from the band's time working on new album "Catharsis." Check it out below. You can also hear music from the band by heading over to the Eternal Void Facebook profile.
Aura To Release Debut Album
Moscow based symphonic metal band Aura will release debut album "Inspiration" via Grailight Productions this coming September 10th, 2013. Grailight comments on the release:
"Incredible beautiful voice of Eugenia 'Runes' Rodnikova, already known to many on the Emerald Night, decorated with elegant romantic music, high-classed growling and screaming and hit melodies! Do not miss one of the most beautiful releases of my label!"
Solivagant Streaming New Song
Josh Mitchell of Disigma has launched a solo instrumental project titled Solivagant. The band's new track "Detected" is now online and can be heard below.
"Detected" comes off Solivagant's upcoming album "Manic." All music was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Josh Mitchell, with artwork handled by Eric Fletcher at EFX Studios.
Head Cleaner Releases New Music Video
Head Cleaner has a new video out now for the song "The Blood on Your Hands," taken from the "Days Of Wrath" 7" vinyl EP, released by Screaming Victims Distro. Check out the video clip below, or hear more from the band at Facebook here.
Serj Tankian Comments On Situation With Syria
Serj Tankian, current solo artist and formerly from System of a Down, has been known for his lyrics involving politics and warfare.
Serj has now chimed in on the current situation with Syria - in which the United States is considering missile strikes against the country's government for suspected use of chemical weapons against rebels seeking to overthrow the current regime. Serj posted the following message online via Facebook:
"I'm really concerned about the 'evidence' against the Syrian regime's use of chemical weapons as an excuse for intervention. Remember the 'slam dunk' evidence against Iraq? Why would Assad use chemical weapons when he has the lead and in his own neighborhood? Doesn't make any sense to me. Would it be a far notion to assume that Al Qaeda or Al Nusra Front would do this to get the West involved? This time let the people of the world see the evidence and let the UN General Assembly make the decision of involvement, not a few nations of the Security Council. Just some thoughts."
After that message set off a firestorm of comments, Serj followed up with this statement:
"I really want to thank everyone who has commented on the previous post about the Syrian situation. I've read a lot of your comments and have found them illuminating. Ultimately, along with the use of chemical weapons and their horrific severity, the civil war in Syria has cost 100k lives with millions more displaced. If we really want to help, instead of conducting limited air strikes, which will not change the balance of power in Syria, we should propose an international, multilateral, UN peace-keeping force to end the civil war there and create an immediate cease fire that can lead to negotiations between the gov't and the rebels. I think the Russians and Chinese will oblige and join the effort especially given the alternative of air strikes. More...
Aurora Disbanding
Nevada act Aurora has issued the following brief statement online about deciding to call it a day:
"R.I.P Aurora 2010 - 2013. Thanks for the fans that stuck around from start to finish. These unreleased tracks are for you."
Ayreon Taps Tommy Karevik For New Album
Ayreon has now revealed the latest guest vocalist to appear on upcoming release "The Theory of Everything."
The seventh and final singer to appear will be Tommy Karevik of Kamelot and Seventh Wonder. Check out a video of Tommy announcing his appearance below.
Other guest confirmed for "The Theory of Everything" have included Sara Squadrani, John Wetton, Steve Hackett, Jordan Rudess, and Christina Scabbia.
Mekanism Posts New Lyric Video
Mekanism has posted a lyric video online for the title track to new EP "The End of Fear," which can be found below. The EP's track listing is:
1. The End of Fear 04:15
2. Live and Die Today 05:02
3. The Ruler of Ashes 04:42
Fistula Announces Rock 'N' Roll Vermin Tour
Long-running Cleveland ministers of sludge, Fistula, are preparing to spread their aural disease along the East Coast with a short stretch of live assaults.
Scheduled to commence on Monday September 2nd, the Rock 'N' Roll Vermin Tour 2013 will filthify its way through Allston, Providence, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Allentown. Fistula will be joined by diseased brethren, Nightstick. Hearing will be damaged and feelings will be hurt on these dates:
9/02/2013 Obrien's - Allston, MA
9/04/2013 Dusk - Providence, RI
9/05/2013 Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
9/06/2013 The Mill Creek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
9/07/2013 Sportsman's Café - Allentown PA
In other Fistula activities, the band has a host of new offerings on the rise including the brand new "Vermin Prolificus" LP, set to detonate via To Live A Lie early next year. Fistula will be crash-test driving the tunes "Smoke Cat Hair and Toe Nails," "Pig Funeral," and "Goat Brothel" throughout next week's live takeover.
Additionally, Fistula will appear on a split cassette with Radiation Sickness to be unleashed through Die Song this October as well as a split 12" with Ravens Creed through Doomentia in 2014. More...
Bury Thy Kingdom Splits With Bassist
Bassist Alex Piehl of Pittsburgh act Bury They Kingdom has checked in with the following announcement about parting ways with the band:
"Hey guys, this is Alex. Sad to say I am no longer a part of Bury Thy Kingdom and will not be playing any future shows with the band. It's been a fun year and a half and I will miss you all.
"I wish them the best of luck and I want to let the band and all of the fans out there know how grateful and appreciative I am for the opportunities and memories that I will cherish forever.
"Take care and feel free to hit me up on my personal Facebook account (I am the only Alex Piehl in Pittsburgh, PA). Thanks again everyone." More...
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