Metal News for January 14, 2016
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29 news articles posted on this day.
Bury Tomorrow Talks New Album
Bury Tomorrow's singer, Dani Winter-Bates, discusses the band's new album in the first "Earthbound" video trailer - check it out below.
"Earthbound" is due for release on January 29th, 2016 through Nuclear Blast. Pre-orders are available here and a video for the album track "Last Light" can be seen at this location.
Suffocation Comments On Upcoming Tour
Long Island, NY-based extreme metal force Suffocation recently toured Europe in support of Nile, and now the band is returning to the other side of the pond again - but this time as the headliner.
The touring package will be completed by San Diego, CA-base death metal progressive grinders Cattle Decapitation as well as Miami, FL-based tech death force Abiotic.
Suffocation guitarist Terrance Hobbs states: "Suffocation are gearing up to head to Europe in March and bring forth the devastation one more time and this time we're bringing the unstoppable wrecking ball, Cattle Decapitation with us! This will be a Massive tour of speed, heaviness and straight chaos combined with devastation of a Nuclear Blast! This tour will be one for the die hard metal fanatics bar none... hope to see you there and witness the pure carnage unfold!" More...
Lost Society Posts "Braindead" Trailer
The young Finnish outfit Lost Society will release third studio album "Braindead" on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
In support of this upcoming record, the band has revealed another trailer, which can be viewed below. This trailer was filmed at the official listening session of "Braindead" that took place in the studio back in December.
Soulfly Posts New Lyric Video
Soulfly has released a lyric video of epic proportions for the track "Titans." The song comes from the band's recently released, groove-laden 10th studio album, "Archangel."
On February 10th, the band will also kick off a European tour in support of "Archangel." Max Cavelera comments:
"Now it's Europe's turn to have a taste of the 'We Sold Our Souls To Metal' tour 2016. It's gonna be epic and unforgettable. Plus, we got Lody King, Incite, and King Parrot. No stone will be left unturned. Prepare your metal head, we'll see you in the pit!" More...
Venomous Concept Releases Animated Video
Venomous Concept just released a video for the track "Anthem," which was animated by acclaimed artist Costin Chioreanu and is available below.
"Anthem" is from the band's newly released album, "Kick Me Silly; VC 3," which is streaming in full at this location. The band also released an homage to David Bowie, in the form of a cover of the legendary "Suffragette City." If you missed it, check it out here. More...
Ghostlimb Streams "A Gobi Of Suburbs"
Ghostlimb is currently streaming "A Gobi of Suburbs," which is track one off the LA band's upcoming fifth album "Difficult Loves." Listen in below, and the following press release was also issued about the track:
"Like a mix of Napalm Death and Hot Water Music, Ghostlimb's sound comprises churning assaults and world-weary post-hardcore melodies. Ghostlimb frontman Justin Smith is also the owner of Vitriol Records, the label that will release 'Difficult Loves' on February 5th, and is rumored to be a member of Graf Orlock.
"By day he is a college history professor and this role has always informed his writing with Ghostlimb – the LA Weekly dubbed him the 'The Heavy Metal Professor' in its list of 'the most interesting people in Los Angeles' in 2013. On 'Difficult Loves,' named for an Italo Calvino book, he expands to include more literary influences too." More...
Ribspreader Signs With Xtreem Music
Xtreem Music just issued the following announcement about inking a deal with death metal outfit Ribspreader:
"Rogga Johansson is back on the Xtreem Music family!! First it was Paganizer, then Putrevore, and now it's one of his most respected bands Ribspreader!
"Besides mastermind Rogga on guitar & bass, the Swedish / U.S. trio is currently completed by two Infernaeon members who also recently joined Wombbath: Taylor Nordberg (also in Scab) on lead guitar and Jeramie Kling (also in The Absence) on drums. The new album, 6th on Ribspreader's career, was recorded between Florida ant Smoke & Mirrors Productions and Sweden at Rogga's own The Rotpit Studio.
"The title of the album is 'Suicide Gate (A Bridge to Death)' and contains 9 songs on the classic Swedish death metal style that Ribspreader has been practicing for over 13 years now. Any lover of good old Entombed, Carnage, early Edge Of Sanity, and Grave will love this new album which we can already say is perhaps the best one on their discography.
"Artwork is currently being drawn by que awesome Juanjo Castellano, so you can expect a killer cover accompanying this brutal album! The release for 'Suicide Gate (A Bridge to Death)' will happen during spring 2016." More...
