Metal News for October 16, 2013
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Aether Streaming Re-Recorded Tracks
Argentinian doom metal band Aether recently re-recorded two of its earlier tracks, "I Just Fade" and "Gather Me Up," streaming them on its facebook page. Those tracks from Aether's debut self-titled release have been reissued to update their sound to the band's new lineup.
The Buenos Aires band, originally a duo consisting of bassist/vocalist Diego Rodriguez and guitarist/vocalist Cristian Yans, expanded its membership to include keyboardist Micaela Dive and second guitarist Leonardo Fuster last year. Aether is still in talks to secure a permanent drummer.
Planetate Calls It Quits
Halifax act Planetate has posted the following message online about deciding to call it quits:
"If you guys haven't heard Planetate has broken up. Thanks everyone for your support and keep your eyes peeled for some new upcoming projects coming from the ashes of Planetate.
"Thanks again everyone, we couldn't have made it this far without you!"
You can check out the group's previously released self-titled EP in the Bandcamp player below.
Toxic Holocaust Announces U.S. Shows
Portland metal/punk hooligans Toxic Holocaust today confirm details for a U.S. headlining tour. Set to commence November 16th in Trenton, New Jersey, the 15-date expedition will find Toxic Holocaust spreading contagion through much of the Northeast, coming to a close December 1st in Island Park, New York.
The band will be joined by Ramming Speed and In Defence. Additionally, Toxic Holocaust will perform a special Halloween procedural in Portland on October 31st with Stovokor. See a confirmed listing of dates below. European takeovers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Toxic Holocaust will be touring in support of impending new beast of a long player, "Chemistry Of Consciousness," which wasrRecorded by the band, mixed with Kurt Ballou (Converge) at GodCity Studio, and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering.
"Chemistry Of Consciousness" will drop in North America on October 29th (October 25th in Benelux/Germany/Finland and October 28th in UK/World) on CD, LP and digitally. See the band live: More...
L’Hiver En Deuil Streaming New Song
Today Terrorizer Magazine offers up a premiere from Belgian black metallers L’Hiver en Deuil.
Titled “As,” the song comes from the band’s first EP “Ter Aarde,” which is set for release via Consouling Agency on November 9th. Check out the track below. The following press release was also issued about the band:
"L'Hiver en Deuil was shaped during the winter of 2009/2010, one of the most unrelenting and severe in years. The atmosphere of winter and the dark beauty of the surroundings of the band’s rehearsal place helped them to give voice to their suppressed feelings through the symbolism of nature, with songs drowning in an aura of introspective black metal, combined with repeated riffs and hypnotic melodies to conjure a melancholic, trance-like state. L'Hiver en Deuil is where and when its members confront themselves with their fears, their deepest frustrations, things that cannot be easily grasped, the perpetual search for what goes beyond existence. The thin line between life and death. Their journey started there.
"In mid 2012, the line-up was complete, now gathering former members from Sarin, Marche Funèbre and The Gates of Argonath. With a stable line-up, L’Hiver en Deuil felt the need to record some new songs and they reached out to Phorgath from Enthroned and Emptiness fame, knowing that his extensive experience in producing dark and unholy music would be the perfect match to their mournful and bleak compositions. So in February/March’13 the band entered the studio to record their first EP 'Ter Aarde.'
"'Ter Aarde.' is foremost a very introspective work, incorporating an array of influences, from traditional black metal to post-hardcore, with the core of this release lying in mid-tempo, trance-inducing melancholic riffs. Although the music definitely stands on its own with a strong identity, parallels can be drawn to such bands as Drudkh, Svarti Loghin,Fen, Agalloch and Forgotten Tomb." More...
Trainwreck Architect Announces Free Show
Montreal, QC wreck n'roll metal band Trainwreck Architect is offering local fans a free show this Sunday, October 20th at Katacombes (1635 St. Laurent).
Fans who show up will get to be part of the band's music video for "Dream Pariah," which is taken from upcoming album "Traits of The Sick," set for release on November 12th.
The album was mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator and features an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal, and rock along with creative lyricism on the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied. Check out the song "As Killers Breathe" below. More...
Ephel Duath Releases New Lyric Video
Experimental metal band Ephel Duath premieres a lyric video today for the song "Shaped By Darkness."
This is the second song to be released from the "Hemmed By Light, Shaped By Darkness" album, due for release on November 19th in Europe and November 26th in North America via Agonia Records.
