Metal News for January 5, 2015
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Kataklysm Reveals New Album Title
Kataklysm is currently in the studio recording the follow-up to "Waiting for the End to Come." The record, which has been dubbed "Of Ghosts and Gods," will tentatively be released this upcoming Summer.
A short teaser for the album can be viewed at Facebook here.
Guitarist J-F Dagenais will track drums, guitars, and bass for the album, while vocals will be recorded by producer Mark Lewis (White Chapel, Devildriver).
The entire process will be mixed and mastered in the U.K. by legendary producer Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Testament, Amon Amarth). Stay tuned for more info as it become available from the band.
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Unearthing The DeLand Rock & Metal Underground
Each week in Unearthing the Metal Underground, we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. This week we take a look at some of the bands that took part in the recent DeLand Rock & Metal Festival from November 2014. Our report for the festival can be read at this location.
The DeLand Rock & Metal Festival – or “DRMF” as it is affectionately known by the festival's community – is one of the most diverse metal festivals in the United States. This past year there were days dedicated to death metal (or any style with a death style vocal, including old school death, deathcore, hardcore, melodic death and folk) and another day themed by power metal (or any power, traditional, hard rock act), the second of which is headlined by festival promoter Camden Cruz’s own…Seven Kingdoms. Immersed in an infectious sense of community and a plethora of local Florida acts (including the now defunct Massacre), there were also some out of town acts that really brought the “thunder” to the entire event.
Of three of those out of town acts, two of them had never once played a live show together. In fact, those two acts, Judicator and Project: Roenwolfe (both anchored by guitarist/songwriter Tucson, Arizona’s Tony Cordisco), had never met as a band ever until 45 minutes before they hit the stage back to back on the Friday night kick off show. More...
Moonspell Streaming New Single
Moonspell's new album "Extinct" is due out March 2015 via Napalm Records and now the band has an advance single out titled "The Last Of Us," which premiered via a radio broadcast but can now be heard in the player below. The band comments:
"Thanks for the huge response to the single, ladies and gents! It's great when you feel you're meaningful to someone, via your own music. That's what connects us, the giving, the taking! Well, nine more songs to be discovered and we do hope to share another track with you guys soon.
"We just thank the chance to reveal our mediabook cover artwork. Hope you dig it, Seth Siro Anton elaborated on this one and so did we and our label Napalm Records. This edition will be a two disc edition, containing the full album, plus bonus songs remixed by our very own Pedro Paixão and a full documentary named Road to Extinction which contains not only the making of of the album but as well some scientific context about extinction.
"In the meanwhile, enjoy the cover and for those who miss it you can still listen to The Last of Us radio broadcast below." More...
Arcturus Finishes New Album
It's official: Arcturus has wrapped up work on a new album. This forthcoming release follows the band's last studio album "Sideshow Symphonies" from 2005 and the live album "Shipwrecked in Oslo" from 2013.
Stay tuned for more details as the title, track listing, and artwork are revealed in due course. The band is also currently lining up 2015 live appearances. More...
Snovonne Announces New Album
Snovonne has checked in with this announcement about gearing up to release a new crowd funded album:
"Ladies and gentlemen! We have the pleasure to announce the new Snovonne record will be called 'The Child and the Bitch (Chronicles 1984-2014).'
"We will be launching an indiegogo campaign full of GREAT perks, to help with the costs of production. This will be an exciting year for all of us at Sno-camp and we'll be posting TONS of more info from now on... so hug a friend and stay tuned!" More...
Apocryfal Releases Lyric Video
Finnish death metal band Apocryfal has released a new lyric video for the title track to latest EP "Aberration of Mind."
The band is also currently holding a raffle - by sharing the band's post for the new lyric video on social media three fans will win a prize. The raffle ends on February 1st, for more details head to the Apocryfal Facebook profile.
"Aberration of Mind" was recorded & mixed at Watercastle Studio, with the mastering duties performed by the legendary Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Edge Of Sanity, Witherscape). A new full-length album is also slated for release in 2016. More...
Loch Vostok Releasing New Album
Sweden's Loch Vostok is set to release a sixth album titled "From These Waters" on March 27th, 2015.
According to a press release, the album's ten tracks cover "pretty much anything and everything metal, from doom to übershred, from death metal to djent, from black metal to progmetal, from beauty to the ugliest of ugly."
