Metal News for October 19, 2015
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25 news articles posted on this day.
MuckRaker Signs With Eternal Sound
MuckRaker has issued the following statement about signing a record deal and seeing the re-issuing of "Karmageddon" in Europe:
"We are very proud to announce that we have inked a deal with the German label, Eternal Sound Records, They will be releasing our most recent album, 'Karmageddon,' for promotion and distribution throughout Europe and the UK on January 15th, 2016. They are very down to Earth folks that love and support metal of all stripes, and we are very happy that they have chosen MuckRaker to work with."
Eternal Sound Records also had this to say: "We would like to welcome a new member to our family. Eternal Sound Records are very proud to announce the signing of MuckRaker, Blue collar stoner metal from Atlanta/Georgia! Truly one of the most talented bands in the underground scene from Georgia! We are very excited to be the first Label to bring them to Europe! MuckRaker - for fans of Clutch and Down!" More...
The Body Streaming Split Track
The lead track from the impending collaborative LP from The Body and Krieg has been made publicly available several weeks ahead of the album's release through At A Loss Recordings. Check out "Bottom Of The Bottle, Bottom Of The River" in the player below.
At A Loss Recordings will release this split on November 13, 2015 on all digital platforms, CD, cassette, and LP with digital download included. The artwork for the package was handled by Jason Bartell, also of Fang Island fame.
Expect both Krieg and The Body to have busy tour schedules throughout the remainder of 2015 and through 2016, including collaborative tour dates. More...
Hail Spirit Noir Signs Record Deal
Norway’s Dark Essence Records just signed a deal with Greek psychedelic black metal trio Hail Spirit Noir. The label comments:
"Formed in Thessaloniki in 2010, Hail Spirit Noir’s lineup is composed of Haris (Transcending Bizarre) on Synths, Theoharis (Transcending Bizarre, Rex Mundi) on guitars and vocals, and J Demian (Blackdrawn, Dol Ammad) on bass and acoustic guitars.
"The band’s debut full-length album 'Pneuma' was released on Code666/Aural Music in 2012, followed by the sophomore album 'Oi Magoi' in 2014. Describing their sound as 'retro, yet modern,' Hail Spirit Noire is currently working on a 3rd full length album, which will be released on Dark Essence Records on a date as yet to be specified."
According to the band, the upcoming release will be “a psychoprog black metal album of trippy melodies and satiric ecstasy." Stay tuned for more details. More...
Simbiose Posts "Abismo" Video
Portuguese crust/grind unit Simbiose just launched a brand new music video for “Abismo," which can be seen below. The song comes from the band’s sixth full-length “Trapped” released earlier this year via Anticorpos Records. You can stream the entire album over at this location.
Antimatter Posts "Stillborn Empires" Video
Antimatter just released a music video for the track "Stillborn Empires," taken off latest album "The Judas Table." European fans can also catch Antimatter live on these remaining tour dates:
Oct 19 - 'Protokultura', Gdansk, PL
Oct 20 - ‘U Bazyla’, Poznan, PL
Oct 21 - ‘K17’, Berlin, DE
Oct 22 - ‘Rock Café St Pauli’, Hamburg, DE
Oct 23 - ‘W2’, Den Bosch, NL
Oct 24 - ‘Boerderij’, Zoetermeer, NL
Nov 7 – Doom Over Kiev, UA More...
Butcher Babies Posts "Igniter" Video
The Butcher Babies are back with their new, full-length offering, "Take It Like a Man," and the official video for "Igniter" also comes online today - check it out below.
New offering "Take It Like a Man" was recorded in the Hollywood Hills with producer Logan Mader. Butcher Babies will support the album by joining Amaranthe across North America for a new tour starting October 29, 2016.
Heidi Shepherd (vocals) states: "We've all been in that different state of consciousness where rage over takes over your body and mind. ‘Igniter' is about these emotions and about that last straw that breaks you. We were so lucky as to film this video during our live performance at The Download Festival, Metal Hammer Boat and The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards. As it shows our intense live energy on the stage, it also shows our goofy off stage personalities.”
Carla Harvey further adds: “'Igniter' is a song about the anger and frustration that we can let consume and even destroy us at times. When we first started butcher babies, I was in a much darker place and often let that rage overtake me, but after 6 years of having a healthy outlet for those feelings through our music, I'm a completely different person. I love that the video for igniter, shot while we toured the UK this summer, shows a juxtaposition of on stage rage and our off stage fun personalities. It speaks volumes to the release that music provides not only for the listener, but the creators." More...
