Metal News for January 30, 2016
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13 news articles posted on this day.
OpEd
Nobody Should Be Defending Phil Anselmo's Remarks
There are few things more pathetic than supporting a rich and successful public figure's mistakes. Out on the great, glorious internet, I've seen apologists for Mel Gibson, Brian Wood, even Martin Shkreli. So the amount of people defending Phil Anselmo - when he clearly doesn't need defending - is hardly shocking. It's just disappointing.
For those out of the loop, a visibly drunken Phil Anselmo recently closed out a charity benefit concert by shouting, “White power” after covering his former band's, “Walk.” More...
Phil Anselmo Apologizes For Dimebash Incident
Phil Anselmo just released a video clip officially apologizing for his actions at Dimebash 2016, which set off a storm of controversy across the metalverse. You can watch the video clip below.
In the video Phil says, "Anyone who knows me, knows I don't believe in any of that, I'm not part of any group like that. I'm an individual. I am 1000% apologetic to anyone who took offense to what I said. You should have taken offense to what I said. I'm so sorry, and I hope you give me another chance."
Wolves In The Throne Room Working On Album
It's been two year since the release of Wolves In The Throne Room's ambient/instrumental album "Celestite" (reviewed here).
If you've been itching for more Wolves, you are in luck, as the band is now working on an upcoming album. The group just posted the below image on Instagram along with this caption:
"Rebuilt studio space for writing new #WITTR material. We're in the early stages of creating a new record. Stay tuned, friends." More...
Leprous Documentary Clip Posted Online
After being nominated for a Norwegian Grammy and kicking off a new string of European tour dates, Leprous also has a mini-documentary video online this week.
The band was featured in an interview shot during the previous European tour for an episode of FreqsTV's "Into The Machine." Check it out below.
The Norwegian prog metal group is on the road again now supporting latest album "The Congregation" (reviewed here). Remaining dates are available after the video.
"In The Nightside Eclipse" Converted To Sheet Form
Composer Martin Romberg has taken on the task of transcribing influential black metal into full classical sheet music, beginning with Emperor's 1994 masterpiece "In the Nightside Eclipse."
"Martin has clearly put a lot of time and effort into transferring the 'Nightside Eclipse' record into actual sheet music," said original Emperor bassist Mortiis, "and it's cool to be a small part of that."
The 72-page score includes all instruments and chord analysis for study and performance, published by Raven Music Editions, a sheet music publisher founded in 2014 and specializing in producing scores from dark alternative and black metal music genres. The score is available at this location.
In the 20 years since the release of the album, Mortiis has gone on an eponymous journey that began as solo dark, ambient music and has since evolved into a full band playing equally dark, angry, industrial-influenced heavy music. Mortiis' long-awaited new album "The Great Deceiver" will be available March 4th, 2016. More...
Knocked Loose Signs With Pure Noise
Bay Area independent label Pure Noise Records is proud to announce the signing of Kentucky based hardcore band Knocked Loose.
Recently named one of AltPress.com’s “16 Bands To Watch In 2016,” Knocked Loose is ready to open up the pit this year with ferocious new music coming later this spring from Pure Noise.
"Honestly couldn't be more excited to work with such an awesome team, the offer alone was an honor,” says vocalist Bryan Garris. “We are very excited for the next chapter as Knocked Loose and think that with the help of Pure Noise we will be able to do a lot of things we've always wanted to do as a band."
Hailing from Oldham County, KY, Knocked Loose got started in 2013 and quickly evolved into one of the area’s most talked about hardcore bands. Next the band released an EP called "Pop Culture" in 2014 and a split with Louisville hardcore band Damaged Goods in 2015. Stay tuned for more activity from Knocked Loose. More...
All Shall Perish Calls Out Phil Anselmo
Poor Phil Anselmo just can't catch a break after throwing a Nazi salute and yelling "white power!" at the recent Dimebash 2016 event.
After Robb Flynn of Machine Head posted a video calling out Anselmo's antics, a horde of other bands have followed suit with their own comments. The latest is from All Shall Perish, who posted the image below and had this to say:
"We consider Pantera to be the single greatest metal band of all time, but we should never be afraid to call out our heroes. Seeing Phil's actions and his cowardly justification is not only disgusting and inexcusable but antithetical to the punk, metal, underground ethos to which we subscribe.
"No gods, No masters, and certainly no master race. Any justifications or cries of 'reverse racism,' BET, Double standards, PC Police, or general white whining are just profoundly ignorant of history, systemic effects, and the lasting impact of state sponsored racism, Jim crow, segregation and slavery.
