Metal News for January 1, 2016
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Trace Your Steps Discusses New Video And Album
Yesterday we had the pleasure of premiering a new music video from up and coming New York metalcore group Trace Your Steps.
Discussing the lyrical content of the video, Trace Your Steps vocalist Tom Calderone stated it's a "reminder to take others into account, while appreciating the life you have, and making the most of what you can while the opportunity still presents itself."
That performance clip for "Animal (Creature Of Habit)" is just the start of new music to come from the band however, as a full-length album is now underway and is coming out later this year.
The members of Trace Your Steps - Tom Calderone (Vocals), Ian Schneider (Guitar), David Hassan (Guitar), Jalen Alvarez (Bass), and Matt Graf (Drums) - also got in touch with us to chat about the video and what's in store from the band in the future. Check out the full interview below. More...
Weekend Nachos Announces 2016 As Final Year
In what is a seriously mixed message, Weekend Nachos has announced the band is coming to an end - and releasing a new album and touring through October. The group posted this message online for fans:
"To anybody who gives a shit, we would like to announce with both sadness and excitement that 2016 will be the final year as a band for Weekend Nachos. It's been almost 12 years and we have decided to hang it up. This is not for any reason other than the fact that all good things must eventually come to an end, and we are rapidly approaching the end of our time.
"It's been an insane and crazy ride for us to see where we were able to take this band. Everything was done completely on our terms and with the same DIY spirit that we had when Andy and I first jerked each other off in our Dekalb apartment in 2004. We will continue to apply that sacred mindset towards our future projects and endeavors... I hope all of you will do the same.
"We would like to thank anybody and everybody who ever shared this experience with us. Your support will never be matched and it has been a lot of fun. We will be playing a series of shows over the course of 2016 and as always, if you have a chance to see us, don't sleep! We never know when we'll be back. If it ever makes sense to play another show after our demise in the years to come, maybe we will, but don't count on it.
"Our 5th and final album, 'Apology, will become available sometime this year via Relapse Records, Cosmic Note and Deep Six Records. Thanks again, everybody.
"PS - below is what we have planned for 2016. There may be a few more shows added, but not many. If we are playing near you please come and say goodbye." More...
Violence In Ascension Inks Record Deal
Violence In Ascension just issued the following announcement about working on a new album and signing with Unable Records:
"2015 has been a year of preparing the new album by writing the tracks as well as the lyrics. Equally we did not fall short of traveling and playing shows both locally and up and down I-95 with some terrific bands. With any band, we made some business changes along the way for what we felt was in the best interests of the project. There are several things still being worked out administratively for us and we will release that moving forward.
"Regarding Unable Records, we are extremely excited to be working with them and have laid out some recording dates to get started. So for 2016, we kick off a show Jan 1 at Bar XIII and in studio Jan 2 at 0x1 Sound Studio in Cherry Hill. Other dates are also secured. We cant express enough our gratitude for Unable Music Group and our fans who continue to believe in us. We have many things to share in 2016 and hope to see you all."
Unable Records also issued this press release: "In the ultimate case of saving-the-best-for-last, Unable Records has rocked the American metal scene on the final day of the year. Violence in Ascension, the veteran metal band also known as VIA, has just inked a one album deal with Unable Records, a division of the Unable Music Group. The agreement calls for a full-length album, likely consisting of 10 brand new original songs, to be released later in 2016.
"VIA, who recently adopted their long-form name Violence in Ascension, are a well established staple in the East Coast metal scene. Since early 2012, VIA has released both an EP and a full-length album; the latter (From the Ashes - 2014) while signed to the North Carolina heavy metal label Dark Harvest Records. During that time the band has played a relentless show schedule, hitting stages from South Carolina to New York And as far west as Ohio, where they played the main stage for fans at Cleveland’s famed Rockapalooza. VIA has shared the stage with notable bands such as Texas in July, Attack! Attack! and The Devil Wears Prada. More...
Wisdom In Chains Posts New Video
Wisdom in Chains just released a new music video for "Violent Americans," taken off latest album "The God Rhythm."
