Metal News for October 2, 2015
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29 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Morbid Vomit Preaches A "Doctrine Of Violence"
Late last month we discovered the up and coming Finnish death metal outfit Morbid Vomit - a band originally created to have an absurd name and a lo-fi sound that quickly evolved into something much more ambitious.
After getting scooped up by Spinefarm Records founder Riku Pääkkönen's new label Ranka Kustannus, the band is now about to release debut full-length "Doctrine of Violence" (with music from the album and previous releases available below).
While we took a look at the band in our latest edition of Unearthing the Metal Underground, we also got in touch with vocalist Ryöti and guitarist Löndgren for a deeper look at what went into the band's creation and upcoming album "Doctrine of Violence." More...
Hills Have Eyes Posts "Make It Right"
Now on the date of the official release of the third Hills Have Eyes full-length album “Antebellum,” the Portuguese metalcore outfit has shared with fans a brand new track titled “Make it Right.” Check out the new track below.
“Antebellum” sees release today - October 2 - through Hellxis Records. Produced by Vasco Ramos (More Than A Thousand) at Poison Apple Studios and mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd (Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, etc.) at Studio Fredman, “Antebellum” is the follow-up to Hill Have Eyes’ second album “Strangers." More...
Vreid Posts New Music Video
Vreid's new full-length "Sólverv" is due out via Indie Records on October 9, 2015 and follows 2013's "Welcome Farewell" (reviewed here).
Today a new music video comes online for the "Sólverv" title track - check it out below. You can also hear the previously posted song "Haust" by heading to this location.
Incite Working On New Album
Incite is thrilled to announce details regarding the production of a currently untitled release coming early 2016. Beginning pre-production this week, Incite will join producer Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence, Every Time I Die) at Omen Room Studios in Garden Grove, CA in mid-October.
Lead vocalist Richie Cavalera states, “The shredding and ferocity on this record will surely fire up all metal heads. It's by far darker and faster than anything we've released before. The man chosen to take this ride through hell and back with us is no other than producer Steve Evetts.”
For this upcoming album, Incite will be writing as a five-piece but recording as a four-piece. Guitarist Kevin “Dis,” who has written and performed on the first three Incite albums, will continue to write with the band, however lead guitarist Dru will be taking on all recording and touring duties. More...
Carved Up Posts "We Built Riff City"
Kicking a hole in your day is a riotous new dose of Carved Up and the trio's impending debut full-length riffpocalypse, "Matador."
Check out the "We Built Riff City" rager below. "Matador" will see release this November 13 and you can also see the band live on these upcoming tourd ates:
10/16/2015 Walsh's Tavern - Warminster, PA w/ Sovereign, Godmaker, Moon Tooth
10/23/2015 WXLV 90.3 FM session - Schnecksville, PA w/ Bardus
10/30/2015 Burner's - Bethlehem, PA
11/13/2015 Burner's - Bethlehem, PA *double record release show w/ Die Choking
11/14/2015 Voodoo Brewery - Meadville, PA w/ Die Choking
11/15/2015 Saint Vitus Bar - Brooklyn, NY w/ Die Choking, Godmaker, Spotlights More...
The Moth Gatherer Streaming "Pale Explosions"
Swedish atmospheric doom metal outfit The Moth Gatherer will release second full-length album "The Earth Is The Sky" on November 27 via Agonia Records.
In anticipation, the band has revealed a brand new track, "Pale Explosions", which is available for listening below. The track features guest vocal appearence by Thomas Jäger from Monolord.
Comments the band: "'The Earth Is The Sky' is an album where we tried to take everything as far as we could. There where points during the recording where we honestly spoke about giving up and calling it a day, it felt like we would crumble under the album. But we suffered through. The result is a desperation about how humanity drags it all to the end. Where 'A Bright Celestial Light' was an introvert journey into decay, 'The Earth Is The Sky' is a journey to the highest point on Earth where you sit down and contemplate about our existence while watching the flames from the burning world." More...
Vanna Posts Metallica Cover
Vanna just released new covers EP, titled "Alt," today with Pure Noise Records. The band has partnered with MetalSucks.net to unveil the final track from the record, a cover of Metallica’s 1999 single “Fuel.” Check it out below.
“I hate when people said after Metallica cut their hair it was over,” says vocalist Davey Muise. “False, they were making themselves more aerodynamic for riffage like 'Fuel.' I dare you to put this track on in a car and not get pulled over for speeding. This track not only opened so many doors for the band, it blew them right off the hinges. All hail the kings."
