Vulture
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Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Vulture News
Below is our complete Vulture 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.
Vulture Unveils New Album Details
If there is one band that combines a classic approach with fresh ideas and an expansive joy of playing to honor their ancestors from the likes of early Exodus, Metallica, or Slayer, then it is the German heavy metal hellions, Vulture. On their fourth album "Sentinels," set for release on April 12th via Metal Blade Records, they prove once again that tradition and further development are not mutually exclusive, but on the contrary can lead to something extraordinary that leaves no headbanger untouched.
"In direct comparison to the last album, 'Dealin' Death,' we've picked up the pace again noticeably," elaborates guitarist Stefan Castevet. "We're bolder and a bit wilder again. It was important to us to be catchy and to include choruses that stick. Of course, we've basically retained our style, but we've defined the framework of the songs more clearly."
In order to create such a monster as "Sentinels," some changes were necessary. "It started with the songwriting, where we took more time than usual. We recorded a total of three demos with numerous songs, which we also produced to the best of our ability. This gave us the chance to let our songs sink in as relatively final versions so that we could then choose the best pieces and - at least in part - rework them again." More...
Vulture Releases New Single
One year after the release of their latest, highly acclaimed album "Dealin' Death" Vulture returns with a brand new, exclusive digital single. "High Speed Metal" has always been the slogan of the band, it was about time to dedicate a song to this self-explanatory style description. In classical Vulture fashion, "High Speed Metal" meets all their fans expectations, high octane, fast and catchy Metal that will please any fan of Heavy, Speed and Thrash Metal! This song will surely become an instant live classic.
Watch the brand new video (directed by Victoria Star) for "High Speed Metal" below.
Comments the band: "'High Speed Metal' is combining all the elements Vulture's about. Fast and thrashing riffs, drum fills from another world and fierce, deadly vocals! We're happy to now not only have 'High Speed Metal' as our slogan but also as a definite track that'll melt front row faces on all upcoming shows!" More...
Vulture To Release New Album In May
On May 21st, Vulture will release their new album, Dealin' Death, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, a video for the new single, "Malicious Souls" (filmed and edited by Adrian Guzce), can be viewed below or at: www.metalblade.com/vulture - where Dealin' Death can also be pre-ordered in the following formats:
- jewelcase-CD
- ltd. digipak-CD (incl. sticker)
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- slate grey marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)
- blood red / black marbled deluxe edition vinyl w/ flag, tape, and sticker (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- leaf green marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
- black w/ red splash vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
- dark teal marbled vinyl (US exclusive)
When it comes to contemporary thrash, there are few bands that can stand toe-to-toe with Germany's Vulture. Establishing their status with 2016's Victim To The Blade EP and 2017's The Guillotine, then cementing their reputation with 2019's Ghastly Waves And Battered Graves, they now return with the mighty Dealin' Death, one of the most ruthless records the genre has seen. "Take all our key elements - fierce riffing, halftone-shifts, aggressive vocals, huge toms, changing dynamics, horror-synths and classical twin guitar harmonies and cast it in a mould, then you have 'Dealin' Death'," says guitarist Stefan Castevet. "The result sounds a little 'back to the EP-ish' to my ears, yet it contains new approaches that we've never included in our sound so far, like choirs with harmonies." More...
Vulture Reveals New Album Details
On June 7th, Vulture will release their sophomore album, Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves, a video for the first single, "B.T.B. (Beyond the Blade)", can be viewed at: metalblade.com/vulture
Vulture comments: "We're more than happy to have been able to work with the talented Robert Piel. He managed to completely exceed our vision of creating a small suspense-thriller as a music video. This is not just a random band footage clip. This is big cinema."
"Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves" can be pre-ordered at: metalblade.com/vulture - where the record is available in the following formats:
-jewelcase-CD
-limited edition digipak-CD (EU exclusive - includes bonus track and patch)
-180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
-red / white / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)
-lilac / white marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
-white vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
-blood splatter vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 100 copies)
-ice blue marbled vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available! More...
Vulture Sign w/ Metal Blade Records
German speed metal band Vulture have signed with Metal Blade Records. Comments the outfit of their new label home:
“We feel proud and honored to officially announce our contract conclusion with Metal Blade Records! Signing up with the legendary label that released many of those albums that sparked our passion for extreme metal in our youths feels like completing the circle. Now, more motivated and bloodthirsty than ever, we are already eagerly working on new tracks for our second full-length. Attention posers! Prepare to die!”
Studio time has been booked in the summer for Vulture's new effort with more details to come.