Twingiant Kicking Off U.S. Tour
Sludge/stoner metal band Twingiant is set to embark on a tour of the American Midwest tomorrow. Dubbed the "Bringing the Devil Down to the Midwest Tour," the band will play 8 shows in support of latest album "Devil Down,"which was recently released via Medusa Crush Recordings.
Guitarist Nikos had the following to say about the tour: "The time is finally here and we’re super excited to get out on the road. We’ve been working our butts off to make this happen and we’re more than ready to visit a bunch of new cities and make new friends! The set list will cover all three of our releases, but we will have an ample amount of songs from our most recent album, Devil Down. As far as merch goes, we have a couple of new shirt designs that are so new, they’re not even on our merch page yet. We’re also bringing a bargain bin of shirts that will contain past designs that range anywhere from $1 to a whopping $5 a shirt! See you this week!"
10/20 Las Cruces NM @ Halo's Hookah Lounge
10/21 Austin TX @ Beerland
10/22 Memphis TN @The Buccaneer Lounge
10/23 St. Louis MO @ The Demo
10/24 Chicago IL @ Underground Lounge
10/25 Omaha NE @ Shamrocks
10/26 Denver CO @ Hi-Dive
10/27 Las Vegas NV @ The Womb Room More...
Birds In Row Releases New Music Video
French outfit Birds In Row just released a music video for "Can't Lie," shot by Mr. Fifi on the band's recent Japanese tour. The track appears on the group's split with WAITC, which is out now on 10" vinyl via Throatruiner Records. Both bands will also tour Europe together later this fall.
Witchcraft Announces New Album
The Swedish classic / doom rock masters from Witchcraft have announced a brand new album to be released via Nuclear Blast. The successor of 2012's "Legend" will be entitled "Nucleus" and is said to be pursuing the more raw side of older recordings. Nuclear Blast comments:
"With an all new line-up (Rage Widerberg on drums and Tobias Anger on bass) the band sounds more hungry and powerful than ever again. In combination with the thrilling, yet very down-to-earth production by Pelander himself, Philip Gabriel Saxin and Anton Sundell it just throws you in dreamy sonic landscapes that will mesmerize and haunt you alike."
New album "Nucleus" is scheduled for an early 2016 release, with more details and a finalized release date coming soon.
The Defiled Enters Guinness Book Of Records
One year on from a performance on a floating iceberg in the Greenland Sea, The Defiled has been rewarded by having the stunt immortalized in the 2016 edition of the Guinness Book Of World Records.
“Breaking records certainly makes an interesting change from making them,” says keyboard player The AvD. “As a child this was a book of wonder and excitement, so it’s pretty mind blowing to open this book and see myself and my band mates looking back at me.“
The four piece braved arctic conditions and fast flowing ice to perform a 30 minute set on an iceberg as part of Jägermeister’s "Ice Cold Gig" series. More...
Our Souls Evolve Posts Guitar Playthrough
Famined Records’ newest signing, Canadian metalcore outfit Our Souls Evolve, is pleased to premiere the guitar playthrough for the lead single off forthcoming label debut "Self:Consciousness."
The single “Altruistic" is the seventh track off the band's upcoming November 13 album release. Along with the new album, the Our Souls Evolve will be working to finalize future plans. Drummer Jorge Jimenez teases:
“We are embarking on a very exciting journey as a band now that we are part of Famined. We will do our best to provide a unique and creative collection of material on the upcoming future as well as more live presentations, hopefully some tours here and there. Please stay tuned and expect much from us! This is just the beginning and we hope you come along us since now.”
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. I
2. Forgé Dans Le Doute
3. Invisible Sickness
4. Self
5. Consciousness
6. Seeking Answers
7. Altruistic
8. Absolute Nothingness
9. Shiva More...
Zimmers Hole Adds Second Show
Infamous metal satire band Zimmer's Hole recently announced a return to the stage after a lengthy 6 year absence.
In addition to the previously announced January 23, 2016 show at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, a new date has been added for the day before, with a performance taking place at The V Lounge in Victoria, BC on January 22, 2016. Tickets and VIP passes are available here.
Zimmers Hole is best known for crazy theatrical live shows full of props, humor and blistering old school metal influence. The Rickshaw Theatre show will include Dayglo Abortions, Process, Golers, and Aggression, while the Victoria performance will feature Punish and Atrous Leviathon. More...
Warfather Finishes New Album
Steve Tucker just checked in with the following announcement about finishing work on a new Warfather album:
"I have the the new Warfather album in my possession! Mastered and final! I am excited beyond belief!!! This album is a monster and I cannot wait for it to reach your ears!!!
