Metal News for October 10, 2014
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Podcast
Metalunderground.com Official Podcast, Episode 34
Submissions are now closed for our ticket giveaway to see The Black Dahlia Murder at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this Monday, October 13th. But you can still submit your full name (matching your ID) and the headlining band in the email subject to podcast@metalunderground.com if you’d like to win a ticket to Attila on Friday, November 14th at the same venue.
We kick off this week’s MetalUnderground.com Official Podcast with some more unsigned talent: traditional/power metal act Sacred Ash of Westchester, New York. Formed in 2012, the band released an EP last year titled “Beneath Blackened Skies.”
Following that, co-hosts Mike Smith (OverkillExposure) and Kevin Perez (n0thinghead) kick around some ideas and reactions to some buzz-worthy metal topics of the week. Are Swiss folk metal octet Eluveitie corporate sellouts for accepting a sponsorship from automaker Honda, or are they completely sensible, given today’s difficulties in sustaining a metal music career? Who or what was truly responsible for the demise of the previous incarnation of Sweden’s The Haunted? Is founding guitarist Patrik Jensen’s explanation a fair one? And speaking of fair, who really pulled the plug on a recently cancelled Behemoth concert on a Polish university campus? Another grave injustice, or more drama queendom from bandleader Nergal?
Tune in here to listen, and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or RSS feed. Enjoy!
Biding The Reprisal Posts Lyric Video
Italian thrash outfit Biding The Reprisal has a new lyric video out now for the track "Shattered Sky," which is available below.
"Shattered Sky" will be the third track on the band's "Training For Violence" demo album. For more info on Biding The Reprisal, head over to the group's Facebook page here.
Rabbits Embarking On New Tour
With the dust barely starting to settle following the release of third LP, "Untoward," the Portland noiseshredders from Rabbits are packing up their shit for a brutalizing trek across the European continent in support of the record this Monday.
You can stream the full "Untoward" album (including the "Pack Up Your Shit" track) by heading over to this location.
While some of the members' previous acts like have crossed the Atlantic in the past, this is the first time Rabbits will be crossing into any of these countries. The newly updated tour schedule with Årabrot and MoE is as follows:
10/13/2014 Magasin 4 - Brussels, BE w/ El Yunque [no MoE]
10/14/2014 Maguires Pizza Bar - Liverpool, UK
10/15/2014 Star & Garter - Manchester, UK w/ Bastard Of The Skies [no MoE]
10/16/2014 13th Note - Glasgow, UK w/ Clocked Out, Holy Motors [no MoE]
10/17/2014 The Windmill - London, UK w/ Meadows, Ghold
10/18/2014 Green Room Store - Brighton, UK [no MoE]
10/19/2014 The Pits - Kortrijk, BE
10/20/2014 La Zone - Liège, BE w/ Minot
10/21/2014 Terminus - Rennes, FR
10/22/2014 Le Parvis De Bagnolet - Paris, FR w/ Missfist
10/23/2014 Mogambo - Pasaia, ES
10/24/2014 Sentinel Rock Club - Erandio, ES
10/25/2014 TBA - EH/Berriz, ES
10/26/2014 Antiguos Almacenes de La Mina - La Gándara, ES
10/27/2014 A Reserva - Carballo, ES
10/28/2014 Stairway Club - Cascais, PT
10/29/2014 TBA - Madrid/Salamanca, ES
10/30/2014 Ibu Hots - Gasteiz, ES
10/31/2014 TBA - Madrid/Zaragoza, ES
11/01/2014 Orbeko Etxea - Laudio, ES
11/02/2014 Ceferino - Barcelona, ES More...
Cloudkicker Announces Live Release
In early 2014 it was announced that enigmatic prog outfit Cloudkicker would tour North America with Intronaut. Message boards went crazy over this announcement, as Cloudkicker, aka Ben Sharp, had vowed the band would never play live.
The two bands piled into a van and every night played to an overzealous fanbase who knew they were experiencing a perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity.