Vanna's new EP also features covers from Marilyn Manson, The Offspring, The Smashing Pumpkins and Korn. Catch the band performing tracks from the record on these upcoming tour dates:
Oct 23 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
Oct 24 - Ottawa, ON - Ritual
Oct 25 - London, ON - Rum Runners
Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar
Oct 27 - Hamilton, ON - Club Absinthe
Oct 28 - Lakewood, OH - Mahall's
Oct 29 - Buffalo, NY - Waiting Room
Oct 30 - Amityville, NY - Amityville Music Hall
Oct 31 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance More...
Myrkur Posts Bio Video
Myrkur has announced two special one-off concerts this October - one is to take place in her native Denmark, while the other is to be held in London (the artist's first-ever U.K. show).
A new bio video has also come online detailing Myrkur's background, creative processes, and themes behind new full-length "M." Check it out below.
If you haven't heard the album yet, its still available for streaming in full at this location. Catch Myrkur live on these dates:
Oct 23 Copenhagen, DK Pumpehuset
Oct 27 London, UK The Underworld More...
Goatwhore Gearing Up For Tour, Posts Live Video
New Orleans' favorite road demons from Goatwhore will take to the streets again later this Fall on a run of live demolitions to close out the year.
The latest bout of onstage debauchery begins on October 22 with a headlining set at The Dive Bar In Las Vegas, Nevada. The show serves as a precursor to the band's performance at the annual Knot Fest gala on October 24 in San Bernardino.
From there, the band will take a short breather before heading out on the Indie Merch 10-Year Anniversary Tour featuring The Black Dahlia Murder, Iron Reagan, Entheos, and Artificial Brain.
In related Goatwhore missives, this past Summer the band invited show-goers to post their live footage of fan-favorite track, "FBS." Goatwhore devotees from around the globe submitted footage they'd caught on various tours for a special compiled video clip which is finally ready for public viewing. Check it out below, followed by a list of coming tour dates. More...
Prong Releases New Single
Prong's new studio album "X (No Absolutes)" is due to be released worldwide January 29, 2016 through Steamhammer/SPV.
The first digital single, titled "Ultimate Authority," is out today to coincide with the kick off of Prong's North American tour supporting Danzig. You can hear the new single at Spotify here.
Prong's Tommy Victor comments: "There's no stopping. More songs were written and we recorded a powerful follow up to 'Carved Into Stone' and 'Ruining Lives.' We are real excited about this new one and it's nice that we have 'Ultimate Authority' out just in time for this tour." More...
Maïeutiste Posts Full New Album Online
French black metal group Maïeutiste recently released a self-titled album via Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions, and all the tracks are now online via the Bandcamp player below. The "Maïeutiste" track listing is as follows:
1. Introductions... 03:56
2. ...in the Mirror... 06:40
3. Reflect/Disappear 05:44
4. Purgatoire 05:33
5. The Fall 05:23
6. Absolution 08:04
7. The Eye of Maieutic Art 09:19
8. Lifeless Visions 09:24
9. Death to Free Thinkers 08:37
10. Annonciation 05:39
11. Death to Socrates 11:44 More...
Loma Prieta Releases New Album
Loma Prieta's latest album "Self Portrait" is officially out today - October 2 - and now all the tracks are also available for streaming. You can hear all of "Self Portrait" below, or check out the music video for opening track "Love" at this location. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Love
2. Black Square
3. Roadside Cross
4. Net Gain
5. More Perfect
6. Nostalgia
7. Never Remember
8. Merciless
9. Rings
10. Satellite More...
Ravens Creed Streaming Full Album
The British crusty death metal soldiers from Ravens Creed just released third album "Ravens Krieg" via Xtreem Music, and all the songs have landed online for streaming - listen in below. The full track listing is as follows:
01. Rock Cemetery
02. Palmer the Harmer
03. Jungle Justice
04. Riding the Pillock
05. Lecturn of Burning Swords Reversed
06. Victory in Defeat
07. VIP Treatment
08. Go Home
09. Bitten By Witch Fever
10. Brigade '77
11. Dirty Diary
12. While You Were Sleeping
13. Carrion Screaming More...
Avantasia Taps Dee Snider For New Album
In addition to Jorn Lande and Geoff Tate, Avantasia has now revealed another appearance on upcoming album "Ghostlights" - none other than Twisted Sister's Dee Snider!
