Metal News for December 10, 2015
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34 news articles posted on this day.
Amorphis Announces New Tour Dates
After the release of new record "Under The Red Cloud' (reviewed here), Finnish melancholic metal masters Amorphis will embark on a headlining European tour.
Guitarist Esa Holopainen commented: "The 'Under The Red Cloud' world tour started right after the record release and it’s been a great tour with Nightwish and Arch Enemy ever since. That said, I’m really stoked to hit the road for another leg of European dates starting in March. It will be the widest headlining tour in Europe for us to date and we'll have great special guests along the way. It’s gonna be epic. So, see you on the road!" More...
Fear Factory Posts Tour Videos
The industrial metal icons from Fear Factory are currently touring Europe in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their classic album "Demanufacture."
Meanwhile the band has been regularly launching tour episodes, which give an insight into life on tour and each night's gig.
Check out the latest two clips below, which cover Switzerland, Italy, and the band's recent tour bush crash in Germany.
Howard Jones Appears On Chris Jericho Podcast
Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage) joins WWE superstar Chris Jericho on the Talk Is Jericho Podcast and has plenty to say about Devil You Know's new album, "They Bleed Red."
He also speaks candidly about his bi-polar diagnosis, fighting depression, living with diabetes, his not so amicable departure from his former band Killswitch Engage, playing Ozzfest, opening for Iron Maiden, and his great passion for fishing and Christian heavy metal. Hear the full thing at this location. More...
Mandroid Echostar Posts New Lyric Video
Canadian prog metal band Mandroid Echostar just released a lyric video for brand new song “Iron Hands.”
The track is featured on the band’s forthcoming, debut full-length record, "Coral Throne," which will be released independently in the U.S. and Europe and with Distort Entertainment / Fontana North in Canada on January 15th.
“Every song on Coral Throne has a special place with each of us,” says vocalist Michael Ciccia. “There is a lot of diversity in the songs on this record and we are extremely proud of each and every track. We are so stoked to finally be able to tour this record, go to new places and meet some of our amazing fans all over the world and hopefully we'll make some new ones along the way.”
Starting today, fans are invited to pre-order Coral Throne in a variety of bundles at this location. You can also see the band live:
Dec 19 - Kingston, ON - Overtime More...
Yonder Realm Releases New EP
Hailing from Long Island, New York the epic folk metallers from Yonder Realm have officially released their new EP "Beyond A Long Lost World" worldwide through Maple Metal Records.
"Beyond A Long Lost World" was mixed by Marco Bobadilla (Grimus) of Crimson Recordings, New Jersey, and mastered by Bill Henderson. The EP’s artwork was designed by Gragoth. You can hear the first three songs below, and the full track listing is as follows:
1. An Oath
2. By the Fangs That Weep
3. The Mystic
4. Nemeton (The Realm of Suffering)
5. The Lindow Song
6. To Never Return More...
Charm Designer Announces New Album
Colombian doom / gothic metal band Charm Designer will release sophomore album “Everlasting” on February 19th, 2016 via Inverse Records.
The follow-up to 2008's “Blood Sounds” was recorded with producer Waldemar Sorychta, known for his work with Samael, Tiamat, Lacuna Coil, Sentence,d and Moonspell among others, being the first time for him to produce a Latin American band.
The artwork was designed by Romanian artist Costin Chioreanu (At The Gates, Arcturus, Vulture Industries, Primordial, Arch Enemy, etc.).A lyric video for the title track “Everlasting” can be seen below.
Charm Designer’s founder and bassist Diego M. Giorgi comments: “We’re thrilled to finally have a release date set for our new album, since it’s been a while from when it was finished and it has been a painful task to hold our breath until now. But well, I guess that is the way it should have been in order to match the huge effort all this has meant to us. This is a work of pure and genuine determination.
“It has been a long and amazing ride for us seeking to reach this point, and well, to be able to work with Waldemar took the project of the album to a whole new level. Also, Costin did a brilliant job with the artwork for the album. We’re absolutely pleased with the outcome of all this.” More...
The Prestige Posts NSFW Video
Paris, France’s The Prestige, not to be confused with the Canadian band by the same name, just released a NSFW music video for the track “Enfants Terribles.”