For those unfortunate ones who missed a show, the band stopped off at Texas recording studio, The Fathom Tree, and played the set start to finish live and captured it all on tape. Century Media is proud to release "Cloudkicker - Live With Intronaut" from this recording session. The track listing is:
1. Subsume Part 1
2. Subsume Part 2
3. We are going to invert.../Here, wait a minute, damn it!
4. We're goin' in, we're going down.
5. Seriosity
6. You and yours
7. Dysphoria
8. Subsume Part 8
9. Push it way up!
The album will be in stores on November 24th. The CD version is available as a digipack and the vinyl comes in 4 colors limited to 1500 copies worldwide:
500 Black vinyl
450 Piss Yellow vinyl (US retail exclusive color)
350 Royal Blue with Sliver & Black Splatter
200 Coke Bottle Clear and Bone split
Pre-orders are available over at this location and footage from the band's Cleveland show can be seen below. More...
Koldbrann Posts Wacken Footage
Cult Norwegian black metal band Koldbrann just released a video shot during the band's Wacken Open Air appearance.
Footage of the band performing the track "I Eklipsens Skimmer" can be viewed in the player below.
"I Eklipsens Skimmer" is taken from the outfit's 2013 full-length album "Vertigo," which is available for streaming in full at this location. More...
Wormwood: "I'd Rather Die"
Decibel Magazine is now hosting the newest single from the slow-motion facecrush that is Boston-based Wormwood's self-titled LP, set for release next week through Magic Bullet Records.
Check out "I'd Rather Die" in the player provided below. You can also hear the previously unleashed track "White Plague" at this location. The feel-good anthem of the day this is not, which the low-end demolishing power from the introductory seconds of "I'd Rather Die" make painfully obvious.
Magic Bullet will release "Wormwood" digitally this impending Tuesday, October 14th. On the same day, a CD run including a limited woven patch will be released by Patac Records. Negative Fun Records also just released a limited tape version for Cassette Store Day. More...
Manowar Cancels Loudpark Performance
After postponing tour dates to work on new material in the studio, Manowar has now pulled out of the Loudpark Festival and will instead be playing two Tokyo shows. The band issued the following statement:
"Due to circumstances beyond either the promoter's or Manowar's control, the band will be unable to perform at Loud Park Festival on October 18, 2014. The band will instead play 2 concerts at Zepp Diver City in Tokyo on October 29 and October 30, 2014.
"The promoters of Loud Park Festival have announced that all details about tickets will soon be available at this location. More...
Meadows End To Release One Track Per Month
After releasing full-length album "The Sufferwell" earlier this year (listen to a track at this location), Sweden's Meadows End will be following in the footsteps of StarofAsh and releasing one track each month throughout the coming year.
The band comments: "So fellow fans and friends! Time for a little insight on the project we're currently working on!
"If everything goes as planned, the idea goes as follows - we have 12 songs that we've wanted to record for some time now and we feel that now is the perfect time to do so.
"The idea is to release one song on our YouTube channel each month during 2015, starting with January 31st. When the last song is released on December 31st, all will be released as a limited release album, all depending on demands of course.
"Things and plans might change during the course but we'll keep you updated all the time! Project name and content will be released in due time.
"And as if this was NOT ENOUGH! We have started working on new material as well and we already have basic ideas and structures for eight new songs and more will of course come! We will work on these songs in parallel and hopefully, HOPEFULLY, our next album might be out during 2016.
"Remember! You guys rule. It is because of you we aim to do this, let's just hope we are able to pull it off. \m/ Devilspeed and have a great weekend! Let's get to work!"
Yautja Kicks Off North American Tour
Resting for brief intervals in between attacks, Nashville's wicked trio Yautja has been touring steadily for nearly the past year in support of debut LP, "Songs Of Descent," which was released in February this year via Forcefield Records.
Following Yautja's most recent Eastern U.S. trek this Summer to Southern Darkness Fest and beyond, this week the band takes back to the streets on another brutal haul.