"Ghostlights" is due out on January 29, 2015 via Nuclear Blast Records. Avantasia's Tobias Sammet comments: "I've always been a fan of Twisted Sister and Dee Snider in particular. He is entertaining, flamboyant, energetic, loud, tongue in cheek, colourful and mean! When I was young, I remember that he was the kind of character that I wanted to be. A crossing between peacock, jackal and Bugs Bunny. I loved it! On "Ghostlights" Dee is gonna be a ghost, and what a ghost he is. Great performance. Dee, welcome to the Avantasia family!" More...
Dead To A Dying World Kicking Off U.S. Tour
Texas-based apocalyptic metal septet Dead To A Dying World is on the eve of a West Coast U.S. Tour and has just been announced in the latest round of bands confirmed for Roadburn Festival 2016.
As the group's Billy Anderson-produced sophomore LP "Litany" nears its release in two weeks, Dead To A Dying Wolrd will take to the road tonight on a two-week tour. The band will also make its way to Europe on a maiden tour of the continent in the springtime months, including the freshly announced performance at Roadburn 2016.
10/02/2015 89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City, OK
10/03/2015 Sister Bar - Albuquerque, NM
10/04/2015 Flux Capacitor - Colorado Springs, CO
10/05/2015 Lost Lake - Denver, CO
10/06/2015 Metro Bar - Salt Lake City, UT
10/07/2015 Neurolux - Boise, ID
10/09/2015 Black Lodge - Seattle, WA
10/10/2015 High Water Mark Lounge - Portland, OR
10/11/2015 Wisp House - Salem, OR
10/12/2015 Club 66 - Ashland, OR
10/13/2015 The Golden Bull - Oakland, CA
10/14/2015 The Complex - Los Angeles, CA
10/15/2015 191 Toole - Tucson, AZ @ Southwest Terror Fest
10/16/2015 The Sandbox - El Paso, TX
10/17/2015 Sound Crater - San Antonio, TX
4/16/2015 013 - Tilburg, NL @ Roadburn Festival More...
Killing Joke Announces Tour Dates, Posts New Song
Killing Joke is on a mission to take music of resistance to a whole new level with latest (and sixteenth!) studio album "Pylon," releasing October 23 via Spinefarm Records.
Today the band also announces a headline North American tour, which kicks off in early 2016. Check out the new track "Euphoria" below, and be sure to catch these upcoming Killing Joke tour dates:
1/14: Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
1/15: Ybor City, FL @ The Orpheum
1/16: Miami, FL @ Gramps
1/18: New Orleans, LA @ Republic
1/19: Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
1/21: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
1/22: Austin, TX @ The Parrish
1/23: El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
1/25: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
1/26: Solana Beach, CA @ Belly-Up
1/28: Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater
1/30: San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
1/31: Portland, OR @ Star Theater More...
Gorod Posts Studio Footage
The French brutalizers from Gorod are readying to unleash the brain-fraying fruits of their "A Maze Of Recycled Creeds" full-length in North America on October 16, 2015 via Unique Leader Records. Footage from the studio sessions has now come online and can be seen below.
Based on unfathomable fantasies created by various secret societies and mystical orders, "A Maze Of Recycled Creeds" - a record now three years in the waiting - is a near fifty minute long work of diabolic intensity spewing forth eleven tracks of arthritis-inducing riffs. The full "A Maze of Recycled Creeds" track listing is:
1. Air de l'Ordre
2. Temple To The Art-God (reviewed here)
3. Celestial Nature
4. Inner Alchemy
5. The Mystic Triad Of Artistry
6. An Order To Reclaim
7. From Passion To Holiness
8. Dig Into Yourself
9. Rejoice Your Soul
10. Syncretic Delirium
11. Celestial Nature (Alt Version) More...
Exclusive
Varg Premieres New Music Video "Rotkäppchen 2015"
On the 2011 album "Wolfskult," the Bavarian wolf brigade known as Varg set right the rumors Brothers Grimm maliciously spread regarding Little Red Riding Hood. Contrary to the fairy tales, it was actually the wolf who was innocent, seduced by the petite wolf in sheep’s clothing, Little Red Riding Hood, and even pawned off the murder of her grandmother on him, like some poor sacrificial lamb. Its no wonder that in this explosive literary history and anthemic musical piece quickly became one of the band's crowd favorites, compelling the band to lift “Rotkäppchen” onto a podium and pay it the attention it has so long deserved.
