Metal News for November 18, 2013
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Occultation Announces December Shows
New York’s Occultation will be hitting the road for a few East Coast dates this coming December. Details are available in the tour poster below, or over at the band's Facebook profile here.
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Overkill, Kreator Kill Worcester With Aggression
As if the ante of seeing Testament, Overkill and Flotsam & Jetsam needed to be raised, the thought of seeing Kreator, Overkill and Warbringer was much too tempting an offer. I was fortunate enough to see Overkill on that fateful day – February 16, 2013 – the last show that Blitz would sing on the tour due to contracting pneumonia – which forced him into the hospital in Buffalo the next day and forced the band off the tour. Looking back on that day, I thought despite the illness, Blitz sounded great – however, he did leave the stage nearly every time he stopped singing. Chuck Billy of Testament, who was also sick, sounded pretty awful, but he was a trooper and put on a great show regardless. Flash forward to November 1st and The Palladium in Worcester would be witness to what I can only describe as the “Tour of North American Aggression.” More...
Sunn O))) Announces Collaboration With Ulver
Sunn O)))'s most recent studio album, 2009's "Monoliths and Dimensions," and Ulver's 2013 album, "Messe I.X-VI.X," found both outfits evolving and venturing into the world of acoustic arrangement and contemporary orchestration.
Besides arriving at this seeming parallel in vision, the pair's long standing camaraderie was initiated during Sunn O)))'s "White1" sessions in 2003 with the track "CutWOODED," which was produced by Ulver, in tribute to deceased film director Ed Wood.
At long last the two bands have come together for a more developed collaborative work. The result of this union is a three-track recording entitled "Terrestrials."
Southern Lord will release "Terrestrials" in February 2014. Further details will be announced over the next month.
Cokegoat Streaming New Song
Chicago death/doom act Cokegoat has posted a song from debut full-length, "Vessel." Titled "Buried In The City," the tune boasts an ungodly barrage of bottom end venomous vocal tirades and can be heard below, courtesy of Revolvermag.com.
Comments Cokegoat in a collective bellow: "'Buried In The City' is about living in a city full of dead people. Well, not exactly.... It's about living in a city full of people who don't realize that they are dead, but in fact they have been dead for a long time. The strange thing is that the deader you are, the more alive you appear."
The band's eight track album was recorded at Bricktop Recording, engineered by Andy Nelson of Weekend Nachos, and mastered by Carl Saff (Unsane, Red Fang, Earthless). The track listing is as follows:
1. Fear the Followers
2. Buried in the City
3. Dogs
4. End of Your Life, Pt. 1
5. End of Your Life, Pt. 2
6. Fly by Night, Pt. 2
7. Fly by Daylight
8. Glorious Dead More...
Gjutjärn To Release EP, Working On Album
Sliptrick Records has issued the following announcement about releasing an EP and upcoming album from Gjutjärn:
"Meet Sweden’s best kept rock/metal secret, Gjutjärn! The word Gjutjärn, can be roughly translated from Swedish as ‘Cast Iron,' and that’s exactly how Gjutjärn [from the Stockholm area] sounds.
"The band uses intense Swedish sung lyrics heavily influenced by the Norse/Scandinavian mythology and the Scandinavian culture in the Medieval times, blended with pounding heavy/metallic Swedish bad ass rock, produced by Jocke Skog of Clawfinger/Feared fame.
"Gjutjärn's debut release will see the light on November the 28th, through the form of a digital EP (to be followed by the physical release shortly after) featuring three tracks of pure, undiluted, steamrolling yet melodic heavy music and the folk-ish heartbreaking ballad ‘Ån.’
"Gjutjärn are currently working on their upcoming album (produced by Mr. Skog as the EP) and their upcoming video whose shooting will take place in the Marsta area in late November."
Six Feet Under Announces December Shows
American death metal veterans Six Feet Under will return to Europe in December for a small run of dates. Catch Chris Barnes and company wake the undead on the dates available below.