The video is available for viewing below, courtesy of Lambgoat. The previously posted song "Feathers Under My Skin" can also be heard at this location.
"Hemmed By Light, Shaped By Darkness" includes a unique line-up of Marco Minnemann (Kreator, Necrophagist, Joe Satriani) behind the drums, Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Joe Satriani) on bass, lead singer Karyn Crisis (Crisis, Karyn Crisis Band) along with the founder, guitarist, and songwriter Davide Tiso. More...
Blutmond Recruits New Members, Working On Album
Long-time fans of Blutmond may have been surprised by the lineup that took to the stage recently at the HarVest Festival in Switzerland.
The band featured two new members – Simon on guitar and Fabio on drums and samples - who joined vocalist and guitarist John, vocalist and bassist Jerry, and saxophonist and guitarist Marc. It was, according to John, something of a final audition for the two musicians, albeit one that was pretty much a foregone conclusion. The following press release was issued about the band's lineup changes:
"Since its formation in 2004, Blutmond has never been a band that has been happy to limit itself to a formulaic nod in the direction of a particular genre. Starting out as a Black Metal band and releasing their first full length album “Endzeit” in 2006, Blutmond quickly developed a reputation for their insane and provocative live shows, which, whilst raising their profile throughout Europe, also led them to realize that the time had come to create something that was more emotional and honest.
"As is often the case when bands choose a different direction, not every member was on board with the idea, which resulted in a few lineup changes, and the recruitment of a new guitarist and saxophonist. With Code666/Aural Music picking up their sophomore full-length album, 'Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days' appeared in 2010, followed at the end of 2012 by 'The Revolution is Dead!,' once again on Code666. These two albums demonstrated that Blutmond was obviously forging ahead down a more avant-garde path, but one that definitely had a distinctive edge to it. Now that 2013 is drawing to a close, John has begun writing new material for the band’s fourth full-length album."
John comments: “I’ve built myself a small studio in my apartment which makes it much easier for me to work on the music as I can have access whenever I want. It’s early days yet, and we’re not ready to reveal too much about the direction we’re taking, but I don’t think anyone is going to be disappointed."
Blutmond was also previously covered in our look at bands that blend different genres. Check it out right here.
Ayreon Streaming Title Track Of New LP
Progressive metal act Ayreon, the brainchild of master musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen, is streaming a potion of "Phase I: Singularity" entitled "The Theory of Everything." The clip is the title track of the new album which drops on October 28th (EU) and October 28th (USA) via InsideOut Music. The song features guest vocalist Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) and guest keyboardist Rick Wakeman.
Lucassen commented: "This is an extract from the 20-plus minute track, "Phase 1: Singularity." It combines The Theory of Everything parts 1 and 2. It features vocals by Michael Mills as the Father and Cristina Scabbia as the Mother. The piano was played by Rick Wakeman. Turn on Youtube captions to see the lyrics. Hope you'll enjoy it!"
The track listing of "The Theory Of Everything" is:
Disc 1
1. Phase I: Singularity (23:29 )
2. Phase II: Symmetry (21:31)
Disc 2
1. Phase III: Entanglement (22:34)
2. Phase IV: Unification (22:20)
Check out the clip here: More...
Serpent Noir Announces Vinyl Release
Greek occult black metal band Serpent Noir will release a vinyl version of the 2010 debut mini-album "Sanguis XI" on October 22nd through Hellthrasher Productions.
The 12" LP will be available in the edition of 400 black and 100 red/black splatter copies coming in a gatefold sleeve. The track listing is as follows:
1. Paroketh
2. Midnight Consciousness
3. Sorath Invocation
4. The Disputers
5. Ritualis Draconis (Part I and II)
6. The Eleventh Blood
"Sanguis XI" was originally released on CD by Daemon Worship Productions. The entire release is available for streaming below. More...
Orchid Releases New Music Video
Orchid has teamed up with Screamhorrormag.com to release a new music video for the title track to "Mouths of Madness." Check out the video below.
The "Mouths of Madness" album is out now via Nuclear Blast, and you can also check out the previously posted "Wizards of War" video at this location.
From The Depth To Release New EP In December
Italian metal act From the Depth announced that in mid-December, the band will issue a new EP entitled "Perseverance," which comes a few months ahead of the full length, yet untitled, sophomore release. The EP will contain six tracks, which includes one with a special guest musician, a cover song and some live material. The live material will be captured at the band's upcoming performance on November 21 in Rome with Kaledon and Infinita Symphonia.
