Metal News for January 27, 2017
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IEatHeartAttacks Streaming "Liar"
Norwegian punk-hardcore youngsters IEatHeartAttacks just shared a new single from forthcoming debut album “Please Just Dance Death,” which is set for release on February 10th via Fysisk Format.
Titled “Liar”, the new single can be heard below along with a stream of previously released track "Refuge Tropicana." The "Please Just Dance Death" full track listing is as follows:
1. Liar
2. The Six
3. Refuge Tropicana
4. M.I.A.
5. Two-Step
6. Drowning Is My New Favourite Thing
7. Please Just Dance Death
8. You Will Try To Escape
9. Black Hearts More...
Hammerdrone Releasing New Album
Canadian melodic death metal crew Hammerdrone today unveils the artwork for 2nd full-length album, "Dark Harvest."
Completed by Brazilian graphic artist Caio Caldas - best known for his work with U.K. power metal band, Dragonforce - the cover art depicts a sea landing by night of the Dark Harvest Commando, the obscure but real-life terrorist group who threatened the UK government with anthrax attacks in retaliation for the failed clean-up of a former biological weapons testing site in Scotland.
"Caio's execution of the cover art was uncanny," says Graham Harris, the band's vocalist. "I described what I was looking for, and he literally produced what I had previously sketched, but he had never seen! We're really proud to have worked with Caio on this album - he's a genuine talent."
You can follow the latest on Hammerdrone at Facebook here and the album will be released on March 24th, 2017 via Bandcamp. More...
Soen Video Interview Posted Online
Soen - the heavy progressive rock group featuring world-renowned drummer Martin Lopez (formerly of Amon Amarth and Opeth) and the dynamic voice of Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree) - will release upcoming full-length opus "Lykaia" on February 3rd, 2017 via UDR Music.
Last week MetalSucks posted the first segment of a three-week Soen video interview series, in which Martin Lopez discussed the formation of Soen after striking out on his own, and detailed the band's new track "Opal" atop a sample of the unreleased track.
This week's segment features Joel Ekelöf discussing his take on Lykaia's lyrical content, as well as the band's approach to organic recordings and his feelings about digital recordings and backing tracks in modern music. More...
Joy Posts "Cut To The Nerve" Video
2016 brought North Carolina hardcore outfit Joy's debut Blood & Ink release "Of Nothing." This year, in response to a high demand from fans, the band is releasing the effort on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing.
In support of the re-release, Joy has premiered a new music video for the "Of Nothing" song, “Cut To The Nerve.” Vocalist Andrew Langhans comments:
"We like to have as much say as possible when it comes to the creative aspects of the band. For this video, wanted to make something chaotic and almost painful to watch. Trying to capture the feeling of hate in a visible form, or maybe what intense anger looks like in your mind.”
HMS Keelhaul Streaming "Anchord"
Finnish heavy metal band HMS Keelhaul released debut album "Anchord" via Inverse Records, which was mixed and mastered by Jeffro Lacksheide. You can stream all the tracks below or grab your copy at Bandcamp here.
HMS Keelhaul was formed in 2013 by Markus (Maake) Lukkarila, Tomi Kurtti, Janne (Faabio) Korpi, Tuomas (Poncco) Puhakka and Kimmo Korva. The band previously released EP "Catch You When You Fall (in love)" in 2015. The "Anchord" track listing is as follows:
1. Be Gone 04:18
2. Hand of Death 05:16
3. Lighthouse of Life 03:36
4. Fall To The Floor 05:03
5. Crashlanded 04:29
6. Missing piece 03:54
7. Rock n' Roll 04:02
8. Back in the Game 05:07
9. Seven Years in Hour 04:50
10. Arch Enemies 04:43 More...
Captured! By Robots Announces U.S. Tour
Two kick ass robots, one stupid human. Brutal pummeling music. End of story. But you wanna read more stupid crap? OK then, idiot human.
Captured! By Robots has been touring the world since 1997, playing thousands of dive bars for millions of drunken humans. The band returns with a first new album in years that will be released February 1st, and a video for the track "Endless Circle of Bullshit" will drop the same day.
Remember that Robots play all the music on the album; no human played any instrument on the release. The robots will also embark on the "20 Years Of Suffering" tour, which is scheduled to kick off February 22nd in Glendale, CA and will run through April 16th in Nevada City, CA. A complete list of dates can be found below. More...