Comments Chris Barnes: "Look out Europe we're coming to kill you!!! Looking seriously forward to shedding some blood across Europe for our annual Xmas in Hell tour! Should be a killer ride with all these great new upcoming bands we're bringing along with us! Hope to see all of you diehard death metal fans at all the shows for an up close and personal evening with the murderers Six Feet Under! See you there!"
w/Vredehammer and Nox Vorago:
05/12/13 DE – Berlin – Blackland
06/12/13 DE – Glauchau – Alte Spinnerei
07/12/13 AT – Pettenbach – Bauhof
09/12/13 AT – Wien – Viper Room
10/12/13 SK – Kosice – Collosseum
12/12/13 DE – Aalen – Rock It
13/12/13 DE – Cham – L.A.
14/12/13 DE – Bischofswerda – East Club
Valkyrja Streaming Full New Album
Swedish black metal kings Valkyrja today stream the entirety of their new album, "The Antagonist's Fire" (reviewed here). Give the full album a listen at Zero Tolerance here.
Released last week by new label home World Terror Committee, "The Antagonist's Fire" follows Valkyrja's second album, "Contamination," released in 2010 by Metal Blade. The new album's track listing is as follows: More...
Prostitute Disfigurement Announces New Album
Dutch death metal miscreants Prostitute Disfigurement will unleash "From Crotch To Crown," the follow-up to 2008's "Descendants Of Depravity," on February 4th via Willowtip Records.
The album was ecorded in multiple locations throughout The Netherlands and mixed and mastered by Yuma Van Eekelen and Bart Hennephof. Warns the band in a collective statement, "From Crotch To Crown is a mix of old-school mayhem and modern, bonecrushing, technical riffing with horrifying vocals spewed from the minds of the most sick and evil beings in history!"
The track listing is as follows:
1. Only Taste For Decay
2. Battered To The Grave
3. Crowned In Entrails
4. Dismember The Transgender
5. Under The Patio
6. From Crotch To Crown
7. Glorify Through Cyanide
8. Set Forth To Annihilate
9. Compulsive Beheading Disorder
10. Reduced To Stumps More...
Bastard Feast Finishes Work On New Album
Portland, Oregon's extreme metal/sludge powerhouse Bastard Feast (Taylor Robinson - guitar, Joshua Green - vocals, Nickolis Parks - drums, Justin Yaquint o- guitar, and Jesse Aspy - bass) has finished recording a new full-length.
The band's second album will be released through Season of Mist's Underground Activist Division in 2014. Bastard Feast's forthcoming full-length was recorded, mixed and mastered by Stephan Hawkes (Exotic Animal Petting Zoo, Red Fang) at Interlace Audio in Portland, Oregon.
Regarding the album, guitarist Taylor Robinson said, "The new record is a change in the path for us. We have dialed in our sound even more and sold our souls to hell to channel more darkness. The album is lyrically bleak and filled with contempt. Adding a 2nd guitar and finding our new bass player Jesse has completed our brotherhood for this band. We feel that everyone who will hear this music will be drawn in...its truly hateful and inspired."
You can also stream Bastard Feast's previous full-length, "Fear in a Handful of Dust," at this location.
Lyfthrasyr Posts New Lyric Video
German postmodern black metal band Lyfthrasyr will release new album "The Engineered Flesh" on November 29th, 2013 via ALIVE Vertrieb. Pre-orders can be found right here.
A lyric video for the song "Technological Singularity" has just been released and can be heard in the player below. You can also listen to the previously posted "Evolution" track at this location.
Philip Anselmo Announces Second Leg Of Tour
Philip Anselmo and his band The Illegals - guitarist Marzi Montazeri (Superjoint Ritual), bassist Steve Taylor (16 Horsepower, Woven Hand), and Jose Manual "Blue" Gonzalez (Warbeast) on drums - will hit the road bright and early in 2014 for Leg Two of the "Technicians of Distortion" tour.
