Metal News for January 8, 2016
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Rise Of The Northstar Releases New Video
Crossover metal band Rise Of The Northstar kicks off 2016 with an official music video for the single "Again And Again." Commented the band:
"What we demonstrate and picture in this video is what it takes for an underdog to break into the 2015 music scene and industry. It comes through countless miles on the road, relentless touring, everywhere (Vithia's multiple injuries are a testimony of how hard it is to deliver what it takes to become established).
"Japanese culture comes into play as a focus driver for us; be it the fictional world of Saint Seiya or the concrete universe of Onizuka and furyos, the philosophy displayed by our heroes is one of absolute tenacity and strength when facing challenges and adversity. Everytime they fall to the ground, they manage to find that extra spark that makes them stand up right back on their feet - Again and again."
The "Again And Again" single comes off the band's debut album, "Welcame," which was released in late 2014 via Nuclear Blast. More...
The Mute Gods Posts "Feed The Troll" Video
The Mute Gods, a brand new band from the mind of Nick Beggs, is set to release debut album "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" on January 22nd, 2016.
Joined by drummer Marco Minnemann (Steven Wilson), and long-time Steve Hackett collaborator & keyboardist Roger King, they deliver engaging, expansive rock.
Following the release last year of a video for the album's title track, The Mute Gods is now pleased to reveal a video for the track "Feed The Troll," once again produced by Crystal Spotlight.
Nick Beggs had this to say: "Some people have too much time on their hands. Some people get what they deserve." More...
Fuck The Facts Posts New Video
Canadian grindcore group Fuck The Facts just released a video for "Everywhere Yet Nowhere" in support of latest album "Desire Will Rot," which was released August 2015 via indie label Noise Salvation.
The video was created by David Hall of Uneasy Sleeper and Handshake Inc. - check it out in the player below. You can also see the band live on these upcoming dates:
Jan 15 - Toronto, ON @ Coalition
Jan 16 - Peterborough, ON @ The Spill
Feb 5 - North Bay, ON @ The Fraser Tavern
Feb 6 - Rouyn Noranda, QC @ La Scène Évolu-Son More...
Gygax Streaming "Demons"
Gygax, the blazing new act arisen from the ashes of Gypsyhawk, today unloads a new single from the impending Dungeons & Dragons-inspired "Critical Hits" debut LP. Check out "Demons" below as the "Critical Hits" album is prepped for a January 22nd, 2016 release date via Creator-Destructor.
The newly formed Gygax is a no-frills, classic rock/heavy metal hybrid, heavily steeped in the imagery of fantasy literature and role playing games, and rooted in the musical stylings of metallic '70s rockers Thin Lizzy and Deep Purple.
Though thr name is attributed to the creator of Dungeons & Dragons, the band has described itself more simply as "a beacon and an anthem for anyone who's interests lie in creativity and the powers of imagination." More...
Critical Solution Releasing "Sleepwalker"
Formed in 2005, Critical Solution got serious in 2011 after starting to work with Andy LaRocque in his SonicTrain Studios in Varberg, Sweden. While the band’s first full-length (“Evil Never Dies”) was more of a pure thrash through and through, the band has grown over the last years, adding in a horror element.
Second effort “Sleepwalker” is a concept album revolving around a horror storyline, with the face-melting album due out January 25th via Punishment 18 Records. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Curse
2. Sleepwalker
3. Welcome To Your Nightmare
4. Blood Stained Hands
5. Murder In The Night
6. Evidence Of Things Unseen
7. Lt.Elliot
8. Dear Mother
9. Death Lament
10. Back From The Grave More...
Akhenaten Offering Track For Free Download
Manitou Springs, CO based-band Akhenaten is a Middle Eastern influenced black / death metal project created in 2012 by the Houseman brothers as a side hobby to their full time band Helleborus.
With all music arranged by Jerred and vocals done by his brother Wyatt, the duo are now are offering fans a free download of the track "Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu" from recently released debut album "Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla."
