Metal News for January 21, 2015
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Black Sheep Wall Streams Full Album
California's crushing sludge/doom outfit Black Sheep Wall is streaming new album "I'm Going to Kill Myself" in full online. Listen in below, courtesy of a stream hosted by Lambgoat.com.
Black Sheep Wall will release "I'm Going to Kill Myself" in North America on January 27th (January 26th worldwide). Regarding the album, guitarist Scott Turner comments:
"It's crazy how much can change in a year or two, but when you think about our history those who have been following us shouldn't be surprised. We're very excited about the release of 'I Am Going to Kill Myself,' and the debut of Brandon as our full time vocalist after doing close to 7 years of duty on bass. His voice is the voice I've been waiting to have in the band for years.
"The album was just as much a labor of love as it was an arduous and brain wracking process. Once you hear the songs you'll know what I mean. They are a test of endurance as Jackson and I purposely tried to push the limits of taste for the album which I sometimes like to think of more as a special project than a true follow up album.
"'I am Going to Kill Myself' is unique to us in that rather than sitting down for formal song writing sessions we kind of just wrote songs through conversations, and with odd symbols and notes on paper that translated to guitar, bass, and drums in the studio. As for the album art, the always amazing Jeff Rogers really came through with beyond amazing artwork that really captures not only the album, but who we are as a band. I don't think we'll ever do anything like this again so hopefully you all enjoy it, and not really want to kill yourselves after, like I wanted to while making this album." More...
Scars Divide Releases New Video
Swiss progressive metal quintet Scars Divide has released a music video for the song “All That We Need,” the opening track from a self-titled debut EP released early last year by Tenacity Music. The video was directed by Ambitious Films and can be seen below, courtesy of No Clean Singing.
Red Razor Wishes You Were Beer
Brazilian old school thrash metal band Red Razor just released a video for the song "Wish You Were Beer" on YouTube, which is the second video for upcoming record "Beer Revolution," expected out in June 2015.
Red Razor was born in Florianópolis, Brazil, a city internationally famous for it’s beaches, surf and rich tourists with their shinny cars during summertime. Tired of the local scene, over populated by reggae and soft rock bands, the boys decided to follow a more aggressive path.
Back in 2011, they picked up their patch vests from the closet, turned on their amplifiers and started to write songs influenced by thrash legends such as Exodus, Slayer, Tankard and Kreator. The record is in it's final mastering process and will be released in the summer. More...
Dio 5th Anniversary Memorial Events Announced
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the voice of Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio, is planning a weekend of activities in Los Angeles to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the singer's untimely death from gastric cancer on May 16th, 2010.
The weekend will include a public memorial service, as well as a celebrity bowling tournament and the inaugural "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle ride and BBQ.
A free public memorial service will take place at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Saturday, May 16th to mark the 5th anniversary of Ronnie's passing. Several former band members and friends who worked with Ronnie over his illustrious career are expected to speak and perform his music. As seating for this event is limited, if you are interested in attending, please send an email, along with your name, phone number, and the number of seats to: info@diocancerfund.org.
The weekend will kick off on Friday, May 15th with a Celebrity Rock 'n Bowl tournament at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City. It will be a fun evening of bowling, entertainment and a silent auction, which will include bowling pins autographed by Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Anthrax, Metallica and many others.
All events lead up to the inaugural "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle ride and BBQ on Sunday, May 17th. Riders will depart from Harley-Davidson of Glendale and ride to Los Encinos Park in Encino, where they will be treated to food, live music, raffle/silent auction and more. Fans who don't ride are welcome to attend just the BBQ.
A privately funded 501c3 charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised close to $1 million in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, and the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life.
Monte Pittman Posts Three Video Clips
Guitarist and vocalist Monte Pittman released "The Power of Three" exactly one year ago, today. To celebrate the anniversary, three new music videos have been released. "Delusions of Grandeur," "Away from Here," and "Missing," are online now in the YouTube playlist below.