The trek kicks off January 10th in Houston, will play intimate rock clubs exclusively, and is in support of Anselmo's first solo album, "Walk Through Exits Only," that was released last July, as well as the limited-edition two-song Housecore Horror Fest 10-inch vinyl EP.
Reprising his support slot from Leg One will be Author & Punisher, while the avant-garde metal band Hymns (signed to Anselmo's label Housecore Records) will open all shows. Hymn's self-titled album will be available on all tour dates. More...
Bursting Veins On Hiatus
Stockholm, Sweden based outfit Bursting Veins has posted the following message online about being on hiatus:
"We're not dead.
"Due to cancelled tours, empty promises and overall bad luck this last year, we are currently on hiatus for a while.
"Although we haven't released anything this year, or played live since this spring, the support, kind words and friendships we have gotten during 2013 has been awesome!
"Hopefully we'll get to see all of you next year! Much love from all of us in Bursting Veins!!"
For more info on the band and to hear music from Bursting Veins, head over to the group's Facebook profile here.
Down Among The Dead Men Posts Full Album Online
Down Among The Dead Men (featuring ex-Benediction / Bolt Thrower vocalist Dave Ingram) is now streaming the band's new self-titled debut album in full. Give it a listen below, courtesy of Terrorizer.com.
The album is due out November 22nd, 2013 via Cyclone Records and you can pre-order the album right here. More...
Noisem To Miss Shows After Hitting Deer
The Noisem boys accidentally smeared a deer in California over the weekend while trekking as part of the ongoing North American tour with Skeletonwitch and The Black Dahlia Murder, forcing them off the road to repair their ride and miss the last few shows.
It looks like they will have everything back in order to hit the headlining Dallas date this Thursday, November 21st with Cleric, but those looking to check out any of the remaining tour dates should keep current on the band's Facebook page here.
11/20/2013 The Tofu House - San Antonio, TX
11/21/2013 Sons Of Hermann Hall - Dallas, TX w/ Cleric
11/22/2013 Vinos - Little Rock, AR
11/23/2013 The Owl Farm - Nashville, TN
11/24/2013 Haymarket Whiskey Bar - Louisville, KY
11/25/2013 Carabar - Columbus, OH
11/26/2013 The Depot - York, PA
12/20/2013 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA w/ Pig Destroyer
1/18/2013 A389 X Bash - Baltimore, MD
Harmony Disorder Reveals "Timequake" Release
U.K. outfit Harmony Disorder has checked in with the following announcement about releasing a new album:
"Our long awaited debut full-length, 'Timequake,' will be officially released on 23.11.13. It will be available physically and digitally worldwide.
"If you want to grab a copy before anybody else, then come down to the Swindon Alternative Festival at Basement73, Swindon this Saturday! After this date, all copies are available from any of us or at this location.
"Thank you to every single one of you that has supported us up until this point. Now we can show you what we're made of."
For more info on Harmony Disorder, head over to the band's Facebook profile here.
Tad Morose Streaming Full New Album
Swedish progressive power metal act Tad Morose has teamed up with Decibel to launch an advance album stream of the band's upcoming release "Revenant."
"Revenant," which drops this Wednesday, November 20th on Despotz Records, can be streamed in the player below.
The band's eighth studio album and first in over a decade, "Revenant" can be pre-ordered now at this location. More...
Obsidian Kingdom Releases Remix Album
Obsidian Kingdom has issued the following announcement about releasing a remix album:
"We are thrilled to tell you that we are commemorating the anniversary of our debut by putting out a new album: 'Torn & Burnt - The Mantiis Remixes.'
"This new release features astounding reworks of seven tracks from Mantiis signed by artists as renowned as Oktopus (Dälek), Subheim, Poordream, Necro Deathmort, Jr Morgue, Drumcorps, Larvae and Mothboy.
"You are kindly invited to download the digital album from our Bandcamp profile for free; you can also stream it on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud and every other major online music distributor.