The track is taken off "Amer," which is the band’s follow-up to 2012 album "Black Mouths." "Amer" was recorded and mixed by Amaury Sauvé (Birds In Row, As We Draw, Comity) while being mastered by Bob Weston (Nirvana, David Bowie, Ceremony, Om).
The Prestige's Alex Diaz comments: “This video was shot in one day and one night in La Habana, Cuba, with the help of Berzerker along with local producers, local actors, and no budget. It was the craziest shooting experience ever and we want to thank everyone who made it possible. While the content of the video is graphic in nature and contains nudity, we wanted an artistically shot video that questions the limits of possession of someone's body.” More...
Like Moths To Flames Posts New Video
Like Moths To Flames just released a new music video for "Wither," taken off latest album "The Dying Things We Live For" released via Rise Records. You can also hear the previously released track "The Art Of Losing" over at this location.
Havok Joining Megadeth On Tour
Havok will kick off the band's first major North American tour of 2016 supporting Megadeth February 20th in Dallas, Texas on the "Dystopia World Tour." Vocalist / guitarist David Sanchez comments:
"Every member of Havok is beyond stoked about this upcoming tour that'll have us playing alongside legends. Fans of metal will not want to miss this amazing lineup, as it's one of the best tour packages to hit the continent in years.
"Each of us has dreamt about playing with all three of these bands since we were teenagers and to see it coming to fruition is absolutely unreal. Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, and Children of Bodom have all influenced Havok's sound and we cannot wait to rip with these stellar bands. This is a dream come true."
Havok will also make the band's Century Media album debut in early 2016, stay tuned for more details and catch the band live: More...
Nordic Union Knows "When Death Is Calling"
Nordic Union - the new collaborative project between singer Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids) and Erik Martensson (Eclipse/W.E.T) - released the first single from upcoming debut self-titled release. Check out "When Death is Calling" in the player below. "Nordic Union" is set for release on January 29th via Frontiers Music srl.
The track listing is:
1. The War Has Begun
2. Hypocrisy
3. Wide Awake
4. Every Heartbeart
5. When Death Is Calling
6. 21 Guns
7. Falling
8. The Other Side
9. Point Of No Return
10. True Love Awaits You
11. Go
Check out the track here: More...
American Head Charge Reveals New Album
Get ready for AHC's fourth album: "Tango Umbrella," due to drop on March 25th, 2016 via Napalm Records.
American Head Charge's sound remains firmly rooted in catchy alternative metal, the NWOAHM, with industrial influences and groovy heaviness. The artwork for the album was created by Mister Sam Shearon and the track listing is as follows:
1. Let All The World Believe
2. Drowning Under Everything
3. Perfectionist
4. Sacred
5. I Will Have My Day
6. A King Among Men
7. Suffer Elegantly
8. Antidote
9. Prolific Catastrophe
10. Down And Depraved
11. When The Time Is Never Right
Bassist Chad Hanks comments on the new album: "'Tango Umbrella,' sonically, feels like a combination of 'The War Of Art' and 'The Feeding.' It's a logical progression for us, as we continue experimenting with different feels, sounds, vocal styles, etc. It's heavy in every way possible, and I really think our fans are going to love it. We made the record we wanted to hear, and I feel like we definitely achieved that." More...
Greenleaf Releases "A Million Fireflies"
Greenleaf is known for interweaving playfully progressive parts that melt into thunderous riffing, while taking a classic stoner foundation onto weird and wonderful new paths. The madness continues with new album "Rise Above The Meadow," due out on February 26th via Napalm Records.
Today the band celebrates the album with an exclusive music video premiere for the track "A Million Fireflies." Check it out below, and you can also see these upcoming Greenleaf tour dates: More...
Sanktuary Posts New Single Online
The power thrash champions from Sanktuary are returning in 2016 with their new album "Winters Doom" to follow 2013's "Something Fierce."
Set to be unleashed on January 22nd, the Yukon warriors of the Canadian North are teasing the album with a new single titled "Space Race." Bassist Cole Hume comments: "Superior technology, more advanced weapons, a more modern cold war kind of feel. It's about... the race to space! Enjoy our first track off 'Winter's Doom.'"