The mayhem begins today in the band's hometown, then crushes straight up through the Midwest, into Canada for three nights, then back into the U.S. and down the East Coast over the next three weeks. Dates are as follows:
10/10/2014 The East Room - Nashville, TN w/ Jail Solidarity, Watcher
10/11/2014 The Lost Cross House - Carbondale, IL
10/12/2014 The Fremont - Des Moines, IA
10/13/2014 Hexagon Bar - Minneapolis, MN
10/14/2014 Quarters Rock 'n Roll Palace - Milwaukee, MN w/ No Brainer
10/15/2014 The Funk - Chicago, IL
10/16/2014 Jumbo's - Detroit, MI w/Cloud Rat
10/17/2014 Doors Pub - Hamilton, ON w/ Greber
10/18/2014 TBA - St. Catherines, ON
10/19/2014 Soybomb Hq - Toronto, ON w/ Greber
10/20/2014 Barfly - Montreal, QC
10/21/2014 Distant Castle - Worcester, MA
10/22/2014 O'Brien's Pub - Boston, MA
10/23/2014 Panty Haus - New Haven, CT
10/24/2014 Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
10/26/2014 TBA house show - Washington, DC
10/27/2014 Skanktuary - Asheville, NC
11/08/2014 Suckfest - Greensboro, NC More...
Inter Arma Streaming New EP
Richmond, VA genre-destroying metal outfit Inter Arma is streaming the entire 45+ minute, single song EP entitled "The Cavern" online. Hear it all via Pitchfork.com here.
Originally written during the summer of 2009, but reworked and perfected over the last few years, "The Cavern" was recorded last year during breaks from the relentless touring the band did with the likes of Baroness, Russian Circles, Ulcerate and numerous others.
The recording was captured with producer Mikey Allred at Dark Art Studios in Madison, TN, the same surroundings and setup that captured last year's monolithic "Sky Burial" LP.
The EP, which features guest vocals from Windhand’s Dorthia Cottrell, will see it’s official release in North America on October 14th via Relapse Records.
Additionally, the band has announced a short run of East Coast shows this October, including headlining the official MetalSucks / Metal Injection CMJ Showcase in Brooklyn, NY. The quintet has also confirmed a co-headlining European tour with German sludge duo Mantar this November through December. Dates are as follows: More...
Skinless Enters The Studio
New York's most brutal death metal maniacs from Skinless have entered the studio to record a new album.
After reforming in the Summer of 2013, Skinless is recording the band's first new album in over eight years. The group is preparing seven new destructive anthems at Edie Road Studios in Argyle, NY with engineer Tom Case and will then send it off for mixing to Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Primitive Man) and then mastering at Audio Siege Studios in Portland (Obituary, Nails).
The album is planned for a Spring 2015 release via Relapse Records with tentative song titles including "Serpenticide," "Skinless," and "The Beast Smells Blood." Artwork will be handled by Ken Sarafin.
Guitarist Noah Carpenter commented on the upcoming material: "Finally, for the first time since 2006, Skinless is in the studio hammering out a new album. We can't wait to get this out to the fans and hear some feedback. These songs have the Skinless heavy groove but we added guitar solos and some different elements to bring it to the next level. The album cover has just been finished and it's easily our best one yet. Lots more info coming in the next few months."
Voodoo Terror Tribe Releases New Music Video
Voodoo Terror Tribe released latest EP "A Walk in Hell" earlier this year, and today a video that the band has been working painstakingly on finally sees its world premiere.
The video for "BloodSoaked" can be seen below, thanks to Revolvermag.com. Voodoo Terror Tribe also comments:
"Our new music video for the song 'BloodSoaked' presents deliberate darkness and intensity. We meant it to be more serious and in-your-face than our previous works, as the song is our heaviest so far. So as for filming, we threw ourselves out of our East-Coast element and out into the dark-recesses of remote Ohio. Working with director Jeffrey Moore and Assistant Director Angel Alfonso of Axtravaganza Films was a welcome breath of professionalism, and the video shows it.
"'BloodSoaked' is our fastest and darkest song yet, and we wanted to present those ideas explicitly, with art and horror-flick-mysticism. We're proud of the amazing cast and the extraordinary work everyone committed in such a short amount of time. There is an interesting storyline to the film, that with multiple viewings one might discern, but even if you don't find the linear plot, the images and the atmosphere speak for themselves. Our dalliance with the horror film vibe and moderately authentic ritualism might have put the taste of blood in our mouths. There's no returning to the light after this, and everything only gets darker from here..."