"A limited digipack edition is also available at our online store. The artwork has been curated by Belgian artist and taxidermist Raf Veulemans and Majorcan designer Tomeu Mulet." More...
Guttural Secrete Announces Re-Issue
Las Vegas brutal death metal act Guttural Secrete will be re-releasing the "Artistic Creation with Cranial Stumps" EP via Deepsend Records in 2014.
This new version will feature unreleased demos from 2003-2005 era and new cover artwork (available below). Further details are forthcoming.
Tempel Signs With Prosthetic Records
Phoenix instrumental metal duo Temple has signed a worldwide recording deal with Prosthetic Records. The band will release the debut album "On the Steps of the Temple" on January 21, 2014 as a CD, limited-edition vinyl and digital download. Pre-orders can be made at this location.
Temple was formed in 2003 by Ryan Wenzel (Guitars, Keys) and Rich Corle (Drums), and manages to blend metal's dark and melodic elements seamlessly. The track listing for the album is:
1. Mountain (8:30)
2. Rising From The Abyss (9:05)
3. Final Years (4:37)
4. The Mist That Shrouds The Peaks (10:14)
5. Avaritia (8:41)
6. On The Steps Of The Temple (10:59)
Check out the track "Mountain" here: More...
Auroch To Release Split With Mitochondrion
Hellthrasher Productions has issued the following announcement about releasing a split between Auroch and Mitochondrion:
"We are very excited to announce our first 7' vinyl EP - a split release between two crushing death metal acts from Canada: Mitochondrion and Auroch.
"This will be a conceptual piece that will run as one 10-minute song (divided in two parts), with one title, and one set of lyrics. Both bands are presently working on their brand new full-length albums for Profound Lore, so this EP should work as a nice (and killer) appetizer.
"The release date is roughly set for early 2014. Stay tuned for more details!"
Manowar Posts "Kingdom Come MMXIV" Sneak Peak
Manowar posted a video clip of the mixing of the track "Kingdom Come MMXIV" from the upcoming "Kings Of Metal MMXIV" a newly recorded special version celebrating the 25th anniversary of Manowar's hit album "Kings Of Metal."
The new recordings will feature contributions from guitarist Karl Logan and drummer Donnie Hamzik, who, after having played these classic hymns many times live, will now have the opportunity to add to their legacy by including their own signature sound and performance. The new album will also feature movie and theater legend Brian Blessed ('Hamlet', 'Flash Gordon') narrating "The Warrior's Prayer MMXIV."
The release of "Kings Of Metal MMXIV" is scheduled for spring 2014 and will be followed by an anniversary tour that will see Manowar perform the full "Kings Of Metal MMXIV" album along with their other classic metal hymns in a completely new stage production.
Check out the clip here: More...
When Giants Collide Splits With Vocalist
U.K. outfit When Giants Collide has posted the following message online about splitting with the band's vocalist:
"We're extremely saddened to announce that our vocalist Scott Jenkins has decided to leave When Giants Collide.
"As much as this sucks, there are no hard feelings and we are all still good friends. We would like to thank him for his contributions over the last two years and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
"At this point we are uncertain who will be filling the role, but we do know we will still be playing our upcoming show in Manchester and have no intention of slowing down whatsoever.
"This marks an exciting new chapter for When Giants Collide and we can’t wait for you to hear what comes next." More...
Brutal Truth Posts New Music Video "Lottery"
Brutal Truth released a new music video for the track "Lottery," which appeared on the 2011 album "End Time." The footage was filmed between 2009 and 2011 and was directed by David Hall and edited by VHS Skillz.
Check it out here:
White Empress Streaming New Song
White Empress is gearing up to release a new album, and now the band has posted another track online entitled "Obsession with the Empress." Give the song a listen below, or you can hear the previously posted "Erased and Rewritten" over at this location.
Theatre Nocturne To Release New Album
In a follow-up to last summer's debut, "Anhedonia," American black metal outfit Theatre Nocturne has returned with "Depictions of Life and Death," due out January 11th. The album was engineered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios (Psyopus, The Bunny The Bear, Gym Class Heroes).