Vocalist Wyatt Houseman comments: "As a token of our appreciation regarding the positive feedback surrounding this release, we are offering you all a free download of Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu. Soon we will have shirts available with the accompanying illustrations by Dymond Starr. The artwork is a visual reflection the track as it depicts Ninurta slaying Anzu."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Incantations Through The Gates of Irkalla (4:07)
2. The Watchers (2:29)
3. Enlil: Lugal Kurk Ur Ra (3:06)
4. Ninurta: The Fall of Anzu (6:53)
5. The Passage Through Flames (6:23)
6. Brahma Astra (5:49)
7. Anunnaki (5:16)
8. Apkallu: Seven of the Abzu (4:15)
9. Mis Pi (3:44)
10. Golden Palace of the Lamassu (8:02)
11. Abu Simbel (2:28)
12. Anubis (Septicflesh Cover) (4:05) More...
Ondt Blod Releasing Debut Full-Length
Norwegian hardcore five-piece group Ondt Blod has shared a brand new track from debut full-length album "Finnmark," due out on January 18th through Loyal Blood Records. Listen to the new song “Symbola” below.
Produced by Yngve Andersen (Blood Command, Girl Army), mixed by Ariel Sivertsen, and mastered by Brad Boatright of Audiosiege (Bane, Modern Life is War, Defeater, Code Orange), “Finnmark” features various guests appearances from elements of Norwegian bands like Kollwitz, Die a Legend, Jabba, Biru Baby and Jadudah.
Late last year, Ondt Blod signed with Loyal Blood Record for the release of this ferocious debut album, which will be released on January 18th. The full-length combines elements from such disparate and diverse styles as hardcore, punk, rockn’roll and metal. More...
Cult Of Lilith Posts "Night Hag" Track
Icelandic death metal group Cult Of Lilith is streaming a new track from debut EP “Arkanum,” due out on January 22nd. Check out "Night Hag" below. And if you missed it, the first single from the EP, “Abaddon”, is still playing at this location.
Spewing forth five crushing slabs of technical death metal, “Arkanum” was mixed and mastered by Manuele Pesaresi at Dyne Engine Studios and features Alessandro Vagnoni from Italian death metal group Dark Lunacy on session drums. More...
Sanktuary Streaming "Vermin Lord"
The power thrash champions from Sanktuary are returning in 2016 with new album "Winters Doom," which follows 2013's "Something Fierce."
Set to be unleashed on January 22nd, the Yukon warriors of the Canadian North are now streaming the album's third single "Vermin Lord" below.
A giveaway of two CD copies plus vocalist Alan Binger talking about frozen zombies and dealing with the plague of the Yukon can be found here. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Space Race (4:30)
2. Wild Is The Wind (4:12)
3. Vermin Lord (6:50)
4. Winter's Doom (3:39)
5. Open Your Eyes (4:40)
6. Corpse Blockade (4:15)
7. Maximum Authority (4:46) More...
Toothgrinder Posts "Blue"
New Jersey's Toothgrinder is just three weeks away from the release of "Nocturnal Masquerade," the band's Spinefarm Records debut. The album lands on January 29th and to further herald the release, today Toothgrinder shares the track "Blue."
"'Blue' was the first song on the record in which we decided to incorporate an alternative tuning," said vocalist Justin Matthews. "We felt the rhythm and feel of the tune called for a heavier atmosphere. Lyrically, it brings two different points of the album together. It is one of our favorite songs on the record, as well as a fun one to play live." More...
Aghast! Announces New Tour And EP
A new year, and a new tour for U.K. death metal band Aghast! But not only that, the London outfit has also announced the release of a new EP to follow last year's debut album "All The Rage." Drummer Nick Plews comments:
"It’s been a little over a year since we released All The Rage and we wanted to follow it up with something that shows what we’re about now. Feeding straight off the energy we got putting that release out, we have written some new songs that show a turning point in our sound. The Something Else; Something Rotten EP is a definite step up in terms of song writing and we can’t wait to share it with everyone. People can get their first chance to hear live on the 'Something Rotten Tour' this February, so be prepared!"
Details about the "Something Else; Something Rotten" EP, including a release date, are still forthcoming. in the mean time, catch Aghast! live on these dates:
13/02/16 - Firehouse, Southampton
14/02/16 - Gryphon, Bristol
17/02/16 - Scruffy Murphys, Birmingham
18/02/16 - Lemon Factory, Swansea
19/02/16 - Prince Of Wales, Kettering
20/02/16 - Castle Tavern, Luton
21/02/16 - Black Heart, Camden More...