The band is also confirmed to play the Secrets Of Metal Festival in Belgium on May 23rd. Check out the new songs "Like Poison to the Stars" and "Sentiment" below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
01. Like Poison To The Stars
02. I Implode
03. From These Waters
04. Fighting Fire With Blood
05. Lost In Transmutance
06. Dead Sea Trolls
07. And The Storm Spread It's Wings
08. Sentiment
09. Me Forgotten
10. They Brought The Dark More...
Widespread Disease Parts With Bassist
Paris, France-based metal band Widespread Disease just issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's bassist:
"After more than a year in the project, Sébastien leave the band due to personal reasons. We want to thank him for all the things he did for the project, he'll stay a close friend. We wish him the best for the future!"
Interested musicians who would like to join Widespread Disease can get in touch with the band by emailing contact@widespreaddisease.com. More...
An Ocean Tide Posts New Video
An Ocean Tide has an official music video out now for "Vacant Stare," which was directed by Pavel Trebukhin from TRE Production and produced by Filip De Bot from The Penthouse Studio.
Check it out below. You can also download a digital copy of the single over at the An Ocean Tide Bandcamp page here.
A Higher Demise Releases Music Video
U.K. melodic metalcore band A Higher Demise just launched a new video single for "All These Reasons," taken off the 2014 EP "The Doctor Will See You Now."
The video features footage from A Higher Demise's appearance at Attitude Metal Fest 2014 and can be seen below. Produced by Jason Wilson (You Me At Six/We Are The Ocean), "The Doctor Will See You Now" EP is available at Bandcamp here. More...
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As They Burn Calling It Quits
French outfit As They Burn has issued the following announcement about deciding to call it a day:
"We are deeply moved to announce the end of the band. As They Burn was an amazing way to let our artistic energy flow for a fabulous seven years. We lived and grew up in rhythm with what is for us much more than a musical adventure – a real humane endeavour which embraced a lot of people.
"It is because we honour and respect you guys that we have taken this difficult decision. Up until now, we have provided you with ourselves in the best possible way and we never want to put that aside. As we are now, we are incapable of providing you with the As They Burn you expect us to be. And it is impossible for us, musically and artistically to be less than what we expect and aspire to be, and we will NEVER accept to be half of ourselves.
"By taking this decision we value honesty above become a band that we would never want to be. It is time for us to follow our own independent paths, each cradled by the memories of the past years and the brotherly love that unites all six of us. And it is the same desire of honesty and same willpower that we have decided to part ways with you guys on stage and not by a simple press release!
"We will be playing several farewell shows in 2015 so we can meet one last time on stage (Booking contact: Milton@onlytalentproductions.com).
"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Through this message we would also like to thank: our mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters - our families for allowing us to go after and live a dream. We would also like to thank Bastien Jacquesson, our sound engineer and ally on stage, who brought us peace of mind and confidence. A devoted man we have always been able to count on, a real pillar. You are the 6th member of the band but you are also above all our brother, our big brother. More...
Fayne Releases New Music Video
Montreal, QC metalcore quintet Fayne just unleashed a new music video for "Believers" in support of "The Queen of Kings" EP released digitally this past November via Crystal Math.
In addition to this video being released, the band's ferocious sound will be hitting the stage on February 22nd in Montreal to be local support for The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder.
Guitarist Nick Fazioli had this to say: "We're extremely excited to announce that we'll be opening for The Contortionist on February 22nd at Le Petit Campus. We had the opportunity to watch and speak to them earlier this year and are thrilled to get the chance to share the stage with not only them but other great bands including Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder this time around."
The EP is the follow up to the band's 2004 debut "You Took it All Away" and 2006's "Delivering The Final Blow" that lead the band on multiple Canadian tours plus opening slots to support bands like Alexisonfire, Underoath, Hopesfall and Blessed By A Broken Heart. After being on hiatus since 2008, the group reformed in 2013 with a renewed hunger and dedication to the Canadian metal scene. More...
Welicoruss Reveals Album Details
Russian symphonic black metal band Welicoruss has revealed the cover artwork and track listing for new album "Az Esm," which can be seen below. You can also check out the tracks "Sons of the North" and "Bridge of Hope" via the Bandcamp player.
1. Intro
2. Az Esm (I AM)
3. Voice of the Millennium
4. Sons Of The North 04:05
5. Woloshba
6. Fires of our Native Land
7. Bridge of Hope 03:58
8. Dolmen
9. Kharnha
10. Fragments Of Forgotten Dreams
11. Outsider
12. Az Esm - Epilogue More...
Hate Eternal Wrapping Up New Album
After signing with Season Of Mist and recruiting new drummer Chason Westmoreland, Hate Eternal has been working on a new full-length studio release.