"Delusions of Grandeur" was shot at the end of 2014 with bassist Max Whipple and drummer Scott Fuller with director Vince Edwards. "Away from Here" was shot by Brad Jurjens and AJ Satsangi, and "Missing" was shot live at the Whisky a Go Go by Brad Jurjens and Ian Shea.
Monte Pittman will be busy in 2015, beginning this week with the NAMM convention, and performing as part of the Randy Rhoads Remembered show at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. More...
Tribulation Releasing New 7"
In light of the forthcoming massive North American tour supporting Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, and Aeon, as well as to precede the release of a next studio album, Sweden's Tribulation has announced the release of "The Death & Rebirth Of..." 7".
"The Death & Rebirth Of..." will feature a demo version of the new song "Holy Libations" on side A (to be included in its final form on Tribulation's upcoming studio album) and another new track, "Laudanum Dreams." on side B.
The 7" will be released on black and limited gold vinyl, and marks not only the first release of Tribulation for Century Media Records, but also a first preview of the band's upcoming third album, entitled "The Children Of The Night," which will follow-up 2013's "The Formulas Of Death" (reviewed here). The album's release is expected for April 2015. See the band live on these dates: More...
Agnostic Front Unveils New Album
The New York hardcore pioneers from Agnostic Front today announced the details for their upcoming eleventh album, "The American Dream Died." Commented singer Roger Miret:
"We chose this title because we want to open up people's eyes to what's going on in this country. We have a lot to say. Not everyone realizes that our government and the people who run this country are so corrupt, greedy and ruthless.
"We need to educate the ones we reach. We're losing our values. We address real issues from full blown corruption and scandals to unjust police abuse and brutality. Everything's we stood for as a country is going down the drain. But we still somewhat have our freedom of speech. We're expressing it all through this record while we can." More...
Cruadalach Releases New Music Video
MetalGate Records just released the second studio album from Czech Republic folk metal band Cruadalach, titled "Rebel Against Me."
“The main goal was absolute authenticity. I am very much aware that if we played a harder folk-rock with Czech lyrics about Celtic gods, it would have some commercial potential, but, pardon the expression, fuck that,” says band vocalist Jan Vrobel in an interview for the February issue of Spark Magazine, meaning that the second Cruadalach album can surprise one with serious and contemporary themes that are utterly devoid of any genre cliché.
The “Rebel Against Me” album was ceremonially christened by Milan Trachta, veteran of the Czech hardcore punk scene and vocalist of the band Hanba, in the Prague-based Jamm Club, where the Tribe also revealed a new music video for the song "Life-Worshipping Bastards." The video is now available online and can be seen below. More...
Steorrah Announces New Album Details
Steorrah has checked in with the following update about releasing a forthcoming new full-length album:
"We already told you that the album had been mixed by Michael 'Freio' Haas at Big Easy Studio, and we're absolutely loving the mix. As for the mastering process, we can now announce the man behind it: none other than downright legendary Swedish producer Dan Swanö.
"This is an absolute accolade for us and we are very, very excited about this. And then there's the small detail of releasing the artwork and track list of the album. 'II: Thin White Paint' will be out Friday, the 13th (!) of March 2015, via Bret Hard Records and DA/Pallas and contains the following ten cuts."
1. Intro
2. The Milk Of Human Kindness
3. Tea Leaves For Eosphoros
4. Runt Of The Litter
5. I Think I Saw The Black Dog
6. Winchester Geese
7. The Twelve Nights Of 1984
8. Meta's Attic
9. Misericordia/The Great Gig In Disguise
10. I Think I Saw The Black Dog (Electric Reprise) More...
Royal Thunder Announces Album Release
Royal Thunder, the female-fronted hard rock quartet whose debut album "CVI" saw singer Mlny Parsonz land on the cover of Decibel Magazine, will release follow-up full-length "Crooked Doors" on April 7th via Relapse Records.
