Metal News for January 29, 2016
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Textures Posts New Music Video
The Dutch polyrhythmic metal maniacs from Textures will release the first of their upcoming two albums "Phenotype" on February 5th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The second record of the diptych, "Genotype," will be released one year later.
Today, the band releases a new music video for the track "Shaping A Single Grain Of Sand." Check it out below.
"Phenotype" is a song-based, 60-minute long album where Textures presents an eclectic overview of what modern metal offers. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Oceans Collide
2. New Horizons
3. Shaping a Single Grain of Sand
4. Illuminate the Trail
5. Meander
6. Erosion
7. The Fourth Prime
8. Zman
9. Timeless More...
Snow Burial Streams "Hellscape"
Windy City post metal trio Snow Burial is preparing to unleash debut full-length, "Victory In Ruin," at the beginning of February.
Captured at Howl Street Studio in Milwaukee with engineer/owner Shane Hochstetler (Call Me Lightning, Zebras, Multiple Truths), over the course of eight tracks Snow Burial manifests a punishing yet beautiful amalgam of sludge, thrash, shoegaze and math rock; a lush palette of melody and grit, running through the imagined wastelands.
In advance of its official unveiling, today you can hear the track "Hellscape" below. Catch the bnad live:
3/06/2016 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL w/ Irata, Caustic Casanova, Predator More...
Like Rats Releasing "II"
Southern Lord has announced the addition of Like Rats to the label, confirming the band's crushing new album for a March 2016 release.
Several members of Like Rats also hold rank in Chicago-based powerviolence/grindcore faction, Weekend Nachos, yet with this alter-ego, the focus of the beatdown is much more heavily influenced by death metal with generous helpings of caveman swing.
The upcoming "II" full-length surges with the band's most monstrous material yet, delivering eight new tunes with thirty-three minutes of pure savagery. Recorded by Andy Nelson (Dead In the Dirt, Harms Way), the Weekend Nachos crew has spawned an entirely different beast with Like Rats, and the damaging proof lies in the band's Southern Lord debut.
"II" will see release on LP, all digital platforms, and marks the band's compact disc debut. The CD version will also compile every filthy note the band has ever recorded, including previously vinyl-only releases, with twenty-two tracks in total. More...
Killswitch Engage Releasing New Album
Killswitch Engage will release new album "Incarnate" this coming March, with pre-order bundles now available at this location.
A video for the track "Hate By Design" can be seen at this location, and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Alone I Stand
2. Hate By Design
3. Cut Me Loose
4. Strength of the Mind
5. Just Let Go
6. Embrace The Journey ...Upraised
7. Quiet Distress
8. Until The Day
9. It Falls On Me
10. The Great Deceit
11. We Carry On
12. Ascension
Special Edition bonus tracks
13. Reignite
14. Triumph Through Tragedy
15. Loyalty More...
Florida Metal Fest Kicking Off This Weekend
This Saturday, January 30th, 2016 marks the first annual Florida Metal Fest organized by brothers John and Donald Tardy of death metal legends Obituary.
The event is set to take place at The Cuban Club, Ybor City in Tampa and the two stage gala will see some of the Sunshine State's most iconic bands - including Obituary, Malevolent Creation, Atheist and Deicide.
Additionally, the Tardy brothers have invited some of their favorite bands from around the country to take part in this special event including Corrosion Of Conformity, Trouble, Madball, Broken Hope and Generichrist.
Two local Floridian bands, both winners of the Battle Of The Bands contest show, will be opening the fest. The first battle was held on November 27th at the BrassMug where the winning band was Untoten Krieg. The second battle took place on December 26th at the Crowbar in Ybor City, with Unsung Destroyer winning the proverbial belt.
Said John Tardy of fest: "My brother and I have been so fortunate and thankful to be part of some the best and biggest music festivals in the world. The amount of people, bands and energy these festivals can bring is just awesome. From the first time we played one, it has always been a dream of ours to put together a music festival that is not only fun for the fans, bands and crews, but one that also brings a closeness to all involved. After years and years of talking about it, we finally decided the time is now. More...
Invoking The Abstract Signs With Unique Leader
The instrumental tech metal architects Invoking The Abstract are pleased to announce their union with Unique Leader Records for the release of their debut full-length entitled "Aural Kaleidoscopes."
Issues the band: "By becoming part of the Unique Leader Records family, we know, this once dream of spreading our music and influence to a broader more diverse audience, and playing alongside our musical heroes, is now a reality."
Invoking The Abstract is a four-piece unit hailing from Columbia, South Carolina. Formed in 2010, guitarists Tyler Ivey and Evan Garner started composing music for their new project. After the release of a first EP in 2012, they joined forces with percussionist Ryan Meadows and bassist Joseph Carrabotta.
The band recently recorded a forthcoming long player at The Basement Recording Studios with Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit), which will see release via Unique Leader later this year. Further info on "Aural Kaleidoscopes" is to be unveiled in the not-so-distant future. Stand by. More...
