Formed: 1991
From:
Quebec City, Quebec,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Kataklysm News
Below is our complete Kataklysm 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.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Kataklysm Premiere New Single & Music Video
Canadian death metal band Kataklysm have unveiled the details of their highly anticipated fifteenth studio album, titled "Goliath". The album's production and engineering were expertly handled by the band's own J-F Dagenais, while the mixing and mastering duties were entrusted to the talented duo of Chris Clancy (known for his work with Mutiny Within and Evile) and Colin Richardson (renowned for his collaborations with Slipknot and Machine Head). Set for release on August 11th through Nuclear Blast, "Goliath" promises to deliver a crushing onslaught of sonic brutality.
Leading the charge is the first single, "Bringer Of Violence", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono shared his thoughts on the single, telling: More...
Invictus (Kataklysm, Ex Deo Etc. ) Premiere Video
Invictus (Kataklysm, Ex Deo etc. ) premiere a new music video for “Eagles”, taken from their debut album "Unstoppable", out in stores via MNRK Heavy.
Check out now "Eagles" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Comments frontman Maurizio Iacono: More...
Invictus (Kataklysm/Ex Deo) Premiere New Video
Kataklysm/Ex Deo frontman Maurizio Iacono's solo project Invictus, premiere a new official music video for their track “Get Up“. That single will appear on the upcoming debut studio full-length named “Unstoppable“. Previously slated for a September 23rd release date, that record has recently been rescheduled to arrive on October 21st by MNRK Heavy.
Check out now "Get Up" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Invictus (Kataklysm) Premiere New Single & Video
Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono‘s side project Invictus has premiered a new song and music video called “Exiled” streaming via YouTube for you below. A new studio full-length from the band is scheduled for this fall with more details to be revealed soon.
Deicide Announces "Legion" Anniversary Tour
Florida-based death metallers, Deicide, have announced dates for a North American tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed second album, "Legion." They will perform the album in its entirety along with classics from the Deicide catalogue.
Special guests on the trek are Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights, Kataklysm, who have issued the following:
"Our brothers in Deicide made us an offer we couldn't refuse, this will be Part 2 of the massively successful US tour that happened in 2021 (the tour was the first to complete right out of the gates, during the pandemic).
"Kataklysm will be performing the classic 2004 album, 'Serenity In Fire,' in its entirety! This will be your only chance EVER to see two classic albums being performed live for the very first time in North America.
"Tour openers will be our friends in Inhuman Condition. Shows are bound to sell out so get your ticket while you can!
"As stated before, Kataklysm will be taking an indefinite hiatus from touring after this tour and will mainly only perform on select festivals and very short runs moving forward, so don't miss this!"
Tour dates: More...
Ex Deo (Kataklysm) Premiere Single & Lyric Video
Kataklysm singer Maurizio Iacono‘s Ex Deo premiere their new single and lyric video “Boudicca (Queen Of The Iceni)” from the band's forthcoming record “The Thirteen Years Of Nero“. Unleash The Archers frontwoman Brittney Slayes guests on this track and also appears in the below clip.
“The Thirteen Years Of Nero” will be released on August 27th by Napalm Records.
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Kataklysm To Support Deicide On US Tour
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights, Kataklysm, will return to the US at the end of summer 2021 as direct support for Deicide. The 23-date tour will kick off on August 5 in Tampa, Florida and make stops in Austin, Chicago, and New York before concluding in Spartanburg, South Carolina on August 29. Opening the tour is Internal Bleeding and Begat The Nephilim.
Maurizio Iacono comments, "Glen Benton and I have been talking about both bands touring together for quite some time now. We intended for this tour to happen last summer, but unfortunately got hit by the virus that paralyzed the world prior to announcing it. One year later, judging by the vaccine success and progress across the country, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel. So today, we are proud to announce one of the first Metal packages to hit the road in the States since the pandemic. Deicide, Kataklysm, and our friends in Internal bleeding will take this first long-awaited step across the country. We plan to be there LIVE and UNCONQUERED. Tickets are on sale today and will go fast. Get yours now!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Posts New Music Video Online
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm unleashed their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered," on September 25, 2020, via Nuclear Blast Records. Today. marks the 6 month anniversary of the release which garnered the band a Juno nomination. With the world still in a state of chaos 6 months later, the message they would like to convey to fans is to Become "Defiant" via the music video directed by Scott Hansen / Digital Thunderdome.
Check out the music video for "Defiant" below.
