Exumer
Formed: 1985
From:
Frankfurt,
Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Exumer News
Below is our complete Exumer news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere Uncensored Video
Austrian technical brutal death metal institution Monument Of Misanthropy have teamed up with Metalunderground.com to exclusively premiere the uncensored version of their music video for "A Nice Beheading For MoM". The track is taken from the band's current album "Vile Postmortem Irrumatio", which marks also Monument Of Misanthropy's second studio full-length for their label home Transcending Obscurity Records. The single version was mixed and mastered by Kristian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner (Kohlekeller Studio), known for his work with Belgian deathgrinders Aborted and French brutal death band Benighted.
In other news the band's album cover for "Vile Postmortem Irrumatio" will be prominently featured in the upcoming 3rd and final volume of the "Aesthetics of Sickness" trilogy. Called "Dark Morbid Obsessions" it will be out November 22nd, 2024. Pre-sales are open now and you can purchase it with a 10% discount using the code "HEAVY10" HERE.
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Exodus, Exumer & Hirax Invade Islington
When it comes to metal's many sub-genres, thrash metal may well be the most exciting. Inspired by punk, it took the speed and aggression of the genre and mixed it with the intricacies of metal, becoming something which could switch between serious and fun easily, and with the energy contained in the music, it's almost a sonic fountain of youth. If ever there was a band that took the aggression and fun of thrash to the extreme, it was the Bay Area's own Exodus. Founded back in 1979 by guitarist Kirk Hammett and drummer Tom Hunting, along with Keith Stewart and Tim Agnello, the band became legendary in the iconic California thrash scene and their debut, "Bonded By Blood," is an unquestionable classic. They've released a further ten albums since then, along with live releases and lineup shake ups but in 2024, they're as strong as ever. With the release of their new live record, "British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live at the Astoria)," it seemed like the perfect time to see them once more in London, this time with some very special guests.
Opening the show tonight was fellow Bay Area thrashers Hirax. On a personal note, I've waited literally half of my life to see Hirax, so expectations were high. I'm glad to report that expectations weren't just met, they were exceeded. Still led by vocalist Katon de Pena (although fans of both bands will know that there was a brief period where former Exodus vocalist Paul Baloff fronted the group,) the singer is still in magnificent form, belting out old favourites such as "The Plague" and "Warlords Command" with sheer ferocity. The rest of the band are playing to their fullest too, keeping the songs sounding fresh and fierce and the crowd were into every minute of it.
Katon endeared himself to the London faithful, continuously engaging with them, while also trying to get as many songs in as possible since the doors opened later than scheduled. New songs "Drill Into The Brain," "Drowned Bodies" and "Faster Than Death" all sounded excellent and easily on par with the best tracks of their career. Hirax promised to come back to London with a longer set and I can't wait for them to do so, because this was so much fun from start to finish and maybe if I'm really lucky, they'll play "Unleash The Dogs Of War" then too. More...
Brutal Assault Adds Four Thrash Titans
You can look forward to a sharp dose of 80s thrash on the Josefov stages. Three names
from the American scene will be there: Forbidden and Heathen with their Bay Area
thrash, and Hirax with their characteristic maniacal blend of speed and thrash metal.
German band Exumer, known for their classic old-school approach, will complete the
quartet - a must for all Exodus and Slayer fans.
Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 7-10, 2024.
Festival passes are available HERE! More...
Brutal Assault Festival Announces 85% Tickets Sold
Brutal Assault Festival announces 85% of the tickets of its upcoming 2019 edition already being sold. Tells the festival promotion agency:
"The attractive lineup of our festival draws audience from all around the world and we've already sold 85 % of all available tickets - thank You for your interest! Our lineup also misses just a couple of last bands and the artists from our KAL stage to be completely revealed... and that is happening soon! We can only recommend to everyone not to hesitate with the purchase of the festival pass, because there are gonna be no more tickets when the currently available capacity is gone!The festival passes are 102€ (full festival passes only), but you'll also find discounted festival passes for the disabled and for kids in our e-shop HERE."
You can now also generate your own Brutal Assault poster with bands ordered according to your liking and share your taste with the world! If you share your #mybrutal2019 poster on Facebook or Instagram, you can win a free festival pass!
Exumer Posts New Music Video Online
Last month, legendary multinational thrash metallers Exumer released their fifth full-length, "Hostile Defiance," via Metal Blade Records. The album hit the German album charts on position 42 which marks the highest chart entry in the history of the band! Exumer has now launched a video for their latest hit single, "King's End"! Please check it out below.
