Metal News for January 25, 2016
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Interview
Reign Of Fury Discusses New Album, Upcoming Plans
For thrash fans, last year's "Death Be Thy Shepherd" was a serious high point, released via Static Tension Recordings back at the beginning of 2015.
This U.K. outfit isn't stopping there though, as the band recently recruited a new guitarist and is now in the process of working on the follow-up album.
Recently vocalist Bison Steed and new guitarist Ross "Lenny" McLennan checked in with Metalunderground.com to talk everything from tats to the perfect album artwork to putting out quality material by working under pressure. Check out the full interview below, along with a stream of a standout track from "Death Be Thy Shephard." More...
Rhine Posts "Dreaming Of Death"
Rhine just released the fourth single from upcoming album "An Outsider." Check out the "Dreaming Of Death" tune in the player below.
New album "An Outsider" from this Seattle-based outfit will officially drop on February 5th, 2016. Vocalist / guitarist Gabe Tachell commented about the "Dreaming Of Death" stream: "One of our most progressive and somewhat psychedelic songs, it's about a fucked up nightmare I had."
The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)
2. The Spell of Dark Water (6:20) [listen here]
3. An Outsider (10:05) [available for streaming here]
4. Somewhere (3:59)
5. Paralyzed (10:50) [streaming here]
6. Dissolved in Fire (7:53)
7. P.R.E.Y. (5:31)
8. Into the Unknown (6:34)
9. Shipwrecked In Stasis (3:02)
10. Fragments (8:21) More...
Conan Streams Full Album, Announces Tour Dates
U.K. battle doom outfit Conan will return to North America this March in support of new album "Revengeance," due out January 29th via Napalm Records. You can also stream the entire disc in advance via the player below.
Conan is set to tour North America alongside Serial Hawk, with the trek kicking off March 3rd in Chicago, IL and running through March 26th is Seattle, WA. The tour will also include a stop at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX.
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...
Omnihility Streaming "Psychotic Annihilation"
"Dominion Of Misery" is the impending new long-player from Oregon-based technical death metal outfit Omnihility.
The follow-up to 2014's "Deathscapes Of The Subconscious," upcoming album "Dominion Of Misery" was again captured at Castle Ultimate with producer Zack Ohren (Animosity, Suffocation, All Shall Perish).
Today the song "Psychotic Annihilation" comes online for communal disorientation - listen in below. "Dominion Of Misery" will be released via Unique Leader Records on February 26th, 2016. The track listing is as follows:
1. Morte Aeterna
2. Psychotic Annihilation
3. Immaculate Deception
4. Dementia Praedox
5. Dead Eden
6. Within Shadows
7. Reflections in Blood
8. Parasitic Existence
9. Necrotic. Consumption. Obsession
10. Dominion of Misery More...
The Casualties Posts Music Video, Streaming Album
The New York City hardcore punk stalwarts from The Casualties have released their new album, "Chaos Sound," which can be heard below.
In celebration of the release of the band's 10th studio album, The Casualties also released a new music video for the title track. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Chaos Sound
3. Visions Of Greed
4. Running Through The Night
5. Brothers And Sisters
6. Murder Us All
7. Work Our Lives Away
8. Countdown To Tomorrow
9. Fight For What's Mine
10. Keep Your Distance
11. In The Lost City
12. Bomb Blast
13. RAMONES
14. Halfway To Hell
15. United Streets More...
Hollow Earth Streaming Full New EP
Hollow Earth's new EP, "Parting Remains," is now streaming in its entirety below, courtesy of MetalSucks.net. The EP was recorded by Tad Doyle, frontman of grunge heroes Tad, and mixed and mastered by Greg Thomas of Misery Signals.
Already renowned for its apocalyptic hardcore, the Detroit-area band, featuring two ex-members of Shai Hulud, reaches a new level on "Parting Remains," using melodic guitars and vocals to achieve a new kind of power.