The band will choose an album cover from fan submissions to the band via the Official Facebook Page. The deadline for entries is November 15th and the winner will receive the EP, the upcoming sophomore full length and publicity through the band's official website, Facebook and personal pages of the band members.
More information on the new material is expected shortly. More...
Children Of Bodom Announces Signing Sessions
Finnish metal institution Children of Bodom is currently out on the ongoing “Halo Of Blood Over Europe” tour.
Now the band has announced several signing sessions on the following German dates:
17.10. DE Saarbrücken - Garage 18:10 - 18:30
19.10. DE Alsfeld - Stadthalle 19:10 - 19:30
21.10. DE Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn 18:40 - 19:00
Catch the band live in Europe on thee dates:
17.10. D Saarbrücken - Garage *
18.10. D Straubing - Metal Invasion
19.10. D Alsfeld - Stadhalle *
20.10. NL Tilburg - 013 *
21.10. D Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn *
23.10. F Paris - Le Zenith ***
24.10. CH Pratteln - Z7 ***
26.10. E Barcelona - Razzmatazz 1 ***
27.10. E Madrid - La Riviera ***
29.10. E Sevilla - Custom ***
30.10. PT Lisbon - Paradise Garage ***
01.11. PT Porto - Club Hard ***
02.11. E Santiago de Compostela - Sala Capitol ***
03.11. E Pamplona - Sala Totem ***
05.11. F Toulouse - Le Bikini ***
06.11. F Istres - L´Usine ***
07.11. CH Lausanne - Docks ***
08.11. I Milan - Live Club ***
10.11. A Vienna - Arena ***
12.11. RO Bucharest - Turbohalle ***
13.11. BG Sofia - Universiada Hall ***
15.11. GR Thessaloniki - Principal Club ***
16.11. GR Athens - Gagarin 205 ***
18.11. SRB Belgrade - Dom Omladine ***
19.11. SLO Ljubljana - Kino Siska ***
20.11. SK Bratislava - Majestic Music Club ***
22.11. HU Budapest - Petöfi Csarnok ***
23.11. CZ Zlin - Winter Masters Of Rock
24.11. PL Craców - Klub Studio ***
25.11. PL Warsaw - Stodola ***
27.11. LV Riga - Melna Piektdiena ****
29.11. EST Tallin - Rock Cafe **** More...
Silent Force Unveils Album Title & Art For New LP
German metal act Silent Force announced that the band will break its six year hiatus and release the new album "Rising From Ashes." The new release is expected to drop on December 13th via AFM Records.
More information on the album is expected shortly. There has been no announcement from the band as to who the vocalist on the album will be, or whether U.S. native DC Cooper (Royal Hunt) will continue to front the band.
The new album's artwork can be seen here:
Kataklysm Posts Second Track-By-Track Video
Montreal based death metal powerhouse Kataklysm offers up another foretaste today of “Waiting For The End To Come" in the form of the second part of a series of track-by-track videos.
Let mastermind Maurizio Iacono give you further information on the idea behind tracks 5 - 8 in the player below. The previously posted clip in the series is still available at this location.
Kataklysm's new album "Waiting for the End to Come" will be released on Oct. 25th (EU), Oct. 28th (UK), and October 29th, 2013 (NA) via Nuclear Blast.
The full album's track listing is as follows:
01. Fire
02. If I Was God - I’d Burn It All
03. Like Animals
04. Kill The Elite
05. Under Lawless Skies
06. Dead & Buried
07. The Darkest Days of Slumber
08. Real Blood - Real Scars
09. The Promise
10. Empire Of Dirt
11. Elevate
12. The American Way (Sacred Reich cover) More...
Cronian Posts New Track Online
After streaming the song "Ecocracy" online, Cronian has now released another track from the coming "Erathems" album.
Check out the track "Chemical Dawn" in the player below, courtesy of p3.no. The full album's track listing is as follows:
1. Cold Wave Eruption
2. Ecocracy
3. Drifting Station
4. Moments And Monuments
5. Blackwater Horizon
6. Core Resiliency
7. Chemical Dawn
8. End(Durance) Part III
9. Full Moon Inferno [bonus track on European digipak and digital editions] More...
Fleshgod Apocalypse Releases Wine
What better way to enjoy a fine blend of Italian metal than having a glass of wine to go along with it? Symphonic death metal five-piece Fleshgod Apocalypse now has two different varieties of wine available: "Ariadne" and "Minotaur." This exclusive offer is only available for European customers via the band’s homepage.