"Talk with your black friends, if you have any, and try to gain some perspective. There has never, nor will ever, be a true incarnation of 'reverse racism' until white people are swinging from trees en mass, sold into torture, defined in the constitution as 3/5th's a person, denied from public institutions and forcibly segregated from society.
"In the face of what an actual tit for tat reprisal would look like, affirmative action and understanding the significance and context of displaying black pride seem the least the multi-generational benefactors of being the master race can muster. Racism and its institutions are a stain on American culture; likewise, Phil’s actions are a stain on the legacy of Pantera, Dime’s memory and the metal community as a whole. 'Nazi punks, fuck off.' – Dead Kennedys." More...
Blackhour Streaming "Sins Remain"
Pakistan-based metal outfit Blackhour released the "Sins Remain" album earlier this month, and now all the tracks are available online for streaming.
Grab your own copy at Bandcamp or listen in below. The track listing is as follows:
1. Losing Life 06:54
2. Wind of Change 05:33
3. Life Brings Death, Love Brings Misery 09:01
4. Battle Cry 05:18
5. Sins Remain 08:23 More...
Buffalo Theory MTL Streaming "Punishment"
Montreal, QC based stoner/thrash band Buffalo Theory MTL returns to the scene with new single "Punishment," taken from fourth and latest offering "Skeptic Knight," which is set for release via Stand Productions on February 26th.
Bassist Gary Lyons comments: "'Punishment' – is the song that has that Stoner Rock meets Thrash Metal type of vibe. It will hit your brain as an out of control train and probably be stuck there for a while… it really looks like punishment!"
The EP was recorded at Indica Studio in Montreal, QC where it was produced by the band along with Peter Edwards (Grimskunk). Pre-orders are up here and the full track listing is:
1. Conspiracy in Paranoland (3:45)
2. Punishment (3:09)
3. Get On It (2:59)
4. Skeptic Knight (3:20)
5. Psychic Enclosure (2:37) More...
Exes For Eyes Raising Money For Fan's Treatment
Toronto, ON based metal outfit Exes For Eyes - along with the support of Canadian metal bands Endast, Great Sabatini, Last Scattering, Odium, Planet Eater, Sparky, Out of The Ruins, Ninjaspy, KYOKTYS, Mad Trapper, BornBroken and Of Reverie - are teaming up to help raise cancer treatment funds for a long time metal fan who has been battling AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia).
All the bands have come together by selling all their albums for $1 at this location. Exes For Eyes also comments:
"This picture was taken at Heavy Montreal, right after one of the most important performances/moments of Exes For Eyes' career. Josh was there showing us love and support, and now it's our turn to show HIM love and support through some difficult times.
"Back in March, Josh was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). After several treatments, chemo, and a stem cell transplant, Josh and his family were informed in December that the Leukemia had returned. The doctors are doing what ever they can to help Josh, but some of the treatments are not covered by OHIP...one of the treatments will cost almost 7000 dollars.
"We've banded together with some close friends in the scene to help raise money for these medical expenses. Several bands (including Exes For Eyes, Endast, The Great Sabatini, Last Scattering, Planet Eater, Out Of The Ruins, Sparky, Ninja Spy etc.) will all be selling their album for $1.00 here at ExesForEyes.com with all proceeds going towards Josh's treatment for the duration of his GOFUNDME campaign. Keep checking back, as more music will added in the coming days. On top of purchasing music, if you wish to make additional contributions directly to Josh's campaign, please click here." More...
Ragehammer Signs Record Deal
Pagan Records is proud to announce the signing of Cracovian act Ragehammer for the release of a debut full-length.
Established in 2012, the quartet has already made a lot of noise due to an uncompromising take on old school thrash, black and speed metal. The "War Hawks" demo (2012) received plentiful positive reviews and currently the band is putting the final touches on a debut full-length, entitled "The Hammer Doctrine."
The album will be released this spring through Pagan Records and will be followed up by a 7-inch vinyl split with Sweden’s Turbocharged through Godz ov War/Mythrone Promotion. More...
Blade Of Horus Premieres Full New Album Stream
Technical death metal masters of Blade Of Horus premieres the full-album stream of the band's new album "Monumental Massacre", out in stores now via Lacerated Enemy Records.
Check out now "Monumental Massacre" in its entirety below.
Cross Me Premieres New Song "Numb"
Cross Me premieres a new song entitled "Numb", taken from the upcoming new EP "Forever Cursed", which will be out in stores March 11th through Bridge Nine.
Check out now "Numb" below.
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