The EP drops this Friday, January 29th, through Good Fight Music. A full list of upcoming Hollow Earth tour dates can also be found after the jump. More...
Crematory Announces New Album Release
For 25 years now, Germany's gothic metal act Crematory have enthralled countless fans at home and abroad. Since forming in 1991, the band has released twelve studio albums, in addition to a number of live recordings, singles, EPs and compilations.
Crematory's upcoming thirteenth studio album "Monument" is now scheduled for global release via Steamhammer/SPV on April 15th, 2016 as a digi/2LP/download. The following press release was issued about this upcoming album:
"Infinitely more strongly than on its predecessor 'Antiserum' (2014), the twelve tracks on 'Monument' are based on brute guitar riffs and hard-as-nails drum grooves, replete with sinister keyboard hooks and that mix of growls and clear vocals - some in English, some in German - that is so typical of this band. The group's fans will be thoroughly delighted with Monument and its dynamic sound.
"When the work on 'Monument' commenced in spring 2015, a personnel issue had to be settled in the Crematory camp: Matthias Hechler, guitarist, clear voice and a style-defining member for 17 years, had left the band for private reasons. His departure went off without animosity or internal quarrels was confirmed by Matthias in an interview on the Live At Wacken 2014 DVD. Following his decision, Crematory made a virtue out of necessity, enlisting two successors: Tosse Basler (Scapegoat, Avalanche) joined the fold as rhythm guitarist and clear vocalist, and Rolf Munkes is Crematory's new lead guitarist."
"Tosse and Rolf have brought a breath of fresh air to the band, they've really inspired us with their powerful style and phat guitar sounds," rejoices drummer Markus Jüllich, who composed the songs again with producer Kristian "Kohl" Bonifer before going on to produce them together at the Kohlekeller Studio. More...
Uada Releasing "Devoid Of Light"
From the darkness, Uada (meaning "haunted") emerges breathing the spirit of the original 90’s black metal wave. Since 2014, this Portland four-piece has used a unique approach to combine raw black metal and spectral melodies.
January 24th, 2015 saw the live debut appearance for a packed house at Famine Fest II in Portland, alongside bands like Terrorizer, Engorged, Nekrofilth, Drawn & Quartered, Cemetery Lust & many more. This first year included 10 additional showings in the Pacific Northwest with Antaeus, Negura Bunget, Bell Witch, Christian Mistress, Sabbath Assembly, and more.
In spring 2016, debut album “Devoid of Light” will be released via Eisenwald, self-recorded by the band & then mastered by Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust). It features the artwork of Kris Verwimp and band photography by Peter Beste.
In support of this new album, Uada is confirmed to play the Northwestern Black Circle Festival again, this time with Absu and will mark the kick off date for a west coast tour. Check out the advance track "Black Autumn, White Spring" below. More...
Dee Calhoun Signs With Argonauta
Argonauta Records is beyond proud to announce a new great name is now part of the family: Dee Calhoun - known to the masses as Screaming Mad Dee, the voice of doom metal legends Iron Man – will release his debut solo album "Rotgut" by late spring 2016.
Rotgut bears its moniker not only as a title, but as a frame of mind. "When I think of 'rotgut,'" Dee explains, "I think of something inexpensively produced, very unrefined, and that knocks you on your ass when you indulge in it. And the next day, you're still feeling it. This very much sums up my approach to this record. The songs on the album are very personal, and the acoustic approach suits them perfectly."
Argonauta adds: "As with most of Dee's material - which spans nearly 30 years - the songs on 'Rotgut' are (pardon the pun) from the gut, with no pretentiousness, and draw inspiration from the ongoing triumphs and struggles of everyday life. Mistakes, redemption, strength, and the knowledge that there are no promises, but only the eternal attempt to find happiness are just a few of the themes that the singer/songwriter from Frederick, MD present here. More...