The same could be said of the new EP, which should not be overlooked as only a segue to the upcoming full length album “Das Ende aller Lügen." "Rotkäppchen" is a gem on its own. It is a magical interlude, which has some treasures hidden between his precious DIN A5-pages: between the classic version from 2011 and an instrumental karaoke-version you’ll find a version both in English (feat Christopher Bows of Alestorm) and Norwegian (feat Trollfest), as well as a recent re-recording that, like on the original, features Anna Murphy of Eluveitie. The EP includes two brand-new songs “Ein Tag Wie Heute” (featuring Dom R. Crey of Equilibrium) and “Abendrot”, which won’t be found on “Das Ende aller Lügen”.
The EP drops on October 9th via Napalm Records. Metal Underground.com is proud to bring you the premiere of the new music video for "Rotkäppchen 2015" here: More...
Zgard Reveals New Album Details
The Ukrainian one man-institution Zgard now reveals a fifth album, titled "Totem," which is dedicated to the Veles, the old Slavonic god of sorcerers.
Dipped into a conspirative and penumbral atmosphere showing a foggy and fiery scenery of rituals, the listener is taken on a journey that's fast-moving and opaque. The "Totem" track listing is as follows:
1. Dismal Visions (intro)
2. Land of Legends
3. Descendants of the Thunder
4. Totem
5. Sorrow
6. Forgive Us Nature
7. Dark Lord of the Carpathians
8. The North More...
Wizard Eye Streaming "Stoneburner"
"I don't think anyone ever sets out to write a nine-minute song, but this one just blossomed naturally into its final, lengthy form as we indulged our desire to explore some of the places the riff wanted to go," begins Wizard Eye vocalist/guitarist Erik Caplan of the band's latest single, the fittingly titled "Stoneburner."
The girthy tune comes by way of the Philadelphia-based psychedelic doom trio's impending new self-titled long player, set for release via Black Monk Records next week. Listen in below.
Caplan elaborates further, "The trippy outro section came as a way to tag the end of the song with a contrasting feeling. The rest of the tune is very structured and stompy, so the idea of a loose, free, psychedelic freak-out at the end felt like a release. This song's lyrical inspiration came from a documentary about the Ulfberht swords found in Europe and Norway. The idea that these weapons were feared on sight spurred thoughts about what it might be like to be the most bad ass sword known to man.
"While Freud would most likely have a field day analyzing the phallocentric, immature nature of this concept, I felt obliged to write those lyrics because I am essentially an overgrown teenager, and my band mates enable and encourage this sort of behavior. Consequently, this song gave me an excuse to say things like, 'More edge/Alive/Have arms/Will thrive/Keen slice/Unreal/Caress/Of Steel,' which was just too tempting to ignore." More...
Aevangelist Streaming Full Album
We are now just one week from watching the repugnant birth of "Enthrall To The Void Of Bliss," the fourth full-length album by U.S. black / death act Aevangelist. Today the LP's arrival is heralded with a full stream - listen in below.
20 Buck Spin will issue "Enthrall To The Void Of Bliss" on CD and digitally in North America on October 9 and Europe on October 23, with the vinyl edition to see release in December. You can also see Aevangelist live on these dates:
10/10/2015 Oakland Metro - Oakland, CA @ California Deathfest
2/19/2015 Húrra - Reykjavík, Iceland @ Oration MMXVI More...
Moonreich Posts Release Show Footage
French monstrous black metal entity Moonreich released latest album "Pillars of Detest" last month via LADLO Productions, and now the band has unleashed a seizure-inducing video shot during the album launch show.
Get obliterated by the awesome performance filmed at Le Ferailleur in Nantes on September 19 below. Moonreich performed alongside Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Deluge, and Maieutiste.
If you want to hear more from Moonreich, you can also check out the full album stream right here, or read our recent interview with Moonreich.
Bloodbath, Krisiun, 2 Others Added To 70,000 Tons
UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal - has added 4 more acts to the upcoming 2016 edition of the cruise, bringing the total of 34 bands of the 60 to be announced.
The latest additions are: Bloodbath, Krisiun, Vallenfyre and Subway to Sally.
70,000 Tons of Metal 2016 will set sail on February 4th-8th from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and return to Jamaica with a stop at Falmouth.
