Metal News for January 1, 2014
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30 news articles posted on this day.
Stilla Posts New Single Online
And with the new year, a new Stilla album arrives. Pre-order information on "Ensamhetens Andar" can be found at this location, and the new single "Till Slutet" is now available online. Check it out below. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Vandring utan spår
2. Ensamhetens andar
3. Till slutet
4. Själavrängaren
5. Hjärta av sten
6. Tillägnan
7. Skuggornas dop
Palm Reader To Record Second Album
U.K. outfit Palm Reader has issued the following statement online about entering the studio to record a new album:
"Dear friends,
"Last year was a landmark year for us as a band and us as people. Because of you fine folk have supported us we've been able to cross quite a few things of our bucket lists, so many, many thanks for all your support.
"In just over a weeks time we'll heading into the studio with our good chum and co-conspirator Lewis Johns to record our second album. I know every band says this, but this is by a country mile the best material we have written. Another tired and tedious phrase: 'we can't wait for you to hear it' again is quite apt. It's going to be an experience.
"This is only possible because of you lovely lovely people. So, from the bottom of our withered black hearts, thank you for everything."
Hexis To Release "Abalam" Album
Copenhagen's Hexis will release new new-length "Abalam" via Halo Of Flies on January 11th. Hexis comments on naming the album:
“The demon Abalam is a King of Hell and an assistant to Paimon. He takes possession of a human’s body to encourage the human to commit lust, he would defile humans during the possession and the only way they could escape was death.”
European fans will have the opportunity to see Hexis perform these wicked rituals live as the band will be touring heavily following the release of "Abalam," which was recorded and mixed by Lewis Johns and Tony James at The Ranch Production House in England. Mastering was handled by Rob Gonnella and Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East. More...
Gandreid Streaming New Album
Gandreid is currently streaming the band's entire newly released "Nordens Skalder" album. Check it out in the player below, courtesy of Naturmacht Productions. The track listing is as follows:
1. Efter Moerkets Frembrudd 05:09
2. Atterljom 03:22
3. Skaldens Soenner 05:21
4. Hærfang 04:29
5. Visjoner Om En Kvervet Storhetstid 06:26
6. Han Som Stod Aaleina 04:29
7. Voyage Towards Redemption 05:53
8. Svart Flamme 03:54
9. Blodstyrt,Endelikt & Velklang 05:11
10. Sorgens Sti 06:12 More...
Ascariasis Streaming New Song
Ascariasis has released a new track off the upcoming "Initia Nova" EP due out later this year. The band comments:
"As a holiday surprise, we present to you our new single 'Ivory' early, as well as a few stomach worms inside each and every one of your stockings. Give us a thumbs up and spread the word! Very excited about this one!"
Essential Posts EP Trailer
Chilean outfit Essential will be releasing a new EP later this year, and now a teaser trailer can be found below. For more info on Essential, head over to the band's Facebook profile here.
Huntress Video Interview Available
NextMosh.com has released a video interview with Huntress lead woman Jill Janus, which was recorded on October 25th, 2013 at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Check out the interview below, or you can also read the band's year-end message to fans at this location.
The Bloodline Offering Track For Download
Chicago, IL outfit The Bloodline has issued the following announcement about offering a track for free download:
"First and foremost, we hope you all have had an amazing holiday season and we wish you nothing but the best in the new year!
"We have been in and out of the studio over the last 5 months working on new material and preparing something special for you all. We all feel that new music is very overdue for all of you out there and have decided that the wait is over! We have set this up so that you all can download this track for the next 24 hours, so make sure you get it while it is available.
"This is our gift to you for your undying support and love for this band. We cannot thank you enough for the overwhelming response and amazing words that you all have given in the releasing of our debut track 'The Blackout.' So without further due, we give you 'Midnight!'
"We hope you all enjoy this gift and we look forward to a busy and amazing 2014! Much love and respect to you all and we will see you all very soon!" More...
Olvido Posts New Lyric Video
Spanish outfit Olvido has released a new lyric video for the track "La Matare," which comes off the 2013 album "Luto." Check it out below, and the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. La Mascarada
2. Reniega Del Destino
3. Acción-Reacción
4. Pulsa Denura
5. La Mataré
6. Pura Demagogia
7. Doble O Nada
8. Maestra
9. Instinto Natural
10. Hoy Voy A Morir
11. Sin Fe Y Sin Ceremonias
Black Mass To Record New Album
Boston's Black Mass has issued the following announcement about gearing up to record a new album:
"So 2013 has come to and end and there's a few things we would like to announce and address. First of all we wanna say a huge thank you to everyone who helped us and supported us through this eventful year, we really appreciate it.
"Regardless of the departure of our drummer, Black Mass will continue recording in a Darkthrone-esque fashion with me (Brendan) on drums as well as guitar and vocals, and of course Cristian on bass.
