Metal News for January 13, 2014
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Podcast
Metalunderground.com Official Podcast, Episode 1
In the second installment (and first official episode) of the new Metalunderground.com podcast, web wizard Kevin Perez (n0thinghead) and writer Mike Smith (OverkillExposure) cap off the old year by dissecting our official "best-of" lists and bantering about their own favorite albums of 2013.
Last time, we promised that the next episode would be far shorter. We lied; it's still pretty long. When reviewing an entire year of music, sometimes metalheads can't help themselves. Please bear with us as Kevin and Mike work on managing their time more efficiently.
However, if you find the time, and find the idea of listening to two complete strangers waffling on about Carcass, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Living Sacrifice, Protest The Hero, and In Flames (to name just a few) appealing, then crack open a beer and enjoy.
Big thanks to Belgian symphonic black/death metallers Herfst for providing our intro music. You can download Herfst's music here and visit their official Facebook page here. You can check out the podcast episode by clicking the link below.
OpEd
Best Metal Newcomers Of 2013 Explored, Part 1
Each year in our annual metal awards we take a look at the best “newcomers” – those bands that released debut full-lengths worth your time.
In addition to the standard slew of burgeoning metal bands getting their footing in 2013, there were several new projects created by established members of the scene that dropped some of the best albums of the year.
To help get you acquainted with the best new talent releasing albums you may have missed, we’ll be looking at each of the bands nominated for the “best newcomer” category by our staff. Today content manager xFiruath covers Witherscape (which ended up winning the category in our 2013 awards), Gloryhammer, and Cnoc an Tursa.
Witherscape
An instance of the champ coming out of retirement to show the young pups how things are done, Witherscape marks the return of European metal legend Dan Swano, who has spent the last several years behind the sound board instead of in front of the microphone.
Rather than going in the direction of his various ‘90s projects, this band is essentially a progressive death metal outing, with some strong classic metal leanings. “The Inheritance” was an album I greatly enjoyed on first listen, and have only come to appreciate even more over time, to the point it’s now among my most played metal on any given week.
To find out more about Witherscape, you can read our interview with Dan Swano, or check out my original review of the album right here.
Interview
Disfiguring The Goddess Talks New Albums
Disfiguring the Goddess - the solo death metal project from Cameron Argon - recently dropped new album "Deprive," and in a surprise move released an unannounced companion album on the same day titled "Black Earth Child."
Now that both albums have seen official release, we got in touch with Cameron to discuss the new material, as well as working with artist Toshihiro Igawa on his albums. A transcript of the full conversation can be found below, along with tracks from both "Deprive" and "Black Earth Child." More...
Warfather Posts New Track
Warfather, the apocalyptic death metal mercenary outfit formed and fronted by ex-Morbid Angel devastator Steve Tucker, is preparing to release the "Orchestrating The Apocalypse" debut on January 21st and in Europe on February 24th via Greyhaze Records.
Check out the new song "The Shifting Poles" below, courtesy of InvisibleOranges.com. Keep your eyes peeled as we at Metalunderground will soon be releasing an interview with Steve Tucker as well. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. XII
2. Legions
3. My Queen Shall Not Be Mourned (streaming here)
4. Taunting The Deity
5. The Shifting Poles
6. Waltz Of The Solstice
7. Summoning The Warfathers
8. Ageless Merciless
9. The Chaos Of
10. Gods And Machines
11. Ashes and Runes
12. We Are The Wolves More...
Human Improvement Process Releases Video
Human Improvement Process has released a new music video for the track "Deafening Dissonant Millennium." Check out the video below, which was directed by Davide Cilloni (Eklipse Media).
Witheria Records New Album
Witheria has checked in with the following update about lineup changes and releasing a new album:
"The fourth album will be titled 'Devastating Return.' It was recorded in September/October 2013 at the SoundSpiral Audio in Kouvola, Finland and contains 8 songs and 40+ minutes of progressive and aggressive metal, pushing Witheria's trademark sound even further.