The band briefly comments today: "Putting the finishing touches on the mix for the new Hate Eternal album!"
Recording took place at Erik Rutan's Mana Recording studio, with a release expected later this year. Stay tuned for more details.
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Scorpions Releasing New Album
Celebrating 50 years (!!!) of rocking, a new Scorpions album titled "Return To Forever" is due to drop on February 20th, 2015. The band comments:
"Yeah, baby, 2015 will be our year! We're looking forward to celebrate our 50th Anniversary next year together with all of you! See you on the road & in the cinema!"
An announcement clip can be seen below, while a teaser for "Return To Forever" is available at the band's Facebook profile here.
Terror Empire Posts New Lyric Video
Terror Empire has a lyric video out now for "The Servant," which is track #4 taken off new album "The Empire Strikes Black." Check it out below.
The band's upcoming album is due out February 23rd via Nordavind Records and also features a solo by fellow thrasher Davish G/ Alvarez from Angelus Apatrida. The full track listing is:
1. The Empire Strikes...
2. ...Black
3. The Servant
4. Skinned Alive
5. Revolution Now
6. The Route of the Damned
7. Man Made of Sand
8. Reality Check
9. Protective Wolves
10. Strings of Rebellion
11. Good Friends Make the Best Enemies
12. Break the Cycle More...
Worselder Streaming "Home Of The Grave"
Worselder is streaming the track "Home Of The Grave" below, which comes off the new "MMXIV" EP. The following press release was also issued about the three-track mini-album:
"After exploring various aspects of heavy metal, the members of Worselder brought the band towards a style that is more and more their own and modern, based on solid rhythms, progressive arrangements and diverse vocals, all of which serve a musical style made for the stage. Sick of all the nu-wave stuff?! THIS IS IT: STONER GROOVE METAL!
"And these guys have a 100% authentic approach, as much in their attitude as in their music, proudly taking on their Pyrenean origins, as their new EP 'MMXIV' shows."
The track listing is:
1. The Sickening (05:04 )
2. Home Of The Grave (05:18)
3. The Haven (04:23) More...
Fender Announces "Learn To Play Day" 2015
The 2015 Fender "Learn To Play Day" will take place in the Weston Roof Pavilion at London’s Royal Festival Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st.
Held in conjunction with the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) and the Southbank Centre, Europe’s busiest arts centre, the free event is for anyone interested in taking up the electric or acoustic guitar, bass guitar, or ukulele.
Visitors can enjoy a free introductory lesson from a qualified RGT tutor, meet the team from Fender, the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and watch acoustic performances by Fender and Southbank affiliated artists. Celebrity guests will be announced soon.
Details of how to sign up for the free event will be posted on Fender GBI’s social media early in 2015. Learn To Play Day is a national event organised by the Music for All charity to inspire new, or lapsed, musicians of all ages to take up playing an instrument. For more details visit this location/a>. More...
Abstracter Streaming "Lightless"
With Oakland, California-based Abstracter's second full-length, "Wound Empire," nearing release in early February, an ominous foretaste of the album's wretchedness has been leaked via Cvlt Nation. Check out "Lightless" below.
Boasting an apocalyptic view on the future of our planet and its occupants, Abstracter's harsh output surges with influences from across the extreme underground music spectrum, a crushing blackened sludge infiltrated with elements of noise, black metal and psychedelic wrath.
The album was recorded and mixed at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, California by Greg Wilkinson (Brainoil, Pallbearer, Noothgrush, etc.) and mastered at Audiosiege Mastering studios in Portland, Oregon by Brad Boatright (Wolves In The Throne Room, Nails, Sunn O))), Sleep, etc.). Wound Empire's cover art and layout was handled by the band's friend Kevin Gan Yuen of Sutekh Hexen.
Set for official release on February 10th, 2015, "Wound Empire" will be available on 12" vinyl LP through Fragile Branch Recordings (US), Vendetta Records (EU/DE), 7 Degrees Records (EU/DE) and Shove Records (EU/IT), on CD by COF Records (formerly known as Church Ov Fuck - UK), on cassette tape co-released by Sentient Ruin in collaboration with An Out Recordings, and digitally again through Sentient Ruin. More...