This Ending Signs With Apostasy
Swedish melodic death metal band This Ending has signed a new record deal with Apostasy Records. The label comments:
"'Inside The Machine' and 'Dead Harvest' are true jewels of melodic death metal and we are really happy to announce that This Ending are now a part of the Apostasy family. This Ending consists of members hailing from bands such as A Canorous Quintet, October Tide, Amon Amarth and Guidance Of Sin and was formed in 2006 after A Canorous Quintet split up. The Swedes going to release their forthcoming album 'Garden Of Death' this spring via Apostasy Records."
The band also had this to say: "We're proud to announce that we will collaborate with Apostasy Records to release our new album ‘Garden Of Death’. A truly dedicated label that has shown its appreciation for our new material and for genuine music."
This Ending 2016 consists of:
Mårten Hansen - Vocals
Linus Nirbrant - Guitars
Linus Pettersson - Bass
Fredrik Andersson - Drums
Headline News
Phil Anselmo Responds To Racism Accusations
Update: Phil Anselmo has now released a video apologizing for what occurred at Dimebash. Watch it here.
The close of the Dimebash event this week was marred by controversy when Phil Anselmo closed out his set by throwing a Nazi salute and screaming "white power!' at the crowd. Anselmo has since responded to video of the incident (available below) by commenting:
"OK folks, I'll own this one, but dammit, I was joking, and the 'inside joke of the night' was because we were drinking fucking white wine, hahaha...
"Of all fucking things. Some of y'all need to thicken up your skin. There's plenty of fuckers to pick on with a more realistic agenda. I fucking love everyone, I fucking loathe everyone, and that's that. No apologies from me. PHA '16."
Not everyone is accepting his statement however, as Machine Head's Robb Flynn has released a video questioning the comment about white wine. Check it out here: More...
At The Gates Posts New Video
Swedish melodic death metal group At The Gates just posted a brand new video for the live version of the song "The Circular Ruins" - check it out below.
Featuring footage filmed by Live Media Group during the band's latest show in Chicago's House Of Blues on the Decibel Tour in April 2015, "Circular Ruins" hails from comeback album "At War With Reality" (reviewed here), released via Century Media Records. More...
Rhine Streaming Entire New Album
Seattle’s Rhine is streaming full upcoming album "An Outsider" ahead of the official February 5th, 2016 release date. Listen in below, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. Vocalist/guitarist Gabe Tachell comments about the release:
"The name 'An Outsider' is about the struggle that comes with being different, it’s a love/hate situation. You want to shine but you’re afraid of it at the same time. You want to create trends, not follow them, but it’s scary to be the first one. It also has to do with social struggles and always feeling like a stranger.
"The album isn’t entirely cohesive though, no song is alike, we experiment a lot with mixing genres. It’s really all over the map emotionally too, not just angry and dark, but sometimes totally ironic or sometimes very deep and inspiring. It mixes in emotions you wouldn’t typically hear on a metal record like joy and nostalgia. The listening experience is a journey that won’t get you worn out on a single emotion, instead it is dynamic like we are as humans.”
1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)
2. The Spell of Dark Water (6:20)
3. An Outsider (10:05)
4. Somewhere (3:59)
5. Paralyzed (10:50)
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...
Condition Critical Unveils Album Cover
New Jersey thrash band Condition Critical today unveils the artwork and track listing for forthcoming second album "Extermination Plan," which can be seen below. A finalized release date and first single are slated to land online next week.
1. Interminable Surgery
2. Fatal Incision
3. Intravenous Mutilation
4. Voluntary Disfigurement
5. Extermination Plan
6. Ostracized
7. Vindictive Hostility
8. Genocidal Void More...
Incite Announces "Oppression" Release
Incite is ready to drop another full-length record chock full of hard driving anthems, which will be the group's first release since 2014's "Up In Hell."
On April 22, 2016, the wait will be over, Incite's new album "Oppression" is coming via Minus Head Records. Produced by Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence, Every Time I Die) at Omen Room Studios in Garden Grove, CA during the fall of 2015, "Oppression" promises to deliver a level of ferocity, groove, and darkened melody unlike ever before.
Check out the first single "Stagnant" in the SoundCloud player below. Vocalist Richie Cavalera states, "This new album is without a doubt the one we're most proud of - to date. It's the most organic and aggressive album in the bands career. Working with Steve Evetts was a life changing experience for all of us.
"We learned and tried things that we never would have before, and were really able to harness the raw live energy that you get from our shows. We added a lot of new guitar work - more complicated solos, effects, and not to mention the vocal sound and structure is on a whole new level. Oppression is the rebirth of good old classic American Metal."
Incite is also about to embark on a 37-date European tour with Soulfly and King Parrot, kicking off this Friday, January 29th in Nottingham, UK. The first 17 dates of the tour will feature Lody Kong as special guest opener. More...
Drowning Streams "Lord Of War"
Chicago beatdown band Drowning has inked a deal with the eastern PA hardcore label Fast Break Records.
The group will release debut full-length album "Egotrip" on 2/26, but you can stream the first single "Lord of War" now in the player below. The track features rapper (and fellow south side Chicago native) MoeCyrus.
"'Lord Of War' was written about the real life situation of trying to better yourself while having to handle your business," says vocalist Bryan Gantz. "Everyone has history and sometimes you are where you come from and rep what you rep. Growing up in Chicago you learn a lot from the streets. Once you commit to a lifestyle there is no going back or backing down. You have to stand up for what you believe in through and through. When the 'Lord Of War' calls he calls with no question."
