Metal News for October 14, 2015
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Demoraliser Calls It Quits
U.K. metal / hardcore band Demoraliser has checked in with the following statement to fans about deciding to call it quits:
"Many of you may have noticed that Demoraliser has been inactive over the past few months. Unfortunately we have decided to call it a day. We cannot dedicate 100% of our time to the band anymore and feel it is best to wrap things up rather than let them linger any longer.
"We’d like to thank everybody who has given us their support over the years. Our biggest thinks go to Paul Towers, Kieran Murphy, Anthony Mortimer, Jamie Graham & Graham Clews. Shout outs to Malevolence, Martyr Defiled, Desolated, Heart In Hand, Napoleon, Lock & Key, Dead Hearts, Bury Tomorrow and Liferuiner.
"We have no plans for a last show at the moment. If this is something people would be interested in, we can discuss making this happen in the future. Seeing as we’re calling it quits, here’s a tune that was never going to see the light of day. Enjoy!" More...
Ram Posts Live Video
"Svbversvm" is the impending new full-length from Sweden's classic heavy metal stalwarts Ram. The band's fourth studio offering was self-produced at Black Path Studios, mixed at Welfare Sounds by Olle Björk, Per Stälberg, and Ram, mastered by Daniel Johansson.
The album will be unleashed on October 30, 2015 worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Today Ram also offers up a live video clip for "Awakening The Chimaera." Taken from the bonus DVD, "X Anniversary, A Decade Of Heavy Metal Tyranny Concert," which comes free with the limited edition digipak of "Svbversvm," the performance was filmed on Friday the 13 of September, 2013 at a hometown show in Gothenburg, Sweden.
"We are very pleased with the album that is the product of four months of being locked up in the studio and offering our very last drop of sweat and blood for it to become the most massive Ram production ever," shares the band of their latest offering. "This is our latest assault upon the rotting world, may it be a dagger in the heart of the powers that may be! Svbversvm is at hand!"
Magic Circle Streams "A Ballad For The Vultures"
Today Magic Circle unveils "A Ballad For The Vultures," the thundering maiden single from the band's impending second LP, "Journey Blind."
Following a self-titled debut, Magic Circle returns with forty-five minutes of dominant, traditional doom-ridden heavy metal on "Journey Blind." Self-produced and recorded by the band at guitarist CC's The Pain Cave, the album will drop November 20 through 20 Buck Spin, with the vinyl to follow in early 2016. The track listing is as follows:
1. Journey Blind
2. The Damned Man
3. A Ballad For The Vultures
4. Lightning Cage
5. Ghosts Of The Southern Front
6. Grand Deceivers
7. Antediluvian More...
Colossus Fall Releases New EP
Four years after the "Sempervirens" EP, Swiss stoner/sludgecorl outfit Colosuss Fall just released a debut full-length album titled "Hidden Into Details." Three songs extracted from the album can be heard via the Bandcamp player below.
The band as it exists today was formed in July 2011 in Geneva by members having previously taken part in various bands throughout the local metal scene. The project features the meeting of David Moro (guitars – formerly of Forge) and Philippe Suarez (guitars - former member of Amok) and is completed by Christophe Laureau on the drums (after the departure of Bastien C. Anthony) and Christophe Grasset handling vocals. More...
De Profundis Posts Album Preview
Today, De Profundis releases a video clip that gives a taste of the tracks on upcoming new album, "Kingdom Of The Blind." The music is accompanied by images from the band's latest promotional photo session, interspersed with pictures from a recent London show with Enslaved and Grand Magus.
The fourth De Profundis album, "Kingdom Of The Blind," was released through Wicker Man Recordings on September 28th and can be ordered at this location.
Frozen Ocean Signs With Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Frozen Ocean just signed a three album worldwide deal with new label Apocalyptic Witchcraft. Vaarwel, the man behind the music of Frozen Ocean, had this to say about the deal:
“From the very beginning and through all its history, Frozen Ocean was bounced from label to label, never aware of every next release's fate. Therefore it's a real relief to know that at least part of its further heritage will be in the hands of conversant and enthusiastic people.