"Recorded and produced by the mighty Erik Rutan at Mana Studios, mastered by Alan Douches for West Westside Mastering. We will be announcing the album title in the coming week and possibly a few track names. I will put up song samples ASAP."
This new album will follow previous release "Orchestrating The Apocalypse," which can be heard in full below. More...
Next To None Adds More U.S. Shows
The prog metal youngsters from Next To None are currently on a tour of the U.S. east coast with Fates Warning – and they are not stopping any time soon.
The band has announced a second U.S. tour taking place this November with A.D.D. and Blanco Diablo. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates in support of debut full-length album "A Light In The Dark" (check out our review here).
10/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Bull Shooters Saloon
11/1 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
11/8 - Allentown, PA @ Chicago Restaurant & Nightlife
11/10 - Watertown, NY @ The Flashback Lounge w/ A.D.D. + TBA
11/11 - TBA
11/12 - Rochester, NY @ The California Brew Haus w/ A.D.D., Blanco Diablo and X The Sky + 6:00pm in-store appearance at House of Guitars (645 Titus Ave)
11/13 - Niagara Falls, NY @ The Evening Star Concert Hall w/ A.D.D., Blanco Diablo and Surrender Reality
11/14 - Auburn, NY @ Suzy's Lounge w/ A.D.D., Blanco Diablo + TBA More...
Un Releasing "The Tomb Of All Things"
Black Bow Records is pleased to announce the release of the debut album from Seattle's Un, "The Tomb of All Things." The album features 5 tracks from these funeral doom featuring veterans of Seattle's music scene, including Monte McCleery of Samothrace.
Black Bow Records owner Jon Davis (also of doom band Conan) had the following to say: "We are pleased to announce the signing of Seattle black hole creators UN. A darker, more melancholy and heavy band does not exist today and we're pleased that they wish to call Black Bow Records home. Their new release 'The Tomb of All Things' will blow your mind and gives everything that heavy music is lacking today. Effortless devastation."
"The Tomb of All Things" will be released on December 4, 2015 on CD and digital formats. Pre-orders are available (with free shipping inside the US) at this location. More...
Svart Crown Comments On Tour Cancellation
Remaining dates on the Marduk / Svart Crown tour have been cancelled, with Svart Crown having this to say about the situation:
"We are finally coming home. The last part of the Marduk Tour has been cancelled due to logisticals reasons explain below (see the Massive Music statement). From our part this is again a big disappointment. We are really frustrated to finish the Profane Tour with an other cancellation. It seems the curse is still there so we are going to take few weeks to thinks about the band future and will let you know soon as possible. The last think that we would like to share, is that we were really honored to share the stage with one the best black metal entity ever: Marduk. The first part of the tour was amazing , great crowd, good venue and good people. An eternal support to Massive Music (Mariusz, Marta, Darek), our crew Tryf & Max and all the band Cvinger, Bio Cancer and Crest Of Darkness."
Massive Music comments: "Dear friends, We are sorry to announce that due to the breakdown of the nightliner we are forced to cancel the 2nd part of Marduk tour. We were doing our best to fix it and play all shows, but we were unlucky with finding new nightliner in this short time. We are very sorry, because cancellation is always last choice and makes expenses for everybody - booking agency, bands and promoters. We'd like to postponed cancelled shows on Spring 2016."
Marduk also had this to say: "Unfortunately the Marduk tour bus has suffered a complete breakdown on the ongoing march throughout Europe. And despite the booking agency's attempts to solve the problem, including trying to rent a new bus through 9 different bus companies, none of them being able to supply a bus in time to make the rest of the tour happen, Massive Music and Marduk have decided to postpone the remaining dates to spring next year. This is totally out of the bands control, and at this point there is nothing more we can do. But... the dates will be rebooked and Marduk will return!" More...
Herder Kicked Off Stage For Being Too Loud
At the first edition of metal fest Krachtstroom, Herder was halfway through a set when the venue decided to stop the band from playing due to be "too loud" on stage.
The band, known for the phrase "Herder is harder!" plays an intense mix of sludge/doom metal. The audience needs to full on hear and feel the intensity of the band and therefor plays at maximum volume. Apparently the organizers and soundboard people of the festival couldn't appreciate this and (seriously!!) asked the drummer to "not hit his drums so hard."
The band was not pleased with the decision of the venue and after giving a few fingers to the sound guys, walked off stage and got immediately escorted out by 5 security guys to be told to "never ever set a foot again in the venue." More...
Anthrax Announces 30th Anniversary Release
On November 20, three decades after its October 30, 1985 debut, Universal will release a special 30th anniversary edition of Anthrax's classic "Spreading The Disease," the band's second studio album and the one that served as the then-budding thrash band's breakthrough.
