Hoaxed
From:
Portland,
OR,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Hoaxed News
Below is our complete Hoaxed 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.
Gaerea Premiere New Music Video "Dormant"
Gaerea have made their "Mirage" bonus track, "Dormant," available for streaming. This track was previously exclusive to the limited edition physical copies of the album. Accompanying the song is a brutal music video directed by Claudio Marino, depicting the horrors of waterboarding. Gaerea emphasizes that the video features no actors, gimmicks, or special effects; everything you witness is real.
Comment Gaerea: More...
Baroness Premiere New Single & Music Video
The alternative metal ensemble Baroness, hailing from Savannah, Georgia, are celebrating the release of their new studio album, "Stone," today, September 15th. To accompany this release, they have unveiled an official music video for the song "Anodyne," streaming via YouTube for you now below:
Guitarist and vocalist Gina Gleason shared her thoughts on the track: More...
Wolves In The Throne Room Premiere New Single
Atmospheric black metal group Wolves In The Throne Room has released their track "Initiates Of The White Hart" along with an official visualizer created by the band. A new EP named "Crypt Of Ancestral Knowledge" is set to release on September 29th via Relapse Records. This track is streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below and will be featured on the forthcoming EP.
They provided the following commentary: More...
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2023 Sabertooth PDX
Sabertooth Portland 2023 – Part 1 (of 3)
I had heard of Sabertooth Fest before, but 2023 was my first experience. In prior years, I always had something else planned or couldn’t make the 5-hour drive. The festival has been going since 2015—when it was a three-day festival (all in Portland) and headlined by Sleep. Dubbed a psychedelic music festival—the emphasis was much more on doom and stoner metal this year.
This year’s Sabertooth took place over two days—the first in Tacoma with a much smaller lineup. This was the first time Sabertooth has happened in several years. The festival usually took place in February when it was active between 2015 and May of 2019. Prior acts included Built to Spill, Japanese Breakfast, Parquet Courts, Super Furry Animals, etc. so this year’s Sabertooth definitely moved in a heavier direction.
10 bands were on the Portland bill, with the first band not beginning until 4:20. Yob wrapped things up before 11:30. How do 10 bands play in just seven hours? Two stages, with some overlapping, and fairly-short sets is how.
I arrived at about 4:20 and wandered into Lola’s Room, for the first time, shortly thereafter. Lividus was probably into their second or third song. I wasn’t familiar with them, but they sounded good. The room was hot, and the lighting was minimal and unchanging. Not good, as things were only going to get hotter and more crowded as the evening progressed.
Lola’s Room (just under the Crystal Ballroom—which was good for not having to go far between bands) is designed for a small, sit down audience on a cold winter night. Portland may have hit 90 degrees on this day, but Lola’s Room felt hotter than that. A stand-up crowd meant few could see well as the stage was only about a foot off the ground. The silver linings to the space were the seating on one side and the ample water stations in the back.
Heading upstairs to the Crystal Ballroom was a breath of fresh air—literally. Not crowded and at least 15 degrees cooler, I was excited to see a band that had been in my music rotation for the last few months—Hoaxed.
Hoaxed was excellent live, and I began to notice an unadvertised theme of the festival—women in metal! When’s the last time you went to a metal festival in which 40% of the bands had at least one female on stage and more than 20% of the musicians performing were women? (If the UADA/Ghost Bath/Cloak tour wasn’t on the Sabertooth bill the numbers would have been closer to 60% and 35%!)
Speaking of Cloak, they were one of the main reasons I decided to drive five hours (each way) to attend. As far as I know, this was as close as they’ve ever been to me, and I’ve been a big fan of their music since I first heard their debut album in 2017. Their style hits my sweet spot. If you are not familiar, I suppose you could say that if Satyricon, Slayer, and Tribulation had a baby… If you are already acquainted (and are looking for somewhat similar bands), then I suggest you check out Denmark’s Slægt.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed their set. My two complaints are that they were in Lola’s Room instead of the Crystal Ballroom, and they weren’t given enough time. Personally, I would have switched Will and Cloak. Local band Will (who don’t even have an album out yet) may have more friends in Portland, but the fact that Cloak came so far and has a much greater following overall (not to mention three excellent albums) should have bumped them up on the bill IMO.
Part 2 can be found here.
Wolves In The Throne Room Premiere New Music Video
A brand-new music video has surfaced on YouTube, perfectly complementing the latest single from the black metal ensemble Wolves In The Throne Room. The track, titled "Twin Mouthed Spring," is a glimpse of what's to come from the group's upcoming EP, "Crypt Of Ancestral Knowledge," slated for release on September 29th via Relapse Records.
Taking charge of the video's direction and production, the band members themselves guided the creative process. They shared their thoughts, stating: More...
Wolves In The Throne Room To Tour North America
Washington black metal band Wolves In The Throne Room has announced that they will be embarking on a headlining run of shows this Fall, which will see the band play across America and Canada. Support on the journey will come from Blackbraid, Gaerea and Hoaxed. Tickets can be purchased from Friday, August 4 at 10 AM local at this location.
Wolves In The Throne Room comments: "At long last...Wolves in the Throne Room will bring our ritual of smoke and astral fire to North America this fall. Main support will be provided by Blackbraid and Gaerea. The evening will open with our Relapse Records labelmates Hoaxed.
"Our merch table will be stocked with new t-shirt designs as well as a new recording. More information about this music will be revealed soon."
The tour dates are as follows: More...