Fireforce Cancels Show Due To Surgery
Belgium's Fireforce has issued the following statement about cancelling an upcoming live appearance:
"We are very sorry to announce that we have to cancel our release party due to health issues. One of our band members has to undergo surgery and won't be able to perform. We hope to be back as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding, we'll keep you posted." More...
Caveat Announces Digital "Kobayashi Maru" Release
Tridroid Records is excited to announce that "Kobayashi Maru" by Caveat will be the first digital release for the label. Tridoid comments:
"Despite the fact that the band is commonly pigeon-holed as doom metal, the band in fact has elements of many different genres, such as psychedelic metal and death metal. The diversity of genres present in the music makes 'Kobayashi Maru' a fascinating listen.
"Originating in late 2012 and residing in Eau Claire, WI, Caveat seeks to combine veteran experience with an open approach to doom / stoner metal, and music in general. The lineup currently consists of Brandon, Emily, Zakk, and Nate (Bones). With said lineup including current and ex members of Infernal Altar, Dresden, Boner No Boner, Purge The Woods, Death First, Flags Will Cover The Coffins, Caveat’s sound deviates from the status quo and is new territory for all members.
"As a result, the song structure remains unconstrained, all the while retaining a heavy and driving undertone. When not writing or rehearsing, members recreate in a variety of ways, with hobbies including: bickering, hugs, drinking, small engine repair, maintaining spreadsheets, but mostly drinking. If there is one way to summarize Caveat, it is with a quote. 'They don’t think it be like it is, but it do.'" More...
Ire Clad Parts With Drummer
New York outfit Ire Clad has issued the following announcement about splitting with the band's drummer:
"It is with great regret that we announce the parting of ways with our drummer Pete Schlough. He has decided after 4+ years that it's time for him to move on.
"He will still be playing the two shows we have booked. We've had a great time jamming with him and creating the beast that is Ire Clad. We wish him the best of luck!
"That said, if you or someone you know wants to play drums for Ire Clad please message us here. Must have your own kit and transportation." More...
Crest Of Darkness Unveils "Evil Messiah"
My Kingdom Music has checked in with the following announcement about a forthcoming release from Crest Of Darkness:
"Like a bolt out of the blue comes 'Evil Messiah,' this priceless jewel that shimmers with its inner flame of pure evil.
"It is a gift from extreme metallers Crest Of Darkness for their special fans in celebration of the band's 20th anniversary. 'Evil Messiah' includes 3 new original songs and a remarkable cover of Alice Cooper's classic 'Sick Things,' performed in the typical malignant style that Crest Of Darkness has made its own.
"It's also the event that presents the new line-up with Bernhard (ex-Pale Forest) on drums. It will be released on digipack CD and 12" LP on February 23, 2015 by My Kingdom Music." More...
Shining Shoots New Music Video
Sweden’s Shining has released photos taken during a recent video shoot for a track from the band’s upcoming ninth full-length album, which is set to be released on Season of Mist in the Spring. Check out the new photo album over here.
The only details regarding the video that Shining is prepared to reveal for the time being is that it is being filmed in Helsinki, Finland and Belgrade, Serbia, and is directed by Martin Strandberg.
Strandberg was also responsible for the videos for “Tillsammans Är Vi Allt” and “Förtvivlan, Min Arvedel” from the band’s seventh full-length album “VII / Född Förlorare,” and is currently working on a “warts and all” documentary about the band.
Commenting on the video, Shining founder and frontman Niklas Kvarforth had this to say: "Although Martin has worked on our videos before, this one will be something quite different from any previous efforts." More...
Torche Shares New Song
Southeastern quartet Torche today shares new song “Annihilation Affair,” which can be heard below thanks to Pitchfork.
The song comes from the band’s forthcoming release, "Restarter," due out February 24th via Relapse Records. Bass player and Producer Jonathan Nuñez said of the new album:
“I feel it’s strong sonically and harder hitting than the previous record [Harmonicraft]. I’m happy with the last record, but I feel on this record, it’s just more solid song to song. You’ve got to move forward. You can’t release the same record over and over.”
The previously released "Restarter" track "Minions" can also be heard by heading over to this location. More...
Nocrul Streaming New Tracks
The Nocrul duo is releasing two tracks a week for new album "The Darkness Of Mankind," with lyrics based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The first two black metal tracks are now available for streaming below, and the tracks can also be downloaded over at Bandcamp here.