1. Space Race (4:30)
2. Wild Is The Wind (4:12)
3. Vermin Lord (6:50)
4. Winter's Doom (3:39)
5. Open Your Eyes (4:40)
6. Corpse Blockade (4:15)
7. Maximum Authority (4:46) More...
Motor Sister Announces Special Christmas Show
Los Angeles hard rock outfit Motor Sister has announced a special hometown performance on December 19th, 2015. Set to take place at Molly Malone's, fans are welcome to join the band for a pre-Christmas rock 'n roll bash starting at 9PM. For more event and purchase details, please visit this location.
Motor Sister released debut full-length, "Ride," earlier this year via Metal Blade Records. Comprised of a group of musicians whose collective musical pedigrees speak for themselves (Mother Superior's Jim Wilson, Anthrax's Scott Ian, Pearl Aday, Fates Warning/Armored Saint's Joey Vera, and White Zombie/Testament's John Tempesta), the quintet was originally assembled to jam for Scott Ian's 50th birthday party. Thanks to Scott's wife Pearl Aday, who has been working on her solo career with Jim Wilson for years, all it took was a quick phone call and the stage was literally set for Scott's dream gig.
"I wanted to cherry-pick a set list of my favorite Mother Superior songs and get these guys together and have the concert at my house," Scott says of the event that eventually led to an album. Since their formation and the release of Ride, Motor Sister has performed at the prestigious Motorhead Motorboat cruise, in addition to other dates across the USA. The band's upcoming Christmas party at Molly Malone's will be a rare, intimate show that fans won't want to miss. More...
Lacuna Coil Announces New Album
Lacuna Coil is in the middle of recording an upcoming album, which is entitled "Delirium," at BRX Studio in Milan.
The album is self-produced by bassist and main-songwriter Marco “Maki” Coti-Zelati and engineered by Marco Barusso with assistance coming from Dario Valentini.
This is the first album featuring new American drummer Ryan Blake Folden, who has been touring with the band since 2012.
"Delirium," the follow up to "Broken Crown Halo" (reviewed here), will be released in 2016. Stay tuned for more news to arrive soon. More...
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Kult Mogil Premieres Full New Album
An enigma wrapped in a mystery, the faceless Polish cult that is Kult Mogil is on the verge of unleashing new album "Anxiety Never Descending." The album's oozing atmosphere is of a reeking graveyard; a soundtrack to your damnation and slow death.
While you'll have to wait just a bit longer for the official CD version - due out December 24th to unhallow more than a few Christmases via Pagan Records - today we're bringing the entire metal monstrosity out early!
Recommended for fans of Portal, Bölzer, Dead Congregation or Necros Christos, check out our full exclusive advance stream of "Anxiety Never Descending" below! If you like what you hear, pre-orders are available at this location.
According to the band, this is an album that should only be played with the volume knob firmly planted all the way up to 10. For a deeper look at what went into the disc's creation, check out our recent interview with Kult Mogil right here. The full track listing is:
1. Anxiety Never Descending
2. Threnody
3. Serene Ponds
4. Poczatek Wrazen
5. The Width of a Forehead
6. Palliative Messiah More...
Pilgrim Releases "Paladin" Video
Rhode Island's doom metal trio Pilgrim has launched a new video for "Paladin," taken from the 2014 album "II: Void Worship." Directed by Jon Schnepp (Metalocalypse, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Venture Brothers), "Paladin" can be viewed now in the player below.
Pilgrim's Jon "The Wizard" Rossi (guitar and vocals) comments: "We feel so lucky to have gotten to work with Jon Schnepp. He was amazing and fun to work with. We have always been huge Metalocalypse fans so it was a dream come true to add that show's style and art to our music. It truly is an honor. We shot the video about a year and a half ago, and since then we've been waiting eagerly and impatiently to see its release. We are more than happy with the end results and, quite frankly, pretty shocked - it's really far out."
Director Jon Schnepp adds: "Making the music video 'Paladin' for Pilgrim has been a blast! The band was totally down with me taking a literal D&D visual approach, and letting it get crazy! Rossi and the entire band performed incredibly in dual roles, as the Wizard and the Paladin, with great backgrounds by Sam Shearon, and special effects makeup by Cig Neutron and Rannie Rodil as the Demoness. I'm very excited for the rest of the world to experience 'Paladin' by Pilgrim!" More...
Ancient Finishes New Album
The Norwegian black metal titans from Ancient - who recently signed a global deal with Alpha Omega Management - are set to release their new album “Back To The Land Of The Dead” in February of 2016.