The clip is an experimental mixed format video using 60 year old archival film footage and modern HD media, directed by 27 Black. Check it out below. The full track listing for "The God Rhythm" is a follows:
1. People Die
2. When We Were Young
3. Resonate
4. How Far Will You Go
5. Songs to My Killer
6. Thorn in Your Side
7. Mathematics
8. Fatherless
9. Best of Me
10. The God Rhythm
11. Violent Americans
12. Joey Ramone
13. Skinhead Gang
14. Outro More...
Lord Volture Announces Recording Plans
Lord Volture has checked in with the following 2015 recap and announcement about recording a new album:
"In about six hours we celebrate the start of the year 2016 and the closing the year 2015. It has been another busy year for Lord Volture, in which we continued our steady growth in terms of fanbase, exposure and experience as a band.
"The focus in 2015 has been on touring. Some of the most extraordinary and memorable times were the Polish dates with Absolva, Skullfest Belgium, Wildfire Festival Scotland, the 'Willpower Over England' tour, Occultfest and supporting Y&T across the Netherlands.
"For 2016, a few shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and England have been announced already, but there is more in the making for a variety of European territories yet unconquered by Lord Volture. We will have some grand news coming soon!
"As to the next Lord Volture studio album, we have been working on some new tunes in between our touring schedule. We will use the year 2016 to further develop these songs and we should hit the studio in the Summer or the Fall. In short, many things to look forward to!
"From the bottom of our iron clad hearts, we wish you all the very best for the New Year. Stay true to your beliefs, work hard to make your dreams come true and celebrate metal whenever and wherever you can. You have the Will To Power!" More...
Spellcaster Recording New Album
Spellcaster just checked in with this update about recording a new album due for release later this year:
"Fast approaching 2016, we would like to say thanks to everyone for the ongoing support. We truly couldn't do this without you! This year saw us touring the west coast, playing Canada & Europe for the first time and playing plenty of awesome hometown gigs, but most importantly we have been hard at work writing material for the new album!
"That's why we are excited to announce that on January 18th we begin recording our Prosthetic Records Debut (and 3rd album) at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, CA. with Zack Ohren. Zack has done great work with our buddies in Exmortus & Midnight Chaser and we couldn't be more excited to start working with him.
"After that we will be heading back to Portland to record vocals at Falcon Studios with our good friend Gabe Johnson. Some of you may remember he was the man at the board during the 'Spells of Speed' demo and our debut 'Under the Spell.' Needless to say the year is starting off bright.
"PS we have some exciting tours we will be announcing in the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled! Have fun tonight & a happy new year." More...
The Prestige Comments On Upcoming Tour Activity
French outfit The Prestige just issued the following announcement about upcoming tour dates this year:
"2015 hasn't been the brightest year but among all that sadness, we released an album in which we've put so much of ourselves and we would like to thank you all for the love and support we've received, and our friends in Enjoyment Records, Basement Apes, Dingleberry records and distribution, Imminence Records, Bad Moon Records and Ashes Cult for helping us with its release.
"Let's start 2016 with a thrilling tour announcement: in February we will be touring Mexico with our friends in Birds in row and Joliette. We literally cannot wait for this one. All dates will be revealed shortly.
"Thank you to Fvimos Héroes for making it real. And another tour will be announced in a few days. Happy new year - Bonne année." More...
Sick Of It All Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Sick Of It All just issued this announcement about seeking fan input on what songs to play on the band's upcoming 30th anniversary shows:
"Happy New Year everybody!! We are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year and would like to thank all of you for your continued love & support.
"Join us in our celebration and decide which songs we need to play live in 2016. Visit our website now and select your 10 favorite Sick Of It All songs. It's Clobberin' Time!!" More...
Autumnblaze Comments On Upcoming Activity
Markus Baltes from Germany's Autumnblaze has issued an update on the delay in releasing a new album to follow 2013's "Every Sun Is Fragile." He had this to say:
"Last words 2015 - I know some people are waiting eagerly for the release of our next album. Truth is, that there are barriers inside the band - some personal tragedies and some things beyond.
"Truth is also, that music and lyrics are written for the next album. I even had the idea for a trilogy release. But that was a bit too naive thinking about that. I hope rehearsals for the next record will forge new bonds...
"Good news is that I will record the first album of my solo project Heavenly Half-Light together with WANWTS guitarist Joey Siedl. It will be a mixture of singer songwriter style and some shoegazing elements. Now I wish you all a brilliant start in 2016!"