“It’s been too long,” said the band. “Thanks for being patient with us in delivering this album! We hope you are fond of it. Looking forward to revisiting familiar places and face.”
The eleven-song album was recorded throughout 2014, with principal recording done at Aria Recording Studio in Marietta, GA with producer Joey Jones. More details, including tour dates, to come shortly.
Massive Posts "Lead Hands" Video
New York-based metalcore band Massive has released a new music video all about police brutality, titled "Lead Hands" and featuring Landon Tewers of The Plot In You.
The hardcore-influenced track was produced by Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria) and the video was directed by Sam Link (Sleeping With Sirens, Bruised But Not Broken, and Crown The Empire). Massive front man Rob Ulshafer comments:
"I think police brutality is a small part of a much larger issue. The issue being that we as a whole continue to put people in positions of power who don't have our best interests at hand. Our world is growing increasingly unstable, and it's more apparent now then it has ever been, so the idea behind the song is to incite change, only by opening minds so we can come to understand that things are not as they seem to be. We've all grown tired of the ignorance and the lies but it's only by our own hands will they ever change for the better." More...
Damnation Angels Reveals Album Release Date
After pushing the release to October of 2014 and then again to February of 2015, Damnation Angels has now announced another delay in the release of "The Valiant Fire," which is now scheduled for March 27th. The band comments:
"I'm afraid we have some bad news regarding The Valiant Fire. Due to things completely out of our control the album is now coming out March 27th. We are really sorry about this, it's not an error on our part. We are probably just as annoyed as you are as we can't wait to release it and have been promoting the February release date for a while now.
"To compensate you all for this we will now be releasing two songs prior to the release and one of those tracks will come next week!! Also as soon as we release that new song you'll be able to pre order copies of the album and get yourselves new merchandise!" More...
Adastra Finishes New Album
Adastra just finished mixing and mastering fourth album, "Deadlock," to be released later in 2015. The album was recorded at ATM Studios and produced by the band. Mixing was done by Väinö Komulainen.
The first track and video "The Day I Die" is now available below and the complete track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Only Live At Night
2. The Day I Die
3. Bring Me Back On Track
4. Forever Yours
5. Amnesia
6. I'll Be There for You
7. As I Close My Eyes
8. Forgotten Heroes
9. Reality-TV Whore
10. Remember His Name
11. Freeman
12. Nuns Have No Fun (Bonus Track) More...
Abysmal Dawn Announces Headlining Tour Dates
Abysmal Dawn released latest album "Obsolescence" last Fall via Relapse Records. In support of "Obsolescence," Abysmal Dawn will hit the road again this Winter.
This run starts with a string of headline dates that kick off February 1st in Las Vegas, NV and run through February 6th in Panama Beach, FL. Following those dates, Abysmal Dawn will join up with 1349, Origin, and Wolvhammer on February 8th in Tampa, FL and will run through February 23rd in New York, NY.
Abysmal Dawn will also return to Europe this March as part of The Death to All Tour. A complete list of dates can be found below. More...
Obese Signs With Argonauta
Argonauta Records has checked in with the following announcement about inking a deal with Obese:
"We’re excited to announce today a new band in the Argonauta Records family. Obese is crunchy, catchy, powerful and above all heavy as hell.
"Bringing the groove back into stoner and feeding your appetite with fat tunes that will leave you hungry for more. The weight and thickness of sound is being explored one track at a time: corpulency never felt that good. The immense riffage in a vast landscape of bulldozing euphony will leave nobody unsatisfied.
"Obese is releasing their debut album on Argonauta Records in May 2015. A first official teaser is available below."
