Metal News for January 1, 2015
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Kataklysm Issues Album Update
Kataklysm is currently working on the follow-up to latest album "Waiting For The End To Come," and today the band issued the following udpate:
"2015 is here and Kataklysm is ready to claim it. Guitarist J-F Dagenais is hard at work in his studio in Texas tracking the new album and as promised we will unveil the title of the new album tomorrow, so come back and check in with us, cheers and a Happy New year to the best fans in the world, the Kataklysm legions." More...
Patria Records New Singles
Patria has checked in with the following announcement about releasing new digital singles:
"We just recorded a new song called 'Behold The Void' and it's being mixed and mastered once again in Norway by the genius Øystein G. Brun of Borknagar.
"There's no release date set yet but that will be digitally available probably around February / March by Indie Recordings. For now check out 'Symmetry of Imperfection' digital single already available below."
Above This Posts New Lyric Video
Ringing in the new year, Above This just released a new lyric video for the song "Chronix," taken from an upcoming self-titled album to drop later in 2015.
The track was produced by Shawn O'Brien & Zachary Stiteler and the lyric video - created by Daniel Howie - can be seen below.
Chaotic Remains Posts New Year Message
Chaotic Remains has checked in with the following year-end message to fans:
"2014 has undoubtedly been a blast, and here are some photos from this year’s events. The band has had the opportunity to feature in a variety of gigs with a number of renowned local and foreign acts.
"Hence we would like to thank all those who have supported us and the local metal scene. Thanks also goes out to various organizers whose hard work and dedication to make these gigs possible is greatly appreciated.
"Rolling on to 2015, Chaotic Remains will continue working on new material with the aim of releasing its first full length album." More...
Crowblack Releases New Video
Belarus based metal band Crowblack has a new video out for "War," which can be seen below. The band also comments:
"We dedicated this song to the victims of the events in Ukraine (Maidan revolution and the war in Ukraine), because we have always opposed violence and the main theme of the song is: 'Freedom’s inside your heart and there’s no one to blame!'
"There are no rules in the war, but those who yesterday were brothers to each other never have to fight each other and suffer! Nor revolution or war costs life of your brother." More...
Emotional Flatline Recording New Songs
Wisconsin-based metal outfit Emotional Flatline issued the following update about recording new tracks:
"While we had to unfortunately cancel the special show we were going to do due to Terry's surgery being moved up, we are headed back into the studio this Sunday to track vocals on four new tracks... one of which we plan to release in the next month. How will the new record sound? Ferocious. Inspired. Dark. Focused...
"2014 was a fantastic year for us. We not only made our triumphant return, but we played with a lot of great bands and made lots of new friends. In short we have the best fans. Your support means everything to us. Our return EP 'Love's Sickness' sold out only one month after releasing it and we very much look forward to what 2015 will bring." More...
Veil Of Maya Streaming Track With New Vocalist
Veil Of Maya just released a track online featuring new vocalist Lukas Magyar. Check out "Phoenix" below, or you can also see the band live with Upon A Burning Body, Volumes, Gideon and The Last Ten Seconds of Life on these dates:
1/08/15 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
1/09/15 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
1/10/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
1/11/15 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
1/13/15 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
1/14/15 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)
1/15/15 – Pittsburg, PA – Altar Bar
1/16/15 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
1/17/15 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
1/18/15 – Joilet, IL – Mojoes
1/20/15 – Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights
1/21/15 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
1/22/15 – St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room
1/23/15 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theatre
1/24/15 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground
1/25/15 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
1/28/15 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
1/29/15 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
1/30/15 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
1/31/15 – West Hollywood, CA – The Roxy More...
Rob Zombie Reveals New Live Album
Rob Zombie will soon be releasing a new live album, and you can check out the cover artwork below. Zombie also had this to say:
"COMING SOON! It's been eight years since our last live album so we figured it was time for another.
"Actually we weren't planning on it, but we recorded a few shows and they sounded really great so we thought 'fuck it' let's get it out there. This is the cover. If you were wondering.
"For the record no overdubs, no fixes, no fake crowd, no nothing. 100% absolutely live. No joke." More...
Haken Posts Tour Video Diary
Prog metal outfit Haken has released the first in a series of video tour diaries online, which can be seen below, and the band also comments: "We hope you enjoy Chapter 1 from our UK/Ireland tour with Leprous and Maschine back in October!"
Haken's latest EP "Restoration" was released back in November, and the song "Crystallised" can be heard over at this location.
Cobalt Issues Band Update
Erik Wunder from Colorado-based outfit Cobalt has checked in with the following update about the band's status:
"It is with great sadness that I have to announce the following: I will be moving forward with Cobalt without my brother Phil.
"His recent activities have made it impossible for the two of us to continue on a creative path. We started Cobalt 12 years ago, and our music has carried us through many storms. I am extremely proud of what we have done. But our ideals no longer match, and it is time to keep going.
"I’ve been working rigorously on the material for ‘Slow Forever,’ and I am set to enter the studio in June 2015 to begin tracking. The loss of Phil is a devastating blow, but I can’t let what has happened stop me from completing my work.