Serpents Lair Releasing New Album
Denmark black metal band Serpents Lair will release a CD version of the debut full-length "Circumambulating the Stillborn" on January 29th via Hellthrasher Productions.
Expanding upon the groundwork laid forth on a 2014 demo, the album contains 7 tracks of dissonant, kaleidoscopic black metal that explores bleak, malignant atmospheres by means of musical hallucinations.
Tracked and mixed between December 2014 and January 2015, the record was mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio and features cover artwork by Misanthropic Art. Initially released earlier this month on vinyl via Fallen Empire / Duplicate Records, "Circumambulating the Stillborn" will be available on CD as a limited 6-panel digipak. The track listing is as follows:
1. Epipháneia
2. Epistemology Of Death
3. Circumambulating The Stillborn
4. Mortui Vivos Docent
5. The Serpentine Gnosis
6. Dwelling On The Threshold To Tartarus
7. Devouring Wrathe More...
Rotting Christ Streams "Tou Thanatou"
The Greek metal masters from Rotting Christ are streaming another new track from their forthcoming album "Rituals."
Listen in to "Tou Thanatou" below, courtesy of MetalSucks.net.
"Rituals," the band's twelfth studio album, will be released worldwide on February 12th. You can also hear previously released tracks "Ze Nigmar" and "Elthe Kyrie." The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. In Nomine Dei Nostri
2. Ze Nigmar
3. Elthe Kyrie
4. Apage Satana
5. Les Litanies De Satan (Fleurs du mal)
6. For A Voice Like Thunder
7. Komx Om Pax
8. Devadevam
9. Thou Thanatou
10. The Four Horsemen More...
Massive Releasing "Destination Somewhere"
Coming on April 22nd, 2016 via Relapse Records, "Destination Somewhere" is the explosive follow-up to Massive's debut "Full Throttle." The label comments:
"Expanding on the breakneck sound of the debut, 'Destination Somewhere; is a scorching hot ten-track fury of Aussie rock 'n roll dynamite. Kicking off with the seriously badass riffage in the intro of ‘One For The Road,’ Massive let us know that the next 41 minutes are going to pull no punches.
"Title track 'Destination Somewhere’ creates an illusion of serenity with easy-on-the-ear guitar intro, before bursting into an aggressive head-banger’s anthem, whilst tracks like 'Blood Money Blues’ possess a rock n roll arrogance that few bands can pull off successfully. Frontman Brad Marr’s vocals reach new heights on this album, most notably on ’The Fall’ and ‘Made of Stone,' surpassing the debut and then some. Massive stick firmly to the rock 'n roll principles from ‘Full Throttle' whilst throwing in elements of grunge, alt-rock and psychedelia. 'Destination Somewhere’ is a white knuckle joy ride that is certain to get the adrenaline pumping!" More...
Regarde Les Hommes Tomber Posts Release Show Video
LADLO Productions just released footage taken from the Regarde Les Hommes Tomber release show for latest album "Exile." Check it out below. The album's full track listing is:
I. L'Exil
II. A Sheep Among The Wolves
III. Embrace The Flames
IV. They Came...
V. ...To Take Us
VI. Thou Shall Lie Down
VII. The Incandescent March
Obsidian Kingdom Posts "Black Swan" Video
Obsidian Kingdom just released a video for a new track from upcoming album, "A Year with No Summer." The video for "Black Swan" can be seen below.
Regarding the new video, Obsidian Kingdom comments: "How would life be in a world with no summer? The 'Black Sawn' mockumentary suggests a dramatic and unexpected shift in the routines that define our comfort zones.How would you react to being stripped of the illusion of freedom? Would you long for an idyllic past, warped by memory? Or would you rather adapt to the promise of a hostile and sublime future? Prepare yourself for A YEAR WITH NO SUMMER."
