Metal News for January 3, 2015
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10 news articles posted on this day.
Nemertines Streaming New Track
Russian outfit Nemertines - the bastard child of Korn and Meshuggah - has a new track online for streaming titled "FingersBlood," which can be heard below.
Grab a digital copy of the track on a name-your-price basis at Bandcamp. The previously released full-length album "Death My Love" can also be heard over at this location.
Eye Of Odin Parts With Vocalist
Canadian folk metal band Eye Of Odin has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's vocalist:
"Due to differences and drama within the band, we, as Eye of Odin, have collectively chosen to part ways with Cody. Eye of Odin will still move forward, albeit with a different vocalist.
"The rest of Odin feel confident in this decision and now feel able to carry on unabated with this glorious band.
"The reasons for this decision are many, but needless to say, we unanimously feel like Odin can now move forward and obtain the glory it has so long awaited. Rest assured a new vocalist will be found and will lead us to Valhalla! 2015 Will be the year of Odin." More...
The Neologist Posts New Track
The Neologist today releases new album "Coming Full Circle," with the first song available for streaming below.
The band also comments: "To properly introduce the album, check out the opening track, Same Psychotic Wavelength (featuring Jon Howard of Threat Signal)."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Same Psychotic Wavelength (Feat. Jon Howard) 05:00
2. Winter's End 03:40
3. Coming Full Circle 06:35
4. Color Of Beauty 04:05
5. New Earth 04:08
6. The Abstract (Instrumental) 03:49
7. Words Can Not Describe 04:26
8. Losing The Pieces 03:49
9. Scarlet Awakening 03:09
Mechina Streaming Full Album Online
Chicago outfit Mechina is currently streaming the full "Acheron" album, which can be heard below. You can also pick up a copy via Bandcamp here. The "Acheron" track listing is:
1. Proprioception 03:00
2. Earth-Born Axiom 08:31
3. Vanquisher 06:46
4. On the Wings of Nefeli 07:24
5. The Halcyon Purge 05:04
6. Lethean Waves 04:56
7. Ode to the Forgotten Few 06:59
8. The Hyperion Threnody 09:34
9. Adrasteia 02:57
10. Invictus Daedalus 06:35
11. The Future Must Be Met 04:28 More...
Sathamel Releasing Self-Titled EP
Yorkshire-based blackened death metal horde Sathamel will release the self-titled EP "Sathamel" on January 5th, 2015.
The EP was recorded, mixed and mastered at Ritual Sound Studios, in Darlington by Samuel Turbitt, while the artwork was handled by Daniel Owen of Nemesis Design. Check out an advance track from the release titled "Scorch Blind Faith" below.
Brian Matthew Lee Streams New Single
Brian Matthew Lee just released a single titled "Bittersweet Journey," featuring drummer Vinny Appice on drums (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Kill Devil Hill).
The song intro is haunting and melodic and proceeds with a bang with nearly 5 minutes of metal. A full length preview can be heard at Brian Matthew Lee's website here.
In regards to fans asking when a full length CD will be on its way. "Hopefully never" laughs Brian Matthew Lee. "There's all this talk lately that Rock is dead and there's no money in music anymore. Well that's because most musicians STILL don't get it. Most musicians are still locking themselves up in a studio for 8-12 months hoarding up a bunch of shit-songs that should never see the light of day. Then they blame the streaming sites when nobody buys their crap.
"So for me, I hope I never release another CD. I'll be writing and collaborating with veteran metal musicians and target a new single release every 4-6 weeks. And if the song is not good - truly good, it'll never get released. (No more CD with designated 'shit-slots' to hide your crap songs in). In my opinion, that's why streaming is so popular. Fans are tired of all the lazy musician 'garbage' out there so they're turning to streaming to roll their own listening experience.
"Anyway, Bittersweet Journey is the first of many and is really picking up some major traction. Give a listen. I'm looking forward to the next release and already have a number of amazing musicians lined up." More...
War Dance Posts New Music Video
War Dance just dropped a new music video for the song "Freedom," which was directed by Thanos Kermitsis and produced by Avalon Productions. Check it out below.
The Greek heavy metal band is also gearing up to release a new album titled "Wrath For The Ages," with full release details coming soon.
The Black Atlas Streaming EP's Title Track
The Black Atlas has a new EP titled "The Other" out now, which Ghost Cult Magazine describes as "moody, heady and quite impressive." You can stream the title track below, and the following press release was also issued:
"For fans of: Dredg, Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Deftones. Peter Koronios, central figure/vocalist/instrumentalist, a drummer by trade, spent 8 months teaching himself guitar, bass, and piano.
"Koronios, known under moniker The Black Atlas, completed all performances on the recording himself, except for a few collaborations with Jesse Clasen (HRVRD, The Bear Romantic). The Other is the first in a series of EP's collectively titled The Equinox." More...
Darkend Recording Nokturnal Mortum Tribute
Darkend recently issued the following brief announcement online about recording for an upcoming Nokturnal Mortum tribute:
"Just before entering the studio for the new album, Darkend has been chosen to be part of the official Nokturnal Mortum tribute album. So... let's do this first, in honour of these legendary lunar poets from the Ukraine!"
The band has now also issued this follow-up about working a former Nokturm Mortum member: "We are proud to announce that Saturious, former Nokturnal Mortum composer and multi-instrumentalist, will be part of Darkend for the recordings of our 'Forgotten Ages Of Victories,' directing all the orchestral parts. We are truly engraving a fragment of the old, legendary times." More...
Wooden Stake Streaming New Song
U.S. death/doom outfit Wooden Stake just released a new teaser track titled "Hanging from the Inverted Cross," which can be heard below.
"Hanging From The Inverted Cross" will appear on the band's upcoming second full-length album titled "A Feast of Virgin Souls," due out later this year.
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