"We are looking for a record label to release this opus in 2014 - all interested labels should get in touch!
"As Lappis is now concentrating on guitar, we have been looking for a bass player to complete the line-up. We are proud to introduce Max Pekkonen as the new bass player in Witheria. Max also plays guitar in The Jasser Arafats and fits our line-up perfectly with his strong bass playing skills and superb musicianship. We are now ready to take over the stage once again! Want to book us on a gig? Get in touch!
"Here's the first teaser 'Thrown Down The Well' from the upcoming album!" More...
Buzzherd Streaming Debut Album
Sludge crew Buzzherd has teamed up with Terrorizer Magazine to stream the entire debut "On Sinking Ships... Rats Drown."
You can listen to the tracks below, or read an interview with the band at Terrorizer.com. "On Sinking Ships... Rats Drown" features five new tracks and a cover of Black Flag’s "Six Pack." More...
Ken Mode Posts Mini-Documentary
Winnipeg's Ken Mode is the featured artist in the latest monthly installment of "Converse x Decibel." The accompanying mini-documentary explores Jesse and Shane's formation of the band, and how their business schooling has influenced their approach to running the band. Check out the video clip below.
Ken Mode recently announced a U.S. tour playing as main support to Russian Circles. The six week tour, the band's first of 2014 runs from February 4th to March 16th. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found after the jump. More...
Iced Earth Announces Limited Edition Vinyl
Iced Earth is joining forces with local record stores to release 500 limited-edition, hand-numbered vinyl "bootleg" copies of "Plagues of Babylon."
This extremely limited "bootleg" pressing of the band's new album goes on sale tomorrow, January 14th. Available only in record stores in North America, click here to find your nearest local participating retailer.
"Plagues of Babylon" is set for a January 21st, 2014 release in North America on Century Media Records, and is streaming now in its entirety on Spotify (the album is out now in the rest of the world). More...
Hortus Animae Reveals Album Cover
Hortus Animae has inked a deal with British label Flicknife Records for the worldwide release of the comeback album "Secular Music," which is due to land on March 24th, 2014. The album's cover artwork and a teaser trailer can be seen below. More...
Lucid Skies Posts Tour Diary
From November 21st to December 2nd, 2013, Edmonton hardcore band Lucid Skies toured Western Canada in support of the "Hounds" EP.
The band has now compiled video from its time on the road with challenges such as a leaking van battery, trailer issues as well as a quirky merchandise guy. Dylan Larkin comments: “The Lucid Skies Tour was friends, feels, and fist fights."
A new video diary from the tour can now be seen below, courtesy of Pure Grain Audio. You can also stream the full "Hounds" EP over at this location. More...
Torture Throne Announces Vinyl Release
Torture Throne is back after the 2010 "Thy Serpent's Cult" MCD, with a new vinyl release of pure morbid death metal. "Stench of Innocence" is coming by way of Forgotten Wisdom Productions, and the label comments:
"Even if the band is still rather young, the spirit lies back in the early 90's for these old timers. Influenced by bands like old Amorphis, Interment, Imprecation, Incantation, and Grave, they know how to crush Christianity with crushing riffs, fast and mid-paced beats!
"Along with bands like Ritualization, Afflication Gate, Necros, Necrowretch, Chaos Echoes, Cadaveric Fumes, they definitely are a part of the true death metal scene from France! 5 tracks + intro for 22 minutes of old school death metal, with the first 100 copies coming on splatter vinyl." More...
Savage Messiah Streaming New Song
After being rebuffed by Freemasons while trying to rent a building for a photo shoot, London metal act Savage Messiah has released a new track from upcoming album, "The Fateful Dark."
Give a listen to the new track "Minority of One" below. "The Fateful Dark" is due to be released on March 10th in Europe via Earache Records and on March 18th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.