Says vocalist, Justin Foley: “Depictions of Life and Death tells the story of a cleansing purification, decadent intrigue, and self-murder... The lyrics have a conceptual storyline, but are still reflective of a personal recollection of events and emotions. So take from them what you will and let the music infuse. Furthermore…indulge."
The photograph for the album art is an original by Austrian artist, Krist Mort. A single of "Immortal Savage Nature" will be available for streaming at Decibel Magazine’s website on November 22nd. The track listing is as follows:
1. Dreams of a Scarlet Paradise
2. The Sordid Reflection
3. Immortal Savage Nature
4. Throne
5. Indiscernible Will
6. Above the Mist, Themes of Sorrow Whisper More...
Destrage Posts New Album Trailer
Destrage has launched the second trailer for upcoming album, "Are You Kidding Me? No." Check it out below. This trailer features a preview of the third track on the album, "My Green Neighbour."
In January 2014 new music, exclusive pre-orders bundles, and new videos from Destrage will be made avialable.
Destrage's new album, "Are You Kidding Me? No." is complete and being prepared for release in March of 2014 via Metal Blade. The album was recorded at RecLab Studios by Larsen Premoli and Adrenaline Studio by Daniele Nelli.
Mixing and mastering was done by Will Putney at The Machine Shop in New Jersey. The cover illustration was done by Marco Tafuri and the layout was completed by The Jack Stupid. More...
Shores Of Elysium Reveals New Album Release
Ohio technical deathcore act Shores of Elysium has announced the release date for second studio effort, "Entity In The Void."
Recorded, produced, and mastered by Mark Lewis of Audio Hammer Studios (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, DevilDriver), "Entity In The Void" is due December 8th, 2013. Check out the album artwork teaser below.
The first single, "Mind Sculpt" premiered earlier this year and you can still watch the official lyric video at this location. The band will also join the final date of the Hustle & Muscle tour at KOBO Live in Columbus, Ohio on December 8th to celebrate the album release. More...
Victory The Latest Band Announced For 70000 Tons
Victory, the legendary German traditional metal act featuring Accept guitarist Herman Frank, is the latest band announced for the upcoming 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise.
The cruise will take place from January 27, 2014 to January 31, 2014 - with the destination set as Costa Maya, Mexico, which was voted on by the fans. For more information, including booking your trip - head on over to www.70000tons.com.
Victory joins previously announced acts (Note: Kamelot cancelled its appearance due to schedule conflicts), with 23 more acts still to come:
Carcass
Cripper
Dark Tranquility
Death Angel
D.R.I.
Fear Factory
Finntroll
Leaves' Eyes
Overkill
Satyricon
Septicflesh
Soilwork
Swallow the Sun
Symphony X
The Haunted
Xandria More...
Defeater Releases New Music Video
Massachusetts' Defeater premiered a brand new music video for the song "Bastards" on Vevo (see player below). Directed by Rob Soucy, the "Bastards" video is a short film themed around the concept of Defeater's "Letters Home" LP. It is a narrative period piece from a foreign war, and the plot revolves around the main character who was ambushed in a small camp. Watch the video for "Bastards" here.
Check out the video here:
Toxic Holocaust Announces European Tour Dates
Portland thrashers Toxic Holocaust have announced a European trek for February/March of 2014 in support of the latest LP "Chemistry of Consciousness," which is available now via Relapse Records. In support will be San Jose grindcore act and labelmates Exhumed. The tour begins in Germany on February 22nd (dates and venues can be found below).
Said Toxic mastermind Joel Grind of the upcoming invasion, "I'm very excited to slaughter Europe with fellow maniacs Exhumed! No country will be left unviolated..."
Adds Exhumed's Matt Harvey: "We're super psyched for this run with our fellow mutants in Toxic Holocaust - should be a rager! We look forward to splattering your senses, drinking your beer and damaging a large number of our brain cells next Spring!"
