Metal News for September 13, 2020
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Original Bad Brains Vocalist Sid McCray Dies
Sid McCray, the original vocalist of hardcore legends Bad Brains, has passed away. No cause of death has been confirmed as of yet. He joined the band in its initial incarnation when they were known as Mind Power and has been credited with being the man to introduce the other members to punk rock and heavy metal, changing their sound from their original jazz fusion style. During his time with the band, frontman H.R. performed as a guitarist, before taking over vocal duties following McCray's departure in 1978.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Sid McCray. More...
Bog Body & Primitive Warfare Premiere New Split
Bog Body & Primitive Warfare premiere the full-album stream of their brand new split release "The Gate of Grief / Undulating Torment", which was released September 11th via Stygian Black Hand.
Check out now "The Gate of Grief / Undulating Torment" in its entirety below.
Thokkian Vortex Premiere New Music Video
Black metal unit Thokkian Vortex premiere a new music video for "The Wreathing Serpent", taken from their new album "Thy Throne Is Mine", out in stores via Non Serviam Records.
Check out now "The Wreathing Serpent" below.
Mos Generator Premiere New Song "I Spoke To Death"
Port Orchard, Washington based doom band Mos Generator premiere a new song entitled "I Spoke To Death", taken from their upcoming split album with the Italian band Di’Aul, which will be out in stores September 25th via Argonauta Records.
Check out now "I Spoke To Death" below.
Kraken Duumvirate Premiere New Song "Star Spawn"
Finnish blackened doom metal duo Kraken Duumvirate premiere a new song entitled "Star Spawn", taken from their impending record "The Stars Below, The Seas Above". The band's debut album will be released by Silent Future Recordings in cooperation with Nordvis Produktion on October 16th.
Check out now "Star Spawn" below.
Kaunis Kuolematon Premiere New Song & Music Video
Hamina, Finland-based death/doom metal outfit Kaunis Kuolematon premiere a new song and official music video "Kylmä Maa", taken from their upcoming new album "Syttyköön Toinen Aurinko". The new record will be released by Noble Demon on November 27th.
Check out now "Kylmä Maa" below.
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