Savage Messiah frontman Dave Silver comments:
"The title for this song comes from a famous saying by Ghandi, who said that even if you're in a minority of one, the truth is the truth. Which is a good message to people about breaking the mould and not getting sucked into 'group think' mentality. Standing up for what's objectively right and not compromising for the sake of social acceptance. Musically, this is my favourite Savage Messiah track ever; we've managed to marry the thrash and heavy metal elements into a cohesive track, which is catchy and melodic, but still fast and thrashy. Enjoy!" More...
Facedown Fest Band Lineup Announced
Facedown Fest 2014 is returning once again to The Stronghold in Chino, California. The two-day fest will be held March 28th - 29th at The Stronghold Venue and will feature a large showing of Facedown bands, including a reunion of Sinai Beach.
Tickets will go on sale February 1st at this location and the lineup is as follows:
Night One - March 28
Sinai Beach
War of Ages
My Epic
Saving Grace
Everything In Slow Motion
Hope for the Dying
Fallstar
Night Two - March 29
Special Guest - TBA
Onward to Olympas - Final Show
Your Memorial
Dynasty
Those Who Fear
Colossus
Mouth of the South More...
Back From Ashes Streaming New Song
Back From Ashes has checked in with the following announcement about releasing a new song online:
"As one life cycle ends another one begins. Since their last album '261' produced by Ryan Greene, Back From Ashes is proud to announce a new track to kick in 2014. The latest creation from this ever evolving band, their single called 'RIZEN' was engineered and produced by Byron Filson of Villian Recording Studio.
"It is the first track completed with their new singer Billy "Zane" Muna and drummer Bobby Anderson. This is one the heavier aggressive tracks that will be on the new EP scheduled to be completed & released this by summer 2014."
Back From Ashes is:
Billy "Zane" Muna - Vocals
Mike Butikofer - Guitar
Anthony DeJesus - Guitar
David DiGilio - Bass
Bobby Anderson - Drums More...
Sabaton Reveals Alternate Artwork
On the 16th of May, Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton will release the follow up to "Carolus Rex," which will be called "Heroes."
The band previously revealed the primary artwork (available here), and today Sabaton unveils alternate artwork for the album. The band comments:
“Hi everyone, and many thanks for the huge response on our new album artwork made by Peter Sallai. Just like 'Carolus Rex' and 'Swedish Empire Live' our new album 'Heroes' will have an alternate artwork for some editions. Here it is, what do you think?"
"Heroes" is being recorded at Abyss Studio along with producer Peter Tägtgren, with whom Sabaton already worked on "Carolus Rex." Bass player Pär Sundström comments: “He still has some aces in his sleeves that we are sure will lift the new album." More...
Poughkeepsie, NY Metal Compilation Available
New York based metal website PoughkeepsieMetal has released a compilation featuring ten bands from the Upstate Poughkeepsie, NY area. Download the album entirely for free at Bandcamp here, or stream the tracks below.
The compilation features Prime Evil, which is currently recording a full album as well as the relocated band Pirosaint that is also recording a full-length. The track listing is as follows:
1. American Dream (The Standard Assault) 03:47
2. See Of Green (Submit To Suffering) 02:18
3. Reaping The Whirlwind (The Begotten) 03:00
4. Tonight (Pirosaint) 04:27
5. The Devil Inside (Feed The Addiction) 04:13
6. Danny Gloved Her (Dead Empires) 05:03
7. Crucifixion Aftermath (Prime Evil) 02:42
8. Ape Shit (Nasty Bastard) 00:37
9. E.B.S. (Clover) 03:21
10. Seraphim Of Pestilence & Disgust (Roargh!) 04:21 More...
Circle Of Witches Signs With Metal Tank
Metal Tank Records has signed a deal with the Italian stoner rock sensation Circle of Witches. The band will release an upcoming album entitled "Rock the Evil" on February 15th, 2014.The first preview from the album has been posted on YouTube and can be heard below.
Huinca Posts New Music Video
Chilean tribal metal band Huinca has released a music video for the track "Revuelta." This is the third music video supporting latest album "Sic Semper Tyrannis," released via Digmetalworld Records in 2012, and distributed in North America via MVD Entertainment Group and Europe by Plastic Head.