Harm's Way Announces U.S. Shows With Code Orange
This coming March 13th, 2015 Code Orange will embark on a tour with Harm's Way and Eternal Sleep. Dates for the trek are as follows:
03/13: Columbus, OH @ Skully's Music Diner
03/14: New Albany, IN @ New Albany Production House
03/15: Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom
03/17: Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
03/18: Austin, TX
03/19: Austin, TX
03/20: Austin, TX
03/21: San Antonio, TX @ The Korova
03/22: Dallas, TX @ South By So What?!
03/23: Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
03/24: Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
03/25: Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
03/26: Raleigh, NC @ Southland Ballroom
03/27: Richmond, VA @ United Blood Fest More...
Hellyeah Wants Your Blood
Hellyeah recently announced the "Blood For Blood" 2015 U.S. tour, featuring support from special guests Devour The Day and Like A Storm. The tour kicks off on Friday, February 6th in Las Vegas, NV and visits 23 markets through early March.
See below for a full listing of tour dates and check out the band's website for tickets, VIP packages and further information.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and to raise awareness about the cause, Hellyeah invites you to give through the "Blood For Blood" National Blood Drive. Fans who pledge to give at this location (or make a financial donation) will not only receive a signed poster from Hellyeah, but will also be entered to win tickets, Meet + Greet package, signed merch + more. More...
Capsize Adds More U.S. Shows
Equal Vision Records labelmates Capsize and Better Off have both been announced as support on Defeater’s upcoming tour. Counterparts will serve as direct support and Hotel Books will open on the full U.S. tour that will kick off on March 27th in Albany, NY.
Capsize has been on the road non-stop since the September release of debut full-length album, "The Angst In My Veins," including U.S. tours with Being As An Ocean, Fit For A King, No Bragging Rights, and the Common Vision Tour with Counterparts, Hundredth, Handguns and more. See Capsize live on these dates: More...
Revision, Revised Posts New Video
Ohio-based melodic metal band Revision, Revised has dropped a brand new music video for the "Clocksweeper" track.
The video is an eerie psychological thriller that mirrors the aggressive track, which was produced by Detroit-based metal producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada). Frontman Charles Wilds had this to say about the new video:
"The video is a psychological horror, mirroring the lyrics of the song. 'Clocksweeper' portrays a man who has been deceived by his own mind — but believes someone else had deceived him and wants revenge; however, everything leads back to himself in the end." More...
Serj Tankian Covers "Crazy Train"
As announced earlier this month, UDR Music will release a compilation of cover tracks honoring the late, great Randy Rhoads – heralded as the legendary lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot.
"Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute" and accompanying bonus DVD (with digipack edition) will hit stores on March 3rd, 2015.
Today, Rolling Stone is hosting the official worldwide premiere of the first track on "Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute" – a blazing cover of the hit Ozzy Osbourne "Blizzard of Ozz" track “Crazy Train.” The track features Serj Tankian, Tom Morello, Rudy Sarzo, and Vinny Appice. Give it a listen below. More...
Dead In The Manger Releases New Video
The wrath of "Cessation," the debut full-length from sinister black/grind metal quartet Dead In The Manger, will scar humanity in less than two weeks through the Black Hand at 20 Buck Spin, and with it rapidly advancing, Decibel Magazine has unloaded the band's first official video as a harbinger of the album's severe fury. Check it out below.
Dead In The Manger, which purveys full anonymity in identity and content, similarly keeps the titles of these brazen audio attacks incredibly stripped down, with the movements on "Cessation" simply bearing the titles "I" through "VI."
Directed by David Hall of Handshake Inc. (Today Is The Day, Fuck The Facts, Maryland Deathfest The Movie), the "II" video is corrosive and epilepsy-inducing in its creator's patented style, and through an obfuscated but obviously occult driven plot for the belittling sermon, imposes more of an unsettling feeling rather than a clear cut storyline.