The theme of guest vocalists continues throughout the album with contributions from Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan), John Hoffman (Weekend Nachos), Rob Watson (Lionheart) and Baer Coon the Ewokk.
"This is without a doubt the realest album we could have put together," says bassist Ryan Kramarz. "We went into the project with open minds and created something that encapsulates each member, our city, and the current state of things. This is Chicago Beatdown. This is Drowning." More...
She Must Burn Signs With Artery Recordings
Artery Recordings is proud to announce the signing of London outfit She Must Burn. The label had this to say:
"Symphonic brutes She Must Burn (for fans of Motionless in White, Winds of Plague, The Breathing Process) has released a devastating and dark self titled EP 'She Must Burn' available now on Artery Recordings. This band is going to pave the way for the next generation of aggressive, but melodic music to shape the scene. I expect big things from She Must Burn and they fit perfectly among our roster"
The explosive video for "Possessed" takes place in a dark and seedy environment that serves as a prelude to the brooding six-song release.
“Our EP is really just an aggressive outlet for us all," says vocalist Amy Miller. "Each song is about something different: personal relationships, everyday issues, things you can’t talk about with the people you know."
The debut EP is available now at Merchnow or Google Play. More...
Nightfell Announces New Lineup
Following the release of the "Darkness Evermore" sophomore LP through 20 Buck Spin last year, Portland-based Nightfell has amassed an active live lineup, as the band's initial shows begin to take form for the months ahead.
Founded by Todd Burdette (Tragedy, His Hero Is Gone, Warcry) and Tim Call (Aldebaran, Mournful Congregation), Nightfell will now expand for live excursions, the duo now welcoming Derek Willman (From Ashes Rise, Hellshock) and VB (ex-Anhedonist) to the live lineup.
The band's first live performance has already been confirmed, with two Northwestern U.S. shows in Olympia on March 11th and Portland on March 12th.
The band is also set to take part in the inaugural Migration Festival in Olympia on August 12th, 13th, and 14th. Stand by for additional Nightfell live announcements in the months ahead.
3/11/2016 Obsidian - Olympia WA w/ Torture Rack, Shrine Of The Serpent
3/12/2016 Panic Room, Portland, OR w/ Torture Rack, Shrine Of The Serpent
8/12-14/2016 Capitol Theater - Olympia, WA @ Migration Festival More...
Nekrasov Releases "Negative Temple"
Melbourne, Australia-based extreme black/noise metal project Nekrasov has closed a four-year gap in albums with the independent release of the utterly traumatic "Negative Temple."
Directly following the release of the "There Is No Other Way" EP in December, "Negative Temple" marks the soloist's sixth full-length release, among a heap of additional EPs and split releases since the project's 2007 inception.
You can stream all of "Negative Temple" in the Bandcamp player below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Negative Temple
2. Seeing Of The Mountain Covered In Spirits
3. Purity Of Oblivion
4. The Tears Of Joy When The Throat Is Cut For There Is Always Nothing And Only That
5. You Are Not Bliss, You Are Not Free
6. Clarity And Nonvision
7. Hanging Of The Shaman More...
Prong Streaming "Cut And Dry"
Prong will release new album "X - No Absolutes" on February 5th via SPV/Steamhammer and today second single "Cut and Dry" comes online. The band comments:
"I think you'll find our new single 'Cut And Dry' one of the most hard hitting and intense tracks Prong has ever released. It surely represents the pummeling fashion of our newest full-length album 'X - No Absolutes' which is released next week, February 5th.
"It's also the first track we've ever done that has a dueling solo, where Dane Markanson of Glass Cloud and I trade riffs. I believe the lyric is timely, in accordance with 'No Absolutes,' addressing a climate of total insecurity. Check out this sharp new Prong. 'Cut And Dry.' It dices and slices!" More...
Digitalife Streaming "Uroboros" Album
After a recent lineup change, Imminence Records’ Argentinean EHM outfit Digitalife sees a proper label debut finally released today.
"Uroboros," which is the follow up to 2012’s "Nemesis," features twelve tracks and is currently streaming via the YouTube playlist below.
Keyboardist / vocalist Victor Varela comments: “We now have a heavier sound and deeper lyrics which all accumulates into the arrival of a crushing new Digitalife.”
1. Antares
2. Uroboros
3. False Utopia
4. Legion
5. Requiem
6. Betelgeuse
7. Post-Apocalypse
8. The Price Of Your Soul
9. My Way To The Sun
10. The End Of The Cycle
11. Children (Robert Miles Cover)
12. I Give You My Heart More...
70,000 Tons Of Metal Lineup Closer To Complete
The 2016 installment of 70,000 Tons of Metal is about to set sail next Thursday, and promoters UMC are inching closer to completing the lineup - the latest addition is Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer)'s new act Dead Cross.
Other additions include: Abinchova, Painful, Twilight Force, Skálmöld, Raven, Koyi K Utho, Dia De Los Muertos, Distillator and Susperia.
70,000 Tons of Metal 2016 will set sail from February 4th-8th from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and return to Jamaica with a stop at Falmouth. You can still book your tickets using the link a few paragraphs down.