The idea behind Exumer's new video clip "King's End" is to visually pay homage to the look and visual aesthetics of the MTV/Headbanger's Ball era clips from the late 80s and early 90s. Especially when CGI became available as a tool to add effects that were otherwise financially impossible to obtain. The clip was entirely shot, edited and directed by Goreminister in Essen (Turock Club)/Germany during Exumer's last European dates.
Exumer singer Mem V. Stein: "We were approached by our buddy Goreminister, who has his own You Tube channel and is a pretty known character in the Metal scene in and around Essen, if we would be interested in a new video that resembles old Headbanger's Ball clips. We instantly were on board with the concept and are now excited to launch something that uniquely resembles the early 90s over the top videos we devoured back when Metal was still on Television." More...
Exumer Posts New Song Online
On April 5th, legendary multinational thrash metallers Exumer will release their fifth full-length, "Hostile Defiance," via Metal Blade Records.
"Hostile Defiance" is exactly what its title suggests. A 42-minute full on attack, the thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before. "We wanted to sonically progress, incorporating more melodic elements in the music as well as more rhythmic variety," states vocalist Mem Von Stein. "We are a lot braver trying to create an up to date and relevant sound that can easily stand alone in today's thrash landscape without sounding trite or a throwback, and we're challenging the listener not to get too comfortable with one specific feel, tempo or pace."
For a preview of the album, the new single, "King's End", can be heard below.
Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "'King's End' is a perfect example for what we set out to accomplish with this album. Keep the fury, speed and aggression of our previous albums but infuse melody with the vocals and guitars in order to expand the musical scope of our sound. Still no compromises and full on thrash but with more variety and vigor." More...
Exumer To Release New Album In April
On April 5th, legendary multinational thrash metallers Exumer will release their fifth full-length, "Hostile Defiance," via Metal Blade Records.
"Hostile Defiance" is exactly what its title suggests. A 42-minute full on attack, the thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before. "We wanted to sonically progress, incorporating more melodic elements in the music as well as more rhythmic variety," states vocalist Mem Von Stein. "We are a lot braver trying to create an up to date and relevant sound that can easily stand alone in today's thrash landscape without sounding trite or a throwback, and we're challenging the listener not to get too comfortable with one specific feel, tempo or pace."
For a preview of the album, the video for the first single, "Hostile Defiance", can be seen below. The clip was created by renowned cover artist Costin Chioreanu (At The Gates, Voivod, etc.), who also made the album artwork and layout for Hostile Defiance. More...
Wacken 2015 CD/DVD Set Announced
Just in time for 2016's Wacken Open Air that will see another 75,000 metalheads having the time of their lives, UDR Music is pleased to announce the release of "Live At Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell.
This double CD/DVD (or BluRay) set is hitting North American stores on August 26th. Transport yourself back to 2015's stellar lineup with over 120 bands on eight stages. The full track listing is as follows:
DVD1 / Blu-ray1:
01. JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller
02. IN FLAMES - Paralyzed
03. IN FLAMES - Everything's Gone
04. AMORPHIS - My Kantele
05. AMORPHIS - Magic And Mayhem
06. RUNNING WILD - Under Jolly Roger
07. RUNNING WILD - Riding The Storm
08. BEYOND THE BLACK - Rage Before The Storm
09. BEYOND THE BLACK - Songs Of Love And Death
10. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - Horsemen
11. ARMORED SAINT - Left Hook From Right Field
12. ANNIHILATOR - Creepin' Again
13. ANNIHILATOR - Alison Hell
14. DEATH ANGEL - Voracious Soul
15. DEATH ANGEL - Buried Alive
16. EXUMER - Possessed By Fire
17. BURGERKILL - Under The Scars
18. SABATON - To Hell And Back
19. SABATON - Night Witches
20. DANKO JONES - The Twisting Knife
21. DANKO JONES - Full Of Regret
22. ULI JON ROTH - Dark Lady
23. ULI JON ROTH - Virgin Killer
24. THE POODLES - Night Of Passion
25. EUROPE - War Of Kings
26. EUROPE - The Second Day More...
Exumer Issues "Catatonic" Music Video
German thrash machine Exumer issued a new music video for the track "Catatonic." The song appears on the band's latest album "The Raging Tides," which was issued back at the end of January via Metal Blade Records.
Check out the clip here:
Exumer Streaming "Catatonic"
Ready to unleash fourth album, "The Raging Tides," on January 29th worldwide via Metal Blade Records, the German thrash metallers from Exumer have launched a new track online titled "Catatonic."
Vocalist Mem von Stein comments: "We wanted to display the entire scope of our thrash and traditional heavy metal roots on the new album. 'Catatonic' is a prime example when we used a mid-tempo track, on an otherwise fast-paced record, to sonically create some variety without losing any momentum."