Banisher Recruits New Bassist
Polish extreme death metal band Banisher, which just wrapped up the recording of a new album, today announces the official recruitment of Michal Bartosik as the band's permanent bass player. That makes the current lineup as follows:
Szczepan Inglot - vocals
Jacek Gut - drums
Hubert Wiecek - guitars
Michal Bartosik - bass More...
Neuronspoiler To Record Album
Neuronspoiler will soon be recording a new album, and the band today checks in with this announcement:
"So long 2015 you strange little bastard, 2016 promises to be the year of the Neuronspoiler! We are incredibly excited to bring you our latest razor sharp shards of only the heaviest of metal.
"We have booked our studio time, secured a producer, finalized the album artwork and we have heard the first few demos for the follow up to 'Emergence.' It sounds and feels epic - 2016, bring it on!
"This photo shoot was done by Nick Haigh Photography at the historic former music venue The Bull and Gate in North London. Its only fitting that the legendary former haunt of famous rock bands should once more play host to the likes of us!" More...
Desolated Announces "The End"
U.K. band Desolated will release new album "The End" this coming February 4th, 2016 via Beatdown Hardwaear Records. Pre-orders will go up next week, and the band just issued an announcement video that can be seen below.
Darkwater To Release New Album
Sweden's prog metal band Darkwater just posted this brief message online about releasing a new full-length this year:
"Happy new year! This year has been filled with a lot of writing for the upcoming new album, but also a lot of waiting. For us as well as for you. And we want to thank you for hanging in there!
"2016 WILL be the year when we release our next album. Have a wonderful New Years and we'll see you next year."
This upcoming album release will follow the 2010 studio full-length "Where Stories End." Stay tuned for more details.
Blackthorn Covers Cradle Of Filth
Blackthorn just released a cover of Cradle Of Filth's "Death Of Love" - available below - and the band also commetns:
"Blackthorn wishes you a magic new year and presents a new song! With every year comes greater challenges and obstacles in our lives. Let's keep our spirits and determination unshaken and surround ourselves with one of the greatest kind of magic in this and all the possible worlds; music.
"A massive thank you to all our followers for your support and interest during 2015! To express our appreciation and celebrate the birth of new year we prepared a new track - a cover version of Cradle of Filth's 'Death Of Love,' recorded by Magna Opera Studio with support of rehearsal base Soundchek. Mixed and mastered by Magna Opera Studio with artwork by Aina Blackthorn See you in the new year under the sign of 'Witch Cult Ternion.'" More...
Fragile Existence Posts 2015 Recap
Toronto extreme metal group Fragile Existence just checked in with this year-end 2015 recap:
"Just want to post a brief statement as the year comes to a close.... 2015 has overall been a fucking awesome year for us, as a band and as people. Having finally managed to get our record out this year, and the response it's been getting since has been an amazing experience for us and a huge step forward, and we can't thank you all enough for your support.
"Of course it hasn't all been rosy, this past year has been a mixed bag of successes and failures, achievements and aggravations. But it's all part of the process and each step along the way has taught us many things and contributed to the positive growth of the group. More...
Cold Colours Releases New Single
Minneapolis-based metal outfit Cold Colours just issued this announcement about releasing a brand new single today:
"Good morning and Happy New Year. For your listening pleasure, Cold Colours presents to you our new single 'The Pale Heart.' You can stream and download the song from our Bandcamp page. We also put it up on YouTube, if that is preferred. Please help us spread the word!" More...
Noveria Recruits New Keyboard Player
Noveria - who was named the best new metal band of 2014 in our year end staff awards - has checked in with this announcement about bringing on a new member:
"Happy New Year to everybody! As we promised, here's some of our big news of 2016! We are proud to welcome Julien Spreutels (Ethernity, Epysode) to the Noveria family, as he will take Emanuele Casali's place as our new keyboard wizard!
"We wish to thank our good friend Emanuele for sharing a part of this journey with us, and continue to support all his present and future endeavours!
"We have already written some new killer material together with Julien, more is on the way and as for now we are going to hit the studio in August 2016!" More...