The festival will board a new vessel, the second in as many years: The Independence of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean). The ship will accommodate four stages: The Alhambra Theater is a five-story concert hall in which they spare no expense to remove part of the (very comfortable) seating so you have a real Mosh Pit on the High Seas; The more intimate Egyptian themed Pyramid Lounge offers the local club atmosphere; The third indoor stage is in Studio B, the ice skating rink featuring a maritime version of the Arena experience and last but not least their jewel: The Pool Deck stage - The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to ever sail the Open Seas, surrounded by multiple bars and pools, plenty of room to sunbathe on several decks and even hot tubs incorporated into the Pool Deck stage to soak in while you watch the shows!
The All-Star Jam band, which returned this past January will also be back, led by Annihilator's Jeff Waters and members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live. Also, the ship will broadcast the upcoming Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers v. Denver Broncos live on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Ticket prices include all on board entertainment, most non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on board restaurants and even 24 hour room service. For more information or to book your high seas metal adventure, head on over to 70000tons.com.
Metal Underground.com will be on board for the cruise and will provide coverage in the form of daily show reports, photo galleries and a four part video series featuring performance clips and other antics from each day.
Dead Cross, Abinchova, Painful, Twilight Force, Skálmöld, Raven, Koyi K Utho, Dia De Los Muertos, Distillator and Susperia join the following previously named acts (with 9 still to be revealed):
Ancient Rites
At the Gates
Aura Noir
Belphegor
Bloodbath
Carach Angren
Children of Bodom
Cradle Of Filth
Delain More...
Via Vengeance Releasing "Harsh Conditions"
Battleground Records has joined up with Arizona-based solo outfit Via Vengeance for the release of the project's recently completed second full-length, "Harsh Conditions."
Via Vengeance is the creation of solitary member Shane Ocell, the drummer of Phoenix-based dynamic sludge troupe, Sorxe. With his solo project, Ocell handles all instrumentation and vocals, even performing the tracks himself at live performances without the use of any looping or manipulation devices.
After forming the project in 2006, a self-titled album was recorded in 2007 with Matt Bayles (Botch, Mastodon, Isis) and self-released later that year. Sporadic touring and live performances followed for the next few years, including a tour with A Storm Of Light in 2010, the same year Ocell recorded his follow-up album, "Harsh Conditions." The record has been on the back burner since its creation, mainly due to focus on Sorxe, but the album finally comes forth through a new deal with Battleground Records.
Due out March 11th, 2016, the track listing for "Harsh Conditions" is as follows:
1. Efficient Kill
2. Expired
3. Swarmed
4. Dead In The Snow
5. Winter Mourning
6. Secluded Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
7. Lust Blood
8. Solitary
9. Harsh Conditions
10. Instinct to Survive
11. In The End Nothing Goes To Waste More...
Orchid's Curse Announces "Cynics & Liars"
Nova Scotia's metal veterans from Orchid's Curse have revealed the details for their upcoming EP "Cynics & Liars," which will be released on March 4th, 2016.
"Cynics & Liars" is the follow up to 2013's "Words" and was recorded at CodaPop Studios in Halifax and produced by the band's own Brian Jones. The album was then mixed by Rob Nickerson before being sent to Jamie King at Basement Studios in North Carolina for mastering. The track listing is as follows:
1. If History Has Taught Us Nothing
2. We Are All Cynics and Liars
3. Judging An Empty Shell
4. Without Hope of Redemption More...
Saffire Releases "Dandelion's Shame" Video
Sweden's Saffire - featuring Evil Masquerade vocalist Tobias Jansson - issued a new music video for the track "Dandelion's Shame." The song is taken from the band's latest album "For The Greater Good," which is available now via AOR Metal Heaven.
Check out the clip here:
Game Over Announces New Album
"Crimes Against Reality" is the third full length album for Italy's Game Over, one of the most promising up and coming thrash bands in the European metal scene. It follows the widely successful "Burst Into The Quiet," which put Game Over on the map and displayed the massive potential.
Inspired by the classic Bay Area thrash metal scene of the '80's, Game Over mixes those influences with modern sounds and a very distinctive personality. "Crimes Against Reality" contains ten new tracks that mix sharp riffs, anthemic choruses and powerful rhythms, enriched by the use of unusual instruments such as Moogs and Hammonds. Lyrics vary from B-movie scenarios to social-political themes, science fiction, mythology and dystopian visions.
The album was recorded by Simone Mularoni (DGM) at Domination Studio in San Marino. Cover artwork was handled by acclaimed artist Mario E. Lopez (Evil Invaders, Impalers, Hyades). It will be released on April 15th on Scarlet Records.
Soon after the album release the band will embark in an extensive world tour, with dates in America in April, and European & Japan later this year.
More information including the track list and cover artwork is expected soon. More...
Elm Street Parts With Bassist
Bassist Anthony Longordo from Elm Street has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band:
"Today I was faced with one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. It's with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Elm Street. I'm still coming to grips with the decision, it all still feels very surreal.
"The band has been my life for the better part of 3 years now and I've learned, seen and experienced so much with the guys. It was a journey filled with peaks and valleys, but like anything of worth in life it all played a pivotal role in forming the person I am today. More...