"This is probably the first time I've made a video for a band without talking to any of the members," offers Hall on being approached to create Dead In The Manger's "II" video. "I sort of just got an email one day from the label that asked if I'd be interested in making a video for a black/grind metal band. I listened to the track and really dug what I heard so I agreed. The only real info and guidance I was given was the name of the song, 'II', the album title, and the album's artwork. From listening to the track and taking the cover artwork as inspiration, I decided to try and create a depressing and degraded, impressionistic, moving version of the cover, and use some found footage, stuff that I shot, and mix it together to make a scratchy, black-toned void that hopefully assaults the eyes as nicely as the music assaults the ears. After a few botched attempts, I arrived at the version you see now." More...
Soilwork Unveils Live DVD Artwork
Soilwork today reveals the cover artwork for the band's first-ever live DVD/BluRay, "Live In The Heart Of Helsinki," due out March 13th, 2015. Check it out below. Commented singer Björn "Speed" Strid:
"We’re very proud to present the artwork for our upcoming live dvd/blu-ray!
"Once again we collaborated with Mircea Gabriel Eftemie to create visuals that would perfectly capture the unique vibe of this very special evening. 'In The Heart Of Helsinki' is somewhat of a testimony of our career and the live action shots are mixed with a blast from the past, including a collage of Soilwork memorabilia. I’ve always loved collages, especially on the inner sleeve of a vinyl.
"As for the cover, we wanted to capture that melancholic wintery feel that the Swedes and Finns have in common- not just emotionally but also culturally. It was appropriately cold during the big night and Mircea did a fantastic job recreating that eerie, magical feeling. Last but not least, don’t forget to read the liner notes!
"They tell the story of where we came from and where we are today. It will help you understand why it’s taken so long for us to finally get a live recording out. But hey, it’s only a matter of weeks now! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!" More...
Defeater Signs With Epitaph
Boston-based melodic hardcore band Defeater has signed to Epitaph with plans to release a new album in 2015. After a full year of being off the road, Defeater also announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour this Spring.
Front man Derek Archambault performed shows for two years with a cane, but now, fully recovered from a 2014 hip replacement surgery, he is ready to perform again.
“After a year away from touring and nearly two of immobility, I have never been happier to push forward with Defeater,” said Archambault. “Releasing a new album with a label I have bought records from for more than 20 years still doesn't feel real. Like many of my peers, Epitaph's 90's roster was a big part of the soundtrack to my teenage years. Signing to Epitaph and a full U.S. tour this spring has the makings of a banner year for Defeater.”
Defeater's previous albums include "Travels" (2008), "Lost Ground" (2009), "Empty Days & Sleepless Nights" (2011), and "Letters Home" (2013). All of the band's recordings tell the story of a working class family living in New Jersey during the Post-World War II era. Defeater will release a fourth concept album in 2015 on Epitaph.
“We want to thank everyone for the unbelievable continued support of us this past year and we hope we get a chance to thank you personally in 2015. Let’s do this,” said guitarist Jay Maas. More...
Triumvir Foul Announces Vinyl Release
Just how much noise can two people make? One hell of a racket, if they're the members of Triumvir Foul.
You've heard their work in Ash Borer and Urzeit, but this is an entirely different entity: ripping and raw death metal is the name of the game, with four tracks on debut release "An Oath of Blood and Fire."
After a limited run on cassette, now it's coming to vinyl via Godz Ov War and Third Eye Temple. "An Oath of Blood and Fire" is set to release on vinyl this coming February 28th, 2015. The track listing is:
A1. The Vacuum of Knots
A2. Abhorrent Depths
B1. Silence Continuum
B2. Embalmed (Autopsy Cover) More...
Theories Releasing "Regression" Album
The Seattle death grind terminators and recent Metal Blade signees from Theories will a drop the ferocious wares of their new full-length upon the masses this Spring.
Titled "Regression," the ten-track bruiser was recorded at The Red Room and The Boiler Room with producer/engineer Derek Moree (The Sword, Pelican, Minus The Bear et al), with mixing and mastering manned by Visceral Sound's Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed).