Maurizio Iacono comments, "March 25th, marks six months since the release of what we call our quarantine album, Unconquered. There were many songs to pick from but after consulting with our label we both came to the conclusion and agreed that 'Defiant' was the song to pick for this video. The reason is that it's what we need to be at the moment as we face a chaotic and unstable world. It's an intense song that screams out strength in the face of the unknown. 'Defiant' was filmed by acclaimed director Scott Hansen in the Atlanta area and the storyline deals with a soldier dealing with PTSD after experiencing the horror of war. Unfortunately, due to Canada's strict COVID-19 travel rules, bassist Stephane Barbe couldn’t make it to the video shoot so we decided to still shoot some parts with myself and J-F so we could still have some sort of band presence in it. The song is dedicated to the ones who sacrificed everything in order for us to have the freedoms today that so many take for granted." More...
Kataklysm Parts Ways With Drummer
Canadian death metal outfit Kataklysm have parted ways with drummer Oli Beaudoin, who was with the band since 2014, and have announced the addition of James Payne to the fold.
The band says in a statement: "Kataklysm have officially parted ways with drummer Oli Beaudoin; we would like to thank him for his work on the past four albums and his professionalism on the live stage over the last few years, we wish him all the best with his future endeavors.
"With that being said, we are excited to welcome acclaimed Los Angeles based drumming monster James Payne (Hour Of Penance, Hiss From The Moat, Vital Remains) to the Kataklysm family, James will be behind the throne for the upcoming Unconquered world campaign and beyond. Please give him a warm welcome."
Payne comments: "I am thrilled and honored to join Kataklysm and participate in a piece of their amazing legacy! I've been a fan of the band since I was in high school, and to think of sharing the stages around the world with them is incredible! I can't wait to start this experience and give the fans all I have behind the drums at every show we'll play and beyond!"
In the video below, Payne playsthrough the single, "The Killshot." More...
Kataklysm Uploads New Album Trailer
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm will unleash their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered," on September 25th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Steph discusses the impact of Covid-19 on touring. Watch the "Unconquered" album trailer #3 below.
"Unconquered" was recorded and engineered by the band's long-time producer and guitarist JF Dagenais at JFD Studio in Dallas, TX. Kataklysm enlisted legendary Colin Richardson, post retirement, to aid in the mixing of "Unconquered’s" weightier and modernized sound with additional help from Chris Clancy’s technicality and precision. "Unconquered" stands among the best produced albums in the band's career. More...
Kataklysm Premiere New Single
Kataklysm‘s new track “Underneath The Scars” has been premiered online streaming via YouTube below. A September 25th release date has been scheduled for the group's fourteenth studio full-length titled “Unconquered“.
Kataklysm Guitarist Speaks On COVID-19 Diagnosis
Today, Kataklysm guitarist JF Dagenais updates fans about his current condition since testing positive with COVID-19 as well as spread awareness to the metal community.
Statement from JF :
"Hey, folks! First, I want to thank everyone for the outpour of support from all our awesome fans and music colleagues around the world. It really gave me a morale boost! Last week started like any normal week. I was doing press for Kataklysm's new album Unconquered and on Wednesday morning I woke up and felt like I got hit by a train; I had a slight fever, body aches, and very low energy. The next day I went to my doctor after no improvement and they administered the COVID test to be on the safe side. It came back positive and I was shocked because I'm the extra careful type of guy. I wear a mask religiously, wash my hands, and barely go out. Anyhow, over the weekend I started to feel much better and started feeling like my old self again. Luckily, I am in decent health with no underlying conditions. I will self-quarantine at home with my family (so far they are fine) and will be free of this thing in no time. I don't want to make a big thing out of this and overshadow the new album but wanted to share the news that anyone can get this so be careful out there It is a nasty bug, the first few days were brutal but at the end of the day I'm fine and I will get over it."
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm will unleash their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered," on September 25th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Kataklysm Posts Second "Unconquered" Trailer
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm announced their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered," will be unleashed on September 25th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Today, the band releases the second album trailer discussing the artwork. Watch as Maurizio details the process of working with Blake Armstrong to bring the "Heart Beast" back to life below.
Maurizio comments, "The artwork represents the record; it's a rebirth in a very positive way even after all these years. Hope you enjoy 'Unconquered.'" More...
Kataklysm Discusses New Album Title
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights, Kataklysm, will release their 14th full-length studio album, Unconquered, on September 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band released the first album trailer. Watch as Maurizio Iacono discusses the title of the new album, below.
Maurizio comments, "Unconquered is actually what Kataklysm is about. It's not letting anything get in its way and not being dominated by any trends or by anybody. We just kept doing our thing. People can criticize and say whatever they want but in the end, we're Kataklysm. We're still here almost 30 years now. We still have some gas in the tank and you are gonna see it. This record is probably one of our strongest records we have done." More...