Theatres Des Vampires Working On Album
The Italian gothic metal icons from Theatres Des Vampires are currently in the studio, working towards their 10th studio album, which is set to be released in 2016. More details about this impending album and the schedule of a new tour will be announced soon.
Comments the band: "Theatres des Vampires are proud to announce a new great collaboration with Alpha Omega management. We are sure this important partnership will bring us great results. Together with Alpha Omega team we will surely give our best for the next years. There's a lot of work to do and Alpha omega is ready to go on with us in the best way!
"2016 will be a very important year for Theatres des Vampires. There will be the release of our new album after about 2 years off, working hard In the Temple of Noise recording studio with our producer and sound engeneer Christian Ice. We are very proud and excited about the final result and we are ready, together with Alex, Rob, Tarja and all Alpha Omega Management, to bring our music around the world once again, including places where we’ve ever been before… So.. Wait for us, Vampires Are Back!" More...
Widower Releasing New Album
The blackened thrash metal quartet Widower just completed production on a sophomore effort, "The Unholy Oath," following two years of intensive writing and touring.
Featuring a healthy dose of high-energy, double-bass-laden rifferama that is as relentless as it is consistent. a non-stop lesson in violence and brutality is coming that was tracked at Diamond Factory Recording Studio by Travis Bonner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Ryan Butler at Arcane Digital.
Pre-orders are up at this location and the track listing is as follows:
1. Morose Delectation
2. Immortal Lament
3. Unholy Force
4. The Council
5. Whore Crusher More...
Lacuna Coil Parts With Guitarist
Lacuna Coil is down another long-time member, with guitarist Maus now departing the group. Lacuna Coil issued this statement about the situation:
"To all of our friends, and fans all over the world. It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce that Lacuna Coil guitarist Marco ‘Maus’ Biazzi has decided to leave the band.
"We are of course sad to lose such a long time member of our family. However, Maus needs to follow what is in his heart, and we wish him all the best with whatever the future may bring. nd we know that whatever it is that Maus will do in the future, it will be filled with heavy riffs, and a lot of good times."
Maus himself had this to say: "It’s never easy to say goodbye to someone, especially after more than 17 wonderful years lived together. Sharing everything about life, on the road, on and off the stage. Growing up as a band and as a musician which played pretty much everywhere on this planet. Seeing positive results and feedbacks coming finally after so hard work together. I will never forget all these emotions and I will always keep them with me.
"I felt I couldn’t add more in this project any longer so I decided to leave my second family, Lacuna Coil, to take a different path for a new challenge in my life.
"I’m now looking for another musical project to start and to get back on the road as soon as possible to kick ass again around the globe because this is what I want and what I love the most. More...
Obscura Streams "The Monist"
The progressive/technical death metal masterminds from Obscura have revealed a third new track from their forthcoming full-length "Akroasis." New song "The Monist" is available below, courtesy of a stream hosted by MetalSucks.net.
If you missed it, the previously posted track "Sermon Of The Seven Suns" is also still available at this location.
It has been five years since the release of Obscura's previous full-length "Omnivium" (reviewed here). "Akroasis" will be released February 5th, 2016 via Relapse Records.
Additionally, Obscura will provide direct support in Europe for Death DTA on the "European Thoughts Pattern" tour. The tour kicks off March 24th in Strasbourg, France and runs through April 12th in Riga, Latvia. Dates are available after the jump. More...
Monster Truck Releases New Video
The Canadian hard-rockin’ juggernaut Monster Truck will release new album "Sittin’ Heavy" on February 19th, 2016 via new label home Mascot Records for Europe and Dine Alone Records for the rest of the World.
Ahead of this release, Monster Truck has put together an epic storm of a video for "Don’t Tell Me How To Live." The song is inspired by a comment made by singer and bassist Jon Harvey’s girlfriend – “She started giving me trouble for playing guitar every day and I replied, ‘This is my job, don’t tell me how to live’” – its message holds true in a variety of situations. “The song is about being independent in one’s life, rather than worrying about what people think or the expectations of other people; just be true to yourself.”
The stadium sized track needed a fitting location and the band pitched up to the middle of nowhere at Caledon, Ontario on an oil rig with drone cameras and captured the band playing in the middle of a snowstorm.