The video was directed by Carlos Toro at Abysmo.cl and the content of this video was to target the conflict between local aborigines and the corporate white man that taken their sacred land to build businesses and exploit natural resources.
The full album's track listing is as follows:
1. Revuelta
2. Arias
3. Trepador
4. Santa Pedofilia
5. Huinca
6. Genocide
7. Cae
8. Rapa Nui
9. Guerrero
10. Tirano
11. Who's The Next? More...
Bloodlet Reissues Coming In February
The A389 Recordings X Bash is upon us this weekend, with dozens of bands and thousands of fans converging upon Baltimore, Maryland in celebration of the label's first full ten years in existence.
Among the vast roster of warriors set to perform, one of the headlining highlights of the fest is the one-time reunion of Florida's metalcore pioneers, Bloodlet.
Directly following the initial confirmation of the band's reformation for the Bash, A389 also announced the upcoming release of two recordings from Bloodlet, both of which are now locked for release on February 7th. The label comments:
"Their inventive, ominous style of swamp-born metalcore is relived once again on the recently unearthed and 1994 demo track, 'Embrace,' recorded alongside the band's archetypal 'Shell' and 'Cheribum' tracks, yet was never released. The lost track was discovered by hardcore webzine XStuckInThePastX and shared the masters with A389 Recordings, who will unleash an official 7" single of the track, now available for preorder on red or black wax with a B-side etching of the magic circle.
"The same day, A389 will dispatch a special reissue of Bloodlet's landmark debut LP, Entheogen, which Victory Records initially released in early 1996. Through the direct cooperation with Victory, the new edition of the mighty Entheogen will see a deluxe 2xLP pressing, for the first time ever delivering the seminal release on wax in its complete and correct playing sequence, fully remastered at Audiosiege and spread across two 12" records cut at 45 RPM for optimum sound quality. This deluxe reissue also features a huge 24"x36" poster insert of Aaron Turner's (Isis) incredible cover artwork, and is being released as a one-time pressing of 1000 copies to coincide with the band's solitary reunion at the A389 Recordings X Anniversary Bash." More...
Sonata Arctica Announces North American Tour
Finnish metal act Sonata Arctica announced a major and lengthy North American Tour for September-October. In support is Dutch act Delain and German symphonic metal act Xandria.
Sonata Arctica will support its upcoming new album "Pariah's Child," which is set for release on March 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. Xandria will have its new release "Sacrificium" issued by May 2nd via Napalm Records, well before the start of the tour.
VIP packages (which include a meet and greet with Sonata Arctica and a poster of each event) are available at this location.
Confirmed dates are as follows:
Sept 2014
3 - USA - Mexicali Live, Teaneck, NJ
4 - USA - Stage 48, NYC, NY
5 - USA - Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
6 - USA - Palladium, Worcester, MA
8 - CAN - Club Soda, Montréal, QC
9 - CAN - Impérial de Québec, Québec City, QC
10 - CAN - Mavericks, Ottawa, ON
11 - CAN - Mod Club, Toronto, ON
13 - USA - Soundstage, Baltimore, MD
14 - USA - Altar Bar, Pittsburgh, PA
16 - USA - Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
17 - USA - Mojoes, Joliet, IL
19 - CAN - Park Theater, Winnipeg, MB
20 - CAN - The Exchange, Regina, SK
21 - CAN - Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB
22 - CAN - Republik, Calgary, AB
24 - CAN - The Venue, Vancouver, BC
25 - USA - El Corazón, Seattle, WA
26 - USA - Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR
28 - USA - Regency Center, San Francisco, CA
29 - USA - House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
30 - USA - The Grove, Anaheim, CA More...
Graveborne Streaming New Album
Today, Finnish black metal maniacs Graveborne stream the entirety of their forthcoming second album, "Through the Window of the Night." Give it a listen below, courtesy of Terrorizer magazine.