For another preview of "The Raging Tides," the previously posted single "Sinister Souls" is also online at this location.
Recorded with producer/engineer Waldemar Soychta at Waldstreet Sound in Dortmund, Germany, "The Raging Tides" is a deliberate and violent thrash attack that stays true to the band's 30 year legacy. The track listing is as follows: More...
Exumer Posts New Track "Sinister Souls"
Ready to unleash fourth album, "The Raging Tides," on January 29th worldwide via Metal Blade Records, German thrash metal band Exumer has launched a new track titled "Sinister Souls" today. Give it a spin below, courtesy of the folks at Bravewords.com.
Singer Mem von Stein comments: "As with 'Fire and Damnation', we tried to carry the vibe of our earlier albums on 'The Raging Tides'. 'Sinister Souls' represents the bridge between an updated thrash metal sound and traditional riffing with a healthy infusion of 1980s spirit."
Pre-orders are available here. Recorded with producer/engineer Waldemar Soychta at Waldstreet Sound in Dortmund, Germany, "The Raging Tides" is a deliberate and violent thrash attack that stays true to the band's 30 year legacy. The track listing is: More...
Exumer Reveals New Album Details
German thrash metal band Exumer has announced "The Raging Tides" as the band's upcoming fourth full-length, set to be released January 29th via Metal Blade Records. Listen in to the title track below.
Recorded with producer/engineer Waldemar Soychta at Waldstreet Sound in Dortmund, Germany, "The Raging Tides" is a deliberate and violent thrash attack that stays true to the band's 30 year legacy.
Conceptually and lyrically, vocalist Mem V. Stein has based the bulk of the record around human suffering - specifically "caused by torture or other means for political, religious, or personal gain for the individuals/organizations who inflict the pain," Stein asserts. Inspired by a wide range of books and articles, the title of the album itself, according to Stein, "represents the ebb and flow of human misery and despair around the globe."
1. The Raging Tides
2. Brand Of Evil
3. Catatonic
4. Sacred Defense
5. Welcome To Hellfire
6. Sinister Souls
7. Shadow Walker
8. There Will Always Be Blood
9. Dark Reflections
10. Death Factory
11. Forever My Queen (Pentagram cover; bonus track)
12. Hostage To Heaven (Grip Inc. cover; bonus track feat. Rob Dukes, Waldemar Sorychta, Markus Freiwald) More...
Exumer Recording New Album
The German thrash masters from Exumer will enter the studio in Dortmund, Germany on October 19 to record the follow-up to "Fire & Damnation," which was released worldwide via Metal Blade Records in 2012.
The band will once again team up with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Sodom, Moonspell, Grip Inc., Tiamat, etc.), who had produced the Exumer comeback album in 2011. Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments:
"We take our time to record/release our records in order to deliver the most exciting and quality products for our fans. We are fortunate enough that Metal Blade gives us the space, time and freedom we need to write the album we believe will advance the band the most. Having Waldemar back with us in the studio to produce the new record is such a huge plus, since he did a fantastic job on the last production. Anyone who liked our two records from the 1980s or our last album will not be disappointed with this new one as it delivers our signature brand of fast and aggressive thrash metal."
Exumer's new album is set to be released via Metal Blade Records in early 2016, and marks the 4th output in the band's 30 year history. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Catch the band live on these dates: More...
70,000 Tons Of Metal Adds To 2015 Lineup
Four more bands were announced today for the 2015 roster by UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal. On board at the last minute: Florida hardcore act Adaliah, Florida deathcore act Dark Sermon and Swiss groove act GurD and German thrashers Exumer.
70,000 Tons of Metal casts off tomorrow January 22, 2015 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica and returns on Monday, January 26, 2015. The festival boards a new vessel, Liberty of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean), which will accommodate four stages. The All-Star Jam band will be back this coming January, which features members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live. There will also be two hot tubs on the pool deck stage.
All the information on the festival can be found at 70000tons.com.
Metal Underground.com has its team on the scene and will report on all the events in the coming days. Stay tuned.
The roster lineup is as follows, with only 2 more left to be announced:
1349
Abandon Hope
Adaliah
Alestorm
Amorphis
Annihilator (featuring Coburn Pharr performing songs from "Never, Neverland")
Anvil
Apocalyptica
Arch Enemy
Artillery
Behemoth
Blind Guardian
Cannibal Corpse
Claim the Throne
Crucified Barbara
D.A.D.
Dark Sermon
Destruction
Divided Multitude
Einherjer
Ensiferum
Enthroned
Equilibrium
Exumer
Gama Bomb More...
Exumer Announces Only U.S. Show Of 2014
Germany's Exumer will return to the U.S. in September for an exclusive 2014 appearance. Exumer will be joined by Merciless Death, Social Overload, plus more bands to be announced at The Avalon Hollywood on September 28th.