New album "A Year With No Summer" will be released by Season of Mist worldwide on March 11th, 2016. The album's track listing is:
1. A Year With No Summer
2. April 10th
3. Darkness
4. The Kandinsky Group
5. The Polyarnik
6. Black Swan
7. Away/Absent More...
Necrowretch Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of the French death metal threat Necrowretch. The band is currently writing a new album to be released by Season of Mist worldwide in 2017.
Regarding their signing, Necrowretch comments: "We will build a new necropolis together in the form of our third studio album, which will be recorded this year. Prepare yourself for terrible doom!"
Established in 2008, Necrowretch draws inspiration from some of the genre's most grotesque and evil cornerstone bands, ranging from the likes of Merciless, Nihilist, and Marduk to Finnish legends Impaled Nazarene and the early brutality of the USA's Death. More...
Sacrilegium Comments On Single Remixes
Sacrilegium's first concert in almost 20 years accompanies the upcoming release of the full-length "Anima Lucifera" coming via Pagan Records. The event will take place in Klub Protokultura in Gdansk, Poland on April 2nd, 2016.
To mark the band's return, Sacrilegium also recently released the "Angelus" single, which features several different remix interpretations of the track by other artists. Vocalist Nantur comments:
"Initially, 'Angelus' along with another track, was supposed to represent in what direction Sacrilegium is heading today. After some time I thought to add a promotional remix. From what I remember, our friends from ROD were the first choice.
"We have known each other for many years. ROD’s openness to different music genres and, especially, imagination guaranteed that their interpretation of our track would be very interesting. As it eventually turned out, our choice was brilliant.
"To our surprise, a few more of our friends were interested in offering their own interpretation of 'Angelus.' Juoni, from In Slaughter Natives, struggled the most with the track. I met him many years ago at one of his concerts in Prague. Our paths did not cross many times throughout all of these years but, nonetheless, I could get acquainted with the fruit of his work, which in no way disappoints. In Slaughter Natives was one of the flagship projects of my favourite record label, Cold Meat Industry, through which some of my friends also released their albums. To this day, together with Aldenon of Coph Nia I raise toasts to the Polish-Scandinavian Luciferian union. More...
Headline News
Ne Obliviscaris / Cradle Of Filth Tour Postponed
Update: Ne Obliviscaris has now lined up several headlining shows to replace the cancelled starting dates of the tour. Full info available here.
The impending Ne Obliviscaris / Cradle Of Filth / Butcher Babies tour will be kicking off later than expected due to (what else?) visa issues. Ne Obliviscaris had this to say about the situation:
"Unfortunately we have received news that the first 4 shows of our tour - Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore and Raleigh - have been cancelled this week due to a delay in Cradle of Filth's U.S. visas.
"We personally have already landed in LA on our way to Philadelphia tonight and are shattered that we can't play to our fans in these cities... From what we understand, it is expected that this situation will be resolved in the next couple of days so that the rest of the tour goes ahead starting in Charlotte on Jan 31.
"We are so sorry to our fans in these cities who I know will be just as disappointed as we are. We are looking into options at present for any shows in the Pennsylvania tri-state and Mid-Atlantic areas in the meantime in case it's possible to get a show happening on such extremely short notice, and will keep you guys updated as soon as there is more news on our end. Either way, we are here in America, with our Visa's in hand, staying positive and ready to play for you all." More...
Redwolves Streaming New EP
Danish stoner rock band Redwolves will release new EP "Walking Roads" on January 29th, 2016 but today all the tracks come online early for streaming. Listen in below or over at Bandcamp here. The full track listing is as follows:
1. The Barrier 04:34
2. Got You On My Mind 02:55
3. Farewell 05:34
4. Walking Roads 06:18 More...
It Lies Within Announces Chillin' And Killin' Tour
Metalcore quintet It Lies Within will hit the road next month with Victory Records band Kissing Candice.
The "Chillin' and Killin' Tour" presented by I Need Merch is the band's first tour announcement since the release of sophomore album "Paramount" on January 8th. The record also marks the band's first appearance on the Billboard charts debuting at number 7 on the Heatseeker's chart.