Set for international release on January 20th, 2014 via Australian black metal stronghold Seance Records, "Through the Window of the Night" displays Graveborne as a black metal Leviathan rising from the darkness to reduce divinity to ashes and unleash pure evil in the form of nine deadly psalms to Satan. More...
Vanden Plas Posts New Music Video "Godmaker"
German progressive metal act Vanden Plas released a new music video "Vision 3hree Godmaker." The song appears on the upcoming new album "Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld (Path 1)." The album is set for release on February 21st in Europe and February 24th in North America via Frontiers Records.
The release is a concept album based on the dark fantasy epic "Chronicles of the Immortals" in cooperation with author Wolfgang Hohlbein. The track list is:
1. VISION 1ne
2. VISION 2wo - THE BLACK KNIGHT
3. VISION 3hree - GODMAKER
4. VISION 4our - MISERY AFFECTION PRELUDE
5. VISION 5ive - A GHOSTS REQUIEM
6. VISION 6ix - NEW VAMPYRE
7. VISION 7ven - THE KING AND THE CHILDREN OF LOST WORLD
8. VISION 8ight - MISERY AFFECTION
9. VISION 9ine - SOUL ALLIANCE
10. Vision 10n - INSIDE
Check out the video here: More...
Whyzdom Posts First In Studio Video On New Album
French symphonic metal band Whyzdom posted the first in a series of behind the scenes video clips featuring the recording sessions of the third studio album. The band has yet to detail the new album, however, it is targeted for a 2014 release. The album is the follow up to 2012's "Blind?" and will be the first to feature new vocalist Marie Rouyer (ex-Entropia), who joined in 2013 following the departure of Elvyne Lorient.
Check out the first clip, featuring the drum recordings with Nico Chaumeaux:
Hammercult Issues "Steelcrusher" Music Video
Israeli death thrashers Hammercult released a music video for the title track of the upcoming second album "Steelcrusher." The album is set to drop via Steamhammer/SPV Records on January 27th (EU) and February 4th (North America).
Vocalist Yakir Shochat says regarding the video: "This is a live video of the band performing the song Steelcrusher live for the first time, which is truly capturing the raw power and unstoppable energy of HAMMERCULT live stage show. It is clearly can be seen that the mania raged well within the crowd and the band to one big extreme metal party!
We have chosen to kick start Steelcrusher with the self title video and a live video because it old the real essence of us as a live band, without any filtering, editing and over hyped budget or scripted stuff - just pure metal onslaught, and making the fans roar, which is what we do best."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Hymn To The Steel (Intro)
2. Steelcrusher
3. Metal Rules Tonight (song streaming here)
4. Into Hell
5. We Are The People (Feat. solo by Andreas Kisser of Sepultura)
6. Burning The Road
7. Ironbound
8. Unholy Art
9. Satanic Lust
10. Liar
11. Damnation Arise
12. Heading For War
13. In The Name Of The Fallen
Check out "Steelcrusher" here: More...
Morbus Chron Announces New Album
Sweden’s Morbus Chron will release second full-length album “Sweven” on February 24th in Europe and on March 4th in North America via Century Media. The label comments:
"With 'Sweven,' Morbuns Chron continues to develop their sound, intertwining dark death metal with progressive song structures and melodies that are reminiscent of bands such as Atheist, Voivod, Coroner, and late-Death. Watch this space for more news soon!"
This new album will follow previous full-length effort "Sleepers In The Rift" (reviewed here). More...
Lacuna Coil Announces New Album, Release Date
Lacuna Coil is proud to announce that the band's new studio release will be entitled "Broken Crown Halo" and is set for release on March 31st (EU, Australia/NZ) and April 1st (North America) via Century Media Records. The album is the band's seventh studio effort, and the highly-anticipated follow-up to "Dark Adrenaline" (see review here).
Lacuna Coil were joined in their native Italy by producer Jay Baumgardner (P.O.D., Sevendust, Evanescence, Papa Roach) and engineer Kyle Hoffmann (P.O.D., Bush, Zebrahead). The album was mastered by Howie Weinberg (Rammstein, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Deftones and Sheryl Crow). More details on the album artwork and track listing are expected soon.