Ancient features Zel (aka Aphazel) on vocals/guitars/keyboards, Dhilorz on guitars/bass and Nick Barker ondDrums, and just recently the band announced Ghiulz Borroni, esteemed shredder from Bulldozer, to be the band's live session guitarist.
Frontman Zel comments: "Finally, the album is ready!! The new album of Ancient, 'Back To The Land Of The Dead,' was mastered today by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland. So, the album is 100% ready now. We will launch news about release date, label, teaser, new video, tour dates etc etc. in about 2 weeks from now."
Mika Jussila, from Finnvox Studios adds: “Fucking hell it’s going to be an awesome album! What a Blast! I love this. Have now listened thru all the tracks."
On the album front cover Zel comments: "The cover shows a hooded figure standing in a passage. He has been away a long time, and is now returning from his journey. The place is crowded with people that are now some kind of 'spiritual zombies,' he has come back to the place he was born, to 'wake them up,' and he thinks of this place as the 'land of the (spiritual) dead.' This is actually what we are doing, in a way." More...
Randy Blythe To Leave Country If Trump Elected
In an interview about upcoming touring plans and the band's recent decision to nix a European tour due to fear of terrorism, Metal Injection decided to ask Randy Blythe from Lamb Of God about the current Presidential candidates.
Namely he was asked about one Donald Trump, source of much internet controversy. In the interview, Blythe discusses his thoughts on the Republican candidate and states he'll leave the country if Trump is elected.
Relevant excerpts from the full interview can be read below.
Mi: Speaking of that, any thoughts on Donald Trump?
Blythe: I think he’s going to burn himself out. I think he’s going to say something so overarchingly stupid that people are finally going to be unable to accept what he’s saying anymore. But I almost think he’s a purposeful clown, a tool. I don’t know if he really wants to be President. He might just be a foil for the Republican party to say, “we gotta be tough right now in our international relations policy but not with this guy,” so they’ll get someone who looks more moderate into office. They’ll say we still need to be strong, hawkish right now but no, not Donald Trump. I mean. it’s ludicrous the things that he says. He’s making shit up.
MI: Yeah, all of a sudden Ted Cruz is the voice of reason.
Blythe: Exactly. I’m trying to read between the lines here and see if that’s what’s going on. If they’re in a back room somewhere and Donald Trump is saying, (in Trump voice), “I’m gonna say that we should pull a Nazi Germany maneuver and make all Muslims wear a yellow crescent moon on their arm” like the Gestapo did with the Jews in Nazi Germany. He could just be a clown. If he is the president though, I am leaving America till he’s gone.
Read the full article at Metal Insider.
Scala Mercalli Posts New Music Video
Italian heavy metal band Scala Mercalli released latest album “New Rebirth” on October 10th worldwide via Art Gates Records. Now the band has released a video taken off the album - check out “September 18, 1860” in the player below.
Comments Scala Mercalli: "As said in the title, 'September 18, 1860,' this song tells us of how Sardinian Kingdom Army defeated the Pontifical States during the battle of Castelfidardo (AN). The occupation of the Pontifical States Army on Italian central regions kept parted the northern part of Italy from the southern, which Garibaldi had set free from Austrian dominion. The defeat of the Pontifical States meant the unification of what will have become the first Italian Kingdom. The video was filmed partly on Musone river, were the vanguards of the army engaged in battle.
"Thanks to the authorities of Castelfidardo, the remaining scenes could be realized inside the National Monument dedicated to those who fell in battle, one of the most important of Italian Risorgimento.
"With this video, the band wants to remember the sacrifice of those who, from south to north, fell in battle for the unity of our country, but also give an example of national unity (that we hope one day could be of the whole world) that we should try, nowadays, to recover, in order to set the people free, as was done before, from the true oppressors who would like us divided." More...
Abbath Premieres New Track "Count The Dead"
Norway's iconic Abbath (ex-Immortal) premiered the new track "Count the Dead" from the upcoming self-titled release, which is set to drop on January 22nd via Season of Mist Records. The track comes courtesy of Decibel magazine at this location (also streaming in the player below).
Abbath will headline the upcoming Decibel Tour along with High on Fire, Skeletonwitch and Tribulation. For dates and venues, head on over to this location.