Fearless Releases "Blood Sweat & Shine"
Hillbilly metal band Fearless from Vagnhärad, Sweden was founded by brothers Andy (drums) and Tobias (guitar) Forssander in 2012. The group subsequently brought on Michel Kolic (singer) and Martin Åberg (bass).
After spending some time with relatives in the deep south of the Louisiana bayou, the group learned the fine hillbilly art of how to make moonshine, fixin old rusty cars, fishing, and of course playing some music with the locals. The crew went back home to deliver a heavy mix of hard rock, metal, hardcore and a twist of blues.
Today the band unleashes new single "Blood Sweat & Shine" world wide, which can be heard below or over at Bandcamp here. More...
Aborted Fetus Releasing New Album
Russian death metal group Aborted Fetus returns with a signature style of massive brutality on new full-length release "The Art of Violent Torture," due out April 28th.
Seething with unforgiving rage and endless punishment, the group ascends to a new level of carnage and chaos like never before on "The Art of Violent Torture." The album's track listing is as follows:
1. The Art of Pain
2. Boiled Alive
3. Hanged on the Hook by the Rib
4. Blinded by the Flame
5. Pouring Molten Lead into a Throat
6. Awaiting…
7. Burning at Stake
8. Axe Decapitation
9. Buried Alive
10. Impalement
11. Breaking Wheel
12. Hanged and Quartered
13. The Last Way More...
Jack Russell's Great White Posts New Video
Jack Russell's Great White releases new album "He Saw it Comin'" today via Frontiers Music Srl - check out a video for "Sign of the Times" below.
Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to relive the multi-platinum hard rock entity's storied origins, Jack Russell set his sights on the future. In December 2011, Jack Russell's Great White first bared its teeth.
Since its inception, the frontman welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana - this time as a guitar player and keyboardist - along with lead guitarist Robby Lochner and drummer Dicki Fliszar. More...
Haken Re-Releasing Early Albums
On February 3rd, 2017, London-based progressive metal band Haken will release first two albums "Aquarius" and "Visions" as new remastered 2CD editions as well as on vinyl for the very first time.
Check out a remastered version of the "Streams" track taken from "Aquarius" below. Vocalist Ross Jennings commented on the releases:
"As advocates of the physical format and fellow record collectors, it seems almost criminal that our first two albums have never had a vinyl release until now, so we are thrilled to finally give these albums a fresh presentation on the format they deserve. We have taken this opportunity to polish the sound of our beloved concept albums without going back over every little detail and rewriting history.
"In essence we wanted to give these albums a chance to stand shoulder to shoulder in sonic quality with 'The Mountain' and 'Affinity.' In addition to this and due to popular demand, both releases will also be available again on CD with instrumental, or 'Karaoke' versions of every track. This release marks 10 years since we formed the band and started putting together our first demos so it's a perfect time to reflect on these releases and appreciate what we've achieved so far. More...
Hybrid Sheep Releases "Hail To The Beast"
Hailing from France, Hybrid Sheep was formed in 2008 and plays modern death metal with some hardcore elements. Following first full-length album “Free From The Clutches Of Gods” in 2014, the group returns with sophomore release "Hail To The Beast."
The new album officially drops today - January 27th - via Tenacity Music. Recorded at Savern Studio in France and mixed and mastered by Vladimir Cochet, “Hail To The Beast” masterfully blends the crushing technicality and heavy, aggressive grooves of acts like The Black Dahlia Murder and Job For A Cowboy with blistering NWOBHM-esque harmonic leads and crushing breakdowns.
1. Warface
2. Towards Ruin and Oblivion
3. Following Blind Leaders
4. The World Eater
5. The Last Breath of a Dying Earth
6. Premature Burial
7. Hail to the Beast
8. Harvest of Human
9. Into the Lion's Den More...
Riverside Announces New Tour Dates
After recently announcing two special (and now completely sold out) comeback tribute shows in the band's hometown of Warsaw, Poland for February, prog group Riverside is delighted to announce a next European tour for April/May 2017. The band checked in to say
"2017 must be a better year. And we have to come back to life. But we won't, unless we come back to the stage... so it is our great pleasure to inform you that Riverside will go back to playing live this year.