You can also catch Voodoo Terror Tribe live on these dates:
10/17: Clifton, NJ @ Ding Batz (BloodSoaked music video screening show)
11/2: Long Branch, NJ @ Brighton Bar with Genitorturers
1/15/15: Hauppague, NY @ UpSky Long Island Hotel (New York Horror Convention) More...
Viscera/// Releasing Three Way Split Album
On October 14th, Unquiet Records will release a 3-way split CD containing eight songs by three unique artists.
The album begins with the depressive, nihilistic, and raw sounds of Fleshworld (PL), followed by the aggressive, yet contemplative post-hardcore of Gazers (FR). The split then ends with the psychedelic metal sludge of Viscera/// (IT).
Unquiet Records has made the first song on the split "Krag" by Fleshworld available for streaming. Check it out below. More...
Sahhr Streaming New Track
The blackened death strategists in Sahhr are pleased to wage auditory war today with "Miscreant."
A raw, nihilistic slab of cynicism and sacrilege, the tune comes courtesy of the band's forthcoming self-titled three-track EP, set for release this Halloween via Domestic Genocide Records. Listen in below, thanks to Metal Insider.
The EP was written by vocalist Ryllyeh and guitarist Aarsoth and recorded at Lot 54 Studio in Huntington Beach, California by Dylan-James Ehren Brock.
Comments frontman Ryllyeh of the"Miscreant" track: "The song is a perfect representation of our sound and encompasses all the twists and turns of our particular brand of black metal. The 'Miscreant' of which I speak represents all the bloodsucking pieces of human waste who have plagued this planet for centuries and who mistakenly believe that their 'god' can save them from themselves." More...
Starkill Posts Full Album Online
Starkill is gearing up for sophomore album release "Virus Of The Mind" next week. After launching a music video for the lead track "Before Hope Fades," today the album is streaming in full online.
Listen to all of "Virus Of The Mind" in the SoundCloud player below, thanks to our friends at No Clean Singing. The album is due out October 14th and the track listing is as follows:
1. Be Dead or Die
2. Winter Desolation
3. Breaking the Madness
4. Virus of the Mind
5. Skyward
6. Before Hope Fades
7. Into Destiny
8. God of This World
9. My Catharsis
10. Convergence More...
M. Shadows To Appear On Renman Live Web Show
Renman Music & Business, the music industry mentoring website founded by longtime industry veteran Steve Rennie (aka "Renman"), will broadcast the next episode of the Renman Live web show on Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT.
This episode will feature special guest M. Shadows, vocalist for multi-platinum group Avenged Sevenfold.
M. Shadows will join Renman to talk about Avenged Sevenfold, the band's new video game project "Hail To the King-Deathbat" and his life in music. Tune in live at this location to join the conversation.
"People ask me all the time how you learn the music biz," said Rennie. "Simple. Hang out with smart people. On my web show, Renman Live, I've been lucky to have had some of the smartest, most talented people in the music biz join me to share their stories, insights and advice with aspiring artists and music pros who are dreaming of doing something big on their own and need some inspiration and direction. If you are interested in the music biz, watching an episode of Renman Live is the next best thing to sitting on the couch with me and my guests."
The Cyon Project Inks Record Deal
After the release of two singles, "Gears" and "React," Italian outfit The Cyon Project has signed with Pavement Entertainment for the release of debut album "Tales of Pain."
The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Salvatore Addeo of Aemme Studio Recordings. You can check out a music video for "Mr. Creosote," taken off "Tales Of Pain," in the player below.
The band will tour the U.K. before the album’s release next year and will continue on through Europe and to North America to promote the album. Further details are forthcoming. More...
Blastfest Expands To Four Days
Blastfest will be held from the 18th - 21st of February 2015 in Bergen, Norway. The organizers of the festival have now checked in with the following announcement about expanding with new band confirmations:
"It is official, Blastfest will be even bigger! With very positive results and excitement of a recent poll, the Bergen, Norway festival have decided 3 days of metal madness wasn’t enough and have expanded the festival into a 4 day event with a total of 60 bands! That’s 4 days, 4 venues, and 60 bands! Yes. 60 BANDS! The festival is now running from Wednesday February 18th to Saturday February 21st.