The resulting ten cuts make up one of the most belligerent releases from the Metal Blade stable in recent memory. The label describes "Regression" as "a gristly, fuck-all soundtrack to social discontent, economic uncertainty, environmental catastrophes, and the inevitable cycle of decay. Doused in gnashing, prototypical hyper speed blasts and sub-nuclear riff incursions, the band's meticulously-executed yet organically-scornful delivery is difficult to dismiss. Still, listeners will find moments of dissonant groove and clarity, as well guitar leads not often heard within the genre."
The track listing is:
01. Burnt Concrete
02. Cycle of Decay
03. Shame
04. Abortive Crescent
05. Bathing in Pigs Blood
06. First World's Last Breath
07. Swimming in Mud
08. Revenge/Rewild
09. Hell in Her Eyes
10. Landfill More...
Iron Reagan Adds New Tour Dates
Richmond, Virginia's Iron Reagan released Relapse Records debut "The Tyranny of Will" in the Fall of 2014, and after spending most of the year on the road, the band shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Today Iron Reagan reveals its first-ever Australian tour. Iron Reagan is set to head down under April 7th in Wollongong, NSW and wrap up April 11th in Melbourne.
Before heading to Australia, Iron Reagan will crisscross North America alongside Napalm Death, Voivod, Exhumed and Black Crown Initiate. The tour begins January 27th in Miami, FL and runs through February 28th in Houston, TX. More...
Season Of Ghosts Releases New Music Video
Season of Ghosts, featuring Greek vocalist Sophia Aslanidou (ex-Blood Stain Child) posted a new music video for the track "Dream; Paralysis." The song is taken from the album "The Human Paradox" which dropped last December via Coroner Records.
The live footage was shot at Metal Female Voices Festival 2014 in Belgium. Check out the video here:
Ranger Posts "Defcon1" Lyric Video
Finnish speed metal act Ranger released a lyric video for the new track "Defcon1." The song will appear on the upcoming debut full length album "Where Evil Dwells," which is set for release on March 13th (FIN/G-A-S), March 16th (EU/UK) and March 17th (USA) via Spinefarm Records.
More information on the album, including cover artwork and track listing is expected soon. Check out "Defcon1" here:
70,000 Tons Of Metal Adds To 2015 Lineup
Four more bands were announced today for the 2015 roster by UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal. On board at the last minute: Florida hardcore act Adaliah, Florida deathcore act Dark Sermon and Swiss groove act GurD and German thrashers Exumer.
70,000 Tons of Metal casts off tomorrow January 22, 2015 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica and returns on Monday, January 26, 2015. The festival boards a new vessel, Liberty of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean), which will accommodate four stages. The All-Star Jam band will be back this coming January, which features members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live. There will also be two hot tubs on the pool deck stage.
All the information on the festival can be found at 70000tons.com.
Metal Underground.com has its team on the scene and will report on all the events in the coming days. Stay tuned.
The roster lineup is as follows, with only 2 more left to be announced:
1349
Abandon Hope
Adaliah
Alestorm
Amorphis
Annihilator (featuring Coburn Pharr performing songs from "Never, Neverland")
Anvil
Apocalyptica
Arch Enemy
Artillery
Behemoth
Blind Guardian
Cannibal Corpse
Claim the Throne
Crucified Barbara
D.A.D.
Dark Sermon
Destruction
Divided Multitude
Einherjer
Ensiferum
Enthroned
Equilibrium
Exumer
Gama Bomb More...
U.D.O. Streams New Track "Pain"
U.D.O. - the band featuring former Accept vocalist Udo Dirkschneider - is streaming the nre track "Pain."
The song will appear on the new album "Decadent," which is set for release on January 23rd (EU) and February 3rd (USA) via AFM Records. A review for the release can be seen at this location.