"After two very special evenings in February, which, for obvious reasons, are going to be unique and one of a kind, we have planned two legs of a special 'Towards the Blue Horizon' tour. The first one will begin in April and May. The second one will start in the autumn and we'll visit more European countries.
"During 'Towards the Blue Horizon' tour we will play in a new live line-up with a guest guitarist who will make our music sound the way it should, not only because he's a great musician but, most of all, because he's got the kind of modesty and humility about him which has always been very important to us on stage. Additionally, we're going to present a lot of compositions which we have not played live before. Our concerts will also be filled with emotions we haven't felt before. Together with you, we want to dive into this and make each composition sound more mighty than ever. More...
Motionless In White Streams "Eternally Yours"
Roadrunner Records’ group Motionless In White just debuted “Eternally Yours,” a razing new song from forthcoming release "Graveyard Shift," which is due out May 5th.
“Eternally Yours” features fan designed single artwork and follows the previously released single “570,” a music video for which has received over 2.6 million views on the band’s official YouTube Channel.
Motionless In White comments: “Today we are elated to release to you our new track ‘Eternally Yours.’ We are incredibly proud of this song, much like our previous single ‘570,’ we feel it embodies the heart and soul of Motionless In White. Demonstrating many aspects of the evolution of the band thus far, while standing firm on the foundation we have built with our preceding records. It is collectively one of our favorite tracks of the bands entire discography.”
The band continued, “While having previously planned to release our forthcoming album, Graveyard Shift, in the winter of 2017, we are also very happy to announce that after much discussion and planning with our new label home, Roadrunner Records, May 5th 2017 will be the moment we finally get to unveil to you what we have worked so hard on throughout all of 2016. Knowing how much passion and care has gone into the creation of this album, we can assure you that it will be worth the wait. Until then, please enjoy ‘Eternally Yours’ and all of what’s to come along the way to May 5th." More...
Black Army Jacket Re-Issuing Albums
Magic Bullet Records prepares to plunder 2017 with a massive supply of brand new priority titles, as well as a list of killer reissues in celebration of the label's 20th anniversary. The first releases of the year-long gala have been announced as the label prepares to officially re-unleash Black Army Jacket's "222" album and "Closed Casket" compilation on streaming and digital platforms.
New York City's Black Army Jacket was one of the key players in the powerviolence movement of the 1990s. Featuring musicians that have played in such bands as Discordance Axis, Hope Collapse, Human Remains, Municipal Waste, and many more, BAJ specialized in a unique strain of grinding hardcore that was as memorable as it was relentless.
"222" is the proper Black Army Jacket full-length, originally recorded and released in 1999. Here, all sixteen tracks have now been remixed and remastered from their original tapes for maximum eardrum indulgence and abuse. Additionally, two previously unheard bonus tracks recorded at the same time as the album are now included in the program.
"Closed Casket" meanwhile is a fifty-song effort in collecting BAJ's various cassettes, 7"s, and splits in one convenient spot. Both efforts will see release on all digital platforms through Magic Bullet Records on February 22nd. More...
Rivers Of Nihil Drops Off Mexican Shows
Rivers Of Nihil was slated to perform in Mexico on February 2nd, 4th, and 5th with Beyond Creation, but the band has now pulled out of the shows due to issues with the promoter. The Rivers Of Nihil Facebook page just issued this statement:
"Sadly due to reasons that are completely out of our control we will be unable to make it to Mexico next week with our pals in Beyond Creation.
"The promoter in Mexico, Sergio Viveros Roa, completely disregarded his promise to set up any sort of travel or accommodations for us, as he had agreed to do several months ago when we were first asked to play these shows.
"We'd advise other bands considering working with Sergio to proceed cautiously. This was completely out of our control. We apologize and hope to see our Mexican fans soon." More...
Malacoda Posts "Linger Here" Video
Canadian horror-inspired symphonic power metal band Malacoda (named after a demon from Dante’s "Divine Comedy") unleashed new EP "Ritualis Aeterna" this past December.