The band commented on the new album:
"What conflict could run so deep that it takes you to the deepest corners of your inner world? Today we are surrounded by a lot of lies, aliases, and people acting like they are wearing an invisible crown - but you better have thick skin if you want to wear this crown! 'Broken Crown Halo' is a cinematic album that could be the soundtrack of our days - it is a dark vision of a near future when survival is second nature, and failure is not something to be avoided, but rather cultivated with lessons learned along the way.
"We set the bar pretty high with 'Dark Adrenaline' and it hasn't been easy bringing our sound to the next level, but we have lived, learned and grown through a year full of personal issues and changes. We learned to be strong and get stronger, and we felt an inner vibe in this band that we haven't felt before. We locked ourselves in an age-old studio in Milan, Italy, where history was strong and the past met with our future, vintage gear and the influence of classic Italian horror movies and bands like Goblin meeting the fresh and rough sounds of the modern world with unique and invigorating results. 'Broken Crown Halo' is Lacuna Coil introducing a new order, and letting nothing stand in our way..." More...
Primeval Realm Inks Deal With Pure Steel Records
New Jersey doom metal act Primeval Realm signed a worldwide recording deal with Pure Steel Records. Formed in 2009, the band released three demos that year and will see the debut album "Primordial Light" on March 14th.
Primeval Realm is:
Joe Potash - vocals, guitars, (keyboards, bass, drums)
Reed Thomas - bass and backing vocals
Mike White - drums and percussion
Brian Leahy - keyboards
The track list for "Primordial Light" is:
1. A Primeval Realm
2. Black Flames & Shadows
3. Electric Knowledge
4. Galaxy Lifter
5. Heavy Is This Mind
6. Night Of The Wolfmoon
7. Primordial Light... Departure More...
Cloudscape To Support Royal Hunt On European Tour
Swedish progressive/power act Cloudscape announced that the band will support Royal Hunt on an upcoming European tour. Cloudscape released its latest album "New Era" (see review here) back in July of 2013, and continues to work on the follow up fifth studio release.
Royal Hunt is touring in support of its latest Frontiers Records release "A Life to Die For." Confirmed dates and venues for the tour are as follows:
Feb. 22 – Sweden, Helsingborg at * The Tivoli*
Feb. 23 – Denmark, Copenhagen at *Amager Bio*
Feb. 25 - Belgium, Verviers at *Spirit of 66*
Feb. 27 - Spain, Barcelona at *Sala Bikini*
Feb. 28 - Spain, Madrid at *Sala Lemon*
March 01 - Spain, San Sebastian at *C.C. Intxaurrondo*
March 02 – Spain, Zaragoza at *Sala Lopez*
March 04 - Germany, Bremen at *Meisenfrei Blues Club*
March 05 – UK, London at *The Underworld*
March 06 – UK, Sheffield at *Corporation*
March 07 – Netherlands, Uden at *De Pule*
March 08 – Germany, Burgrieden at *Riffelhof*
March 09 – Switzerland, Uster at *Star Club*
March 11 – Italy, Brescia at *Circolo Colony*
March 12 – Slovakia, Bratislava at *Club Randal*
March 13 – Hungary, Budapest at *A38* More...
New Edguy Album Nearly Complete, Band Updates
Edguy issued an update on the band's forthcoming album and follow up to 2011's "Age of the Joker." The album is recorded and currently in the mixing process right now and will be out in April 2014. More details will be revealed soon.
Mainman Tobias Sammet (Avantasia) issued the following update:
"This news has been a long time coming. Secretly, Edguy have sneaked into the studio to record the follow up to their chart breaking 2011 album 'Age Of The Joker' (eg. no. 3 in the German album charts). The band has issued the following brief statement from the studio:
"We have focused on what makes this band unique and recorded what we believe is going to be the strongest & heaviest album this band has ever recorded. We didn't waste any time with updates or distractions. There is no doubt, that this album is going to be the album we'll be measured against in the future. And it makes us proud to say that as a band that has been existing for over 22 years now, fully aware that the best is yet to come." More...