The track list for the album is:
1. Speeder
2. Decadent (see music video here)
3. House of Fake
4. Mystery
5. Pain
6. Secrets in Paradise
7. Meaning of Life
8. Breathless
9. Under Your Skin
10. Untouchable
11. Rebels of the Night
12. Words in Flame More...
Svartsot Reveals New Album Details
Danish folk metallers Svartsot revealed the cover artwork today for their new effort called "Vældet," set to drop on February 20th, 2015 via Nail Records. You can listen to a track from "Vældet" titled "Kilden – I Marker og I Lunde" below. More...
Steel Bearing Hand Announces Vinyl Release
Steel Bearing Hand's self-titled album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Travis Bonner at the Diamond Factory in Austin, TX and bears cover art by "Carcass" John Fossum.
The album is due out on vinyl this coming March 10th, 2015 via Unholy Anarchy Records, which comments:
"Steel Bearing Hand delivers some of the most unrelenting old school death you will ever hear with their debut self-titled full-length. Emerging from the depths of the Dallas area in 2009, SBH conjurs up some frenzied riffs set to a thunderous pace, leaving a path of utter destruction. The diversity of the album is incredible, with the full spectrum of death, thrash, crust and more fully explored and expertly packaged. Prepare yourself for a worthy and crushing audible experience...one you won't soon forget."
A1. Disenchant
A2. Kneel Before the Steel
A3. The Charnel God
B1. Tyrannical Shadows
B2. (Usurp) The Hidden Thrones More...
Our Oceans Issues Recording Update
Robin Zielhorst (Exivious, ex-Cynic, Mourn) just finished recording his bass parts for the upcoming debut album from Our Oceans. You can listen to some snippets of the recordings below.
Our Oceans is a new band formed by guitarist Tymon Kruidenier (Exivious, ex-Cynic) and singer/songwriter Noora Häkkinen (Noradrenaline). The group features Robin Zielhorst on fretless bass, Jasper Barendregt (Dodecahedron, Ulsect) on drums and Michel Nienhuis (Exivious, Dodecahedron) on additional guitars.
The band launched a crowd-funding campaign to finance the recordings and release of a debut album at the end of December 2014. Currently 69% of the goal has been collected. You can contribute to the campaign at this location. More...
Horsehunter Reveals Album Details
After streaming the track "Stoned To Death" online (still available below), Horsehunter is now ready to reveal full details of the "Caged In Flesh" album.
Canned, scrapped, rewritten, and re-recorded numerous times over an obsessive two-year period, the compositions of "Caged In Flesh" embody Horsehunter’s perverse and maniacal precision as a band. It’s an album forged in iron and cleansed by fire. Sinister, brooding and heavy enough to weight the earth in place and stop it spinning on its axis.
"Caged In Flesh" will receive an official worldwide release on April 21st via Magnetic Eye Records. The track listing is:
1. Stoned To Death (16:28)
2. Caged In Flesh (12:00)
3. Nightfall (3:04)
4. Witchery (10:15) More...
Nader Sadek Posts New Song "Descent"
Nader Sadek is streaming the final track "Descent" from the oncoming EP "‘The Malefic: III." Explains Nader:
"I can only speak lyrically about this song. The music was composed by Rune Erikson and Flo Mounier collectively, it took about six months for me to create the phrasing and write the lyrics, I had about 4 different version of vocals, but they were not working for me.
"At its inception it was intended to be an instrumental with a few ‘spoken word’ passages and maybe some samples, but i realized later that isn’t what the song needed. One midsummer night, after a lot of hardships and loss, my grief materialized into a river of ideas, lyrics and phrasing. I wrote it all at 5am when I couldn’t sleep.
"Conceptually, this is the very last song in the third and final chapter of 'The Malefic,' the protagonists final thoughts and dwellings in remorse and regret are expressed: ‘what have I done? Where have I been… inside? I tried to save thee, and instead I pillage to condemn you.’ Even though its a fantasy based story, its actually based on real events in my life, making it extremely personal in this sense. Get over it, and move on stronger." More...
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