"And that’s not just the only announcement the festival will make today because just like the recent spate of updates the festival are keeping form and have just confirmed another 4 bands to the already exploding poster! So without further adieu, we are pleased to report the addition of true Norwegian black metal veterans Gehenna, British symphonic black metallers Hecate Enthroned, Norwegian death metal titans Blood Red Throne and death thrashers Wyruz!"
The currently announced lineup is as follows:
Alfahanne | Asphyx | At The Gates | Baptism | Blood Red Throne | Bolzer | Borknagar | Byfrost | Craft | Crib45 | Cryptopsy | Dark Funeral | Dark Tranquility | Dead To This World | Decapitated | Demilich | Den Saakaldte | Djevelkult | Destroyer 666 | Destruction | Endstille | Esoteric | Finntroll | Gehenna | Hecate Enthroned | Impaled Nazarene | Melechesh | Moonsorrow | Morgoth | Paradise Lost | Primordial | Rotting Christ | Samael | Sarke | Sarkom | Satan | Saturnus | The Sickening | Tortorum | Tsjuder | Vallenfyre | Wyruz + more yet to be announced.
Vomit Fist Posts Rig Rundown
Father/son grind act Vomit Fist recently released debut digital EP, "Forgive But Avenge," which will be made available in hard copy CD format via independent release on October 28th, 2014.
Today, GearGods.net has an exclusive Rig Rundown highlighting guitarist Nick Didkovsky’s performance rig. Take a look at the video and get your gear-head on below.
You can also check out the band's latest video clip for "Under The Rind" over at this location. More...
Crimson Blue Signs With My Kingdom Music
My Kingdom Music has issued the following statement about inking a deal with Crimson Blue:
"We are excited to announce the signing of what we consider the next big thing from Russian Gothic scene: they are Crimson Blue.
"The flexible and rich vocals of the female singer Dani Hellström mixed with low tuned guitar duets, floating harmonies and catchy melodies, put the Russian act in the same universe of bands like Lacuna Coil, Evanescence, A Perfect Circle, Nightwish.
"The new album titled 'The Angelic Performance' will be released on November 17th just during their imminent European tour supporting the amazing Tarja Turunen."
Dani Hellström had this to say: "I was never so emotionally invested on an album before and this is for sure one of the greatest moment of my life as musician. First the recording of the album, then the possibility to tour with one of my fave artist and at the end the signing of a deal with My Kingdom Music. It is fantastic and I really hope to share this joy and embrace you all during the imminent European tour where Crimson Blue will support Tarja Turunen. I love you and check it out!"
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Locust
2. Dolores
3. 3rd Eye Close
4. Sacrifiction
5. Mechanical Madonna
6. Road To Oblivion
7. Lab II Yggdrasil
8. Dak Heart Of Mine
9. Tonalli
10. Black Wings More...
Famishgod Announces Debut Release
The always active mind of Dave Rotten (Avulsed) has given birth to another project. This time it's an ultra dense, heavy and rotting doom/death band called Famishgod, created together with Funedëim (Svipdagr/Morkulv).
Famishgod is the fruit of almost two years of writing and recording a first full-length album. The album, "Devourers Of Light," is divided into seven chapters and is due out on December 1st, 2014.
Cover artwork was created by Tommi Grönqvist from Desecresy, while production and mastering were handled by Dave Rotten at Sanctuary Studios. The track listing is as follows:
1. Chapter 1: Devourer of Light
2. Chapter 2: Famish
3. Chapter 3: Black Eye
4. Chapter 4: Premature Grave
5. Chapter 5: The Monarch
6. Chapter 6: Two Last Stairs
7. Chapter 7: Brightless More...
Nightrage Finishes Recording Album
Nightrage has issued the following announcement online via Facebook about wrapping up work on an upcoming album:
"After 25 days of insanely hard work, we are done with the recordings and mix of the new Nightrage album.
"Million thanks goes to Daniel Bergstrand and Giorgos Neratzis at Dug Out productions studios in Upssala, for their commitment and amazing talent and effort that they put making the new Nightrage album.
"We are stoked and super happy with the outcome and we cant wait for u to listen to those new songs. Mastering is next from Giorgos. Stay tuned for more news about the new release etc." More...
Sonic Syndicate Kicking Off Tour
Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse Sonic Syndicate will kick off the "Diabolical Tour Of Art" headlining tour in Muenster, Germany.