1. To War
2. Winter Bane (song streaming here)
3. Ashes of the Damned
4. Ocean of Wounds
5. Count the Dead
6. Fenrir Hunts (check out the music video)
7. Root of the Mountain
8. Eternal
Check out "Count the Dead" here: More...
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Epic Death Premieres Full "Witchcraft" Album
Everybody wants to experience an epic death worthy of the gods of metal, but only this band can really give it to you! We're kicking the day off with an exclusive premiere of the entire new "Witchcraft" album from Epic Death - listen in below.
While you can hear all of "Witchcraft" in advance today, the album is slated for official release via Bast Records tomorrow (December 11th). Pre-orders are available via the band's website if you dig the combo of black, thrash, and death on display.
If you want more from Epic Death, be sure to also check out the music video for "Hide" over here or experience the band's extreme rendition of "Poison" by Alice Cooper at this location.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Hide
2. The Vendetta
3. Dragon’s Blood
4. Stay Away
5. Witchcraft
6. Poison
7. Screams from Valhalla
8. Eye of the Storm
9. Karma’s a Bitch
10. Incantation of Epic Death More...
Delain Announces "Lunar Prelude" EP
Delain announced the impending release of "Lunar Prelude," the new EP set to drop on February 19th via Napalm Records.
Comments the band: "Our latest album 'The Human Contradiction' has taken us on a great ride, performing hundreds of stages around the globe for all of you. We barely managed to catch our breaths from our most recent tours, yet we've already got some new music that we simply can't wait to share.
"In preparation of our next full length studio album, we'd like to present to you "Lunar Prelude", a collection of several brand new tracks, a new version of a familiar one, and live versions of some our favorite 'The Human Contradiction tracks.'
"Today, we reveal the songs and face on 'Lunar Prelude.' Check out the track listing below and Glenn Arthur's cover art! We hope you enjoy this new release, Delainers. Thank you for inspiring us and sharing amazing moments with us. See you at the next gig!"
The track list for "Lunar Prelude" is:
1. Suckerpunch
2. Turn the Lights Out
3. Don't Let Go
4. Lullaby (Live 2015)
5. Stardust (Live 2015)
6. Here Come the Vultures (Live 2015)
7. Army of Dolls (Live 2015)
8. Suckerpunch Orchestra More...
First Annual Florida Metal Fest Announced
January 30th, 2016 will mark the official kick off of the first annual Florida Metal Fest! Organized by brothers John and Donald Tardy of death metal legends, Obituary, and set to take place at The Cuban Club, Ybor City in Tampa, year one of the brutal gala will see some of the Sunshine State's most iconic bands - including Obituary, Malevolent Creation, Deicide and Atheist - unite and return to their roots in the very heart of the death metal world. Additionally, the Tardy brothers have invited some of their favorite bands from around the country to take part in this special event including Corrosion Of Conformity, Trouble, Madball, Broken Hope and Generichrist!
Two local Floridian bands, both winners of the Battle Of The Bands contest show, will be opening the fest. The first battle was held on November 27th at the BrassMug where the winning band was
Untoten Krieg. The second battle will take place on December 26th at the Crowbar in Ybor City to determine the final band of this year's lineup.
Said John Tardy of fest: "My brother and I have been so fortunate and thankful to be part of some the best and biggest music festivals in the world. The amount of people, bands and energy these festivals can bring is just awesome. From the first time we played one, it has always been a dream of ours to put together a music festival that is not only fun for the fans, bands and crews, but one that also brings a closeness to all involved. After years and years of talking about it, we finally decided the time is now. We want to put together a first class festival. From the venue to the PA, from the lights to the lineup we are trying our best to make this as memorable event as possible. No festival, anywhere in the world, even with the best possible lineup, would work if the area does not support it. I think that Tampa, and its surrounding cities, is a great music area and one that is ready to make this event come to life."
Florida Metal Fest I Lineup:
Obituary
Corrosion Of Conformity
Deicide
Trouble
Madball
Malevolent Creation
Atheist
Broken Hope
Generichrist
Untoten Krieg [Battle Of the Bands Winner] More...
Hands Of Despair Announces New Album "Bereft"
Canadian progressive death/doom act Hands of Despair, featuring Hollow frontman Jeffrey MacDermott (a/k/a "Mott"), announced the long awaited follow up to the 2011 debut "Hereafter." the new release will be entitled "Bereft" and will be issued on February 9th via Deathbound Records.