Rorcal Releasing New Album
Three years following the release of third album "Világvége," Swiss blackened doom five-piece group Rorcal is back with a brand new full-length album entitled “Creon.”
A concept work based on the death of four well-known figures from the Greek mythology all linked to Creon, this new effort was recorded by Stéphane Kroug at Blend Studio and mixed by Daniel Bergstrand at Dugout Productions.
"Creon" is set for release on CD/LP formats this coming March 25th through Bleak Recordings in partnership with Halo Of Flies, GPS Prod, Division Records, Lost Pilgrims Records and Wolves And Vibrancy Records. More...
AntropomorphiA Streaming "Crack The Casket"
The Dutch death metallers from AntropomorphiA are back with a re-issue of their first EP and demo, entitled "Necromantic Love Songs" and set to be released on February 12th worldwide via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of "Necromantic Love Songs," check out "Crack The Casket" below.
All tracks have been re-mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus for the most eerie listening experience possible. Both the LP and CD versions of "Necromantic Love Songs" are limited and numbered - they won't be repressed once they are sold-out/ 666 copies of the LP are available (333 in two different editions), and there are only 1000 copies of the CD.
Singer/guitarist Ferry Damen comments: "'Necromantic Love Songs' has been a sonic sepulchral withering that keeps echoing through the years and although it has been 20+ years since we recorded it, till this day people keep asking when we are going to revisit this release. So when Metal Blade gave us the opportunity to let these restless cadavers rise from their burial chamber - and although a lot of stuff got lost or damaged in those years - we checked our vaults and got out everything we could use to make it a worthy re-issue!" More...
Brimstone Coven Posts Full Album Online
The West Virginian dark occult rockers from Brimstone Coven have released their new album, "Black Magic," today worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Stream it in full below.
Formed only four short years ago in Wheeling, West Virginia, the band self-released an album and its follow-up II in 2013, before Metal Blade inked a deal and packaged both releases as a single set, entitled "Brimstone Coven" (2014).
Inspired by the Appalachian's darkness and mysticism (such as the Mothman, a winged creature that emerged in the '60s; Screaming Jenny; and the Phantom of Flatwoods), the quartet's heavy rock also pushes the atmospheric envelope when the mood fits. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Black Magic
2. Black Unicorn
3. Beyond the Astral
4. As We Fall
5. Upon the Mountain
6. Slow Death
7. The Seers
8. The Plague
9. Forsaken
10. The Eldest Tree More...
Blodsmak Issues "Bang Bang" Video Clip
Norweigian folkcore act Blodsmak released a music video for the new track "Bang Bang." The song will appear on the upcoming new release "Gjennom Marg og Bein," which is due out on March 11th via Crime Records.
Blodsmak plays heavy rock with a generous sprinkling of Norwegian folk music. Building on the folk metal tradition of Lumsk, Gåte, Glittertind, they are more heavy and less metal, combining their thunderous grooves and insistent riffs with almost prog-like elements and a melodic sensibility reminiscent of both introvert grunge and 80’s shameless stadium rock.
Check out the clip here:
Hammer Fight Streaming "Target Acquired"
Hammer Fight consists of a bunch whiskey-drinkin', beer guzzlin' bros who spawned from New Jersey. The band will release Napalm Records debut "Profound and Profane" on March 25th.
Today the first single from the album has come online. Check out "Target Acquired" below. Front man Drew Murphy commented on the new song:
"We couldn't be happier to FINALLY unleash some new music! 'Target Acquired' sums up the general feel of the new album pretty accurately. It's a fast paced, thrash ripper with lyrical content (most of which I wrote at the liquor store) that is very close to our hearts and we feel most people could relate to. So crank it up, play on 10 and blow your speakers WITH ROCK N ROLL!!" More...
The Foreshadowing Reveals New Album Title
Italian gothic doom act The Foreshadowing announced the the upcoming fourth studio release will be entitled "Seven Heads Ten Horns." The album will drop worldwide on April 15th via Cyclone Empire Records.
"Seven Heads Ten Horns" was recorded at OuterSound Studios in Rome and was mixed and mastered in Bialystok (Poland) by Wieslawski Bros at Hertz Studio.
The new opus contains the typical The Foreshadowing mood as well as some new epic and eerie elements that will bring you through an abyssal journey from the past to the future of human mankind!
Stay tuned for more details. More...
Leprous Nominated For Norwegian Grammy
After having played a first show of this year in Tokyo, Norwegian prog metal band Leprous is kicking off a tour of Australia today in support of latest studio album "The Congregation" (reviewed here).
More shows have now been confirmed for the band's international touring schedule of this year, so check the upcoming dates below.
Leprous has also been nominated for the Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian Grammy award, for "The Congregation" in the category "Best Metal Album" alongside Enslaved, Tsjuder and Kampfar. The ceremony takes place in Oslo / Norway tomorrow, January 30th. Einar Solberg comments:
"The Congregation" has been well approved by both fans, press, our label(s), agents, promoters a.o., but it's something special to receive recognition from Norway's most important music award! Ever since I was a kid, I've been watching Spellemannsprisen on the television, so it's quite surrealistic that we're suddenly one of the nominees. For us it's a big thing. just to be nominated, but of course we wound't have anything against it, landing in our camp." More...