Stated the band: “We have spent a lot of time thinking about the best way to thank all our fans for the outstanding support we received throughout these years, a truly unique gift which could fully represent our Italian heritage and our strong connection with the Mediterranean culture. That's why we decided to choose two of the most typical blends of our area, grown in the most prestigious vineyards, to deliver you this two high quality wines, inspired by the myth of the labyrinth of Knossos. Here's to you: 'Minotaur' and 'Ariadne!'”
You can purchase the Fleshgod Apocalypse wine right here. The band's latest album "Labyrinth" (reviewed here) was released back in August. More...
Soilwork Releases Lyric Video
Sweden's Soilwork has released a lyric video for the song "Tongue," which is taken from the band's most recent double album "The Living Infinite" (reviewed here). Check out the video below.
Kicking off a European tour, the band will soon bring "The Living Infinite" to stages near you alongside Keep of Kalessin and Sybreed. Dates are available after the jump.
East Of The Wall Posts "Arbiters Meet" Video
New Jersey genre-jumping technicians East of the Wall have released "Arbiters Meet," the first song from the band's upcoming fourth full-length record, "Redaction Artifacts."
The single is synced to a look into the album's recording process, using footage that the band shot throughout the tracking and mixing sessions. "Arbiters Meet" is now a featured video at Metal Injection and can be used below.
East of the Wall is also using this footage to create a series of in-studio mini-documentaries, which will be released in the coming weeks, as "Redaction Artifacts" nears release on October 29th. You can also catch the band at these release shows:
10/25/2013 Casa De Swezey - Centereach, NY w/ Old Wounds, Cryptodira
10/26/2013 ABC No Rio (3pm Matinee) - New York, NY w/ So Hideous, Meek Is Murder
10/26/2013 The Saint - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Tidal Arms, Estella
10/27/2013 Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA w/ Air Is Human, Harbor More...
Septicflesh Reveals Latest Re-Issue
The Greek demons in Septicflesh just entered Devasoundz Studios in Athens in order to record their ninth album, the follow-up to 2011’s "The Great Mass" (reviewed here).
This forthcoming as-yet-untitled opus, should be out before summer 2014. The band will once more use the musical skills of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
In the meantime, the reissue of Septicflesh’s 1998 classic, "A Fallen Temple," will hit stores on January 17th (January 21st in North America), 2014.
Just like with "Mystic Places of Dawn," "Esoptron," and "Ophidian Wheel," this remastered re-release will include bonus tracks and will be adorned with a brand new cover artwork designed by Septicflesh frontman Seth Siro Anton.
Lord Dying Streaming Bonus Track
Lord Dying has been on the road non-stop since the release of "Summon the Faithless" earlier this year via Relapse Records.
The band has not stopped touring and has no plans to stop anytime soon: in addition to an appearance at Phil Anselmo's inaugural Housecore Horror Film Fest alongside Pig Destroyer, Down, Repulsion and many others, Lord Dying has announced a run of dates for October and the beginning of November in North America.
Next year the band will be heading to Europe for the first time for an extensive tour with label mates Red Fang and TeePee Records artist The Shrine. Lord Dying has also confirmed an appearance at the 2014 Roadburn Festival. A complete list of all dates can be found below.
Noisey (Vice Magazine's New Music Channel) is also hosting a stream of the Lord Dying song "Value of Pity," available on the deluxe edition of "Summon the Faithless." Check it out below. More...
Blind To Faith Posts "Burial Of Mankind" Track
As Blind to Faith prepares for the unveiling of "Under The Heptagram," another new single from the EP has been cast onto out into the population.
With a severely cavernous production, "Burial Of Mankind" pounds the listener mercilessly with a metallic, punk-fueled audio beating until midway through, when things slow to a whispering crawl before building back up with a slow-motion dirge and unloading with the most upbeat attack on the impending thee-song release.
Attend the "Burial Of Mankind" through the player below, courtesy of UK-based Tight To The Nail zine.