The 13 date trek will lead the band through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Czech, supporting a brand new self-titled album, which was released in June. Check out the "Favourite Track" webisode featuring drummer John Bengtsson below.
11.10.2014 D Münster - Sputnikhalle
12.10.2014 D Köln - Underground
14.10.2014 D Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
15.10.2014 D Nürnberg - Hirsch
16.10.2014 CH Herisau - Pontem
17.10.2014 D München - Backstage
18.10.2014 D Adelsheim - Live Factory
20.10.2014 AT Wien - Viper Room
21.10.2014 CZ Prag - Nova Chmelnice
22.10.2014 D Berlin - SO36
23.10.2014 D Stuttgart - Universum
24.10.2014 D Bochum - Matrix
25.10.2014 D Kiel - Pumpe More...
Revocation Streaming Full New Album
Revocation's brand new album, "Deathless," is ready to be unveiled and today fans can stream the entire release below, thanks to Revolvermag.com.
The album will be available everywhere worldwide via Metal Blade Records as of Tuesday, October 14th.
"Deathless" was recorded with acclaimed producer Zeuss at Planet Z studios in Massachusetts.
The upcoming album's track listing is as follows:
1. A Debt Owed to the Grave
2. Deathless
3. Labyrinth of Eyes
4. Madness Opus
5. Scorched Earth Policy
6. The Blackest Reaches
7. The Fix
8. United in Helotry
9. Apex
10. Witch Trials More...
Diablo Blvd Signs With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Belgium's grooving rock/metal outfit Diablo Blvd. The label comments:
"Formed in 2005 with all members hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, the band is named after a Corrosion Of Conformity song and lead by notorious stand-up comedian and singer Alex Agnew. With current and ex-members of bands like A Brand, Born From Pain, and Meuris, this eclectic five-piece quickly started to turn heads and playing shows to appreciative crowds all over Belgium and the Netherlands.
"Building on groovy riffs, catchy choruses and a charismatic stage presence, Diablo Blvd offers what made their heroes great within a wide range of influences from the heavy genre (like Danzig, The Cult, Guns 'N' Roses, Black Label Society, and Type O Negative), classic rock and even blues.
"After two successful full-length albums and numerous celebrated shows around Europe Diablo Blvd went to the legendary ICP studios in Brussels with producer Ace Zec to record the brand new album 'Follow The Deadlights' in collaboration with the American duo Jay Ruston (mix) and Paul Logus (mastering) who have previously been behind the sound of Anthrax, Stone Sour, Meatloaf, and Steel Panther." More...
Devilment Talks Horror Movies
Witch County England's Devilment - featuring the master of horrors, Dani Filth - has released two new video trailers in which the legendary front man shows his extensive collection of horror movies and talks the ones that had the biggest impact on Devilment in particular and him as a musician in general.
Check out the new clips below. You can also read one our interviews with Dani Filth in the past covering the subject of horror movies over here.
To get a taste of what Devilment has to offer, be sure to catch the band's music video for "Even Your Blood Group Rejects Me." The band's new album "The Great And Secret Show" is due out October 31st. More...
Blind Guardian Returns With New Single
The wait is over and Blind Guardian is back. The world’s most popular fantasy metal band announced the impending release of the new song "Twilight of the Gods," the first single from the long-awaited new album, which will be unleashed December 5th via Nuclear Blast Records, with a full length album (yet untitled) to follow in January 2015.
"Twilight of the Gods" is the first creation of the Krefeld, Germany based band in more than four years. Vocalist Hansi Kürsch comments: "this song is a statement about Blind Guardian. The pure definition of all that the band stands for: it is innovative, melodic and brutal."
"Twilight of the Gods" is described as a "neck breaker" in the true tradition of Blind Guardian and as Kürsch continues, one "that will captivate you with the most epic and catchy chorus we’ve ever written." More...
Raven Announces Covers Album "Party Killers"
NWOBHM thrash godfathers Raven have recorded a full-length cover album entitled "Party Killers." The trio has been in heavy pre-production for an upcoming original studio album due in early 2015. Somehow amid the writing and rehearsal process, the band also found time and energy to record the cover album. Further details will be released in the coming days, but it has been revealed that the track-listing will include covers of "Ogre Battle" (Queen) and "In For the Kill" (Budgie).