"Come mid January, we begin the recording of our next album 'Ancient Scriptures.' We assure you this album will be unlike any other album you have ever heard, for better or worse...
"We will post riff previews between now and the then to give you guys a small taste of the material we've been writing.
"We continue our search for a live drummer and hope to be gigging again soon after the recording process." More...
Dulcamara Signs With Art Gates Records
Art Gates Records has issued the following announcement about inking a deal with Spanish outfit Dulcamara:
"We are proud to announce Dulcamara as the new artist which becomes part of the AGR family. This melodic death metal combo from Toledo was born in 2003 and combines the strength and toughness of their style with evocative orchestral passages, within the wide palette of most classic to most modern sounds. Sharp and rabid riffs, a powerful rhythmic base, orchestral arrangements, piano, synthesizers .. all characterized by the original and unique sound of the band.
"Dulcamara has released 3 studio albums and 1 EP ('Dulcamara,' 'Anatómicamente Imperfecto,' 'Asylum' and 'Discordia') and have received an outstanding feedback from the specialized press and metalheads, performance after performance.
"After working with well-known names in the international metal scene such as Leo Jiménez, Carlos Santos, Mika Jussila, etc. and touring along artists like Stravaganzza, Soziedad Alkohólika, Warcry or Epica; Dulcamara are ready to release their fourth album in the beginning of 2014. With no doubt, one of the most expected albums of next year."
Dulcamara also comments: "Becoming part of the AGR family is and adventure for us to face with the greatest illusion. A record label that fits very well with Dulcamara, with fabulous bands in their rooster we will be happy to tour with in the future. We wish this relationship to be fruitful, enduring and that we can do great things together. We’ll give our best to make it real, both performing live and with our new album of studio; soon we’ll reveal details about it and will be the first with the AGR family."
Noctem Unveils New Album Artwork
Noctem is excited to reveal the cover artwork for the band's new album, which will be entitled “Exilium.” The artwork was designed by Edmundo Saiz and the track listing is as follows:
1. Enuma Elish
2. Apsu Dethroned
3. Decrepit Human Kingdom
4. Namtar’s Crown
5. The Rising Horns
6. Halo of Repugnance
7. Egregor
8. The Splint of Destinations
9. Eidolon
10. The Adamantine Doors
Producer Daniel Cardoso also comments: “The extreme spanish boys did it again. After weeks in the studio I can say that the new album 'Exilium' is going to be another break through release on Noctem’s career. Expect nothing but quality, high-speed, riffing extravaganza and dark ambiences.” More...
Leng Tch'e Recording Album
Footage has been posted online of Leng Tch'e performing live in Japan, which can be viewed below, and the band also comments about recording a new album:
"Another year gone by. A little older and none the wiser. More stages destroyed, eardrums pierced, brain cells annihilated, friendships made and Japan finally conquered after 12 years of spreading the razorgrind worldwide.
"A new full length album is being recorded as we speak and will see the light of day in the coming year. In the meantime, enjoy the last song of the last show of our last tour. We couldn't have done any of this without the support of you guys, our dear fans. Party hard and see you all on the road in 2014!" More...
Enslaved Looking Forward To A New Year
Norwegian progressive black metal band Enslaved has checked in with the following year-end message to fans:
"It has got to be a good sign that once again we're sitting here on New Year's Eve, thinking 'can we really hope for another year of THIS much musical progress, exciting travels and general insanity?' Every year since we can't remember when has been a solid step forward, and 2013 has certainly not been an exception. Wow. We feel grateful, humble and over-the-top motivated to make 2014 a g i a n t leap forward.
"To know that our music actually matters as much to you guys as it does for us out there is sometimes dizzying and surreal - then again; being dizzy and experiencing surrealism is the finest Life has to offer - so let's keep going.
"Thank you to each and everyone of our families, partners, crew, friends, colleagues, idols, enemies and every coincidental entity that has played any role in making 'reality' in 2013 what it was - it fucking ruled. 2014 will be even better, whatever that means... haha!"
Aenaon Posts "Grau Diva" Lyric Video
Aenaon has issued the following announcement about streaming a new track online:
"We've decided to celebrate 2014 by sharing with all of you one track from the new Aenaon album 'Extance.' Dedicated to all our beloved sexual confused weirdos around the world, this is the most straight song of Aenaon, ladies and gentlemen, this is 'Grau Diva.'"
The album is due out January 20th, and the track listing is as follows:
1. The First Art
2. Deathtrip Chronicle
3. Grau Diva
4. A Treatise on the Madness of God
5. Der Mude Tod
6. Pornocrates
7. Closer to Scaffold
8. Land of no Water
9. Algernon’s Decadence
10. Funeral Blues
11. Palindrome More...
Above This Streaming New Song
In honor of the new year, Above This has released a new track online for streaming. Give "(PPP) Pistol Packin Paula" a listen in the player below. You can also hear the band's previous album "Titanium" over at this location.