The album was mixed by HOD's mastermind Max Côté and features seven epic tracks clocking in at 60 minutes. The album's first single "Sleeper" is streaming in the player below.
The track list is as follows:
1. Reborn
3. Bereft
3. Sleeper
4. Veil
5. Remnants
6. Étoc
7. Void
Check out "Sleeper" here: More...
Ragnarok Completes New Album "Psychopathology"
Norway's Ragnarok, a band that has been active for over twenty years on the black metal scene, have completed work on the eighth full-length album, which is set to be released in early 2016 on Agonia Records. Recorded, mixed and mastered at the Endarker Studio in Sweden by Marduk's Devo, the album will be titled "Psychopathology" and issued by Agonia Records, the exact date to be revealed with other details soon.
Founder and frontman Jontho had this to say about fans can expect from it: "Your wait will finally come to an end in 2016 when we release 'Psychopathology,' our eighth full-length album. I can say with absolute certainty that this album will be the best in Ragnarok's career to date. It is the result of dedication, hard work, and the musical skills of our lineup, and is the next stage in the band's development, both musically and lyrically. 'Psychopathology' is about to unleash total chaos upon you as it invites you to dive deeper into the dark recesses of the human mind."
This will be the first album in the band's history that doesn't feature founder Jontho on drums. Having taken over the role of frontman, his place behind the drum kit is taken by Dauden drummer Malignant, who joined the band in 2014. Bolverk, is on guitars, and DezeptiCunt makes his swansong appearance with the band on bass as he leaves to concentrate on new projects.
Commenting about the band's future plans and DezeptiCunt's departure, Jontho said: "Shortly after completing the recording of our latest album, our bass player DezeptiCunt informed us that he would be leaving the band to concentrate on a new project. As a recording and touring band, Ragnarok requires 100% commitment from its members and at this point neither he nor Ragnarok felt that he would be able to give both bands that necessary commitment. We would like to thank him for the eight years he was with us and wish him all the best for the future.
"Going forward we will be concentrating all our energies on promoting the new album, and plan to take our time choosing the right bass player to take his place, so in the meantime we will be using a session musician for the upcoming live shows." More...
Hammercult Streams "Ready To Roll"
Israeli death thrashers Hammercult are streaming the track "Ready to Roll." The song is lifted from the latest release "Built for War," which was issued back in September via SPV/Steamhammer Records.
Check out the track here:
Seventh Veil Announces New Album "Vox Animae"
Italian modern hard rock act Seventh Veil announced details of the upcoming new release "Vox Animae." The album is the follow up to the debut release "White Trash Attitude" and will be released on February 5, 2016 via Pure Steel Publishing.
Hailing from Verona, Seventh Veil has found its way out of the local hard rock scene to national gigs and European tours. After the first EP “Nasty Skin” was released in early 2012, the band has been engaged in a non-stop promotion that garnered reviews from around the world and the first European live experience in Greece. At the end of that same year, they signed with Street Symphonies Records and started recording the debut full-length "White Trash Attitude."
With that album they toured around Europe sharing the stage with the likes of Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Gun’s N’ Roses), Hardcore Superstar, Cyanide4, Silver Addiction and they took part in the "Masters of Rock 2013" supporting Yngwie Malmsteen, Avantasia, Powerwolf, The 69Eyes and more.
After some line up changes, the band entered in the studio in December 2014 with Oscar Burato (Atomic Stuff Studio) and Andrea Moserle (ex-Upon This Dawning) as co-producers aiming at a new mature sound influenced by modern hard rock bands like Sixx AM, Stone Sour and Pop Evil. The result is "Vox Animae," in which the band explores more personal themes shouting out the vision of life and death and everything in between.
The track list for "Vox Animae" is:
1. Vox Animae/rEvolution
2. Devil in Your Soul
3. Living Dead
4. Together Again
5. Broken Promises
6. Song For M
7. Dad 8. Noway Train
9. Begging for Mercy
10. No Pain No Gain
11. Nothing Lasts Forever
12. Sms More...
Votum Details New Album ":KTONIK:"
Polish progressive act Votum announced details of the upcoming new album ":KTONIK:." The album will be issued on February 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. A preview clip for the release can be heard in the player below.