1. Night Lords 03:23
2. Sons Of The Sunless World 04:32 More...
Entheogen Releases DVD
Slovenian post-metal band Entheogen just released a new DVD entitled "Moons of Jupiter." The DVD includes bonus material from Entheogen's debut album in the form of four tracks that contain visualizations created by Juma Valencak, inspired by the four main moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Entheogen most recently released the "Moons of Jupiter" album in November of 2013 as a digipack & digital download. The band described the release as a homogeneous mixture of math/sludge with a pinch of post- and stoner rock.
"Moons of Jupiter" is a thematic album dedicated to the STS-34 mission - the spacecraft Galileo that was launched on its path from Earth to the gas giant in 1989. The music represents an attempt of a sonic rendering of the mission and is therefore different from phase to phase. More...
Air Raid Releasing New Album
Air Raid is the newest traditional heavy metal sensation from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was originally formed in 2009, and in 2011 the band recorded an EP entitled "Danger Ahead," followed by full-length debut album "Night Of The Axe" in 2013.
In April of the same year, Air Raid appeared at the legendary Keep It True festival in Germany. This was followed by a live appearance in Japan as well as gigs in Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Having changed singers, Arthur W Andersson (vocals), Andreas Johansson (guitars), Johan Karlsson (guitars), Robin Utbult (bass) and David Hermansson (drums) started work on the "Point Of Impact" album in June 2014. The eight tracks on the new album show influences of traditional metal all the way through from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden to Riot and Chastain (including some slight Teutonic leanings in the form of Accept and Grave Digger thrown in for good measure). The album is due to drop January 23rd, 2015 and the track listing is as follows: More...
Inquisition Adds More Tour Dates
Black metal powerhouse Inquisition is gearing up to headle European tour dates in Latvia, Estonia and Russia. The dates, which start on February 11th in Latvia, will see the band travel for a week before concluding in Moscow. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
Inquisition also previously announced a headlining European tour. The tour sees support from Archgoat, Ondskapt, and Blackdeath. The tour kicks off on January 20 in Germany, and continues through 11 different countries.
Regarding the tour, founding member Dagon comments: "The time has come to close the black circle, and journey together as one shadow by gathering what we feel is a line-up of cults that we know will offer the atmosphere we seek to bring to you. We are honored to have assembled and bring to all followers this occasion to witness live in the flesh, in support of the Inquisition headlining tour 2015.
"As direct support we have chosen the beast of Archgoat right out of Finland for their long dedication to Black Metal and the art of occult music in general; simply one of our favorite bands and a classic act. Equally proud to have with us will be the obscure Swedish cult Ondskapt casting their potent dose of highly lethal poisons, and, the unique darkened souls of Blackdeath from Russia evoking abstract rites of dark frequencies whom we are very proud to have joining us. From beginning to end throughout the evening, we would like to offer an occasion of ritual to the ancient ones and initiation to the newly arrived. Raise the chalice!” More...
Enforcer Announces New Album "From Beyond"
Swedish traditional metal act Enforcer announced that the band's new release will be entitled "From Beyond." The album is set for release via Nuclear Blast Records on February 27th (EU), March 2nd (UK) and March 10th (USA).
The fourth full length effort will contain ten new songs, which was produced, mixed and mastered by the band members Olof and Jonas Wikstrand.
Vocalist/guitarist Olof Wikstrand commented: "'From Beyond' is faster, heavier, louder, darker and more viscous all at the same time without loosing a tiny bit of what Enforcer stands for. A fist in the face of all current trends and a stake through the throat of modernity. Total metal!"
"From Beyond" will be available in CD, digipak and vinyl and can be pre-ordered at this location. The track list is as follows:
1. Destroyer
2. Undying Evil
3. From Beyond
4. One With Fire
5. Below The Slumber
6. Hungry They Will Come
7. The Banshee
8. Farewell
9. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death More...
220 Volt Releases "Through The Wastelands" Video
Swedish hard rock act 220 Volt released a second single and music video for the new album "Walking in Starlight." Check out "Through the Wastelands" in the player below. The album is available now through AOR Heaven.