"Apocalyptic Witchcraft seems to be one of the most suitable places for the versatile music Frozen Ocean makes, so this collaboration will surely be for mutual benefit and pleasure. For sure, this wouldn't happen without the mediation of Imperative PR who literally made it possible and conducted Frozen Ocean through all this process, so it's an obligation to honour them for that. And of course, I look forward to seeing 'The Prowess Of Dormition' released - and hope you do too!"
The first results of the collaboration between Frozen Ocean and Apocalyptic Witchcraft will be the four track mini-album "The Prowess Of Dormition," which will be unveiled on January 11 - check out an album sampler below. More...
Drowning Pool Releasing New Album In 2016
Platinum selling metal act Drowning Pool has announced plans to release an all-new LP titled "Hellelujah" on January 22, 2016 via eOne Music.
This latest LP will be the band's first since signing with eOne Music earlier this summer.
"We're excited as hell to announce the release of our new record titled 'Hellelujah'" says the band. "This is the most metal record from Drowning Pool to date. Be on the lookout for the new single. Can we get a Hellelujah!? Amen!"
"Hellelujah" will be the follow-up to "Resilience," released in 2013 and this time the band tapped renowned producer Jason Suecof. Further details are still forthcoming, so stay tuned.
Flummox Announces New Album
Progressive sludge three-piece Flummox is set to release latest album "Selcouth" in early 2016. After the genre-defying "Phlummoxygen" (2015), "Selcouth" is sure to be another memorable release.
The band defies traditions even within a genre as obscure and exciting as sludge metal, merging technicality with absolutely outrageous avant-garde sounds. You can expect to be confused and you should expect a pronounced Tennessee drawl.
Flummox officially tells the music world to expect the unexpected with this next release and will continue to surprise, shock and weird people out. Stay tuned for more details. More...
Atena Releasing New Album
Atena's "Shades of Black Won't Bring Her Back" is set for official release via Negative Vibe Records on October 23, with all the songs already availlable for streaming below. The record label also comments:
"Merging crushing downtempo beats with angular yet ferocious riffs and enigmatic, spacey ambiences, the young Norwegian group known as Atena started making a name for themselves right from the start in early 2010.
"Without the support of a record label and with a very strong DIY attitude, the five-piece toured Europe on three different occasions supporting acts like 1349 and released their first full-length album 'Of Giants' in 2013.
"Now two years later and backed up by fast-rising Norwegian label Negative Vibe Records, Atena are ready to unleash their second album 'Shades of Black Won't Bring Her Back' into the world. Featuring nine songs, this new effort sees Atena further exploring the stunning clash of crushing and angular riffs, pummelling and complex rhythms with spacey sonic ambiences. If you like acts like Meshuggah, Vildhjarta and Uneven Structure, then this album is perfect for you."
1. Affair
2. Divorce
3. Firstborn
4. Child Support
5. Violet
6. Molly
7. Viole(n)t
8. Black Lungs
9. Black Heart More...
Silent Line Streams "Erosion"
Bonnyville, AB death-infused melodic metal band Silent Line is streaming new single "Erosion," taken off upcoming concept album "Shattered Shores." Vocalist / guitarist Michael Burton comments about the track:
"This is the second song on the album and it is more 'bouncy' and is a lot different from the opening track before it both lyrically and musically. The bounciness comes from locking the rhythm guitars to the kick drum in verses and blending lead guitar and synth runs together.
"In this song, the setting is one of the land free of snow, being burned away by an inferno; fear dominates. The past and how the land has come to be a ruined hellscape is the main subject matter." More...
Chain Gang Grave Posts "Who Taught You"
Brooklyn natives Chain Gang Grave have torn off another piece of new EP "Bury Them and Keep Quiet." Stream new anti-anthem "Who Taught You," in the player below.
As Chain Gang Grave frontman Young Al Bundy chants the shout-along chorus of "Who taught you to hate yourself," the band pounds out some of the rawest, noisiest hardcore punk around.