Steel Panther Details New Album "All You Can Eat"
The Sunset Strip’s hottest export, Steel Panther, is back and ready to unleash their third full-length album, "All You Can Eat," on the world. The 12-track masterpiece is slated to hit stands April 1st in the United States on Open E Records via Kobalt Label Services (KLS). The album will be available for pre-order on January 14th at this location.
From the opening acoustic riff of album opener "Pussywhipped" to final chord hit in the album closer "She’s On The Rag," it is clear Steel Panther is back and better than ever. Songs like "Gloryhole," "Gangbang At The Old Folks Home" and "BVS" all showcase Steel Panther’s incredible musicianship and ability to write memorable and sometimes educational songs.
The band, comprised of Michael Starr on vocals, Satchel on guitar, Lexxi Foxx on bass and Stix Zadinia on drums, have made a name for themselves as one of the most entertaining acts out today. Longtime Steel Panther producer Jay Ruston produced "All You Can Eat."
The track listing is:
1. Pussywhipped
2. Party Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World
3. Gloryhole
4. Bukkake Tears
5. Gangbang At The Old Folks Home
6. Ten Strikes You’re Out
7. The Burden Of Being Wonderful
8. F@#king My Heart In The Ass
9. BVS
10. You’re Beautiful When You Don’t Talk
11. If I Was The King
12. She’s On The Rag More...
Woslom's "Evolustruction" To See Worldwide Release
Brazilian thrashers Woslom signed on with Punishment 18 for the release of the sophomore album "Evolustrution." The album was originally self-issued in June of 2013, but will now see worldwide release via Punishment 18 on February 24th.
Between October 2012 and March 2013 the band recorded the album in Studio Acustica. The loose concept of the release follows the idea that there are always choices to make in life and that one has to constantly decide between good choices and bad choices.
The track list for the album is:
1. Evolustruction
2. Haunted by the Past
3. Pray to Kill
4. River of Souls
5. No Last Chance
6. New Faith
7. Breathless (Justice's Fall)
8. Purgatory
9. Breakdown
10. Evolustruction (Extended Version) More...
Prematory To Release Sophomore LP
Belgian thrash act Prematory announced the impending release of the second album "Corrupting Influence" on February 24th via Punishment 18 Records (distributed in the U.S. via CM Distro). The band was founded in 2007 by Joeri Trescinski (bass), Joeri Van De Schoot (guitar) and Thomas Minnen (drums). After adding Simon Duson (vocals) to the group in late 2008, their first full line up was completed.
The band would work on their material during the following two years. The studio sessions for the first album were booked shortly after adding Jonas Van De Sande (guitar) to the line up.
Their debut studio release "Suiciety" came out near the end of 2010. It was well received by the online press and resulted in support slots for bands such as Warbringer, F.K.U. and Dr. Living Dead. The band grew out to be a well known act in the Belgian underground scene and the first shows in neighboring countries such as Germany and The Netherlands were confirmed as well.
Work on the second album started shortly after releasing "Suiciety." Stronger and more professional songs were created and the bar was set much higher for the next release. A line up switch occurred halfway during the writing process. Thomas Minnen was forced to quit the band and a new drummer, Thomas Wuyts, was brought in to continue his work.
At the end of 2012, Prematory felt that they were ready to record the second release. They contacted Sven Janssens (ex-Aborted) from the Red Left Hand studio to handle the producing and mixing. The album was recorded in February 2013 and was sent to Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Suffocation, Soulfly, Hatebreed…) from the Planet Z Studio to master the album.
"Corrupting Influence" marks the band’s evolution to a more unique mature sound and takes the listener on an aggressive journey about global, social and political problems in modern society.