A389 Recordings will release "Under The Heptagram" on October 31st, a three-song 12" EP, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (From Ashes Rise, Nails, Sleep) which will come with an etched B-side, in a limited run of 666 copies. Catch the band live with Nails:
11/13/2013 Classic Grand - Glasgow
11/14/2013 Star & Garter - Manchester
11/15/2013 The Exchange - Bristol
11/16/2013 Underworld - London More...
Ra Streaming Full New Album
Veteran alternative metal act Ra has released its fourth studio album, and first since 2008, titled "Critical Mass." The new record marks the return of the band's original lineup - guitarist/vocalist Sahaj Ticotin, bassist P.J. Farley, guitarist Ben Carroll and drummer Skoota Warner.
You can also now stream the album in its entirety at MSN's Listening Booth here. If you like what you hear, "Critical Mass" can be purchased online via iTunes.
"I believe this record to be the most complete album we've ever made, but also the heaviest," said Ticotin. "There is a conscious effort here to be more respectful of hard rock/metal roots and less on being too touchy feely. I really wanted this record to feel intense, even on the more light hearted songs. For once I don't feel as if I compromised on any aspect of the writing for this record."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Brutiful
2. Awake
3. Supermegadubstep
4. It's All Over Now
5. Anything U Want
6. Won't Be Home Tonight
7. Running Blind
8. A Hollow Glow
9. Ecstasy
10. Tragic Empire
11. Voices Inside My Head
12. Through the Valley
13. Crawling to the Sky
Blackout Streaming New Song "Anchor"
Today, the gatekeepers at Pitchfork.com shake some pavement with a premiere of "Anchor" from NYC psychedelic doom makers, Blackout. Check out the song at this location. The following press release was also issued about the track:
"Perfectly loud, trippy, and fuzzed-out, the tune comes by way of the trio's forthcoming We Are Here debut, slated for release later this month. Recorded at Vacation Island Studio with engineer/producer Rob Laakso (Diamond Nights, Swirlies, Kurt Vile), the red-eyed, six-track beast of long player has been reaping praise from fans and critics nationally for its inexorable riff worship and planet rupturing bottom-end."
"We Are Here" is due out October 25th, and the track listing is:
1. Indian
2. Amnesia
3. Smoker
4. Columbus
5. Anchor
6. Seven
Impetigo Double CD To See Release Via Razorback
Impetigo's "7 Doors of Death" double CD release is coming in 2014 via Razorback Recordings. The label comments:
"This special 2-disc release will feature all of the band's demo and 7" EP material on one CD, and a special never heard before early version of 'Ultimo Mondo Cannibale' on the second disc! It will also feature updated liner notes from Stevo and more.
"We will be working hard to make this the ultimate release for Impetigo maniacs! This special release will coincide with the Lesions of Impetigo comic book/fanzine that is currently in production also from Razorback! More news on this mammoth release soon."
Rivers Of Nihil Posts Performance Video
Rivers of Nihil has posted a brand new performance demonstration video for "Rain Eater" from new album "The Conscious Seed of Light." Check it out below.
The track is among the songs that can be heard live this fall as the band performs a series of headlining shows, plus the NJ Deathfest on Rivers of Nihil's way to join Dying Fetus for a week of shows through the Midwest/east coast.
Rivers of Nihil's debut album, "The Conscious Seed of Light," was released yesterday throughout North America and was recorded in March of 2013 at Mana Recording Studios in Florida with famed metal producer/musician Erik Rutan. The full album is available for streaming at this location. More...
Inquisition Streaming New Album's Title Track
Black metal powerhouse Inquisition has released the third new track from the band's forthcoming album, "Obscure Verses for the Multiverse." The album's title track is streaming now in the player below, courtesy of Lambgoat.
The American/Colombian duo’s sixth full-length has been scheduled for release on October 29th in North America (October 25th worldwide).
Regarding the track, the Inquisition commented: "The journey continues through infinite tunnels of solitary echoes of a past some have forgotten, but we shall remind you where the roots of our hymns echo from... elevate your spirit and journey with us to mystical thrones. Hail the infinite one."