"Bury Them and Keep Quiet" comes out November 13, self-released by the band. The EP was recorded and mixed by Chain Gang Grave in a basement in South Brooklyn and was mastered by James Plotkin of Khanate and OLD. It follows the debut "When Your Friends Become Cops" EP.
New Yorkers can also see Chain Gang Grave live at Saint Vitus Bar tonight, October 14, alongside Torche. More...
Psychostick Announces Shows With Soil
It's been quite a busy 2015 for the champions of comedy metal - Psychostick - touring North America and the U.K/ in support of latest album "IV: Revenge of The Vengeance" (reviewed here).
As the this year comes to an end, the band has announced new December dates with SOIL. These shows will follow the final U.S. leg of the "Ugly Americans" tour running through the end of October. Upcoming dates are as follows:
Dec 10 - Cudahy, WI (Milwaukee) - The Metal Grill
Dec 11 - Ringle, WI - Q & Z Expo Center
Dec 12 - Spring Lake Park, MN (Minneapolis) - POV's 65 More...
Evertrapped Streaming Full New Album
Montreal-based five piece Evertrapped is streaming third album "Under The Deep" in full before it drops this Friday, October 15 via Hellstorm Recordz. Vocalist James Brookes comments on the album:
“‘Under The Deep' is an exploration of the deepest reaches of human madness. Not clinical madness, but simply the darkest regions of the soul and the blackest part of the human heart from a mind found to be socially functional, but is really way too far gone. And thus it seeks to explore what is underneath the deepest depth, hence no matter how deep you descend there’s always another layer that can be torn away."
1. [...] (1:58)
2. Arise From The Ashes (5:40)
3. Underneath The Deep (5:50)
4. Palace Of Injustice (6:06)
5. Hypnotized By Hatred (5:26)
6. Blood Of The Fallen (5:05)
7. Lethal District (6:28)
8. Burning Through Vengeance (5:36)
9. Reaper (5:30)
10. Embrace The End (5:55) More...
Machine Head Announces Solo European Tour
Machine Head will headline an exclusive tour starting this February, billed as “An Evening With Machine Head” spanning across mainland Europe and the U.K.
No support bands, no locals, just 2 hours of bone-crunching metal anthems, deep album cuts, sing-a-longs, haunting atmospheric pieces, and pure fucking Machine Head!
"We’re doing an evening with Machine Head. Meaning: it’ll just be us, folks,” commented guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn. “We are really excited about playing longer sets, throwing in some deep cuts, and just having it be our own world. We did this in the U.S. and eastern Europe recently and it’s done amazingly well. Fans seem to really love the 'Evening With…' format for a band like us who has a long-standing and diverse catalog. While the sets vary from night to night, there were a couple nights on the last run where we reached the 2 hour and 40 minute mark. It was crazy! We could have played all night, the crowd was so insane!!”
Machine Head has been doing primarily solo shows since cancelling a tour with Epica and Children of Bodom to finish new album "Bloodstone and Diamonds." In regards to the band’s decision to not bring along support acts as well as no longer play festival slots, Flynn elaborates:
"We’re not trying to have a good time with a bunch of people who don’t know who we are. If Machine Head throws a party, big or small, we don’t want a bunch of ‘strangers’ there. This is about us and you guys, the die-hards, the Head Cases, The Fucking Undesirables! We don’t care about the others out there. We’re here and we’re not going anywhere. If those people want to be a part of this, they know where to find us. So for the time being, and maybe ‘forever’, we’re done reaching out for them." More...
Revolted Releases "Heartbreaking" Video
Brazilian modern thrash metal band Revolted just released a video clip for "Heartbreaking," directed by photographer/filmmaker Paulo Zanella and with video editing by Bruno Paraguay, lead singer of the band Eminence.
The song is taken from the album "Revolutionary Order," produced by Junior Xavas, Xavier Collard and the band itself. For mixing and mastering the disc traveled to France where Xavier Collard at SteelMind Studios completed the job.
To hear more from the album, check out the track "Behind The Sacred Verses" over at this location.