Today Malacoda is premiering a new video for album track "Linger Here," which captures the group's time behind the scenes recording "Ritualis Aeterna" in the studio. Vocalist Lucas Di Mascio comments:
"The introspective video for 'Linger Here' is a private look into the studio I (vocalist Luca Di Mascio) own (Old Haunt Recording Studio) where we write, rehearse and record all of our ideas."
1. Penny Dreadful (5:34)
2. I Got A Letter (4:37)
3. Pandemonium (3:39)
4. The Wild Hunt (4:20)
5. Linger Here (2:23)
6. There Will Always Be One (3:47) More...
Demonos Posts Animated Music Video
Indian black metal crew Démonos today reveals a morbid 'n' archaic animated video for the track "A Clarity of Indignation." The track hails from the band's recent debut mini-album, "From Sacred to Profane," jointly released on CD format by Iron Bonehead Productions in conspiracy with Tour De Garde.
Directed by Ricardo Jabardo for Tropikal Dream Studios, the art across the video comprises encrypted symbolic echoes of an ancient period ranging from Aztec civilization in conjunction with the medieval period of inquisitions. Check it out below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. From Sacred to Profane
2. A Clarity of Indignation
3. Nibirum Solstitium (Surge Daemon)
4. Aeonian Purification (I) More...
Sloth Herder Releasing "No Pity, No Sunrise"
Maryland-based Grimoire Records proudly confirms the March release of Sloth Herder's merciless proper debut full-length recording, "No Pity, No Sunrise."
The follow-up to the obscure 2012 EP "Abandon Pop Sensibility" presents a monstrous, fourteen-track attack in just over thirty-five minutes delivered by vocalist Josh Lyon, bassist Luke Ibach, drummer Sean Wilhide, and guitarist Nick Craggs, and additional sounds by Ryan Neal.
An unhinged surge of extreme metal, "No Pity, No Sunrise" was recorded by Noel Mueller in the Fall of 2016, who also mixed and mastered the album. A release date has been set for March 24th.
Offers Grimoire Records' Noel Mueller: "We've been talking to Sloth Herder and trying to record/release an album with them ever since we started Grimoire Records back in 2013. So yeah, we couldn't be more stoked that four years later, the band finally decided to step into the Grimoire Studio and recorded their long anticipated full length with us. The payoff is that much sweeter given how long we've been waiting for this to happen." More...
Final Drive Posts "The Last Time"
Final Drive just premiered brand new single “The Last Time” off forthcoming album "Dig Deeper." The St. Louis-bred southern groove thrashers will unleash this full auditory assault on February 3rd, 2017.
In addition to the new video, Final Drive also announced headlining tour dates following a current supporting run with Mobile Deathcampon the "NAMM You All To Hell" tour which stops by Denver, CO tonight at 3 Kings Tavern.
Final Drive is also confirmed to perform at this year’s Rocklahoma Festival taking place in Pryor, OK from May 26th - May 28th. All upcoming tour dates are available below. More...
"Many Waters" Charity Compilation Announced
"Many Waters," a new compilation produced by Thou with help from Thrill Jockey, is due to be released on January 30th, with proceeds going to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to assist efforts in aiding those affected by the Louisiana floods of August 2016.
The compilation features a range of exclusive tracks from acclaimed metal acts as well as Louisiana DIY mainstays, including The Body & Full of Hell covering Devo, Thou covering Neil Young, special live tracks from Sumac and Old Man Gloom, and a solo live recording by Mike Scheidt of Yob.
Thou drummer Joshua Nee comments: “I spent the better part of three weeks after the flood driving around neighborhoods looking for homes to help out. Every day after work and pretty much all day on the weekends was spent gutting damaged homes. A practice space we had been sharing with a slew of other bands was totally wrecked, and countless bands I know had their spaces and equipment destroyed. More...
Ominous Eclipse Unleashes "The Horde"
Forging death metal with elements of thrash, groove, black, and melodic tones, Ottawa's Ominous Eclipse will unleash new album "Sinister" later this year to follow 2015 debut album "End of Days." Today you can hear first single "The Horde" below.
Vocalist/ guitarist Graham Murphy comments: "'The Horde' is a relentlessly aggressive track, which we fueled all our energy into through blasting drums, screaming guitars, and rapid vocals shrieking brutal lyrics of epic proportions."