":KTONIK:" was mixed by David Castillo at Ghost Ward (Katatonia, Opeth, Bloodbath) and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios (Paradise Lost, Kreator, Leprous).
Votum combines dark and vibrant atmosphere with metal traditions, bringing both force and ambience to play. The band is no stranger to musical diversity with subtle cinematic frailty and modern electronica. Dealing in powerful guitars and acoustic ballads Votum creates a very specific blend of fresh and unusual approach to progressive rock and metal.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Satellite
2. Greed
3. Spiral
4. Blackened Tree
5. Simulacra
6. Prometheus
7. Horizontal
8. Vertical
9. Last Word More...
Kilmara Names Daniel Ponce New Vocalist
Spanish heavy metal act Kilmara has parted ways with singer Christian Wolfgang Kohl and has replaced him with North American singer Daniel Ponce.
The break with Kohl was done in a friendly manner and the rest of the band members intend on continuing to forge, maintain and increase the status that they have worked so hard in building over the past 15 years with Kilmara.
The band is confident that they have chosen well, and they are sure that Daniel Ponce is the right candidate with whom they will be able to reach new goals, new fans worldwide and new horizons!
Daniel Ponce was born in Tampa, Florida from a circus family (he is the fifth generation) and has traveled all his life around the world starting to appear on stage at the early age of 2. It would have been normal for him to have followed his father or his older brother’s steps, and also become a juggler like them, but from a very young age, what he really liked and what motivated him the most was music and singing. Since Daniel became 18 and settled in the south of Barcelona, he began his career as a singer, studying the voice and becoming a part of numerous projects, most of them related to hard rock and heavy metal, that gave him the opportunity to perform all around the Iberian Peninsula, some points of Europe and even in a few venues at Los Angeles in California.
Now a new chapter begins full of motivation, the best of hopes and of course a lot of work with Kilmara, to whom he is immensely grateful for this opportunity and with whom he will give his absolute best so that they can grow the most possible together and reach the highest goals.
Daniel commented: "The truth is that the try outs to become the singer have been very very hard and I know that there were very talented candidates also trying out for the position… So I really want to thank my band mates of Kilmara for trusting in me and for choosing me. And I want both them and the fans to know, that I will strive to the maximum to keep Kilmara’s name and legacy high where it belongs! Destiny has given me this chance and I don’t intend on letting down!!! More...
Avantasia Solves A "Mystery Of The Blood Red Rose"
Avantasia unleashed a lyric video for the new track "Mystery of the Blood Red Rose." The song is the opening track to the upcoming new and seventh studio release "Ghostlights," which will be released worldwide on January 29th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The song will be available for download on Friday, December 11th.
The limited edition of the album will feature a huge 68-page book with more than 100 photos and a full live album as a bonus. Pre-order your copy at this location.
The track list for "Ghostlights" is:
1. Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose 3:51
2. Let The Storm Descend Upon You 12:09
3. The Haunting 4:42
4. Seduction Of Decay 7:18
5. Ghostlights 5:43
6. Draconian Love 4:58
7. Master Of The Pendulum 5:01
8. Isle Of Evermore 4:28
9. Babylon Vampyres 7:09
10. Lucifer 3:48
11. Unchain The Light 5:03
12. A Restless Heart And Obsidian Skies 5:53
Check out "Mystery of the Blood Red Rose" here: More...
Ibex Angel Order Premieres New Song
Occult black metal duo Ibex Angel Order - featuring ex-members of Sauron/Funeral Goat and members of Verbum Verus, Planet AIDS and Abysmal Darkening - premieres another new song entitled "Serpent of Assiah".
This track is taken from the upcoming new album "I", which is set to be released on CD in December 2015 and on LP early in 2016 via Daemon Worship Productions.
Check out now "Serpent of Assiah" below. More...
We Were Giants Premieres Full-EP Stream
Boise, Idaho-based metalcore outfit We Were Giants premieres the band's entire EP stream of "Dead Society", which is out now stores.
Check out now "Dead Society" below.
Enterprise Earth Pre-Release Full-Album Streaming
Enterprise Earth premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the upcoming new album "Patient Ø", which will be out in stores this Friday, December 11th via Attila frontman Chris Fronzak‘s Stay Sick Recordings.
Check out now "Patient Ø" below.
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