With The Dead Posts "Crown Of Burning Stars"
With The Dead's debut self-titled album is due out this Friday via Rise Above Records and today the band is pleased to debut the first video from the album - check out "Crown of Burning Stars" below. Lee Dorrian came up with the video's concept and Marc Norris at Nucleus Films directed the clip.
The band was formed by the founding rhythm section of occultist doom overloads Electric Wizard: guitarist/bassist Tim Bagshaw and drummer Mark Greening. Both have also played together in Ramesses. Completing the triangle is frontman Lee Dorrian, co-founder of doom pioneers Cathedral, former frontman with grindcore legends Napalm Death and owner of Rise Above Records. More...
Avatarium Gets You "Hypnotized"
Swedish doom act Avatarium - featuring Candlemass founder Leif Edling and former Evergrey guitarist Marcus Jidell - released the the new track "Hypnotized." The song appears on the new full length album "The Girl With The Raven Mask," which is set to drop on October 23rd via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Girl With The Raven Mask see lyric video here)
2. The January Sea
3. Pearls And Coffins
4. Hypnotized
5. Ghostlight
6. Run Killer Run
7. Iron Mule
8. The Master Thief
Check out "Hypnotized" here: More...
Infalling Streams "Distorted Visions"
Monstrous riffs, bellowing vocals, and pummeling drums that mimic that screaming disdain you have for your mundane existence: that is the assaulting trauma of Cleveland’s Infalling.
This aggressive and groovy five piece is now streaming new single "Distorted Visions" from the yet-to-be released EP "Ominous," which follows the band's 2012 debut "Path of Desolation."
Members of the band come from various Cleveland projects including Stresslord, Odious Sanction, and Pale Creation to name a few, culminating in Tony Balante berating the microphone, Justin Endres and Kyle Knicely crafting chugging riffs on guitar, Ben Smith slaying on bass, and Eric Frabotta setting the pace on drums. More...
Motus Tenebrae Reveals Album Details
On January 25, 2016 My Kingdom Music will release new Motus Tenebrae album "Deathrising." This will be the band's fifth album and marks the return of vocalist Luis McFadden.
The album was mastered at Imperial Mastering Studio in California (USA) by Colin Davis and represents a new chapter in the group's vision of Gothic doom metal. The artwork was created by drummer Andrea Falaschi and features the following track listing:
1. Our Weakness
2. Black Sun
3. For A Change
4. Light That We Are
5. Faded
6. Deathrising
7. Haunt Me
8. Grace
9. Cold World
10. Cherish My Pain
11. Desolation More...
Counting Days Streams Full Album
London metalcore quintet Counting Days will release debut album "Liberated Sounds" on October 16 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group (Black Label Society, Gojira, Joe Bonamassa).
Produced by Fredrik Nordstrom (At The Gates, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Opeth, Architects, Bring Me the Horizon) at his Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, the "Liberated Sounds" subject matter hits on a number of recurring themes; mortality, relationships and religion all return throughout.
Elaborating on the lyrical content, Thomas Debaere reveals: “This wasn’t a conscious effort, they are just things that really struck a chord. Even the title, 'Liberated Sounds,' was inspired by the feeling we all got from writing it, five mates writing music without restrictions or judgement.”
Hear all of "Liberated Sounds" below before it drops officially this coming Friday. More...
Northern Crown Working On Album
Northern Crown is currently working on the follow-up to "In The Hands of the Betrayer" (reviewed here), with the band commenting:
"One year ago today, we released our debut EP. Having no way to set any expectations, the positive reaction we received from fans and critics was overwhelming. Thank you to everyone involved from band members to friends, fans and music writers.
"While we have your attention, we'd like to let you know that Zach, Frank & Ken are busy demoing new material with the plan to release a new album in the first half of 2016. We're really excited and hope you are, too." More...
Arceye Releases Video Featuring Xerath Member
Late 2013 saw U.K. death thrash band Arcye make waves with the release of second album "At First Light," but with things slowing down late last year the band has now struck yet again out of the blue with a premiere of a brand new music video.
Featuring guest vocals from Richard Thomson of UK's tech metal giants Xerath, "The Thirst" was directed by Tom Bohan and shot in a warehouse deep in Manchester by a group of his film students. The final edit is brought to you by Jo Brook.