1. Death By Dissection
2. Sinister
3. Spiral Into Insanity
4. Lost At Sea
5. No Redemption For The Damned
6. Breaking The Chains
7. The Horde
8. Eye Of The Raven More...
Annihilator Releases "Triple Threat"
Today marks the release of legendary Canadian thrash band Annihilator's "Triple Threat," a three-disc collection of music based in a trio of very different scenarios. Listen to a sample of the "Un-Plugged: The Watersound Studios Sessions" portion of the set below.
The main disc of "Triple Threat" comprises a set of Annihilator's classics performed acoustically, with band leader/guitarist/songwriter and vocalist Jeff Waters bringing together band members Aaron Homma and Rich Hinks, Vancouver, BC drummer and friend Marc LaFrance, plus Ottawa session player Pat Robillard. Recorded and mixed by Waters, this quintet recorded everything live, off the floor and in single takes at Watersound Studios in Dunrobin, Canada.
The second disc features Annihilator's vicious set from the 2016 Bang Your Head Festival. It also contains some exclusive Annihilator off-stage perspective, which captures further elements, flavors, and detail of the band fans don't normally see. The third disc consists of Blu Ray / DVD visual content. More...
Message To The Masses Covers Panic! At The Disco
Tucson four-piece Message to the Masses just premiered a cover of Panic! At the Disco’s “Time to Dance” online - listen in below.
The Arizonian group swept the scene with 2016 release, "Means To An End," and now the band is kicking off 2017 with this re-imagined version of "Time To Dance." This new rendition incorporates Message to the Masses' signature heavy instrumentals, guttural screams, and melodic clean vocals.
If you missed it, a music video for "Blood And Bones" taken off the previous "Means To An End" album can be seen at this location.
Modern Age Dying Streams "Age Of Regression"
Modern Age Dying represents a forceful disagreement with the steps humanity is taking blindly towards its own damnation. The lyrics in "Age Of Regression," the band's new single available below, speak of the will to break free from the chains of lies which the corrupt elite feed their slaves.
The band further comments: "We are blessed and grateful for being able to play the music that we like and speak to people live in these times hardened for underground scene."
Modern Age Dying formed after Slovakian experimental death metal outfit Apothecy ceased to exist due to the departure of its frontman. The remaining members however still wished to pursue music, and so they reincarnated with a new guitarist and bassist and formed Modern Age Dying.
The band is currently finishing material to build a debut album, with plans to release one demo track at a time to keep the fire alive. Check out first entry "Age Of Regression" below. More...
Helstar Announces Final "Vampiro" Tour Dates
Texas old-school metal outfit Helstar today announces the final dates for the "Vampiro" European tour 2017. Helstar released latest album "Vampiro" on August 26th, 2016 via David Ellefson‘s EMP Label Group. Catch the band live on these dates:
Feb 16 - Landgraaf, Oefenbunker, NL
Feb 17 - Rotterdam, Baroeg, NL
Feb 18 - Würzburg, Metal Assault VII Festival, DE
Feb 19 - Athens, An Club, GR
Feb 20 - Vienna, Viper Room, AT
Feb 21 - Lubljana, Orto Bar, SL
Feb 22 - Innsbruck, P.M.K., AT
Feb 23 - Milan, Blue Rose Club, IT
Feb 24 - Zaragoza, Centro Civico Valdefierro, ES
Feb 25 - Diest, Moonlight Music Hall, BE
Feb 28 - Gothenburg, Belsepub, SE
Mar 01 - Stockholm, Pub Anchor, SE
Mar 02 - Oslo, Hard Rock Cafe, NO
Mar 04 - Nijverdal, Cult Art Tattoo, NL More...
Gene Hoglan Posts Strapping Young Lad Playthrough
Gene Hoglan's second DVD, "The Atomic Clock: The Clock Strikes Two," is due to be released on February 3rd, 2017 and will feature the Clock himself breaking down some of his favorite beats, telling stories and playing along with tracks from several of his most legendary projects, including Strapping Young Lad, Testament ,and Death.
In advance of next week's release, Hoglan is revealing what many extreme music fans may consider the most anticipated playthrough from the DVD, Strapping Young Lad's "Skeksis" from the Billboard-charting 2005 release, "Alien."