Mandroid Echostar Streams "Violet Skies"
Canadian prog metal band Mandroid Echostar will release debut full-length record, "Coral Throne," on January 15th and today shares a new song called “Violet Skies." Listen in below, and you can pre-order the album from Distort Entertainment/Fontana North at this location.
“”Violet Skies” was actually one of the last songs we wrote for the album, and in my opinion one of the furthest steps that we have taken from our previous offerings,” says singer Michael Ciccia. “We are extremely stoked to show the world this side of our band as we have always tried to incorporate different aspects of music in our songs and this shows off a bit more of who we are.” More...
Agoraphobic Nosebleed Streaming "Deathbed"
Infamous extreme metal unit Agoraphobic Nosebleed has shared "Deathbed," the second track from the band's forthcoming new EP "Arc" - check it out below courtesy of Metalsucks.net.
Led by the distinctive howl of vocalist Kat Katz, "Arc" is a crushing, three-song onslaught of misanthropic, musical violence and the first in a series of four EPs designed to decimate your total being.
In conjunction with the release of "Arc," both the "Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope" and "Altered States Of America" full-lengths will be available on vinyl for the first time in over a decade. More...
Ghost Horizon Announces Debut EP Release
Atmospheric black metal duo Ghost Horizon is pleased to announce the release of debut EP "Astral Possession" on February 26th, 2016.
The band was initially formed by Dan Stollings after leaving Severed Receptors last year, and is darker and more atmospheric than his previous work. Joining Dan on the project is his former bandmate Uræus who provided all vocals.
Check out the sample demo track "Spectral Threnody" below, while the EP's full track listing is as follows:
1. Pale Apparition
2. Spectral Threnody
3. Astral Possession More...
Jinjer Inks Deal With Napalm
Napalm Records just issued the following announcement about inking a record deal with Ukrainian act Jinjer:
"This is how to start a great New Year! Ukraine based Jinjer creates an explosive mixture of groove metal and hardcore flavored with progressive elements. Since 2013, when this 4 piece were acknowledged as the Best Ukrainian Metal Band, they have managed to keep the leadership on the alternative stage in their country. Now the band takes the next step and signs a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records."
Jinjer celebrates the collaboration by stating: "We are delighted to announce that Jinjer has signed with one of the most influential metal label in the whole world - Napalm Records. Our next album will be released under their monumental mark! In February the band is entering the studio... and we cannot even describe what we feel about the new songs we are composing at the moment, joining Napalm Records family and the whole bunch of opportunities waiting for us ahead. That's gonna be terrific. It's definitely a new page of Jinjer's story. We are determined to do everything in order to meet the expectations which the fans and the label put on us"
At the moment the band is working hard on a third long-play album, which will be released via Napalm Records - stay tuned for more info. More...
Disparager Releases New Video
Following the animated clip for "At Least I Still Have Bon Iver" (available here), Disparager just released a new music video for the "Pictures" track.
"Pictures" comes off the Brooklyn post-metal band's debut EP "Timeless, Ageless" produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, H2O, American Nightmare). Be sure to also catch the band live on these upcoming Disparager tour dates:
1/14: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
1/15: Norfolk, VA @ The Tap House
1/16: Wilmington, NC @ Scrap Iron Bicycle Gallery
1/17: Chapel Hill, NC @ The Cave
1/18: Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
1/19: Harrisonburg, VA @ The Golden Pony More...
Steel Panther Releasing Acoustic Album
It's official: "Steel Panther - Live from Lexxi's Mom's Garage" drops February 26th, 2016.
The band members stripped down for an acoustic set in front of 100 beautiful ladies while they attempt to navigate the outside world, and Lexxi's Mom.
Pre-order your copy right here and you can check out a teaser trailer with the clueless rockers below. More...
One Morning Left Releases New Single
Imminence Records outfit One Morning Left has released a second single from the forthcoming "Metalcore Superstars" record. Check out "Eternity" below.
The album, which is the follow-up to 2013 sophomore release "Our Sceneration," releases worldwide on January 22nd, with Imminence Records handling the North America and Oceania territories.