Vocalist and bassist John Gallagher comments on the album: "We were writing for the new album at a cool studio in Richmond, VA, and in the middle of jamming asked the engineer there if we could record a few cover tunes just for the hell of it. The sounds were so good we decided to do something we'd been threatening for many years: 'Party Killers' - a collection of cover tunes guaranteed to deafen yer neighbors!! It's basically a peek into the little red 45rpm singles box we used to have at home...songs and bands that were very influential to us as kids, but given the Raven overhaul! I think it gives a nice insight to our roots and will be an excellent companion to the new album!"
Raven is currently in the midst of the "North American Extermination Tour" in the United States with support act Night Demon.
Remaining dates are as follows:
10/10: Little Rock, AR @ Vino’s
10/11: Austin, TX @ Red 7
10/15: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
10/17: Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
10/19: Las Vegas, NV @ Cheyenne Saloon
10/20: Los Angeles, CA @Whiskey a Go Go
10/22: Ventura, CA @ Bombay
10/26: Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp
10/27: San Francisco, CA @ The Elbo Room
10/29: Ashland, OR @ Club 66
10/30: Portland, OR @ Tonic Lounge
11/1: Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
11/2: Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
11/3: Boise, ID @ The Shredder
11/4: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Lo-Fi Cafe
11/6: Denver, CO @ TBA
11/7: St Louis, MO @ Fubar
11/9: Columbus, OH @ Shrunken Head
11/11: Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
11/13: Indianapolis, IN @ Headquarters
11/14: Akron, OH @ Empire Rock Club
11/15: Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck
11/16: Chicago IL @ Reggie’s
11/18: Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge
11/19: Syracuse, NY @ Macs Bad Art Bar
11/20: Pittsburgh, PA @ Dead Horse
11/21: Brooklyn, NY @ St.Vitus
11/22: Philadelphia, PA @ Dobbs
11/23: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
11/24: Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter
11/25: Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood
Nubian Rose Details New Album "Mental Revolution"
Swedish hard rock act Nubian Rose detailed the upcoming sophomore release "Mental Revolution." The album is set for release on November 24th via Cargo Records.
"Mental Revolution" was produced by Christer Åkerlund, engineerd by Jakob Herrmann, mixed by Tobias Lindell (H.E.A.T., Europe, Hardcore Superstar, Avatar, Mustasch), recorded at Top Floor Studios & Bohus Sound and mastered by Mats “Limpa” Lindfors (Crashdïet, Scorpions, Dan Reed, Treat) at Cutting Room.
Guests to appear on the album include Joakim Ahlund (Teddy Bears) (Keyboards), Mats Levén (Candlemass) (Backing Vocals) and Katarina kammarkör (Choir).
The track listing for the album is:
1. War
2. Time Again
3. Illuminated Within
4. The Eye
5. Tough Guys Don’t Dance
6. Break Out
7. Higher
8. You Will Never Walk Alone
9. (Taking This) Further
10. All Of Your Love More...
Schammasch Releases "Golden Light" Music Video
Swiss avant garde black metal act Schammasch released a new music video for the track "Golden Light." The song appears on the latest album "Contradiction," which is available now through Prosthetic Records.
Check out "Golden Light" here:
Fortress Under Siege Streaming New Track
Greek progressive metal act Fortress Under Siege, featuring ex-Spitfire/ex-Rust vocalist Alex "Hannibal" Balakakis, is streaming the new track "Phoenix Rising." The song is the title track to the upcoming sophomore album, which is set for release via Steel Gallery Records on December 15th.