Kataklysm Reveals New Album Details
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights, Kataklysm, have revealed details for their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered," which will be unleashed on September 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band release the first single entitled, "The Killshot". Watch the video directed by Scott Hansen of Digital Thunderdome, below.
The band comments, "'The Killshot' is very Machiavellian at its base meaning. The song deals with revenge and planning it out, I wrote the song in an open interpretation because everyone has their own story that they can attach to it. In general, the album deals with pain or setbacks, overcoming them and fighting back especially in today's situation, the timing is on point. In February, we flew to Atlanta, Georgia and worked with director Scott Hanson. We saw some of his creations and wanted to try his style. The experience was awesome and we won’t forget it anytime soon. Everything went great but it was there, sitting at the airport that we first started seeing on all the screens that Covid-19 was about to shutdown the country."
"Unconquered" was recorded and engineered by the band's long-time producer and guitarist JF Dagenais at JFD Studio in Dallas, TX. Kataklysm enlisted legendary Colin Richardson, post retirement, to aid in the mixing of "Unconquered"’s weightier and modernized sound with additional help from Chris Clancy’s technicality and precision. "Unconquered" stands among the best produced albums in the band's career.
The infamous heart beast, which also appeared on "In The Arms Of Devastation" (2006), "Prevail" (2008), and "Heaven’s Venom" (2010), makes its return with a cover image created by artist Blake Armstrong. More...
Ex Deo Premiere New Song & Lyric Video
A lyric video for the latest single from Ex Deo titled “The Philosopher King“, has premiered online via YouTube, streaming for you below. Fleshgod Apocalypse keyboardist Francesco Ferrini guests on that particular track.
Kataklysm Posts New Lyric Video Online
Next week, the iconic 'MTV Headbangers Ball Tour« kicks off at Felsenkeller, Leipzig (Germany)! Headlined by Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm, the line-up will be completed by Knoxville, TN based metal squad Whitechapel, Italian symphonic death metal giants Fleshgod Apocalypse as well as UK death metal band Dyscarnate. In anticipation of the run, Kataklysm have launched a lyric video for the track "The Last Breath I'll Take Is Yours," taken from their highly-acclaimed studio album "Meditations" (2018). You can check it out below.
Frontman Maurizio Iacono states, "'The Last Breath I’ll Take Is Yours' is a song that deals with having to prove yourself over and over again to society. The world keeps consuming everything and keeps throwing challenges at you. It's about navigating life through struggle and in the end...having the last word over it on your own terms. We release this song as the final chapter of the successful campaign for our latest album 'Meditations.'" More...
Kataklysm Posts Tour Trailer Online
Resurrected three years ago, the iconic 'MTV Headbangers Ball Tour' will kick off on November 28 at Felsenkeller, Leipzig (Germany)! Headlined by Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights Kataklysm, the line-up will be completed by Knoxville, TN based metal squad Whitechapel, Italian symphonic death metal giants Fleshgod Apocalypse as well as UK death metal band Dyscarnate. Death metal maniacs, you better get your tickets now and don’t miss this killer touring quartet!
Watch what Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono has to say about the upcoming run in a new trailer below.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Reveals North American Tour Dates
Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm has revealed the dates for their previously announced headlining run of North America. They will be joined on the trek by groove metal pioneers Exhorder, Brazilian death metal outfit Krisiun and thrash metal outfit Hatchet.
Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono comments, "It took a while for us to get a full North American tour put together for 'Meditations' due to an extensive schedule and also the arrival of my little boy earlier this year. But, we are finally here and with a hell of a package this time. We are very excited to share the stage with the legendary Exhorder; 'Slaughter of the Vatican' is one of my all time favourite records. And to round off the package having our brothers in Krisiun with us and the thrash outfit Hatchet is gonna make this a memorable tour. We will play a varied set of the bands discography and of course. our latest album Meditations, all wrapped up in a devastating live show as only Kataklysm can deliver. It's gonna be sick. See you all very soon."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Announces North American Tour
Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm has announced that they will be embarking on a headlining tour across North America this September. While no dates have been revealed as of yet, the band has confirmed that rounding off a stellar lineup will be New Orleans groove metal pioneers Exhorder, Brazilian death metal stalwarts Krisiun and thrash metal revivalists Hatchet. More details will be revealed as soon as they're announced.
In the meantime, Kataklysm have the following dates scheduled:
May 10 - Cyclone - Shibuya-ku, Japan
July 11 - Dong Open Air - Neukirchen-vluyn, Germany
July 19 - Gefle Metal Festival - Gävle, Sweden
July 27 - Heavy Montreal - Montreal, QC