Doors are scheduled to be open at 7pm for this special headlining appearance from Exumer. Tickets go on sale on June 13th at 10:00am Pacific here.
Exumer vocalist Mem von Stein comments: "We are beyond excited that our only U.S. show for 2014 takes place in Los Angeles. We have one of our strongest and most loyal fan bases in L.A. and haven't played there since 2009, when we headlined Thrasho De Mayo. This show is definitely shaping up to be one of the highlights in 2014 for us, and it will be nothing short of a night of total thrash annihilation."
Exumer's latest album, "Fire & Damnation," was released in April of 2012. Read our review right here. You can also catch the band live on these dates:
08/29 Suben, AU Headbanger's Destaster Festival Part III w/ Asphyx
08/30 Essen, DE Turock Open Air 2014
09/06 Torcy, FR The Fall of Summer Festival w/ Venom, Sodom, many more
09/28 Hollywood, CA The Avalon
Exumer Drops Off Slaughterfest European Tour
German thrash act Exumer has dropped off the upcoming Slaughterfest Tour in Europe with Onslaught, MPire of Evil and Master, citing logistical reasons as the cause.
The announcement reads:
"The logistical circumstances that preceded this tour made it impossible to commit to the tour, even if it meant giving up our co/ headlining spot on the bill. We are just as disappointed as everyone else who wanted to check out this killer tour package but we had to make a decision and as difficult it was, we opted to pull out of the tour. Anyone who has seen us live in the past knows that we try to play energetic and exciting shows possible. Unfortunately, the logistical problems surrounding the tour would've made it impossible to guarantee the fans a 100% of what we are capable of and to deliver what they expect every night.
"We refuse to shortchange our fans and ultimately tarnish the EXUMER brand just for some profit. Our withdraw[al] from the tour has nothing to do with the rest of the bands on the tour package and we wish them a great run with loads of success, as we have nothing but respect for each of the remaining bands on the bill.
"We will do our best to put together a string of shows in Europe next year to make up for this cancellation and ask for everyone to consider our apologies and hopefully see you at one of the next Exumer shows!!"
The tour will proceed with the remaining acts, beginning on October 9th in the U.K. (see dates here). More...
Exumer Announces Lineup Change
German thrashers Exumer have parted ways with guitarist H.K., who played his last show at the Bang Your Festival in Germany on July 13. The guitarist's departure has been an amicable one and has left for solely personal reasons.
Vocalist Mem V. Stein commented: “We were sad to let H.K. go after touring with him for the past three years and recording our comeback album in 2011. However, the thrashing must go on and we already have found a session guitarists who will accompany us to South and North America for our upcoming tour dates there. We will try our best to fulfill all our touring obligations and find a permanent 2nd guitarist as soon as possible to ensure a band chemistry that will take Exumer to the next level.”
Exumer's latest album is "Fire & Damnation," is available worldwide on Metal Blade Records now. For a review of the release, head over to this location. More...
Exumer Announces Tour With Onslaught, Master
American/German thrashers Exumer will return to Europe in the fall to co-headline the Slaughterfest Tour alongside Onslaught. Exumer frontman Mem von Stein comments:
"The Slaughterfest tour will be the most important step for us to re-establish Exumer as a household name and finally promote our last album 'Fire & Damnation' in the correct way, reaching fans Europe wide. We want to give fans the opportunity to check us out in an memorable event that people will talk about for some time to come."
Support will come from M-Pire of Evil and Master. Dates are as follows: More...
Exumer Announces Only U.S. Show Of 2013
German thrash veterans Exumer have confirmed a New York City show on September 21st, 2013 at The Paper Box in Brooklyn. The show will be the only U.S. appearance in 2013 for Exumer and the band's second visit to the United States. Main support for the evening will be Florida death metal act Malevolent Creation.
Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "We are beyond thrilled to be finally playing in NYC. We haven't played on North American soils since the Thrasho De Mayo festival in L.A., four years ago. New York is close to mine and our bassist's hearts, since both of us live here and we have never brought the band to play in front our home crowd." More...
Exumer To Play Ragnarokkr Metal Fest
German thrash metal legends Exumer have been confirmed to appear at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse Festival in Chicago, IL. The fest is scheduled to take place from May 3rd - 4th, 2013, and also includes Onslaught, Eldritch, Oz, Omen, and many more.
Information and tickets can be found at this location. This appearance will be part of Exumer's first full U.S. tour in the band's 27 year long history, which is scheduled to take place April/May 2013. Dates and details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Exumer released latest album "Fire & Damnation" in April of this year. Check out a music video for the title track below. More...