Fear Theories Issue Preview Clip For New Album
Norwegian hard rock/metal act Fear Theories issued a preview clip for the upcoming debut full length release "The Predator." The album is set to drop on February 26th via Crime Records.
Fear Theories started in fall 2010 on the Norwegian west coast city of Haugesund. With a sound that is hard and heavy old school style mixed with a slightly modern approach, the band released the first EP "So It Begins" in 2013.
Check out the preview clip here:
Avantasia Issues New Music Video
Avantasia - the brainchild of Edguy frontman Tobias Sammet - issued a new music video for the track "Mystery of a Blood Red Rose." The song is taken from the band's new album "Ghostlights," which drops in Europe today (USA release on February 5th) via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out our review for the album at this location.
The track list for "Ghostlights" is:
1. Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose
2. Let The Storm Descend Upon You
3. The Haunting
4. Seduction Of Decay
5. Ghostlights
6. Draconian Love
7. Master Of The Pendulum
8. Isle Of Evermore
9. Babylon Vampyres
10. Lucifer
11. Unchain The Light
12. A Restless Heart And Obsidian Skies
Check out the clip here: More...
Solution .45 Will "Bleed Heavens Dry"
Swedish modern metal act Solution .45, featuring ex-Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam, released a new music video fro the track "Bleed Heavens Dry." The song appears on the band's latest release "Nightmares in the Waking State - Part I," which is available now through AFM Records.
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Eternity's End Streaming Title Track To Debut LP
German power/progressive metal act Eternity's End - the new band featuring trailblazing guitarist Christian Muenzner and Dutch vocalist Ian Parry (ex-Vengeance/Elegy) - is streaming the new track "The Fire Within." The song is the title track to the upcoming debut album, which is expected for release on March 25th via Power Prog Records. Digital pre-orders can be made at this location.
The album was mixed, mastered and co-produced by Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry). The music on "The Fire Within" is a blend of 90's European power metal, 80's neoclassical guitar and keyboard wizardry, powerful classic metal vocals, thrashy riffing, progressive elements and a combination of Dio-esque dark, fantasy inspired lyrics and philosophic themes. Speed, aggression, virtuoso musicianship, epic melodies and memorable songwriting with catchy hooks are the cornerstones of the band's sound.
The track list for the release is:
1. The Fire Within
2. Demonblade
3. The Hourglass
4. Eagle Divine
5. White Lies
6. Twilight Warrior
7. Chains Of The Earth
8. The Dark Tower
9. Moonstruck
10. The Fall Of The House Of Usher More...
Voivod Is Ready For "Post Society" With New Track
Legendary avant-garde thrash act Voivod is streaming the new track "Post Society." The song is the title track to the upcoming new EP expected to drop on February 26th via Century Media Records.
The EP contains five studio tracks, including the previously vinyl-only songs from split 7" releases with label-mates At The Gates and Napalm Death, two brand new songs, and a Hawkwind cover ("Silver Machine").
The track list is:
1. Post Society
2. Forever Mountain
3. Fall
4. We Are Connected
5. Silver Machine (Hawkwind Cover)
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Axevyper To Release "Into The Serpent's Den"
Italian metal act Axevyper released details of the upcoming third full length studio release "Into the Serpent's Den" - the first release from the band in four years. The album is set to drop via Iron Shield Records, with distribution via Pure Steel Records, on February 26th.
Axevyper was founded in 2009 and issued the self-titled debut in 2010, followed by the sophomore effort "Metal Crossfire" in 2012.
"Into the Serpent's Den" marks the debut studio appearance for drummer Niccolò Vanni, who joined in 2014.
1. Brothers of the Black Sword
2. Metal Tyrant
3. Soldiers of the Underground
4. The Adventurer
5. Under The Pyramids
6. Spirit Of The Wild
7. Solar Warrior
8. Beyond The Gates Of The Silver Key More...
Tides From Nebula Detail New Album "Safehaven"
Polish instrumental 4-piece Tides From Nebula will release the new album "Safehaven" on May 6th, 2016 via Long Branch Records and Mystic. A preview clip can be heard in the player below.
Poland's most popular post-rock band have released three studio albums so far and played over 500 shows all around the world.
"This is going to be our 4th release and we are extremely happy to share it with our fans", states the band. "In the past we have worked with acclaimed producers who taught us so much that this time we felt we were ready to take that task upon ourselves. The creative process was smooth and spontaneous similarly to when we were writing our debut album. We are sure that you will be able to hear it all: honesty, darkness, experience and energy."
The track list for the album is:
1 Safehaven
2 Knees To The Earth
3 All The Steps I've Made
4 The Lifter
5 Traversing
6 Colour Of Glow
7 We Are The Mirror
8 Home More...
Lita Ford To Release New Album "Time Capsule"
American vocalist/guitarist Lta Ford is set to release her latest album "Time Capsule" on SPV/Steamhammer on April 15, 2016. The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. "Time Capsule" is a "throwback" record that boasts identifiable voices and brilliant players jamming without any planning or pressure. Some of the album`s highlights: Billy Sheehan (bass), Rodger Carter (drums), Dave Navarro (mandolin), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander (backing vocals) and Gene Simmons (bass).