The album's track listing is:
1. Force of The Floating Tomb
2. Darkness Flows Towards Unseen Horizons
3. Obscure Verses for The Multiverse
4. Spiritual Plasma Evocation
5. Master of The Cosmological Black Cauldron
6. Joined by Dark Matter Repelled by Dark Energy
7. Arrival of Eons After
8. Inversion of Ethereal White Stars
9. Infinite Interstellar Genocide (streaming here)
10. Where Darkness Is Lord And Death the Beginning More...
Razor Rape Streaming Entire EP
Swedish goregrind band Razor Rape recently issued its third release, "Slaughter Sluts Supremacy," on Rotten Roll Rex records. The sixteen-minute EP was a way to tide fans over until the band issues its next full-length in early 2014. Stream all eleven tracks from the EP below, compliments of the band. Check out the bands' other releases over at youtube.
Razor Rape emerged from the filthy plains of the south of Sweden as a one-man army back in 2004, formed by drummer Martin Schönherr (ex-Deranged, Splattered Mermaids, Virgin Sin). In the same year, the first demo "Postmortal Pleasure" was recorded on Christmas Day '04, released in a pressing of a few copies. In 2006 the sickness continued on with a split-CD with Swedish goregrinders Infected Kidneys, released on Goregeous Productions.
Exciter Video Interview Available
Exciter’s John Ricci talked about the history of speed metal on the latest episode of Extreme Metal Television. Check it out below.
The EMTv crew caught up with Exciter when the band played this years Noctis Valkyries Metal Festival in Calgary, AB Canada. Also featured in this episode of EMTv are Canadian death metalers Dire Omen.
You can also read our Sunday Old School column covering Exciter right here.
Guttural Slug Launches Indiegogo Campaign
Guttural Slug, the slam band that released its second full length album "Megalodon" earlier in the year on Rotten Roll Rex records, has launched an indiegogo page to help them in the recording process of the next album. Check out that page at this location. Guttural Slug needs to raise money for album pressing, merchandise, and to fix Sam's apartment/studio which got flooded over the weekend of October 5th. The page video is streaming below, plus you can check out "Megalodon" in its entirety below.
The band consists of Danish guitarist/drummer Mikkel and Virginia bassist/vocalist Samantha. Guttural Slug got its start in April 2012 when Mauro and Mikkel started the band as a side-project from their band Devouring the Deceased, releasing its debut demo "Intercranial Purgatory." In May of 2013 Mauro decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. Mikkel tried to find a replacement and then in June of 2013 Mikkel recruited Samantha Smith.
Coven 13 Streaming New Track
Detroit's doom metal juggernaut Coven 13 (formerly known as Coven) has debuted a new track from the forthcoming "Destiny of the Gods" with culture blog, Halifax Collect. The song, "Solitary Days," is now streaming at this location and below.
"Destiny of the Gods" is set for a November 19th worldwide release date on Shadow Kingdom Records. The album comes on the heels of last year's 25th anniversary re-release of the band's debut, "Worship New Gods." "Destiny of the Gods" is the first offering of new material from the cult doomsters in over two decades.
God Syndrome Posts Cover Tracks Online
Russian act God Syndrome has checked in with the following announcement about posting two new covers online:
"We've just recorded two nice covers to pay our respect to the Masters of metal music - Sepultura and Megadeth! We'd like to thank our friends from SBS Studio, Offbeat Deluxe studio and U Sound Works for their help in recording these covers!"
Listen to God Syndrome's versions of "Dead Embryonic Cells" by Sepultura and "Symphony of Destruction" by Megadeth below, or you can download the tracks for free at Bandcamp here. More...
Slave Zero To Release New EP
Slave Zero is back with new EP "Disambiguated Visionary," due out November 10th, 2013. What can we expect from the fifth offering from the Dublin act and follow-up to 2009’s "Exempt from all Tolerance?"
“Heavy, unrelenting and unpredictable," says vocalist Graeme V. Flynn. Focusing on more progressive and death metal elements than its predecessors, "Disambiguated Visionary" is intended to “provoke thought and question the confines of what we see and perceive as humans alluding to our insignificance as qualified through scientific theories.”
The album was recorded by the band’s own Ben Wanders at Nebula Studios, Galway and features artwork by Paul McCarroll of Unhinged Art. Representing a futuristic humanoid, Graeme furthers, “who’s to say what the world will look like in 1,000 years or 5,000 years? If humankind ever manages to colonize parts of our solar system or beyond, the body will need to adapt to living in those conditions. The figure on the cover could potentially resemble a humanoid from that era. Humankind in our current form is not the peak of our evolutionary climb."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Mathematically Legitimate Solution
2. Limitless Peripheral Perspective
3. Embroidered Strategy Of Calculated Misrepresent
4. Oscillating Perceptions Of An Abstract Existence
5. Anthropic Landscape Theory More...
Shadows Legacy Posts New Music Video
Shadows Legacy has a new video clip now available for "The Sky is Falling Down," which will appear on the band's new album "You’re Going Straight To Hell," to be released in January 2014. Check it out below.