The track listing for "Phoenix Rising" is:
1. Don't Let Go
2. Phoenix Rising
3. Hate What We Like
4. Universal Conspiracy
5. Eagles Fly Forever
6. Final Attempt
7. A Martyr's Death
8. Whisper in the Dark
9. Eyes of the Snake
10. Blue Valley Shadow More...
Nitrogods Releases "Rats & Rumours" Music Video
German hard rock act Nitrogods, featuring Henny Wolter (Thunderhead/Primal Fear/Sinner), drummer Klaus Sperling (Freedom Call/Primal Fear) and bassist/vocalist Claus Larcher (Ex-Chinchilla guitarist, released a music video for the track "Rats & Rumours." The song is the title track to the upcoming new album, which is set to hit the street on October 17th (Germany) and October 20th for the rest of Europe via SPV/Steamhammer Records.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Rats & Rumours
2. Got Pride
3. Irish Honey
4. Automobile
5. Damn Right (They Call It Rock´N Roll)
6. Nothing But Trouble
7. Back Home
8. Dirty Old Man
9. Ramblin' Broke
10. BMW
11. Lite Bite
12. Nitrogods
13. Whiskey Supernova
14. Black Car Driving Man (Live) (Bonus Track)
15. Whiskey Wonderland (Acoustic) (Bonus Track)
Check out "Rats & Rumours" here: More...
Kaledon Releases "The Calm Before The Storm" Video
Italian power metal act Kaledon is back with the eighth studio album "Antillius: The King Of The Light," which will be available on November 18th, 2014 via Scarlet Records. Today, the band released a music video for the first single "The Calm Before the Storm," which can be viewed in the player below.
The track listing for the album is:
1. In Aeternum
2. The Calm Before the Storm
3. Friends Will Be Enemies
4. Elisabeth
5. New Glory for the Kingdom
6. The Party
7. The Evil Conquest
8. Light After Darkness
9. The Angry Vengeance
10. My Will
11. The Glorious Blessing
12. The Fallen King More...
While Heaven Wept Releases Second Lyric Video
Virginia's While Heaven Wept released a lyric video for the new track "Souls in Permafrost." This is the second lyric video and third song released for the upcoming new album "Suspended At Aphelion," which is set to drop on October 24th (EU) and November 18th (USA) via Nuclear Blast.
The track listing for the album is:
I: Introspectus
II: Icarus And I (see lyric video here)
III: Ardor
IV: Heartburst (streaming here)
V: Indifference Turned Paralysis
VI: The Memory Of Bleeding
VII: Souls In Permafrost
VIII: Searching The Stars
IX: Reminiscence Of Strangers
X: Lifelines Lost
XI: Retrospectus
Check out "Souls in Permafrost" here: More...
Wind Rose Releases Studio Diary Video On New Album
Italian power/progressive act Wind Rose released a video diary on the recordings for the band's upcoming, yet still untitled, sophomore album. The album is the follow up to the Bakerteam Records debut "Shadows over Lothadruin," which was issued in 2012.
More details on the new album are expected soon. Check out the video here:
Sylosis Premieres "Mercy" Music Video
U.K.'s Sylosis recently announced "Dormant Heart" as the title of the fourth studio album, but despite the name, it’s not a peaceful album: It’s about a powerful force unleashing anger against everyday injustice and a sleeping society that lets these things wash over them. Today, the band dropped the new single and music video for the track "Mercy," which can be seen in the player below.
Commenting on the track, frontman Josh states: "Mercy is the first single off the new album. It's got a pretty dark and heavy vibe to it but it's one of the most melodic tracks on the album at the same time. It's got a big slow, doomy outro with an octave pedal on the guitars so that's going to rumble some guts live.
"For this video, we wanted to keep it dark and claustrophobic. It's got some of the artwork from the album and inlay illustrated as well which came together really well."
The band have also revealed the artwork for Dormant Heart, which can be seen below. The artwork was created by Bristol based artist Bonfire (Opeth, Satyricon, Kataonia), who has previously designed some t-shirts for the band. On the theme of the artwork, Josh comments: "The cover relates to sacrifice (the sacrificial lamb is more of a symbol than something to be taken literally) but also the looming, oppressing figure in the background represents corruption and being forced into something against your will."
The album was produced by Middleton with the help of engineer Scott Atkins and was mastered by TesseracT guitarist Acle Kahney.
Sylosis began tracking the new album back in March 2014, working away secretly alongside touring commitments. Drum tracks were recorded in May at Monkey Puzzle Studios by original drummer Rob Callard, who parted ways with the band last month due to time restraints. After filling in for some live shows during Sylosis’ Spring 2014 tour, Bleed From Within’s drummer Ali Richardson is now a permanent member of the band.
Check out "Mercy" here: More...
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