Vocalist and bass player Al Llewellyn comments, “We previously worked with Tom on 'The Storm' (watch it here) and were really impressed with the results so he and his crew seemed the natural choice to work with on this new video!"
Al continues, "As the cycle of 'At First Light' wound down late last year, our plan was to release a video for every track on the album while we start focusing on ideas for album three! 'The Thirst' was the next natural choice to put into video form, it has more of our melodic side in it and Rich does a sterling job at making lots of noise over our riffs! It was great fun to film and to meet back up to riff it out since recording with him in the studio!" More...
Bauda Streaming Full New Album
Precisely one week ahead of its official European release, “Sporelights,” the third album and first for Temple Of Torturous from Chilean group Bauda, is now playing in its entirety online - listen in below.
A North American release is set for November 13, 2015 also via Temple Of Torturous. Revolving around the perpetual struggles of men against the enslaving nature of modern societies, this new effort displays a powerful and dynamic progressive rock/metal, which paired with beautiful, dramatic orchestral ambiance create a majestic record that is so compelling it lures you deeper and deeper with each repeated listen. The "Sporelights" track listing is as follows:
1. Aurora
2. Vigil
3. Sporelights
4. War
5. Tectonic Cells
6. Asleep In Layers
7. Dawn Of Ages More...
Asphyx To Begin Work On New Album, Announce Tour
Dutch death/doom pioneers Asphyx continue riding strong on the back of the latest and possibly most acclaimed album release, "Deathhammer" and will be debuting in Latin America and hitting other countries on international dates well into 2016. In addition, the band has commenced work on a new album - expected in 2016 - and recording will begin at the end of next month.
Here is a list of all upcoming dates:
10.22.15 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) - Teatro Odisseia
10.23.15 Brasilia (Brazil) - Circulador
10.24.15 São Paulo (Brazil) - Clash Club
10.25.15 Curitiba (Brazil) - John Bull Pub
10.26.15 Santiago (Chile) - Kmasu Premiere
10.27.15 Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Mvseo Rock
10.28.15 Lima (Peru) - Crypto Bar
10.29.15 Mexico DF (Mexico) - Multiforo Cultural Alicia
10.31.15 Medellin (Colombia) - Altavoz Festival
11.07.15 Leeds (UK) - Damnation Festival
12.05.15 Oberhausen (Germany) - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting
02.28.16 Tilburg (The Netherlands) - Netherlands Deathfest
03.26.16 Thessaloniki (Greece) - Eightball Club
03.27.16 Sofia (Bulgaria) - Mixtape 5
(More dates to be announced soon.)
Vocalist Marvin van Drunen checked in with the following comment about the Latin American tour as well as on the status of the work on the new material:
"Asphyx is proud and very pleased to announce their first tour on the South American continent. As many of our long term die-hard and dedicated followers come from there and were begging us to fly over this is thus for us like a dream come true that finally the Latin American hordes are able to witness an intense Asphyx show of which we are infamous for. As for now we're about to krush; Brasilia, Sao Paolo, Curitiba, Rio De Janeiro, Mexico City, San Jose, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Buenos Aires and Medellin. So we hope to see all of you soon, insaniacs! More...
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Amberian Dawn Premieres "Fame & Gloria"
Finnish symphonic metal act Amberian Dawn have unleashed the pirate themed music video for the new track "Fame & Gloria" right here on Metal Underground.com. The song is the opening number from the brand new new release "Innuendo," which is set to drop via Napalm Records on October 23rd. The band's seventh full length studio effort can be pre-ordered over at this location.