Gene Hoglan recalls the original "Skeksis" writing and recording sessions: "Devin [Townsend] and I wrote the tune in late summer, early fall of '04, at this shabby downtown Vancouver rehearsal space that kinda represented where we were both at mentally in our lives. I remember him mentioning that he'd love to have an 'Almighty PunchDrunk' (one of my all-time favorite bands whom I've also drummed for) feel and vibe to whatever was about to come out of us. To me, that meant to include, 'the PunchDrunk beat', which is this great, samba-esque, Latin-feel beat (that I am sure has a name, I'd love to know it) which PD proudly stole from the legendary Canadian band The Smalls. I'm sure you've all heard it a time or two.
"Dev and I played around the beat the whole song, getting closest to it in the chorus, then really sinking into it in the last minute or so, in the part I refer to as the 'girl fight' part, because that's what it sounds like Dev is saying there. It is such a fun beat to play, and a real satisfying denouement to the song. A moment of crowning glory to a ruling tune. The version on the new DVD is a completely re-envisioned mix, where the vocals and samples are absent, really bringing out the rhythm guitars and basic tracks." More...
Sinner Details New Album "Tequila Sunrise"
German hard rock act Sinner will release the new album "Tequila Suicide" on March 31st on AFM Records! Brace for impact! The album was produced by Mat Sinner (Primal Fear), co-produced, mixed & engineered by Dennis Ward.
"Tequila Sunrise" features Tom Naumann (Primal Fear) and Alexander Scholpp on guitars, Francesco Jovino on drums, plus special guests Sascha Krebs, Kolinda Brozovic, Gus G, Ricky Warwick, Pete Lincoln and Magnus Karlsson.
The track listing is:
1. Go Down Fighting
2. Tequila Suicide
3. Road To Hell
4. Dragons
5. Battle Hill
6. Sinner Blues
7. Why
8. Gypsy Rebels
9. Loud & Clear
10. Dying On A Broken Heart
* Digipak Bonus Tracks
11. House Of Rock *
12. Monday Morning *
13. I Am * More...
Pallbearer Streams New Song "Thorns"
Arkansas progressive doom quartet Pallbearer is streaming the new song "Thorns." The track is taken from the highly anticipated third album "Heartless," which will be issued via Nuclear Blast Records on March 24th for the territories of UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand and via Profound Lore in North America.
The track listing is as follows:
1. I Saw the End
2. Thorns
3. Lie of Survival
4. Dancing in Madness
5. Cruel Road
6. Heartless
7. A Plea for Understanding
Check out "Thorns" here: More...
Sound Storm Issues "Original Sin" Animation Video
Italian metal act Sound Storm issued an animation video clip for the song "Original Sin." The song is taken from the band's latest effort "Vertigo," which is available now through RockShots Records.
Check out the clip here:
Wretch Releases "The Final Stand" Music Video
After initially streaming the new song "The Final Stand," Cleveland power thrash act Wretch follows that up with a video clip for the song, which you can check out below. The song will appear on the upcoming new album "The Hunt," which will be issued on February 24th via Pure Steel Records.
The track list and artwork can be found below:
1. Sturmbringer
2. The Hunt
3. Throne Of Poseidon
4. Twilight´s End
5. The Final Stand
6. Fortune’s Fool
7. The King In Red
8. Straight To Hell
9. Pierce The Veil
10. Once In A Lifetime
11. She Waits
Check out "The Final Stand" here: More...
Edenbridge Issues "The Great Momentum" Trailer
Symphonic metal act Edenbridge issued a preview clip for the new album "The Great Momentum," which will be released on February 17th via Steamhammer/SPV Records. The album will be available in the following formats: 2CD digipak, 180g gatefold double vinyl LP, digital download, limited edition boxset (limited to 500 featuring 2CD digipak, vinyl, signed autograph card, mousepad, poster, button, sticker and patch) and audio stream.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Shiantara (see lyric video here)
2. The Die Is Not Cast
3. The Moment Is Now
4. Until The End Of Time
5. The Visitor
6. Return To Grace
7. Only A Whiff Of Life
8. A Turnaround In Art
9. The Greatest Gift Of All
Check out the preview here: More...
Chrome Molly "Can't Be Afraid Of The Dark"
U.K. act Chrome Molly issued a new video clip for "Can't Be Afraid of the Dark." The song is taken from the band's latest album "Hoodoo Voodoo," which is out today (January 27th) via earMusic.