"There was a shitload of these 24-track analog tapes in the closet in my house (in the islands)," Ford recalls. "This is some of the best work I`ve ever done and it was sitting there. I grabbed two suitcases and took them back to the United States." Imagine Ford dragging a pair of suitcases full of analog tapes through the Caribbean dirt back to Los Angeles, so, as she recalls, "we could bake these fuckers," due to their age. "If you just put them on the reel, they would flake. I was chewing my fingernails, thinking, 'Please work!' And they did!" More...
Bloodthirst Completes Work On New Mini-Album
Blackened thrash metal act, Bloodthirst, has completed work on the upcoming mini-album, "Glorious Sinners." The material, which will include five brand new tracks, was recorded at Left Hand Sounds studio. Kontamination Design is responsible for the cover artwork. The recording line-up features Rambo (guitar, vocals), Gregor (guitars, vocal), Rybosh (bass) and Mnt (drums). More information coming soon!
Bloodthirst was formed in 1999 in the Goat City of Poznan, Poland. After a few demos and split releases the band signed to the highly acclaimed Pagan Records and released three full-length albums: "Let Him Die" (2007), "Sanctity Denied" (2009) and "Chalice Of Contempt" (2014). The sound is based on the classical thrash pounding but also widely influenced by black and death metal of the 90s. Over the years they have proven themselves in the metal scene to be one of the most respected Polish black/thrash ensembles which in turn led to opportunities to perform with cult names such as Samael, Destroyer 666, Nunslaughter, Aura Noir, Kat, Vader and other respected Polish bands.
Never part of the pathetic “old-school” hype, always spitting in the face of the modern trend, the four emissaries of hellfire and malice, have trodden their own path of Hateful Antichristian Thrash. Having solidified their current line-up (with Gregor handling the second axe since 2015), holding their heads up high and proudly drinking to the diabolical, Bloodthirst are ready to unleash "Glorious Sinners."
Dave Padden Joins Third Ion
Prog metal outfit Third Ion, featuring former members of The Devin Townsend Band and Into Eternity, has announced that the band's new vocalist is none other than Dave Padden (ex-Annihilator). Padden replaces departed vocalist Tyler Gilbert. The band issued the following statement about the lineup change:
"Sadly, after our last gigs, our singer Tyler informed us he was leaving the band. We loved having him, but his heart and passion lie with his own music. We wish him all the best, and good luck with his future! Right away we wasted no time and got right on the search for a new singer. Dave's demo blew us away, and not to mention he has an incredible amount of experience! We have been sitting on this news since the summer, and after getting back from Vancouver this week, with a finished album worth of vocal tracks I am absolutely psyched to announce Dave Padden as the singer for Third Ion!"
Third Ion are currently recording the follow-up to 2015 Glasstone Records debut album "13/8bit." The sophomore effort entitled "Biolith" will also be released on Glasstone. An audio clip of the band recording with Padden can be heard below. More...
Soto Releases "FreakShow" Lyric Video
Soto, featuring iconic vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, released the first full track stream from the upcoming studio album, "Divak," to be released on April 1st via earMUSIC. Check out the lyric video for the new track "FreakShow" in the player below.
"Divak" (pronounced dee-vock) comes shortly after the debut release "Inside The Vertigo," a mere 15 months partly due to Jeff Scott Soto’s insistence on continuing to create and build a true brand for his new venture. Once again the album is produced by Jeff Scott Soto and drummer, Edu Cominato, mixed by long time JSS engineer/associate, John Ellis.
The track list for "Divak" is:
1. DIVAK (Intro)
2. Weight Of The World
3. FreakShow
4. Paranoia
5. Unblame //
6. Cyber Masquerade
7. In My Darkest Hour
8. Forgotten
9. SuckerPunch
10. Time
11. Misfired
12. The Fall From Grace
13. Awakened More...
Myrath Will Make You A "Believer" In New Video
Franco-Tunisian progressive metal act Myrath has issued the new music video "Believer." The song marks the first new track from the long awaited new album "Legacy." Myrath shines forth with a special brand of "oriental metal" "Legacy" will be released via Nightmare/Sony/RED to North America on February 12th, 2016.
Both European and North American tour plans are on the way. The track list for "Legacy" is:
1. Jasmin
2. Believer
3. Get Your Freedom Back
4. Nobody's Lives
5. The Needle
6. Through Your Eyes
7. The Unburnt
8. I Want to Die
9. Duat
10. Endure the Silence
11. Storm of Lies
12. Other Side (North American Bonus Track)
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The Unguided Becomes "Enraged" With New Video
Swedish modern metal act The Unguided will release the new album "Lust and Loathing" via Napalm Records on February 26th. The album can be pre-ordered at this location. Today the band has teamed up with Metal Underground.com to present the music video for the first track from the release "Enraged," which can be viewed in the player below.
When Richard Sjunnesson, Roger Sjunnesson and Roland Johansson left Sonic Syndicate in 2010, many fans felt disappointed and abandoned. But feareth not, because these Swedes have since returned and proclaimed themselves The Unguided. The five piece brings back the heaviness and bite that Sonic Syndicate have been considered lacking in for quite some time now.
