Metal News for October 9, 2024
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11 news articles posted on this day.
Yoth Iria Shares "Blazing Inferno" Lyric Video
Greek black metal band Yoth Iria, featuring former Rotting Christ bassist, Jim Mutilator, has uploaded a new lyric video for the song, "Blazing Inferno." You can check it out below. The song is the title track from their upcoming sophomore album, their first to feature vocalist He (Rustam Shakirzyanov,) which will be released on November 8th through Edged Circle Productions. More...
Korpiklaani & Ensiferum Announce Co-Headline Tour
Finnish folk metal goliaths, Ensiferum will join their comrades in Korpiklaani for a 2025 North American co-headlining tour. The journey runs from February 27th in Boston, Massachusetts through March 30th in Brooklyn, New York. Additional support will be provided by Trollfest and NiNi.
Comments bassist/vocalist Sami Hinkka, "Hi folks! It‘s been way too long since we rocked with our North American brothers and sister but the wait is over! It‘s an honor to join forces with Korpiklaani, Trollfest and NiNi! This tour will bring the ultimate folk metal mayhem to your city! Definitely a party you don‘t wanna miss. See you in the pit!"
Venue and artist presales begin today, Wednesday, October 9th. Use the password, "FOLKFEST." General on Sale date is this Friday, October 11th at 1pm ET/10am PT. See all confirmed dates below.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Mystic Festival Announces First Four Bands
Mystic Festival is laying their first cards on the table – and it’s a hand of aces! In Flames, Exodus, Nile and Alcest will welcome you from the stage at Mystic Festival 2025 in Gdansk, Poland. Be there June 4th to 7th or be square!
Mystic Festival will take place in Gdansk, Poland at the Gdansk Shipyard on June 4th through 7th, 2025.
Tickets are available now on the Mystic Festival homepage here More...
Severe Headwound Premiere New Single & Music Video
Little Rock, Arkansas-based death metal outfit Severe Headwound premiere a new single and music video titled "Ego Death", streaming via YouTube for you now below.
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Mammoth Grinder Premiere New Single
Mammoth Grinder has released a new track titled “Corpse Of Divinant”. This song serves as the opener for their upcoming five-song EP, “Undying Spectral Resonance”, which will be released on November 15th through Relapse Records.
This is the second single to emerge ahead of the EP's release. Chris Ulsh (of Power Trip and Devil Master fame) is the mastermind behind Mammoth Grinder and has taken on all instrumental and vocal duties for this latest offering.
See Arch Enemy Premiere New Track Live
Swedish melodic death metal veterans Arch Enemy has been performing a brand new track titled "Liars & Thieves" during their ongoing UK/European tour. This song, which will close out their upcoming twelfth studio album "Blood Dynasty", is set for release on March 28th via Century Media. The band first played the track live on October 03rd at the O2 Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, and it has since made several appearances in their setlist. Fan-filmed footage of the initial performance is now available for viewing below:
Another new track has been shared this past summer streaming via Spotify below:
For those wanting to experience the song live, there's still time. Arch Enemy's tour with In Flames and Soilwork has just started, and the following dates are still ahead: More...
Kruelty Premiere New Single & Music Video
Japan's sludgy death metal trio Kruelty are set to release a new EP, "Profane Usurpation," on November 22nd via Closed Casket Activities. The four-track EP was recorded with Taylor Young (Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate, etc.) handling production. A music video for the title track, directed by Seijiro Nishimi, is now available for streaming.
“Profane Usurpation” track-list: More...
VCTMS Premiere New Single "kill.me_please''
VCTMS have released their new single “kill.me_please” today, October 08th. You can check out the latest offering from the nü-metalcore group below:
Resolve Premiere New Single & Music Video
French metalcore band Resolve have released a video for their new song, "Sandman." The track will be included in the ‘extended cut’ deluxe edition of their latest album, Human, set for release on October 25th.
Bassist Robin Mariat shared the following about the song: More...
Scowl Premiere Single - Sign w/ Dead Oceans
Metalcore/hardcore outfit Scowl have signed with Dead Oceans as their new label and are marking this milestone with the release of a Silken Weinberg-directed music video for their latest track, "Special."
Frontwoman Kat Moss shared her thoughts on the song, saying: More...
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