“We have worked so hard to spread our message to the masses," says vocalist Zachary Scott. "To think we would have this much support to hit the Billboard Charts blows my mind. This is only the beginning for It Lies Within. There is a sense of new life in this group and it’s exciting to see what the future holds. The Chillin and Killin tour will showcase most of our new album 'Paramount' and we are more than stoked to share the road with Kissing Candice. It’s really cool to see the Victory and Luxor Records bands collaborating since the distro merger.“ More...
Patterns Of Decay Releases New Video
Melodic heavy metal band Patterns Of Decay has released an official music video for the track "A Fool's Guide For Selling Your Soul," taken from freshman EP "Malicious Intent." Matthew Stirrat (guitarist / clean vocalist) comments:
"Our debut EP 'Malicious Intent' is born of the collaboration of five misfits who never found a true home in the 'scene.' It is a mission statement that elaborates upon the sentiment that doing what you love is the only way to find true happiness, regardless of what others may think.
"The songs therein are written by us and for us. We aren't looking to 'break the mold' with our music, but rather, tell the truth. We are showing you what we are, as well as what we might become. If you happen to enjoy the music, well, that's just icing on the bong." More...
Murashita Announces Worldwide EP Release
Murashita, the project masterminded by guitarist / engineer Masaki Murashita, saw the limited online release of debut EP “Inescapable Damnation” late last year, and now a worldwide in-store edition is coming on Friday, February 12th, 2016 through Plastic Head Distribution.
Digital copies of "Inescapable Damnation" are available through iTunes, Amazon MP3, and most major digital outlets. Murashita is currently working on international tour dates for 2016.
"Inescapable Damnation" features performances from David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity) and Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent). More...
Amon Amarth Reveals New Album Details
On March 25th, the Swedish metal kings from Amon Amarth will unleash their 10th studio album, "Jomsviking," via Metal Blade Records (North America) / Sony Music (International).
"Jomsviking" - the band's first actual full concept record - tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes' trademark melodic, anthemic metal, which was produced and mixed once again by Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Testament, Accept) and also features special guest session drummer Tobias Gustafsson (Vomitory).
Front-man Johan Hegg explains: "The Jomsvikings were a shadowy and legendary sect of Viking mercenaries, as shrouded in myth now as they were when they fought across Europe and the Middle East. Ruthless and deadly warriors who fought for the highest bidder, their code was simple: Show no fear. Never retreat. Defend your brothers, and when called upon, avenge their deaths. I felt we were finally ready to use their story as the jumping off point for an Amon Amarth album. The Jomsvikings and their world is the background for the story of a young man that is in love with a girl but unfortunately she's being married off. He accidentally kills a man when this happens and he has to flee - but he swears to have revenge and win her back. He can't let go of the past. He feels that he's been wronged and his life has been destroyed. The way the story evolves is not a happy story."
Pre-order info is available here and the album's first music video can be seen below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. First Kill
2. Wanderer
3. On A Sea Of Blood
4. One Against All
5. Raise Your Horns
6. The Way Of Vikings
7. At Dawn's First Light
8. One Thousand Burning Arrows
9. Vengeance Is My Name (bonus track - for digibook, digital, LP, and viking ship editions)
10. A Dream That Cannot Be (Featuring Doro Pesch)
11. Back On Northern Shores More...
Hope For The Dying Premiere New Song "Setting Sun"
Jonesboro's, IL progressive death metal / metalcore outfit Hope For The Dying premieres a new song entitled "Setting Sun", taken from the upcoming new album "Legacy", which will be out in stores March 4 via Facedown Records.
Check out now "Setting Sun" below.
Embedded Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Germany’s death metal outfit Embedded premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Bloodgeoning", which will be out in stores January 29, 2016 via Apostasy Records.
Check out now "Bloodgeoning" in its entirety below.
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