Inferi Posts New Lyric Video
An official lyric video is now available for the track "Destroyer," taken off the new album "The Path of Apotheosis" from Tennessee outfit Inferi.
Check out "Destroyer" below, and you can also pre-order "The Path of Apotheosis" at this location. The album's track listing is as follows:
I. Those Who From The Heavens Came
II. The Promethean Kings
III. A Betrayal Unforetold
IV. Wrath of The Fallen Ones
V. The Ophidian Form
VI. Prelude to A Perilous Fate
VII. Destroyer
VIII. Onslaught of The Covenant
IX. Marching Through The Flames of Tyranny
X. The Ancients of Shattered Thrones
XI. The Path of Apotheosis
Astarte's Tristessa Battling Leukemia
In October, Greek all-female black metal band Astarte announced work was underway on an upcoming album.
Now the band has revealed that bassist/keyboardist Tristessa is currently battling leukemia. The following message was posted on the Astarte Facebook profile:
"My name is Nicolas Maiis. I am the husband of Maria Kolokouri as you all know as Tristessa. Unfortunately the fate is hard and the life even harder in our case.
"Our beloved Maria she is in critical condition fighting minute by minute for her life a form of leukemia. We, her family we our beside to her and we are trying to keep her strong. The people who know Maria they have knowledge of what a strong person she is and that she is a unique human being and always kind to everyone.
"As a mother she is always at her son's side and always she is standing strong for me to support me. Now it is the time to stand by her side with our positive energy and say a prayers to any god we may believe or not.
"Make a true wish deep down from you hearts so Maria to feel all the good energy and to take courage from your hearts and to have the hope that is needed.
"A miracle said the doctor that is needed, I don’t know from whom or what just please pray
for one… Maria is needing all the hope of our hearts, I need that, our son needs that." More...
Lay Down Rotten Streaming Album's Title Track
In early 2014, German death metal band Lay Down Rotten is going to unveil newest output "Deathspell Catharsis." To shorten the time until the release, you can now listen to the title track in the player below.
The death metal massacre will be unleashed on January 24th, 2014 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, on January 27th in the U.K. and the rest of Europe and on February 11th in North America. More...
Ovid's Withering Thanks Fans For 2013 Support
Ovid's Withering has checked in with the following 2013 recap message:
"We want to finish off the year by saying thank you from the bottom of our hearts to every single person who has listened to and spread the love of all of our music, and especially a huge thanks to all the fans who supported us through merch or digital/physical album sales. The feedback has honestly been incredible.
"We decided to take the month of December off to relax after our tour/album release to take a breather and just have contests and give out free stuff for you guys. It was a nice break, but tomorrow the band will be meeting up to discuss all the upcoming stuff with Terraphage, shows, and tours we'll be planning this coming year.
"You guys made 2013 absolutely amazing, and now its time for us to do even better with 2014. We'll be releasing more info soon. Thanks again!" More...
Disciples Of Power Issues Year-End Recap
Disciples of Power has checked in with the following year-end recap thanking fans and promoters:
"2013 was a great year at the DOP camp. An amazing comeback show in Edmonton that will resonate in our minds for some time. Thanks to Tyson, Cara and crew at the pawnshop for making it such a success! Also thanks to Nate for including us in the Calgary Metal fest and Slim for recording it all! Also the last minute show at DV8 to raise funds for the food bank wouldn't have been possible with out Rod's help and enthusiasm.
"We'd also like to thank all the bands we have played with in 2013 and promoters who put it all together, but most of all you the fans who have supported our return to the stage! All of you guys who have come out to show your support and love for the music that our brethren Hart Bachmier put so much of himself into have been amazing!!! I'm sure he would be overwhelmed by the response!
"We are all extremely proud to be back out playing this music and you all have made it so worth while and we can't wait to share with you the big things coming up for DOP in 2014!
"Cheers and have a great new year!" More...
Sworn In Posts Message Thanking Fans
Sworn In has issued the following message thanking fans and looking forward to new activity this year:
"Hello everybody. I just wanted to take a second and say thank you. Growing up even as a toddler all I ever wanted to do was be in a band, it's all I would think about and dream about, and if you would've told me then I'd be where I am right now I would have a fuckin heart attack.
"I want to thank all of you, anyone who has been to a show, picked up a shirt, talked to us, listened to our music, got a tattoo, connected to our music, showed a friend, or even just checked us out. I would not be here if it wasn't for any of that and neither would any of us. This year we've done more things than I ever thought we would, playing 150 shows and releasing our first full length is a blessing in and of itself, and I couldn't be any more happy to share it with you guys.