"I am still unclear as to who will be doing the vocals on the album. I have some people in mind. Or I may do them myself. We’ll see. But it is ultimately sad to lose Phil’s relentless presence and savage force.
"More will be posted as it develops. Thank you to everyone who has supported Cobalt over the years and continues to support the band."
Abiotic Issues Album Update
Florida's technical death metal band Abiotic has been working on a new album at The Basement Recording in Winston-Salem, NC with producer Jamie King.
The band just posted a brief video snippet showcasing new material, which can be seen at Facebook here. Abiotic also comments:
"It's 2015. We have a new album just like we've been promising. The wait is ALMOST over for you to hear some new material. Here's John playing a snippet from a new one. Happy new year!"
This upcoming, as-yet-untitled release will follow 2012's "Symbiosis" album. Check out our review at this location.
Lectern Reveals Album Details
"Fratricidal Concelebration," the fourth album by Italian death metal band Lectern, will be released in mid-January via Sliptrick Records. The album was recorded at The Outer Sound Studios and features the following track listing:
1. Fratricidal Concelebration
2. Labial Of Inveigher
3. Genuflect For Baptismal Transubstantiation
4. Falsifier Bribed In Desanctification
5. Pulpit Of Tormentation
6. Lordless
7. Deign Of Ceremonier
8. Golgothanean
9. Libidinal Tabernacles More...
Dementia Posts "I Belong" Teaser
India's Dementia just checked in with the this announcement about releasing a new teaser trailer:
"We wish all of you a very Happy New Year! 2015 marks the end of our hiatus and we've started making plans to make a full blown comeback to the scene (Gig/Festival organizers please do take note). As promised here is a teaser of our track 'I Belong.'"
Dementia consists of:
Saurabh Roy Chowdhury - Vocals
Raghav Prabhakar - Keyboard
Reet Mukherjee - Drums & Vocals
Rangarajan Venkatraman - Bass & Vocals
Ramanan Venkatraman - Guitars & Vocals
So This Is Suffering Comments On New Album
California outfit So This Is Suffering has issued the follwoing announcement about releasing an upcoming album:
"This year we are releasing our new album. For each member this album represents every journey we've ever experienced in life, every emotion we've ever felt, and every hardship we've ever faced. This album isn't just going to be released to make money or become rockstars. We want to touch hearts.
"We put thought into every song. We made sure its non stop sickness from start to finish. No bullshit filler riffs. No lazy generic song formats. No typical breakdowns. No cheesy lyrics.
"Everything came straight from the heart. Lately it seems like bands are just in this for the wrong reasons and it saddens us. We hope that this album in some way inspires you to re-valuate what your life means to you.
"Good things are to come and faith in metal will be restored."
Headline News
Former Amberian Dawn Bassist Passes Away
Finland's Amberian Dawn has released the following statement online about the band's former bass player passing away:
"Some tragic and sad news. Tommi Kuri, our ex-bassist has passed away. This shocking news hit all of us really hard.
"Tommi was a kind man and always tried to help other people too. He was one of the founding members of Amberian Dawn and played on 3 three albums. Tommi was also one of the key characters who helped AD on it's early steps and in the early years he was also kind of managing the band.
"Tommi was always the guy who kept the wheels rolling and took care of the important matters and band members too. Tommi's spirit will live on in all of us who knew him and also in music of all the bands he played with.
"I knew that he had some health issues and that's why he was forced to leave AD back in 2011. He did it with heavy heart. But nobody knew how serious his condition was until now when we got this dramatic news. In fact I saw him only a couple of days ago and he was really acting like he always did: in a funny, joyful and helpful way. More...
Desert Posts Album Trailer
Desert will release new album "Never Regret" this coming March 30th, 2015 via Raven Music, and now a teaser trailer for the release can be heard below.
"Never Regret" was recorded, produced, and arranged at A.G. Studio in Tel Aviv, Israel by Alex Zvulun and Desert. The track listing is:
1. Chasing The Pray
2. Assassin’s Fate
3. Son Of A Star (feat. Alex Zvulun)
4. The Wolf’s Attack
5. Never Regret
6. The Road To You (feat. Infy Snow and Alex Zvulun)
7. 1812 (feat. Ralf Scheepers)
8. Flying Dutchman (feat. Merry Ann Genin)
9. Final Journey
10. Imperial Eagle
11. Invincible More...
At The Gates Announces 2015 Shows
After reforming and releasing comeback album "At War With Reality" (reviewed here), At The Gates isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
The band already has a heavy tour schedule lined up for the rest of the year, with more dates to be confirmed shortly. Catch the Swedish forefathers of melodic death metal on these dates:
Jan 08 Garajistanbul Istanbul, Turkey
Jan 09 Fuzz Music Club Athens, Greece
Jan 10 Principal Club Thessaloniki, Greece
Jan 16 Estragon Bologna, Italy (w/ Hour of Penance)
Jan 17 Orion Rome, Italy (w/ Hour of Penance)
Jan 18 Live Club Rozzano Mi, Italy (w/ Hour of Penance)
Jan 31 Academy Dublin, Ireland More...