"Walking in Starlight" is the band's first full length album since "Lethal Illusion" (1997), and the first release to feature vocalist Anders Engberg (Sorcerer). Check out the video here:
Now Or Never To Enter Studio For Sophomore LP
International metal act Now or Never, featuring ex-Pretty Maids alumni Ricky Marx (guitars) and Kenn Jackson (bass) along with Nightmare vocalist Jo Amore, are set to enter the studio in the south of France with producer Pat Liotard to record the follow up to the 2013 eponymous debut (see review here), which was issued in North America via Mausoleum Records.
Marx states: "The album will be 10-11 songs, more heavy and harmonic than the first album. I'm so looking forward to record this new album and think that this one will really launch the band because it's now or never!"
More information on the album, including cover art, track list and release date is expected soon. More...
Judicator Details New Album
Tucson based metal act Judicator, featuring Disforia vocalist John Yelland, announced details of the upcoming new release "At the Expense of Humanity," the band's third full length release. The album is set to drop via the band on March 28, 2015. Pre-orders can be made via bandcamp over at this location.
A preview clip for the album can be heard below. The track listing is as follows:
1. A Picture of Fading Light
2. God's Failures
3. Cannibalistic Mind
4. Coping Mechanism
5. My Fantasy Destroyed
6. Lucid Nightmare
7. The Rain in the Meadow
8. Nemesis/Fratricide
9. Autophagia
10. Life Support
11. At the Expense of Humanity
12. How Long Can You Live Forever?
13. Enantiodromia More...
Two More Acts Announced For 70,000 Tons Of Metal
UMC - the promoters for the World's Original and Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal - announced two more bands for the 2015 roster, Germany's Refuge - the reunion of the classic Rage lineup from from 1988-1993 - and Israel's Melechesh. Refuge's first official performance will now be on the world's largest floating festival, while Melechesh is on the brink of releasing its sixth album "Enki" on February 27th, songs of which will debut on the cruise.
70,000 Tons of Metal casts off on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica, returning on Tuesday, January 26, 2015 aboard a new ship, Liberty of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean), which will accommodate four stages. The All-Star Jam band will be back this coming January, which features members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live. There will also be two hot tubs on the pool deck stage.
All the information on the festival, including how to book your dream metal vacation can be found at 70000tons.com.
Refuge and Melechesh join previously announced bands below, with 22 bands still to be announced:
1349
Alestorm
Amorphis
Annihilator (featuring Coburn Pharr performing songs from "Never, Neverland")
Apocalyptica
Arch Enemy
Artillery
Behemoth
Blind Guardian
Cannibal Corpse
Crucified Barbara
D.A.D.
Destruction
Einherjer
Ensiferum
Equilibrium More...
Dark Sarah Releases "Evil Roots" Lyric Video
Dark Sarah, the new project fronted by former Amberian Dawn vocalist Heidi Parviainen, released a lyric video for the new track "Evil Roots." The song will appear on the debut release "Behind The Black Veil," which is expected for release early this year. The song features Van Canto's Inga Scharf as guest vocalist.
The lyric video was created by Björn Schulte and Noel Schulte, who were chosen as part of a fan contest. Check out the video here:
When The Deadbolt Breaks Releases New Music Video
Connecticut doom metal act When the Deadbolt Breaks released a new music video for the track "Woods are Full of Killers." This is the second video from the double album "Drifting Towards the Edge of the Earth," the debilitating doom/sludge metamorphosis released via Ear One Productions back in October 2013.
The previous video for "Sleeps In Burning Hills" is still available for viewing at this location. Check out "Woods are Full of Killers" here:
Universal Mind Project Posts "Making Of" Part 2
Universal Mind Project (a/k/a UMP) - a collaborative project between musicians from all around the globe founded by composer/guitarist Michael Alexander - released the second part in a series of behind the scenes videos or making of the long awaited debut album "The Jaguar Priest."
In the second clip, the guitar solo from guest Johan Reinholdz (Andromeda) is showcased. The solo appears in the backing track of the video - the demo version of the song "The Force of Our Creation."
Other guest appearances slated for the album include: Elina Laivera (ex-Seduce the Heaven), Mark Jansen (vocals, Epica/MaYaN), Henrik Bath (vocals, Darkwater), Charlie Dominici (vocals, ex-Dream Theater), Mike LePond (bass, SYMPHONY X), Alex Landenburg (drums, Rhapsody, ex-Annihilator, ex-Stratovarius), Emanuele Casali (keyboards, DGM, Astra), Johan Reinholz (guitar, Andromeda), Theodore Ziras (guitar, Hand Of God) and David Valdes (guitar).
Check out part 2 here: More...
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