"The amount of people who have reached out and told us we helped them literally chokes me up, and I'm not just saying that. I would not want to be doing anything else in the world. We will not stop, and to anyone who needs us, we will always be there for you. You are never alone and that's what I want you all to know throughout 2014." More...
Wide Eyes Streams New Single
Wide Eyes is now streaming the new song "Advaita" online, which will appear on the upcoming album "Sa?sara." The track listing is as follows:
1. Transmigration
2. Atman
3. Brahman
4. Equilibrii
5. Advaita
6. Desiderata
7. Preta (featuring Aaron Marshall of Intervals)
8. Black Star
9. An Awakening
10. Rays Around the Sun
11. Matrisphere (featuring Plini)
12. Harmonium
13. Lexicon
14. Samsara: Crossing the Void (featuring David Maxim Micic of Destiny Potato) More...
Putrified Announces New Album
Sweden's Putrified has checked in with the following update about releasing a new full-length album this year:
"A new year is upon us and with that comes a lot of announcements, so I figured we might do one as well. We hereby announce the upcoming Purified full-length album for 2014, entitled 'Death Darkness Decay.'
"This is by far our most ambitious work up to date, which will be quite obvious once it's released. Built upon the foundation of last years rebirth 'Sacrilegious Purification,' a new temple has been erected reaching for new heights.
"This is not just a simple record, it's a whole lot more. N.Sadist (Patronymicon) & H.Sulphur (Patronymicon & Sordid Flesh) are among those who are contributing with vocals to the album. Which means that this will be Putrified's most dynamic work, thus far.
"More information will come in due time..."
Sinprophecy Posts "Summoning" Video Clip
Egypt's Sinprophecy has released a video clip for the "Summoning" single, which is taken from the band's upcoming album "Through Sacrifice And Redemption."
Check out the clip below. "Through Sacrifice And Redemption" was recorded and engineered at Vibe Studios and mixed & mastered by Yousef Ahmad.
Edgedown Signs With Massacre
Edgedown's debut album "Statues Fall" is set to be released in late April 2014 via Massacre Records. The label also issued the following statement:
"Let us welcome the new year with the first official signing news of 2014! We're happy to welcome Edgedown from Germany to the Massacre Records family!
"Andreas Meixner, Mathias Gaßner and Michael Zebhauser formed the band in March 2008 and soon started to play live - as cover band back then.
"Less than a year later, they focused on writing new material and finished the recordings of the first untitled and successful 3-song demo in 2010.
"The band's line-up was completed during 2010 and 2011 with the addition of bassist Stefan Rehrl and drummer Peter Ramspott. Support shows with Epica and Serenity as well as a gig at Austria's Metalfest Open Air followed.
"Edgedown's musical style can now be described as modern heavy metal, since the band members were influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, Dio or Savatage. But they're also open to modern influences."
Close Your Eyes Releases New Video
Melodic hardcore outfit Close Your Eyes has teamed up with Fuse.tv to release a new official music video for the track "The End."
Check it out in the player below, or you can also see the band's previously released video clip "Frame and Glass" at this location. Both tracks comes off the "Line In The Sun" album. More...
Orgone Working On Album
U.S. outfit Orgone has issued the following update about what to expect from the band in this new year:
"After a long sabbatical, Justin and I spent a portion of the holiday 'rehearsing' some new music for our next album, which is developing well, and we're excited to share it with everyone in the not-so-distant future.
"We have some major plans for 2014 that involve 'The Joyless Parson' (no surprise), our next album, and some shows/live performances; we'll be announcing more about all of this as soon as possible.
"I'm doing my best to arrange a temporary mail-order setup so we can send out some orders of 'The Goliath' and 'Accumulator' for those who have expressed interest in picking it up. In the meantime, feel free to download and share our albums in digital form wherever you can find them.
"Thanks to those who have remained interested and invested in what we're doing despite a host of delays and unanticipated nonsense. Hopefully this year's work will make up for everything."
For more info on Orgone, head over to the band's official Facebook profile here.
Avulsed Records Napalm Death Cover
Avulsed has checked in with the following announcement about recording a Napalm Death cover for a tribute release:
"Last Monday we finished the recording of a cover of Napalm Death's 'Suffer the Children' for an upcoming tribute album with Spanish & Portuguese bands due to come out very soon (according to the tribute organizer).
"Recordings took place at La Casa del Ruido (Coslada/Madrid) and mixing will be done by Javi Félez at Moontower Studio (Barcelona) for a later mastering by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios (Oedt/Germany)."
Avulsed's full "Ritual Zombi" album can also be streamed in full at this location. More...
Rafnatyr Streaming New Song
Swedish atmospheric / ambient black metal act Rafnatyr (the side project of Nachtzeit from Lustre and Ebon Lore) is now streaming a track from the project's debut EP. Check out "Nine Nights" taken off the self-titled release in the player available below.
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