"Lust and Loathing," the third full length release, boasts melodic and goosebump-inducing powerplay. Once you get past the harsh melodic death metal exterior, epic clean vocals and catchy keyboard tones await! Dynamic and strong songwriting with that special Scandinavian „je ne sais quoi“, massive production, and delicate guitar solos turn 'Lust And Loathing' into the best gem The Unguided`s discography has yet to offer!
The track listing for the album is:
1. Enraged
2. The Worst Day (Revisited)
3. King Of Clubs
4. Heartseeker
5. Photobs Grip
6. Black Eyed Angel
7. Operation: E.A.E.
8. Boneyard
9. Hate (and Other Triumphs)
10. Mercy (Bonus Track)
11. Judgment (Bonus Track)
12. Betrayer Of The Code (Live)
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Almanac Premieres New Music Video
Victor Smolski's new band, Almanac (the result of the split with Peavy Wagner of Rage and Lingua Mortis Orchestra), premiered a music video for the new track "Self Blinded Eyes" over at Rock Hard at this location (also showing in the player below). The song appears on the upcoming debut album "Tsar," which is set for release on March 18th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
"Tsar" was produced by Victor Smolski and mixed by Orden Ogan's Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann. Pre-order the album at this location.
The tracklist of 'Tsar' is as follows:
1. Tsar
2. Self Blinded Eyes
3. Darkness
4. Hands Are Tied
5. Children Of The Future
6. No More Shadows
7. Nevermore
8. Reign Of Madness
9. Flames Of Fate
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Draconian Releases "Stellar Tombs" Video Clip
Swedish gothic death/doom act Draconian released a new music video for the track "Stellar Tombs." The song appears on the band's latest album "Sovran," which was issued back in October 2015 via Napalm Records. A review for the album can be read at this location.
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Izegrim Reveals Album Cover, Streams First Single
Dutch death/thrash act Izegrim revealed the cover artwork (created by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Satan, Hatebreed, Soulfly etc etc)) for the upcoming new album "The Ferryman's End" and is streaming the album's opening track "White Walls," both of which can be viewed below. The album is set to drop on March 25th via Listenable Records.
"The Ferryman's End" was recorded at Soundlodge Studio in Germany. It offers a bloody follow up to the previous "Code of Consequences" and "Congress of the Insane" full lengths. Lyrically, Izegrim vocalist/bassist Marloes steps into the shoes of a twisted and insane main character sitting on death row waiting to be executed. Every individual song is a journey further into the sick and disturbed brain of the murderer, During her very last act of terror, the Ferryman gets kills leaving all souls of his victims dwell forever.."
Guitarist Jeroen stated: "We went 'back-to-basics,' essentially to incorporate better structure and more power than ever before. This album sounds massive and most certainly a punch right in your face."
The track listing is:
1. White Walls
2. Time To Run
3. Endless Desire
4. The Evil Within
5. Absolute Necessity
6. Reclaim My Identity
7. Insanity Is Freedom
8. Reflection Of Redemption
9. Through A Glass Darkly
10. Lost In Tranquility
11. The Ferryman's End More...
Thunderstone Reveals "Apocalypse Again" Artwork
Finnish melodic power metal act Thunderstone - reunited with original vocalist Pasi Rantanen back in 2013 - has revealed the artwork for the band's upcoming new release "Apocalypse Again." The album will be issued via AFM Records on April 15th.
The album mark's the band's glorious return after almost seven years. The artwork for the album can be seen below. More details are expected very soon.
Divinity Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Tech/melodic death metal outfit Divinity premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "The Immortalist, Part 2 - Momentum", which will be out in stores February 5.
Check out now "The Immortalist, Part 2 - Momentum" in its entirety below.
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Meta-Stasis Premieres New Music Video For "Thorn"
Psycho-tech industrial metal outfit Meta-Stasis premieres a new song entitled "Thorn", taken from the band's latest album "The Paradox of Metanoia", which which was released July 2015.
Check out now "Thorn" below.
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Skuggsjá Premieres New Song "Kvervandi"
Norway's Skuggsjá (Enslaved, Wardruna) premieres a new song entitled "Kvervandi", taken from the upcoming new album "A Piece For Mind & Mirror", which will be out in stores March 11 via Season Of Mist.
Check out now "Kvervandi" below.
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Obscura Premieres New Song "Ten Sepiroth"
German technical and progressive death metal outfit Obscura premieres a new song entitled "Ten Sepiroth", taken from the upcoming new album "Akróasis", which will be out in stores February 05 via Relapse Records.
Check out now "Ten Sepiroth" below.
UXO Premieres New Song "This Won’t Take Long"
UXO - the new band project featuring Unsane frontman vocalist/guitarist Chris Spencer and Today Is The Day vocalist/guitarist Steve Austin - premieres another new song entitled "This Won’t Take Long", taken from the upcoming self-titled debut album, which will be out in stores today, January 29 through Reptilian Records.
Check out now "This Won’t Take Long" below.
Killswitch Engage Premieres "Hate By Design" Clip
Killswitch Engage premieres a new song and music video titled "Hate By Design", taken from the upcoming new album "Incarnate", which will be out in stores March 11 via Roadrunner Records.
Check out now "Hate By Design" below.
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