Toxic Holocaust is currently on a U.S. Tour with Ramming Speed and In Defence, the remaining dates of which can be found at this location.
Confirmed European dates are: More...
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Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013 Day Three Slayer Sunday
Slayer played Fun Fun Fun Fest on Sunday two years ago. The promoters of the fest, Transmission Events, must see the value in making Sunday its metal day. As was experienced on Sunday two years ago, we left the park Sunday night with the metallic taste of Slayer in our mouths. My hunt for steel started at 12:30 when 4arm (read xFiruath’s interview) took the stage. I had no problem making this early show since I skipped the Nites shows on Saturday. Unfortunately for the Aussie modern thrash group, most of the fest’s attendees found 12:30 too early in the day. The 20 or so people who did make the early show were treated to one of the best performances of the weekend. More...
Dead Letter Circus Posts New Lyric Video
Australian progressive act Dead Letter Circus posted a new lyric video for the track "I Am." The song appears on the band's new album "The Catalyst Fire," which was is out now via The End Records. The band is just wrapping up the tour with Periphery, with the final date at The Grammercy in New York City on November 20th.
Check out "I Am" here:
Devildriver Announces 2014 Tour
Californian grove metal act Devildriver will be returning to Europe in the Spring of 2014 for a headline tour.
Along for the ride on support will be Sylosis and Bleed From Within. The tour will kick off on March 27th in Cologne, Germany and will have its big finale at the Dutch Paaspop festival on April 19th, with full venue details coming shortly.
This tour will be the only chance to catch Devildriver on stage in Europe in 2014. The band's sixth studio album "Winter Kills" was released in late August 2013 via Napalm Records and DevilDriver is currently supporting the release on a U.S. tour with After the Burial.
Chrome Division Reveals New Album
Shagrath of Chrome Division has checked in with the following announcement about the band releasing a fourth album and follow-up to "3rd Round Knockout" (reviewed here):
"The wait is finally over .... The Doomsday Rock Legion are proud to announce that 2014 marks the 10 years anniversary for Chrome Division, celebrated with our brand new 4th album Infernal Rock Eternal, released through Nuclear Blast Records January 17th, 2014.
"It´s been one year of intense team effort combined with band parties & studio sessions, resulting in 13 new songs. It´s our most varied & best album to date, recorded in Dub Studio Oslo Norway with Endre Kirkesola.
"We are very proud of this album and we can´t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for more news... Doomsday Rock N Roll Forever!!!" More...
Crystal Viper Posts Additional Details On New LP
Polish traditional metal act Crystal Viper revealed the track listing and other details about the upcoming new album "Possession." The album is set for release on December 13th via AFM Records as a CD, limited edition LP and a digital download. On November 29th, the band will release the video clip for the new track "Prophet of the End."
"This is probably the most unusual song I ever wrote, I sometimes think it's even best song I ever composed. We decided to film video clip for it, as it's different than everything Crystal Viper did in the past. So while people expect straight heavy metal from us, and as we of course deliver such tracks on the new album, this song shows we didn't say last word as a band yet" says vocalist and guitarist Marta Gabriel. "While working on this video clip, we wanted to achieve similar atmosphere to this one from "Paranormal Activity" movies, or from the "Fourth Kind" with Milla Jovovich, and basically reveal something from the story told on the album. We filmed this clip in Germany with guys from the 3D Maximal company, I think they did a great job and the final result is really cool!" she adds.
"Possession" will include the following tracks:
1. Zeta Reticuli
2. Voices In My Head
3. Julia Is Possessed
4. Fight Evil With Evil
5. Mark Of The Horned One
6. Why Can't You Listen?
7. You Will Die You Will Burn
8. We Are Many
9. Prophet Of The End More...
Saxon Posts "Unplugged And Strung Up" EPK Video
Saxon released an EPK video for the new release "Unplugged and Strung Up," which features clips of the album and interview segments with vocalist Biff Byford. The album drops today via UDR Music in Europe and on November 25th in North America.