The track listing for "Hoodoo Voodoo" is:
1. In the Beginning
2. Can't Be Afraid of the Dark
3. Some Kind of Voodoo
4. Pillars of Creation (Albion)
5. Now That Those Days Have Gone
6. Indestructible
7. Save Me
8. Rock for You
9. Feeling Pressurised
10. Dial "F" for Freakshow
Check out the clip here: More...
Accept Unleashes "Shadow Soldiers"
Accept released another clip from the new live release "Restless & Live - Blind Rage Live In Europe," which was just released January 13th via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out "Shadow Soldiers" in the player below.
The performance was captured at the Bang Your Head Festival in 2015. "Restless & Live - Blind Rage Live In Europe" is available now on Blu-ray/DVD, 2 CD.
Check out the clip here:
Kreator Posts "Totalitarian Terror" Video Clip
German legends Kreator issued a video clip for the song "Totalitarian Terror." In addition, the band issued the second in a series of track-by-track videos for the new album "Gods of Violence", which drops today (January 27th) via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out our review for the album at this location.
The album's track listing is:
1. Apocalypticon
2. World War Now
3. Satan Is Real (see video clip here)
4. Totalitarian Terror
5. Gods Of Violence (see music video here)
6. Army Of Storms
7. Hail To The Hordes
8. Lion With Eagle Wings
9. Fallen Brother
10. Side By Side
11. Death Becomes My Light
Check out "Totalitarian Terror" here: More...
Arch Enemy Issues "War Eternal" DVD Clip
Swedish melodic death metal act Arch Enemy released the first full song clip from the upcoming live CD/DVD package "As the Stages Burn." Check out "War Eternal" in the player below. The release is set to drop via Century Media Records on March 31, 2017 as Limited Edition CD+DVD Digipak, Gatefold 2LP+DVD and as digital album. Europe will also be offering fans a Ltd. Deluxe CD+DVD+Blu-ray Box Set..
"As the Stages Burn" features footage of the band's headline performance at Wacken Open Air 2016, marking the pinnacle of a highly successful album campaign in support of "War Eternal." "As the Stages Burn!" highlights an impressive live production fans have never seen before!
The full Wacken 2016 show was recorded with 13 cameras, produced and directed by Patric Ullaeus. The audio was mixed by Andy Sneap.
The DVD/Blu-ray also contains Behind The Scenes footage from Wacken, as well as excerpts from the "Tokyo Sacrifice" live DVD, all "War Eternal" music videos and a new, previously unreleased video clip for "Time Is Black" as bonus material! More...
Invasion Forecasts "The Divine Wind"
Indiana’s war-themed death metal act Invasion is streaming the new song "The Divine Wind" exclusively over at Dead Rhetoric at this location. You can also check it out in the player below.
The song is taken from the new release "Destroyer of Mankind," which will be issued via Abyss Records on February 17th.
Guitarist Peter Clemens had this to say about the band's activities leading up to the recording of "Destroyer of Mankind": "It's been almost six years since Orchestrated Kill Maneuver was released on Rotting Corpse Records, and it's been somewhat of a frustrating endeavor. We lost original drummer Dave 'Ross' Cady in early 2014 and had auditions for the vacancy, which led to more delays, but in the end we acquired Dan Klein (Fin/Nocturne) on drums and lead guitarist John Hehman (Year Of Desolation). Plus we teamed up with Sea Of Tranquility/Screamiking guitarist Ralphael Hernandez who played on the Berserk Artillery Barrage CD from 2001, so things have been moving forward."
The track listing for the album is:
1. I Am The Enemy
2. Approaching Cauldron Of Horror (song streaming here)
3. The Divine Wind
4. Iron Bottom Sound
5. Dying On The Beaches Of Normandy
6. A Satisfying Death
7. Play The Devils Piano
8. Summon The Wolfpack
9. Shores Of Betio Island
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Earthside Issues Cinematic New Music Video
Modern, progressive band Earthside has unleashed a brand new cinematic music video for "A Dream In Static," featuring Dan Tompkins (Tesseract, Skyharbor).