The festival will board a new vessel, the second in as many years: The Independence of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean). The ship will accommodate four stages: The Alhambra Theater is a five-story concert hall in which they spare no expense to remove part of the (very comfortable) seating so you have a real Mosh Pit on the High Seas; The more intimate Egyptian themed Pyramid Lounge offers the local club atmosphere; The third indoor stage is in Studio B, the ice skating rink featuring a maritime version of the Arena experience and last but not least their jewel: The Pool Deck stage - The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to ever sail the Open Seas, surrounded by multiple bars and pools, plenty of room to sunbathe on several decks and even hot tubs incorporated into the Pool Deck stage to soak in while you watch the shows!
The All-Star Jam band, which returned this past January will also be back, led by Annihilator's Jeff Waters and members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live.
Ticket prices include all on board entertainment, most non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on board restaurants and even 24 hour room service. For more information or to book your high seas metal adventure, head on over to 70000tons.com.
Bloodbath, Krisiun, Vallenfyre and Subway to Sally join the following previously named acts:
Ancient Rites
At the Gates
Aura Noir
Belphegor
Carach Angren
Children of Bodom
Cradle Of Filth
Delain More...
After Apocalypse Announces Debut Album
Italian symphonic metal band After Apocalypse will publish a self-titled debut album on November 9th via logic(il)logic Records (distributed by Andromeda Distribuzioni).
After Apocalypse is a project which took form in July of 2014 by opera vocalist Lolly, guitarist/composer Seba and Varghar on clarinet and backing vocals. The band was complete by the end of 2014 with the addition of drummer Al, lead guitarist Zendra and bassist Megres.
As saturated an environment as symphonic metal is, the band is willing to distinguish itself through expression according to each band member's musical backgrounds ranging from gothic, doom, death, folk and black metal while still keeping its orchestral imprint.
The track list for the album is:
1. After Apocalypse
2. World Of Marzipan
3. Dark Side
4. Glorious Way
5. Insight
6. Crying Moon
7. One Day
8. White Page
9. Mechanical Mask
10. Sentence More...
Power Theory Posts "Driven By Fear" Preview
Philadelphia traditional/power metal act Power Theory released a teaser clip for the upcoming new album "Driven By Fear." The band's third studio release will be issued on October 9, 2015 via Pure Steel Records.
Power Theory features ex-Sleepy Hollow bassist Alan D'Angelo and Metadox vocalist Jeff Rose.
The track list for the album is:
1. Spinstress
2. Long Hard Road
3. Driven By Fear
4. Truth Shall Set You Free
5. Dark Eagle
6. Break the Glass
7. Don't Think Twice
8. Cut & Run (see music video here)
9. Beyond Tomorrow/After the Fall (Reprise)
Check out the clip here: More...
Nightland Releases "Alpha Et Omega" Music Video
Symphonic death metal act Nightland released a new music video for the track "Alpha Et Omega." The song appears on the full length debut "Obsession," which was issued back in February.
The footage was captured by Matteo Ermeti at the band's performance at the Rock Inn Somma 2015. Check it out here:
Vulture Industries Premieres New Music Video
Hailing from Bergen, Norway schizophrenic metal outfit Vulture Industries premieres a brand new music video for the song "Blood On the Trail", taken from the album "The Tower".
Explains the band: "We have commissioned this video as a sort of final call from "The Tower" before moving on to new undertakings. The clip was made while building the set for ‘The Babylon Spiral Show’ as we had a day left with our artist Costin at the end of that time. Everything was shot inside the airtight live room of our studio, and I can reveal that hours of filming with stage lights and many people inside a confined space really turned out hot and nasty! We hope you enjoy this video and meanwhile we will continue to tinker with new songs for the upcoming album."
Check out now "Blood On the Trail" below.
Anthrax Posts Live Footage Performing "A.I.R."
Anthrax is streaming video footage performing "A.I.R." on this year's edition of Motörhead's "Motörboat" cruise, filmed on September 30 (courtesy of VH1.com). The band is currently putting finishing touches on the upcoming new album for a tentative early 2016 release via Megaforce Records.
Check out now the thrash metal veterans of Anthrax open their headline set on Motörhead's "Motörboat" cruise below.
Headline News
Megadeth Premieres Brand New Song "Fatal Illusion"
Megadeth today premieres the first new track entitled "Fatal Illusion" taken from the band's upcoming album "Dystopia," due out January 16th via Universal Music.
It's the first taste of Megadeth's current lineup featuring Lamb Of God‘s Chris Adler on drums and Kiko Loureiro of Angra on guitar.
Check out "Fatal Illusion" below, while the album's full track listing is available after the jump.
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