Former Iron Maiden member Blaze Bayley will also make a special participation on the upcoming album's song "Hate Within."
MaYaN Reveals Name Of Sophomore LP
Symphonic extreme metal act MaYaN, featuring Mark Jansen, Rob van der Loo and Arien van Weesenbeek of Epica, has unveiled the title and release date for the upcoming sophomore LP. The album will be called "Antagonise," and is scheduled for release on January 31, 2014 via Nuclear Blast Records. Guest stars have also been announced.
The announcement came via Facebook and reads: "The new album is called 'Antagonise.' 'It's dealing about the current state of the world in which a small group of elites have all the power and try to dominate humanity. The tension is rising and the outcome yet unknown.'
"The album will feature 11 tracks and will be released on January 31st, 2014 via Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded at 'Sandlane' studio, along with producer Joost van der Broek (ReVamp/Stream of Passion).
"Guests on 'Antagonise' are: Floor Jansen (Nightwish/ReVamp), Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion) and the Greek virtuozo violinist Dimitris Katsoulis. Henning Basse (Lingua Mortis Orchestra) and Laura Macri have joined MaYaN as permanent members.
"The new MaYaN line-up consists of:
"Mark Jansen - grunts & screams
Henning Basse - vocals
Laura Macri - soprano
Jack Driessen - keys
Frank Schiphorst - guitars
Rob van der Loo - bass
Arien van Weesenbeek - drums
"MaYaN will present the album within two dutch shows, live at the 30th January at the 'Mezz' Club in Breda and 31st of January 2014 at the 'Tivoli' in Utrecht." More...
Sleeping Romance Streaming New Track
Italian symphonic metal act Sleeping Romance, featuring guitarist Federico Truzzi (Mechanical Swan/Synthphonia Suprema), is streaming the new track "The Promise Inside." The song appears on the debut release "Enlighten," which is set to drop on November 1st (EU) and December 3rd (North America) via Ulterium Records.
The track list for "Enlighten" is:
1. Hybrid Overture
2. Enlighten
3. The Promise Inside
4. Soul Reborn
5. Free Me
6. December Flower
7. Finding My Way
8. Passion Lost
9. Devil's Cave
10. Aeternum
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Paradox Resigns With AFM Records, New Album 2014
German power thrash act Paradox has resigned with AFM Records. The band is working on new material for the follow up to the 2012 release "Tales of the Weird," which is targeted for release in fall/winter of 2014.
The band also confirmed the following live appearances:
04/11/14 Oberursel - Taunus Metal
04/12/14 Vienna - Black ´n Thrash Inferno Festival
05/03/14 Andernach - A Chance For Metal Festival
05/30/14 Geiselwind - Out & Loud Festival
06/20/14 Duisburg - Rage Against Rasicm Festival
07/25/14 Brande-Hörnerkirchen - Headbangers Open Air More...
ToJa Posts "Take Me Home" Music Video
German melodic metal act ToJa released a new music video for the track "Take Me Home." The song appears on the upcoming new LP "(Sad) Songs of Hope." The release drops on October 18th via Pure Rock Records (a division of Pure Steel). The album marks the band's fourth full length effort.
The track list for "(Sad) Songs of Hope" is:
1. The Storm
2. Into The Dark
3. Lost Horizon
4. Cosmic Ocean
5. Day And Night
6. A Little Folk Song
7. Take Me Home
8. Free My Mind
9. Waiting
10. Rising High
11. Sad Songs Of Hope
12. Don't Turn Away More...
Vengeance Posts "Back To Square One" Music Video
Dutch hard rock act Vengeance released a new music video for the track "Back To Square One." The song appears on the upcoming new release "Piece Of Cake," which is out on on October 25th (Germany), October 28th (EU) and November 5th (North America) via Steamhammer/SPV Records.
The track list for "Piece of Cake" is:
1. World Arena
2. Tears From The Moon
3. Raintime Preload
4. Raintime
5. Sandman
6. Back To Square One
7. Headquake
8. Train
9. Mirrors
10. Piece Of Cake
11. Goodbye Mother Sky
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