After their last highly acclaimed 2014 album “Magic Forest," the female fronted sextet return with "Innuendo," the second studio album with gorgeous vocalist Päivi "Capri" Virkkunen. Presented in a catchier and more melodic way than previous efforts, "Innuendo" sounds like a deliberately fresh new start with some of strongest vocal performances in the band’s history. With production work from Mikko Karmilla (Amorphis, Apocalyptica) and Tuomas Seppälä's apparent influences from the likes of Jean Michel Jarre to Vangels, "Innuendo" showcases the epic trademarks of an album that could easily place the band into the forefront of the subgenre! "Innuendo" is a term most famed by Queen and the album titled the same, but as time goes on, some might come to think of Amberian Dawn alongside the British rock heroes.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Fame & Gloria
2. Ladyhawk
3. Innuendo
4. The Court Of Mirror Hall (see lyric video here)
5. Angelique
6. Rise Of The Evil
7. Chamber Of Dreadful Dreams
8. Knock Knock Who’s There
9. Symphony Nr 1, Part 1 – The Witchcraft
10. Your Time – My Time
11. Fame & Gloria (Instrumental Version) (Bonus Track)
12. Sunrise (Re-Recording) (Bonus Track)
Metal Underground.com is proud to present "Fame & Gloria": More...
Eldritch Streraming New Track "Changing Blood"
Italian progressive metal act Eldritch is streaming the new track "Underlying Issues" in the player below. The song is the opening track from the band's tenth full length studio effort entitled "Underlying Issues," which drops on November 6th via Scarlet Records.
"Underlying Issues" was recorded at Bigwave Recording studios in Livorno, Italy (which handled the drum recordings under the watch of engineer by Niko Santaniello) and Eldritch’s very own Bunker Studios in Livorno, Italy, with producer and guitarist Eugene Simone. Mixing and mastering was handled by Simone Mularoni (DGM) at Domination Studios in San Marino, Italy.
The track listing is:
1. Changing Blood
2. Danger Zone
3. Broken
4. All And More
5. The Face I Wear
6. To The Moon And Back
7. Bringers Of Hate
8. The Light
9. Piece Of Clarity
10. Before I Die
11. Slowmotion K Us
Check out "Changing Blood" here: More...
Hanging Garden Presents "Borrowed Eyes"
Finnish melancholy death/doom act Hanging Garden released a new music video for the track "Borrowed Eyes." The song is the opening track from the latest release "Blackout Whiteout," which was issued back in late September via Lifeforce Records.
Check out the clip here:
Starblind Details Sophomore LP "Dying Son"
Swedish traditional metal act Starblind - featuring ex-Steel Attack drummer Micke Stark as vocalist - released details on the band's upcoming new release "Dying Son." The album is set to drop on December 4th via Pure Steel Records. It is the follow up to the 2014 debut "Darkest Horrors" (Stormspell Record).
The band is dedicated to the British heavy metal of the 80s: casual, catchy metal with majestic twin guitar leads, pumping, distinctive bass lines and melodic and highly powerful vocals. The are strong influence of Iron Maiden from the early Dickinson phase is unmistakable. With the monumental 11 minute plus opus "The Land of Seven Rivers Beyond the Sea" and the bass/twin guitar parts in "Room 101" will have fans dreaming of Maiden's "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" and the best moments of "Somewhere In Time".
"Dying Son" was produced by Rocka Rolla/Blazon Stone mastermind Cedrick Forsberg. The track listing is:
1. A Dying Son
2. Blood Red Skies
3. Firestone
4. The Man Of The Crowd
5. The Lighthouse
6. Sacrifice
7. Room 101
8. The Land Of Seven Rivers Beyond The Sea More...
Twitching Tongues Premieres "Asylum Avenue"
Twitching Tongues premieres a new track titled "Asylum Avenue", taken from the upcoming new album "Disharmony", out in stores on October 27th via Metal BladeRecords.
Check out now "Asylum Avenue" below.
Vehemence Premieres New Song & Lyric Video
Phoenix-based death metal outfit Vehemence premieres its new song and lyric video "Murdered by the Earth", taken from the upcoming new album "Forward Without Motion", out on October 23 via Battleground Records.
Check out now "Murdered by the Earth" below.
August Burns Red Premieres New Music Video
August Burns Red premieres its music video for "Ghosts", taken from the band's new album "Found In Far Away Places", out in stores via Fearless Records.
Check it out now below.
The clip is shedding light on the homeless and their struggles. Explains guitarist Brent Rambler: More...
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