Epysode Comments On Upcoming Year
Belgium's Epysode has been fairly quiet since releasing the "Fantasmagoria" album back in 2013, but that's slated to change soon, with the band issuing this update online:
"Hi Epysodians, Happy New Year to all of you, we wish you a lot of fabulous moments and love for 2016. 2015 was a slow year for Epysode because of Sam's health problems and we had to change all schedules about studio sessions and artists to give time to Sam's recovery.
"But now we can say that 2016 is the year of Epysode's new journey with you all going to be part of it... but it s still a secret for sure January will come with big news and updates.
"Hope you are ready to live it with us? We wish you the best and our thoughts are for you all, the best support from the debuts. You are EPYSODIANS and we love you! Cheers." More...
Frosttide Issues New Year's Message
Finnish metal band Frosttide just checked in with this new year's message to fans via Facebook:
"Happy new year 2016! The year is just about to end and when looking back into it, 2015 was really a great one for us. We released our 2nd album 'Blood Oath' which led us to a bunch of shows over Europe and Finland.
"At those shows we got the opportunity to share the stage with so many great bands and the greatest thing is that we didn't only share the stage, but we also made many lifelong friendships and got new brothers. So, big thanks to these awesome bands:
"Ensiferum, Wintersun, Turisas, Korpiklaani, Heidevolk, Obscurity, Finsterforst, Grailknights, Cradle of Filth, Ne Obliviscaris, Vorna, Whispered, Kivimetsän Druidi, Thyrien, Crimson Sun, Grimner, War Hammer, Re-Armed, Antagonist Zero, Adamantra and all the crew members, promoters and the entire crew and people behind the scenes who made these shows happen.
"This year Joni, Juho & Lauri made an endorsement deal with the mighty ESP Guitars and InTune Guitar Picks, Inc.! Big thanks to Kaitsu at Musamaailma Oy - House of Rock - since 1985, ESP Finland and InTuneGP. Felipe also made an endorsement deal with KORG via Musacorner Oy. Big thanks to Mika Eino & Musacorner! Huge thanks go also to Niemispelto family & Drumforest Studios Finland, Iiro Laitinen & Northern Solitude Entertainment, NoiseArt Records & Rock The Nation.
"Yet, the biggest thanks go to the best fans in the world! Thanks for your loyalty and the great amount of support. Words are not enough to describe the importance of you, our fans. You guys rock! Let's make 2016 even better! But now, let's party hard, take care of yourselves and have fun! And stay metal!" More...
After The Burial Announces New Album
After The Burial had a rough 2015 with the death of guitarist Lustin Lowe and cancelled tour dates, but now the band is ready to hit back hard this year.
The band just revealed new album "Dig Deep" is coming February 19th, 2016 and pre-orders will be available next week. Cover artwork is available below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Collapse
2. Lost In The Static
3. Mire
4. Deluge
5. Laurentian Ghosts
6. Heavy Lies The Ground
7. Catacombs
8. The Endless March
9. Sway Of The Break More...
Tantara Brings Back Former Guitarist
Following the recent departure of Isak Anakin Rosemarin, Tantara has now issued this announcement about bringing on former member Per Semb:
"Per Semb rejoins Tantara! Three days ago, our lead guitarist, Isak, decided to leave the band. Isak is a great guy and an amazing guitar player, so it was really sad to see him leave. He did some great work on our upcoming album. Because we do like guitar harmonies, we knew we had to find a new lead guitar player.
"We decided to contact one of the founding members, Per. Fortunately for us, Per accepted our invitation, and he is now a full time member of the band again, and he will join us on the rest of the writing and recording of our next album. We are thrilled to have him back of course, and we hope you are too."
Per had this to say: "I'm very happy to be a part of Tantara again, after a 3 year long break. Even though all of us have to focus on stuff like education and work, I will do my very best to participate on finishing the album that has been in progress for a while. I've listened to the material they made during my break, and I must say the guys have matured musically, I'm very proud of them, and it seems like we do have the same vision on how the new album should be and sound like. I'm very excited about this. 2016 will be good year!" More...
Judas Priest Streaming New Live Video Clip
YouTuber "metalist908" is streaming a new fan shot multi-camera video clip of Judas Priest performing the band's all-time classic "Metal Gods" in Stockholm, Sweden on December 5 at Ericsson Globe.
Check it out now below.
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