"Unplugged and Strung Up" reveals layers and pieces previously dormant in many of the 14 classic Saxon songs chosen for this makeover, thanks to some ear-catching new arrangements and mixes. Recorded, mixed and mastered with Andy Sneap in Derbyshire, UK earlier this year, Biff and co re-evaluated, re-worked and re-energized the towering likes of "The Eagle Has Landed" and "Crusader" by introducing orchestral dynamics to offer added dimension. "Frozen Rainbow" from the band's 1979 debut, gets a stunning acoustic reprisal which transports it into a power ballad to be proud of, whilst "Red Star Falling" soars and sweeps the emotions with it's orchestrally-arranged dovetail.
The track listing is:
1. Stallions Of The Highway (Remix)
2. Crusader (Orchestrated version)
3. Battle Cry
4. The Eagle Has Landed (Orchestrated version)
5. Red Star Falling (Orchestrated version)
6. Broken Heroes (Orchestrated version)
7. Call To Arms (Orchestrated version)
8. Militia Guard
9. Forever Free (Re-recorded version)
10. Just Let Me Rock (Re-recorded version)
11. Frozen Rainbow (Acoustic version)
12. Iron Wheels (Live Acoustic version)
13. Requiem (Acoustic version)
14. Coming Home (Acoustic version)
Check out the video here: More...
Switchblade Streaming New Song "Infernal Paradise"
On the verge of releasing their debut album, "Heavy Weapons," via the German label Killer Metal Records, the Israeli traditional metal band Switchblade is streaming the new track "Infernal Paradise." Clinging to heavy metal, with tinges of modern hints, "Infernal Paradise" exemplifies Earth’s environmental future.
"Heavy Weapons" is scheduled for release on November 29th. The track listing is:
1. Heavy Weapons
2. Euphoria
3. Metalista
4. Lost Lovers Unite
5. The Lost Kingdom
6. Infernal Paradise
7. Curse Of The Father, Sins Of The Son
8. Into The Unknown
9. Endless War
Check out "Infernal Paradise" here: More...
A Hero For The World Posts New Music Video
International melodic metal act A Hero For the World released a new music video for the track "Save the World From Fire." The song appears on the band's new extended EP "On Fire," which is available on all digital media formats. The international act is home based in Cebu, Philippines and survived the devastating typhoon Haiyan that struck the area recently. The video was shot the day before the hurricane struck.
Check out "Save the World From Fire" here:
Crystal Ball Releases "Anyone Can Be A Hero" Video
Swiss melodic metal act Crystal Ball released a new music video for the track "Anyone Can Be A Hero." The song is on the band's upcoming new LP "Dawnbreaker," the seventh studio LP, which is due for release on November 29th via Massacre Records.
The track listing for "Dawnbreaker" is:
1. Zarathustra
2. Break Of Dawn
3. Anyone Can Be A Hero
4. The Brothers Were Wright
5. Eternal Flame
6. Skin To Skin
7. Walls Fall Down
8. Back For Good
9. Power Pack
10. Stranded
11. Sun Came Out
Digipak Bonus Tracks:
12. Touch The Sky
13. Bond Of Love
Check out "Anyone Can Be A Hero" here: More...
Majesty Streaming New Track "Banners High"
Germany's answer to Manowar - Majesty - is streaming the title track to the upcoming new album "Banners High" - the second album the band has issued in 2013 ("Thunder Rider" was released in January). The album is set for release on December 20th via NoiseArt Records. The new release will be the first album to feature new bassist Carsten Kettering (Ross the Boss) and guitarist Robin Hadamovsky (Anthropoyds).
The track listing is as follows:
1. Judgment Of The Gods
2. We Want His Head
3. Banners High
4. Time For Revolution
5. United By Freedom
6. Pray For Thunder
7. Bloodshed And Steel
8. All We Want, All We Need
9. Take Me Home
10. On A Mountain High
11. The Day When The Battle Is Won
Digipak Bonus Tracks:
12. Banners High (Karaoke Version)
13. Take Me Home (Acoustic Version)
Check out "Banners High": More...