Talking about the video guitarist Jeremy Widerman remembers, "When it comes to music videos It seems that the bigger a pain in the ass it is to film the better it turns out. Between an improbable 5 story industrial load in and numerous warnings that the drones flight path was too dangerous….. the entire video shoot balanced on knifes edge. Luckily with some unexpected help from Mother Nature we were able to get exactly what we wanted and come out unscathed.”
The result was both epic and beautiful as singer/bassist Jon Harvey laughs "It was cold, it was wet and it was tiring, but it looks awesome. Next time someone says, 'drones', I'm all ears." More...
Murder Made God Posts New Lyric Video
Greek extreme metal band Murder Made God has a new lyric video online for a track titled "Victims," which can be heard below. The band also comments:
"We are more than happy to reveal you our brand new lyric video for the song 'Victims' taken from the upcoming Album 'Enslaved.' The official release date is April 15th, 2016 Via Comatose Music. More new songs coming up next week. ENJOY & SHARE IT EVERYWHERE! The lyric video was made by Jim Evgenidis." More...
Horrified Reveals New Album Details
Newcastle death metal band Horrified today unveils details on upcoming second album "Of Despair," which will be released by Stormspell Records and Till You Fukkin Bleed on March 25th, 2016.
"Of Despair" showcases a marked shift from the band’s raw and primal death metal roots to an exploration of new pastures, including a blend of black and doom metal. A track titled "Infernal Lands" can be heard below.
“I hope this album resonates with people and hopefully moves them, just like my influences have done for me through so many years and difficult times,” says guitarist / vocalist Dan Alderson.
1. Palace of Defilement
2. Infernal Lands
3. Chasm of Nihrain
4. Funeral Pyres
5. Amidst The Darkest Depths
6. Dreamer of Ages
7. Of Despair
8. The Ruins That Remain More...
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Sergio Quesada Charged In Khaotika/Wormreich Crash
OnlineAthens.com is reporting that Khaotika's Sergio Jose Quesada has been charged with DUI and three counts of homicide for a deadly crash back in April of last year.
That vehicle crash took the lives of Khaotika drummer Nick Crisostomo (a/k/a Dyret) and Wormreich members Ian A. McKinney (guitarist/keyboardist) and Paul Truesdel (Bass). An excerpt from the article follows:
An Athens man was charged in an April 2015 wreck that killed three members of two rock bands when their 15-passenger van wrecked along Interstate 85. Sergio Jose Quesada, 28, of Nona Drive, Athens, was charged with DUI, failing to maintain a lane and three counts of first degree homicide by vehicle.
Those killed in the April 6 wreck in Jackson County were Nicholas Crisostomo, 25, of Round Hill, Va.; Ian McKinney, 30, of Madison, Tenn.; and Paul J. Truesdell, 29, of Mableton, Ga. Those injured and killed were members of either Khaotika, an Atlanta-based occult metal band, and Wormreich, a Huntsville, Ala., based band described as black metal.
Quesada was booked into the Jackson County Detention Center on Monday and released on a $17,800 bond.
The crash hasn't stopped the music though, as we recently premiered a triumphant return track from Khaotika, which can be heard below, and an update from the band months after the crash can still be read here. More...
Read the full article at OnlineAthens.com.
Redemption Reveals Album Details, Posts New Clip
On February 26th, Los Angeles prog-metal outfit Redemption will release sixth full-length, "The Art of Loss," via Metal Blade Records worldwide. The album is available for pre-order now in various formats.
A lyric video for the first single "Damaged" - featuring guest guitarist Marty Friedman - can also be seen below.
Containing over 70 minutes of passion, melody, aggression and complexity, "The Art of Loss" was produced once again by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Pagan's Mind, Pretty Maids, etc.), who worked with the band on 2009's "Snowfall on Judgment Day."
The cover artwork was also created by long-time Redemption collaborator Travis Smith (Opeth, Amorphis). Musically, "The Art of Loss" follows 2011's "This Mortal Coil," but this newest work finds composition, musicianship and production taken up another notch, with an array of songs ranging from hard-hitting melodic metal to the 23-minute epic "At Day's End." More...
Walls Of Jericho Announces New Album
Shrieking guitar assaults, sirens, words of warning, thousands marching... The intro for "No One Can Save You From Yourself" establishes in mere seconds that Walls Of Jericho is ready for the final resistance - after all, why would this hardcore / metalcore legend fall silent after almost 20 years?
The five-piece loves to rub salt into gaping wounds, and Walls Of Jericho fans worldwide count on the unmatched aggression and integrity of Detroit's daughter and sons - be it at their brutal live shows or on record.