Vocalist Mika Lahti comments: "With our new album 'Metalcore Superstars,' I'm so glad to announce that we have finally managed to find a professional label to handle our business in North America & Oceania. We built this new album for years and with Imminence Records the album will get the attention it deserves. Can't wait for everyone to hear what we have created this time!” More...
Shadow Of Intent Releasing New Album
West Hartford, CT symphonic tech deathcore outfit Shadow of Intent is set to release debut full-length album "Primordial" on January 10th, 2016.
"Primordial" is a self produced effort and features a guest vocal performance from Dan Watson of Enterprise Earth (Stay Sick Recordings) on "The Cosmic Inquisitor." A 3 minute teaser clip taken from the forthcoming album is available below.
Pre-orders for "Primordial" in both physical and digital formats are now available via Shadow of Intent's Bandcamp page here.
The Halo-inspired two man project, comprised of vocalist Ben Duerr and multi-instrumentalist/producer Chris Wiseman, released an EP entitled "Inferi Sententia" in July of 2014. The pair had the following to say about the upcoming album release:
"On August 8, 2014, we began the process of writing 'Primordial.' As with any creative endeavor, the material has gone through numerous revisions to ensure that we were pleased with the end result. DIY recording sessions commenced in early July 2015, and we have to admit, there isn't a better feeling than being able to witness our own creative evolution, as the pieces slowly came together while we continued to build a diehard fanbase through hard work and determination. A lot of sweat and tears went into this album, and we couldn't be any more excited to unleash this beast into the world. We definitely appreciate all the support and hope everybody enjoys the record as much as we enjoyed making it!" More...
Absu Announces North American Tour
Absu today announces details on an upcoming tour, titled the "Merelogical Nihilism Connexus Tour: 2016."
The 42-city tour will see the band perform a brand new set with music spanning a 25-year recording career. It is the first full, American tour by the Texas-based mythological occult trio since 2013 and will precede the release of the band's new album, "Apsu."
Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of out latest recording, 'Abzu,' the response was extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to prepare the nation for our new offering, 'Apsu,' which will be released later this year via Candlelight Records. We will be performing a few songs that have never been audibly displayed, in a live atmosphere, as well as one new song that will be featured on the impending opus.”
Proscriptor also adds, “The entire rhythm section for 'Apsu' has been completed and upon our return, I will complete the drafting of the lyrical content, track the vocal lines and finalize the mixing/mastering process."
Guest appearances for "Apsu" feature Rune Erikson/Blasphemer (Aura Noir) and Ross The Boss (ex-Manowar) both contributing solos. "Apsu," which is the Sumerian-Akkadian spelling of the band moniker, is the third and final installment of a trilogy. The band’s eighth studio album was recorded at three different facilities: GAB Recordings, (Irving, Texas) Nightsky Studios, (Waldorf, Maryland) Alchemy Music (Richardson, Texas) and will be mixed once again by J.T. Longoria at Nomad Recording Studio. (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) More...
Mortiis Releases New Video
Mortiis' new video "The Shining Lamp of God" is out now and can be seen in the player below. "The Shining Lamp of God" continues the story that "Doppelganger" started last year.
"We made two videos, although they were shot as one," Mortiis said. ""The Shining Lamp of God' is another chapter - same place, same hellhole, just escalated, I suppose. It never really ends…"
Directed by Robyn Van Swank and Nick Plotquin, “The Shining Lamp of God” is equally rife with graphic images, bringing to life the internal struggles and demons that the song’s lyrics tackle. Whereas “Doppleganger” was conflicted and self-loathing, “The Shining Lamp of God” metaphorically uses religious symbolism to convey an inner anger toward others’ selfishness so deep that one fails to see their own ego centrist behaviors.
The disturbing clip leaves a lasting impression – which was Mortiis’ goal after years of feeling controlled and confined by the restrictions of a record label. “The old label is history, the shackles are off, and I decided to just sell my record collection in order to finance some videos that we, and nobody else, actually have any control over,” he said. “We pretty much used to be hogtied down in terms of what we were allowed to do and not to do in our videos. I always thought that was ridiculous, like we were some sort of pop band. Ever since that time, I swore I would one day control how my music was used, and if I wanted to show someone getting injected with sewer water, I would.”
The new Mortiis album "The Great Deceiver" will officially be out March 4th, 2016 worldwide. More...