The track list is:
1. Sledgehammer
2. Insignificance
3. Down the Drain
4. Hold My Breath
5. Toxic Experiment
6. Lies upon Lies
7. Grave Raiser
8. Sentenced for Life
9. Peace?!
10. Bad Blood
11. Corrupting Influence More...
Battery To Release Debut Album "Armed With Rage"
Danish thrash act Battery will release the debut album "Armed With Rage" on February 24th via Punishment 18 Records (distributed in the U.S. via CM Distro). The band was formed in febuary 2008 by Chris, Andreas and former rythm guitarist Dennis, shortly after the demise of Abattoir (DNK).
The first rehearsal demo was recorded in 2008 and pressed on tape in 15 copies given to friends.
Shortly after, Dennis left the band and the band went on ice until the summer of 2009 when Jannick joined as both first and current bass player.
In 2009, the demo "Born In a Beaker" was recorded and released by the band itself in a limited quantity of 100 copies on cassette, which was spread throughout the Danish underground paving the way for the first gigs – the first being with Crematoria and Pagan Rites in April 2010, and the second in July at the Metal Magic Festival – accompanied by Atziluth on Live-guitar. More...
Fourth Annual Metal Alliance Tour Lineup Announced
Poland's Behemoth was named as headliner of the fourth annual Metal Alliance Tour in North America, which commences in April in Tempe, Arizona. Also on the bill is Goatwhore, 1349, Inquisition and Black Crown Initiate.
Once again, the tour will be at The Palladium in Worcester, MA as part of the upcoming New England Metal & Hardcore Festival on April 18th. Tickets can be purchased at this location.
Confirmed dates are:
April
4 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red
5 - Los Angeles, CA - House Of Blues
6 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom
8 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theater
10 - Oklahoma City, OK - 1H Chameleon Room
11 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
12 - Austin, TX - Emo's East (Texas Independence Fest)
13 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
15 - Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater
16 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
17 - Philadelphia, PA - 4H Theater Of The Living Arts
18 - Worcester, MA - Palladium (as part of the The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival)
19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
22 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
23 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
24 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater
25 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
26 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater
27 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Center
29 - Calgary, AB - Mac Hall
30 - Edmonton, AB - Union Hall
May
2 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
3 - Seattle, WA - Studio 7 More...
Diabulus In Musica Finishes Recordings For New LP
Spanish symphonic metal act Diabulus in Musica announced that the band has completed recording the follow up to the 2012 album "The Wanderer." The as of yet untitled release was recorded by Jacob Hansen and is currently being mixed with a target for release in 2014. More information and surprises are expected shortly.
The album is the band's third and first to feature new members Odei Ochoa (bass), David Carrica (drums) (Tierra Santa) and Alexey Kolygin (guitars), all of whom joined the band in 2013.
In addition, over the past weekend the band filmed a new music video for one of the new tracks. An in studio video of the recordings narrated by vocalist Zuberoa Aznárez can be viewed here: More...
Lykaion Releases "Dimenticherai" Lyric/Music Video
Italian progressive act Lykaion posted a new music/lyric video for the track "Dimenticherai." The song is taken from the debut LP "Nothin' But Death," which was issued in 2012 via Bakersteam Records.
The live footage was captured and directed by Dario Prosperini. Check it out here:
Dark Sarah Posts New Video "Memories Fall"
Dark Sarah, the new project by former Amberian Dawn vocalist Heidi Parviainen, posted a new music video for the track "Memories Fall," which features a guest vocal appearance from ex-Xandria vocalist Manuela Kraller. The song is set to appear on the debut release "Behind The Black Veil" (Episode I).
For the debut, the band launched a crowd-funding campaign to assist with the costs of production. Donations and perk packages can be made/seen over at this location.
Check out "Memories Fall":
Black Space Riders Release New Music Video
German rockers Black Space Riders released a music video for the new track "Give Gravitation to the People." The song appears on the upcoming new album "D:REI," the band's third album, which is due out on January 24th via BSR/Cargo Records.
The band previously released a lyric video for the track "The GOD-Survivor," which can be heard over here.
Check out "Give Gravitation to the People" here:
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