Eight years after "The American Dream," Candace Kucsulain and Co. have found new allies in Napalm Records and seem more relentless than ever. "No One Can Save You From Yourself" is set for a March 25th release via Napalm Records. More...
Conan Announces U.S. Shows
U.K. doom outfit Conan will return to North America this March in support of new album "Revengeance," due out January 29th via Napalm Records. Today the band announces North American show details to take place alongside Serial Hawk.
The tour is set to kick off March 3rd in Chicago, IL and will run through March 26th is Seattle, WA. The trek will also include a stop at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX.
Conan front man Jon Davis commented on the new album and upcoming tour: "'Revengeance' is the sound of hacking and slashing in Golden Axe, throwing coins into Gauntlet and still failing. Failure and triumph, sword and sorcery.
"We are excited to visit the US again and make our first trip to Canada. Our tour in 2015 was awesome, and we look forward to doing this all again. See you at the front." More...
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Van Canto Premieres Lyric Video For New Track
German inventors of Power A Cappella Van Canto have announced the impending new release "Voices of Fire." The band has signed on with earMUSIC for the album's release, which is set for March 16, 2016 in Europe (North American date TBA). "Voices of Fire" is the follow up to the 2014 album "Dawn of the Brave" (see our review at this location).
As a first taste of the new release, the band has teamed up with Metal Underground.com to bring you the lyric video for the first single "Clashings On Armour Plates," which can be viewed in the player below. The track marks a new chapter in Van Canto’s musical story: Metal Vocal Musical. The first song of the album to see the light of day perfectly demonstrates that the six musicians of Van Canto are not only able to imitate instruments such as guitars, basses and keyboards but instead and first and foremost tell stories.
"Vocal Metal Music further develops what we stand for as Van Canto. Not only can our voices sing and imitate guitars but they are also able to tell stories. It has been six years that we’ve been working on this concept – and now we’re finally able to share it with the world," says founding band member Stefan Schmidt.
The band has teamed up with German bestseller author Christoph Hardebusch ("Die Trolle" – engl. "The Trolls"), who is going to release his new fantasy novel "Feuerstimmen" on March 17th on Piper Verlag.
"We are barely able to tell what came first: the music as part of the novel or the novel as part of our album. Christoph Hardebusch and we worked hand in hand on this. Our compositions did influence the novel and vice versa. Simply put, we created our own world – a world full of competing kingdoms, epic battles, dragons, fire and bards. Not always deadly serious but full of adventures to set your imagination running wild… like Van Canto does," explains lead singer Sly, who developed the plot of the novel together with Christoph Hardebusch. More...
Dust Bolt To Enter Studio This Month
German thrash act Dust Bolt posted a video announcement about plans for the upcoming third album. The band will enter the studio this month to begin recording the release, with a July release month targeted.
Updates on the progress and information on the new album will begin to come to light over the next several months.
Check out the clip here:
Circle Of Witches Enters Studio Next Week
Italian metal act Circle of Witches will enter Alpha Omega Studio in Como, Italy to begin recording the new album "True Born Sinner." They will be joined by producer Alex Azzali and his crew.
The band commented: "Today we completed the last part of our work for the upcoming album's recording 'True Born Sinner'! Steve Spettro of the one man horror electronic band SPETTRO FAMILY composed the intro for our album.
"No words can describe how happy and thrilled we are about his fantastic job! We cannot wait to play it loud! Now from next Monday Alpha Omega Studio in Como (Italy) will be our home for several days! We're quite excited to write this new chapter!"
More information on the new release is expected soon - stay tuned!
Grimner Releases New Music Video, Announces Album
Sweden folk/viking metal act Grimner will issue the new album "Frost Mot Eld" on March 26th via Despotz Records. The album is the band's third full length release and follow up to the 2014 sophomore full length "Blodshymner."
As a first taste, the band is streaming the new track "Eldhjärta," which can be heard in the player below.
The track list is as follows:
1. Res er mina söner
2. Eldhjärta
3. Nordmännens raseri
4. Enhärjarkväde
5. Midgård brinner
6. Vargarnas tid
7. Mörkrets hem
8. Etter och flammor
9. Muspelheims härskare
10. Frost mot eld More...
Rhapsody Of Fire Streams New Track "Distant Sky"
Italian power metal act Rhapsody Of Fire released a full track stream of the new song "Distant Sky." The song will appear on the upcoming new release "Into the Legend," which is scheduled for release on January 15th (EU) and February 5th (USA) via AFM Records. A review for the album can be read at this location.