Hag Releases New Album, Streaming All Tracks
Hag's new album "Fear Of Man" is officially out today - Friday, January 8th - and now you can also hear all the tracks online. Check it out below or over at Bandcamp. The "Fear Of Man" track listing is as follows:
1. Fear Of Man 02:32
2. Kingdom O 03:19
3. Rainbow Dust 05:31
4. Trauma Yauma 06:02
5. Low 04:34
6. Metal Detector Man 06:46
7. White Lion 03:51
8. Beaten At Your Own Game 04:15
9. Wrong Bar 06:11 More...
Dissona Streaming Entire New Album
Chicago's progressive metal masterminds from Dissona meld a dynamic range of musical styles, developing an incredibly moving, diverse sound.
The band's new album "Paleopneumatic" will be released January 15th and is now available for pre-order here, but today you can also hear the release in full below.
Dissona will play a special release show on January 23rd in Chicago, IL at Nite Cap. More information on the show can be found at this location.
1. Another Sky
2. Fire-Bellied
3. Outside the Skin
4. Breach
5. Totality
6. Odium
7. Anastomosis
8. Lysis
9. The Last Resistance
10. Sunderance More...
Myrath Announces New Album "Legacy"
Franco-Tunisian progressive metal act Myrath have return with a long awaited new album of its special brand of "oriental metal"! After many shows in many countries and over four long years since their last album, the band returns with a new collection of great tracks simply titled "Legacy." The album will be released on Nightmare/Sony/RED to North America on February 12th, 2016.
“Legacy” promises to rocket the band higher yet, with both European and North American tour plans and the most exciting album to date.
The track list for the album 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) More...
Thunderstone Signs With AFM Records
Finnish melodic power metal act Thunderstone - reunited with original vocalist Pasi Rantanen back in 2013 - has signed a worldwide deal (excl. Finland and Japan) with AFM Records!
The band's long awaited new release will be entitled "Apocalypse Again" and will drop on April 1st!
More information is expected soon. More...
Monument Of Misanthropy Premieres Drum Playthrough
Austrian-French brutal death metal outfit Monument Of Misanthropy premieres a new drum playthrough video, showcasing the band's new drummer Julien Helwin blasting through the song "Entering A New State", taken from the latest album "Anger Mismanagement".
Check out now the drum playthrough video for "Entering A New State" below.
The official music video for "Entering A New State" can be seen below: More...
Bhavachakra Premieres "Sybaritic Apparitions"
Orlando, Florida based black metal outfit Bhavachakra premieres a new song entitled "Sybaritic Apparitions", taken from the upcoming self-titled album, which will be out in stores January 29th.
Check out now "Sybaritic Apparitions" below.
Suspiral Premieres New Song "Poisonous Essence"
Spain's black metal outfit Suspiral premieres a new song entitled "Poisonous Essence", taken from the upcoming new album "Delve Into The Mysteries Of Transcendence", which will be out in stores on March 1, 2016 via I, Voidhanger Records.
Check out now "Poisonous Essence" below.
Ripper Premieres New Song "Magnetic Solar Storms"
Chilean death/thrash act Ripper premieres a new song entitled "Magnetic Solar Storms", taken from the upcoming new album "Experiment of Existence.", which will be out in stores March 4, 2016 on CD via Unspeakable Axe Records and on LP via Dark Descent Records.
Below you can listen to two tracks from the album: the premiere of "Magnetic Solar Storms", and "Neuronal Unity" after the jump.
"Neuronal Unity": More...
Megadeth Premieres New Song "Dystopia"
Following the premieres of "Fatal Illusion" and "The Threat Is Real" (over at the Megadeth official website), Megadeth has launched the title track from the band's upcoming album "Dystopia", which arrives January 22, 2016 and follows the 2013 full-length release "Super Collider".
Check out now "Dystopia" below.
The new album's track listing is as follows: More...
Fleshgod Apocalypse Posts New Recording Footage
Leading up to the release of new album "King", Fleshgod Apocalypse has released a new recording video showcasing how the album was created. Check out this new clip of recording piano and orchestrations for the band's fourth studio album, which will be out worldwide on February 5, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The band also recently released the first full single for the track titled "The Fool". If you haven't heard it yet, listen in below: More...
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