"We wanted to do something special for our fans to celebrate the anniversary of 'Spreading the Disease,'" said Anthrax's Charlie Benante. "We took the idea to Universal a couple of years ago and have been very hands-on with them, creating this special, deluxe edition that we think our fans will really like."
In addition to the original album's nine tracks, the two-disc anniversary edition features previously unreleased bonus material including Joey Belladonna's 1984 demo recording of the song "Medusa," nine rhythm tracks from Anthrax recordings also done in 1984 - no vocals, no overdubs or sweetening, just drums, some guitar, a bit of bass, showing the songs in their naked, most basic form - and eight live songs from Anthrax's 1987, first-ever concert in Japan, held at Tokyo's Sun Plaza.
"'STD' was our first real record on a major label," said Benante. "We were on a roll with that album, and we wanted to perform those songs as close to the album versions as possible. I think the performances show the excitement of a young band that was on its way, so we wanted to have them on this reissue." More...
Rex Shachath Posts New Music Video
Having laid low since the end of 2014, just last month Northern Irish death metallers Rex Shachath suddenly announced their return with a brand new record, which will be out November 20 via French label Great Dane Records.
Entitled "Revocation Of The Blood Elect," this new EP might not be what people are expecting if they're familiar with the band's debut offering "Sepulchral Torment." Since that release the band has had time to coalesce and where "Sepulchral Torment" had more of an old school sound, "Revocation Of The Blood Elect" is an entirely new animal, tackling social issues such as the state of modern society and man's exorbitant desire for wealth at the expense of our natural world.
Now we can unveil the first taste of what to expect from the EP as the band unleashes a brand new music video for the title track. Vocalist Dave Connolly comments:
“This song sees those in positions of power overthrown and put to the sword by man who has endured the oppression of those who would see humanity and the natural world struggle beneath them while they profit from the destruction of man and the earth.” More...
Nyx Streams New Track
German daughters of chaos, Nyx, are premiering a new track from their forthcoming debut album, "Home," set to be released on October 30, 2015, via Agonia Records. Check out the extreme black meta track "Going On" below. The full "Home" track listing is as follows:
1. Beyond (streaming here)
2. Chaos Pt. 20 - Black Isle
3. Chaos Pt. 38 - Metastases
4. Prelude
5. S.ave O.ur S.ouls
6. Deep
7. Going On
8. Home
9. Swallowed Screaming More...
Stryper Takes "Pride" In New Video
California Christian metal pioneers Stryper released a new music video for the track "Pride." The song appears on the band's new album "Fallen," which was issued last Friday via Frontiers Music srl.
The track listing for Fallen is:
1. Yahweh
2. Fallen (track streaming here)
3. Pride
4. Big Screen Lies
5. Heaven
6. Love You Like I Do
7. All Over Again
8. After Forever (Black Sabbath Cover)
9. 'Till I Get What I Need
10. Let There Be Light (song streaming here)
11. The Calling
12. King Of Kings
Check out "Pride" here: More...
Neonfly Rides "Highways To Nowhere"
U.K. metal act Neonfly released a new music video for the track "Highways to Nowhere." The song appears on the band's latest release "Strangers in Paradise," which was issued back in in November 2014 via Inner Wound Recordings.
Check out the video here:
Just For Fun
Animated Lamb Of God Halloween Parody Posted
An animated Halloween parody of Lamb Of God's "Redneck" and "Now You've Got Something to Die for", done by Joey Siler creator of "Cooking Hostile", can be viewed below. Vocals and sound effects by Scott Mckay. Lyrics and Animation by Joey Siler.
Check it out.
Headline News
Frank Watkins (Gorgoroth/Ex-Obituary) Passes Away
Former Obituary bassist Frank Watkins (also known as Bøddel of Gorgoroth) passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was only 47-years-old.
Watkins joined Obituary in 1989, after the band's debut album "Slowly We Rot", and recorded with them "Cause Of Death" in 1990. Obituary broke up in 1997 and reteamed again in 2003.
Watkins stayed with the group through the recording of 2009's album "Darkest Day". In 2010 Frank Watkins left Obituary on acrimonious terms and was replaced by Terry Butler.
Like Moths To Flames Premieres "The Art Of Losing"
Like Moths To Flames premieres another new track, titled "The Art Of Losing" taken from the bands upcoming album "The Dying Things We Live For", which will be out in stores this coming Friday, October 23rd via Rise Records.
Check out now the new song "The Art Of Losing" below.
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