The track listing for "Into the Legend" is:
1. In Principio
2. Distant Sky
3. Into The Legend (see music video here)
4. Winter’s Rain
5. A Voice In The Cold Wind
6. Valley Of Shadows
7. Shining Star (see lyric video here)
8. Realms Of Light
9. Rage Of Darkness
10. The Kiss Of Life
11. Volar Sin Dolor (Bonus Track) (Limited Digipak Edition)
Check out the clip here: More...
Lycus Stares With "Obsidian Eyes"
California funeral doom act Lycus is streaming the new track "Obsidian Eyes." The track is featured on the new album "Chasms," which drops tomorrow via Relapse Records in CD/LP/digital formats.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Solar Chamber (song streaming here)
2. Chasms
3. Mirage
4. Obsidian Eyes
Check out "Obsidian Eyes" here:
Serenity Releases "Follow Me" Music Video
Austrian based symphonic metal act Serenity posted a music video for the new track "Follow Me." The song appears on the upcoming new album "Codex Atlanticus," which will be issued on January 29, 2015 via Napalm Records.
The track list for the release is:
1. Codex Atlanticus
2. Follow Me
3. Sprouts of Terror
4. Iniquity (track streaming here)
5. Reason
6. My Final Chapter
7. Caught in a Myth
8. Fate of Light
9. The Perfect Woman
10. Spirit in the Flesh
11. The Order
Check out "Follow Me" here: More...
Monument Of Misanthropy Added To Kaltenbach 2016
Austria's metal underground festival K:O:A (Kaltenbach Open Air) has announced the addition of Austrian/French brutal death metal veterans of Monument Of Misanthropy to the billing of its 11th edition. K:O:A will take place between 18th and 20th August 2016, in front of the spectacular backdrop of the Austrian Alps nearby the small village of Spital am Semmering, including the following so far confirmed bands:
Exodus, Unleashed, Tankard, Taake, Impaled Nazarene, Insomnium, Jungle Rot, Skyforger, Thulcandra, Forgotten Tomb, Abrupt Demise, Age Of Agony, Anomalie, asmodeus, Ctulu, Epsilon, Halo Creation, Harakiri For The Sky, Illuminata, Insanity Alert, Moros, Mortal Strike, Mosfet, Nuclear Vomit, Parental Advisory, Pray for Pain, Sakrileg, Steel Engraved, Taxidermist, Vulvathrone, Waldschrat.
Tickets for the three days lasting festival can be ordered online at Ticketmaster HERE.
Graf Orlock Premieres New Song
Black Flag-meets-Slayer blast punk outfit Graf Orlock premieres another new song entitled "600,000 Tons Of Explosive Ordinance", taken from the upcoming new album "Crime Traveler", which will be out in stores February 05th via Vitriol.
Check out now "600,000 Tons Of Explosive Ordinance" below.
UXO Premieres New Song "Trauma"
UXO - a new band project featuring Unsane frontman vocalist/guitarist Chris Spencer and Today Is The Day vocalist/guitarist Steve Austin - premieres a new song entitled "Trauma", taken from the upcoming self-titled debut album, which will be out in stores January 29th through Reptilian Records.
Check out now "Trauma" below.
Explains Steve Austin: More...
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Illusions Dead Premieres New Song
Over 40 minutes of pummeling Finnish black/death metal is on the way to blow out your speakers, with Illusions Dead prepping debut full-length “Celestial Decadence” for a February 8th, 2016 drop date.
A self-release being handled directly by the band, “Celestial Decadence” will be available digitally via Bandcamp, with a limited run of 200 CDs also slated to drop.
With a little over two weeks left to go before the album's release, today we're giving you an advance listen to raging seventh track off “The Way of the Deceiver.” Check out our exclusive premiere of the song below.
Driven by death and shrouded in darkness, “Celestial Decadence” is shockingly robust for a debut, as the band honors a proud Finnish metal tradition that is marked by passion and power. Featuring cover artwork by Moonrot, the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Incursion
2. Devoured By Hatred
3. Shadow and Flame
4. Hour of the Raven
5. Revolution (Celestial Spheres)
6. Tormentor of the Weak
7. The Way of the Deceiver
8. Illusions Dead More...
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