The song is the title track from the widely acclaimed debut album - The groups conceptual mission statement, is a story of purposeful sacrifice and existential yearning told across sweeping instrumental movements and adventurous vocal composition. Earthside entertain an ever-changing sound that is equally engrossing. alongside a work of cinematic art.
The video is a spellbinding and captivating explosion of cinematography that captures the true meaning behind the song.
Daniel Tompkins says this about working with Earthside on the track: "Earthside are a group of extremely talented and driven musicians. Working with them was nothing short of pleasure; they had a specific vision and definitely helped draw out some exciting tones in my vocal performance"
The clip was directed by Erez Bader of Silent Flight Productions (The Dear Hunter, The Contortionist).
Ben Shambrom says this about the song: "All four members of Earthside contributed significant compositional ideas to 'A Dream In Static', and the melodies and lyrics Dan so expertly delivers are also a reflection of that collaborative writing style, with three of the four of us also writing the vocal ideas as well.
"'A Dream In Static' seems to be one of the songs on the record that most immediately catches people and elicits a strong emotional response. Knowing this, we wanted to give the track and Daniel Tompkins' truly outstanding work on it the spotlight it deserved. The narrative video we crafted alongside director Erez Bader of Silent Flight Productions afforded us this opportunity and adds a new layer of depth and self-discovery to the song itself."
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Uneven Structure Signs With Long Branch Records
Long Branch Records is proud to announce the signing of French progressive metal sextet Uneven Structure. The new album "La Partition," which the band has spent four years creating, will be released internationally in Spring 2017.
"La Partition" is a full concept album and the follow-up to the bands first EP "8" (2009) and the debut full-length "Februus" (2011) which both received great feedback and critical acclaim. More details will be revealed very soon!
The band also announced a string of live shows:
25.02. NL, Haarlem - Complexity Fest
01.04. F, Sucy-en-Brie - Heart Sound Metal Fest
29.09.-01.10. DE, Cologne - Euroblast Festival More...
Glare Of The Sun Forewarns Of A "Coldfront"
If the sun seems a bit brighter today, its because the album "Soil" from Glare Of The Sun has landed in retail and digital outlets via Lifeforce Records today.
In celebration, the band sends a chilling message via the new video clip "Coldfront," which you can check out in the player below.
Drown yourself into the deep sea of wide and heavenly guitars: dreamy, shoegazy, epic. But wait, the massive hammer of doom will hit you soon enough: unexpected, unprepared, merciless.
The track listing for "Soil" is as follows:
1 Awoken
2 One Step Nothing (song streaming here)
3 Extinction
4 Circle
5 The Drowning and the Hush
6 Degeneration (song streaming here)
7 Groundwater
8 Coldfront
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Wrath From Above Debuts New Song
Black metal band Wrath From Above debuts a new song entitled "They Came at Night", taken from the forthcoming debut album "Beyond Ruthless Cold", which will arrive in stores February 3rd 2017, via Apathia Records.
Check out now "They Came at Night" below.
Mahakala Premieres New Song & Lyric Video
Greek metal band Mahakala premieres a new song and lyric video "Purgatorium", taken from the upcoming new full length album "The Second Fall", which will be out in stores March 2017.
Check out now "Purgatorium" below.
Manetheren Debuts New Song "The Ritual"
Atmospheric black metal outfit Manetheren debuts a new song entitled "The Ritual", taken from the upcoming new album "The End", which will be out in stores on February 22, 2017 via Avantgarde Music.
Check out now "The Ritual" below.
Undrask Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
North Carolina's melodic death metal outfit Undrask premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's debut album "Battle Through Time", which will be released later today, both digitally and in a 6-panel Digipak CD edition with artwork by Jan Yrlund and full lyrics printed on the inside panels.
Check out now "Battle Through Time" in its entirety below.
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Mastodon Premieres New Song
Mastodon today premieres a new song entitled "Sultan’s Curse", taken from the upcoming new album "Emperor Of Sand", which will be out in stores March 31st.
Check out now "Sultan’s Curse" below. This new album will follow 2014's "Once More Round The Sun" and features the following track listing:
1. Sultan's Curse
2. Show Yourself
3. Precious Stones
4. Steambreather
5. Roots Remain
6. Word to the Wise
7. Ancient Kingdom
8. Clandestiny
9. Andromeda
10. Scorpion Breath
11. Jaguar God More...
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