Skan Announces Guest Musician For New EP
Texas outfit Skan has issued the following announcement about working on an EP, which will feature a guest musician:
"This very talented, and deranged individual will be making a guest appearance on the next Škan EP that is scheduled and is in the making for this year. Ladies and gentlemen, Gord Olson of Demisery and Ye Goat-Herd Gods."
Impiety To Release New Album
Impiety just released this brief message online about releasing a new album later this year:
"Wishing everyone a crushing and morbid 2015 ahead! Finally this year, Impiety will unleash the new full length album CD/LP and plus a very special release commemorating 25 years also on CD/LP.
"The first Legacy of Savagery concert exclusive announced 7th February in our home city of Singapore. All other concerts announced in due time. Raid & Trample... See you at the War Front!" More...
Obituary Celebrating 30 Years
Longing running death metal band Obituary has checked in with the following new year message about celebrating 30 years of brutality:
"January 1st, 2015 - is that true? Holy crap is time flying by...
"It's hard to believe we started this band in 1985 in my moms house as teenagers just wanting to jam. Here we are 30 years later and going at it harder and stronger than ever. Thanks to you we are still doing it and having a blast.
"This will be a very busy year for us and we are looking forward to meeting all of you guys when we come thru your town or at one of the festivals we will be playing in support of Inked In Blood.
"Hope you are jamming the New Songs and again THANK YOU for listening to and loving Obituary!
"We could not be more excited about hitting the road to perform for all of you on every corner of this little blue planet. See you soon...." More...
Green Death Unveils Album Artwork
Green Death has checked in with the following announcement about releasing a new album later this year:
"Here it is! The album cover art for our second full length album 'Manufacturing Evil!' Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Iced Earth, Sodom)! Art and Concept by Eliran. Album to be released in the Spring of 2015!" More...
Orphalis Issues New Year Message
Germany's Orphalis has issued the following announcement about lineup changes and shows in the new year:
"We want to thank everyone that supported us during the last year! In the second half of the year we had to step back due to a few line up changes - and we still have a few new members to be announced within the next weeks. Updates coming soon!
"Our first show in 2015: 30.05.2015 - Grind the Mine 2015 - Resonanzwerk Oberhausen. We are very proud to play our first show after the break and share the stage with bands like Internal Suffering, Disavowed, our friends in Obsolete Incarnation, Bleeding Heaven, Phobiatic, Stillbirth and many other awesome bands." More...
Drone Releases New Videos
Drone has two video clips out now for tracks taken off the band's self-titled album, which can be seen in the YouTube players below.
The band also had this to say: "HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! We have a little surprise for you! We present to you the video for 'Hung And Over'...the day after the famous Hammered, Fucked And Boozed Party! Enjoy and share!"
In Solitude Posts Eindhoven Footage
Swedish occult rock outfit In Solitude just released an artistic recap video of the band's performance at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting earlier this month. Check it out below, and In Solitude also issued this message to the fans:
"Thank you for a wonderful year! We hope its been as hard, fruitful and beautiful for you as its been for us.
"Pay your respects to the other, and don't make promises you cannot keep. +I+A+A+L+A+ Last but not least - a synopsis of Eindhoven from our friends at Holy Chuevro."
Roses Unread Posts Single Teaser
Memphis, TN-based outfit Roses Unread has a teaser trailer online for new single "Fallen." The track will appear on the upcoming album "The Silver Lining." Roses Unread consists of:
Allison Teague Purifoy - Vocals
John Crickle - Guitar
Blake Becton - Guitar
Brant (the Beard) Sollis - Bass
Grant Brooks - Drums
Wide Eyes Streams New Single
Ohio's Wide Eyes has a new single online for streaming titled "Voyager," which can be heard below. The band comments on the track:
"Journey with us into 2015 as we present to you the second official single, 'Voyager,' off of our upcoming album 'Terraforming.' This is one of the more technical songs from the record. More details regarding the album will be released very soon. Enjoy!"
Vesperia Unveils New Lineup
After a half year of relative recluse, Canadian epic metal quartet Vesperia returns to the fray with an onslaught of fresh news.
In addition to a new logo created by the band's frontman / bassist Morgan Rider, the group is also very pleased to announce drummer Dylan Gowan (Hallow's Die) to its ranks, commenting:
"Dylan immediately clicked into place when the guys began to jam with him. He understands the concept of our music and is able to interpret and execute the extreme drumming style we seek for Vesperia! We have been extremely quiet lately rehearsing all of the new material for the next release and planning our approach to touring and recording through 2015."
Vesperia is busy tidying up the pre-production tracks for a new album with the intention of recording a professional-quality EP to demonstrate the next chapter of the band.
A message from the band reads: "As of yet, we have not determined a definite track list or title for the album, but we have a general theme based off the written lyrics of solitude in the harshest extremities, balancing the scales of order and chaos and emerging a victor from every battle." More...
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