Crematory Releases "Shadowmaker" Music Video
Germany gothic metal act Crematory posted a new music video for the track "Shadowmaker." The song is the new single, which is out digitally on November 22nd via Steamhammer/SPV Records. The song will also appear on the upcoming new release "Antiserum," which is scheduled for release on February 24th, 2014.
The track listing for the single is:
1. Shadowmaker
2. Shadowmaker (Elektro Mix)
3. Shadowmaker (Centhron Mix)
Check out the video here:
Black Star Riders Release New Music Video
Black Star Riders - featuring Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy/The Almighty), Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy/Alice Cooper/Brother Cane), Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy), Marco Mendoza (Ted Nugent/Whitesnake/Blue Murder) and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper/Megadeth) - issued a new music video for the track "Kingdom of the Lost." The song appears on the debut LP "All Hell Breaks Loose," which is available now on Nuclear Blast Records.
Check out "Kingdom of the Lost" here:
Andi Deris & The Bad Bankers Streaming New Track
Andi Deris & The Bad Bankers, featuring Helloween vocalist Andi Deris, is streaming the new track "Blind." The song appears on the upcoming release "Million Dollar Haircuts on Ten Cent Heads," which is scheduled for release via earMusic on November 22, 2013.
Check out "Blind" here:
Angelica Posts New Music Video "Breaking My Heart"
Angelica - frontwoman for Murder of My Sweet - posted a new music video for the track "Breaking My Heart." The song appears on the new melodic hard rock solo album "Thrive." The album is set for release on on November 29th in Europe and December 3rd in North America via Frontiers Records.
The "Thrive" track listing is:
1. Breaking My Heart
2. I Am Strong
3. To Your Rescue
4. Can't Stop Love
5. Nothing Else You Can Break
6. Riding Out The Storm
7. Rain On My Parade
8. Losers In Paradise
9. You Will Never Win
10. This Kiss Is Just For You
11. I'm Not Waiting
12. Take Me To Your Heart
13. Breaking My Heart (Bonus Videoclip)
Check out "Breaking My Heart" here: More...
Ready, Set, Fall Posts Preview Clip Of New Video
Italian modern metal act Ready, Set, Fall posted a teaser clip for the new music video "Deceiving Lights." The song will appear on the band's new LP "Memento," which is scheduled for release on February 24, 2014 (EU) and March 4th, 2014 (North America) via Lifeforce Records. The video is expected to be released soon.
Check out the teaser here:
Sabaton Taps Evergrey Drummer Hannes Van Dahl
Sweden's Sabaton has named Hannes Van Dahl (Evergrey) the new permanent drummer of the band. After nearly a year of speculation as to whether Robban Back - who came into the band when four then members of the band split - would return after the birth of his child or that replacement Snowy Shaw (ex-Therion/ex-King Diamond) would become permanent.
In addition, Sabaton announced that the band will hit the studio soon to record the follow up to the highly successful "Carolus Rex" LP (see review here). The full announcement reads:
"For some time there has been rumors about Robban coming back soon, or that Snowy would fill in for a while longer, or even take Robbans place permanently behind the drums.
"To put an end to these rumors we now present our new full time member in Sabaton: Hannes Van Dahl.
"Hannes has previously played in Evergrey which we have toured with in the past, and he has also worked side by side with us as drum technician for Snowy during his time in Sabaton.
"He did his first show as a Sabaton member at this weekends show at Metal Hammer Paradise festival in Germany.
"We would of course like to thank Robban and Snowy for their great time in Sabaton, and we will continue to support them in everything they will do in the future!
"In just a few weeks we will start recording a new album and more details will be presented very soon!
The topic for the new album is set and we are very excited, it´s totally SABATON."
The band will support Iced Earth along with ReVamp on an upcoming North American Tour scheduled in April. For more information, head on over to this location. More...
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