Metal News for December 11, 2015
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29 news articles posted on this day.
Beorn Posts Full Album Online
Russian symphonic power metal band Beorn is streaming the full "Time To Dare" album online, which is all about pirates: but not just of the sea, this one's also about space pirates! Listen in below or grab your own copy of the album at Bandcamp. The track listing is as follows:
1. From Here to Eternity 01:54
2. Riders of the Sky 03:38
3. Star Ocean 04:03
4. In Quest for Planet Eden 04:40
5. The Chest of Deadman 03:39
6. Space Invaders 02:55
7. Galaxy in Flames 04:26
8. Phantom Ship 04:53
9. Ray of Hope (Incubus ex Abyssus) 01:46
10. The Beast 03:57
11. Coming Home 05:21 More...
Prime Meridian Streaming Full Album
Famined Records artist Prime Meridian finally sees the release of a new, self-titled album today, and you can stream all the tracks below. Vocalist Shae Portner also comments:
“Our new album is about an individual who is suffering from an immense case of depression. Every night he has a dream where he finally ends it by his own hands. These dreams seem almost too real, like an out of body experience, for the individual. Although he is not afraid of death, he is most afraid of how it will affect the ones he loves.
"As he delves deeper into his own madness, he often wonders if the people he loves, in return, love him back. This causes a regressive form of hate where these thoughts almost become a new obsession. This album is a narrative of his out of body experiences, his thoughts, and his proposed thoughts of those who loved him.” More...
51 Track Metal Sampler Up For Grabs
It's that time of year: put up your hails horns \m/\m/ and get in the mosh pit spirit for Asher Media Relations' latest holiday sampler!
"Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 5" features a stunning 51 tracks and just under four hours of headbanging tunes from bands they've had the honour of doing PR for in 2015. Listen in below, while the full track listing is available after the jump.
Shivers Addiction Releasing New Album
Italian metal band Shivers Addiction (featuring Marco Cantoni from Cyrax) is gearing up to release new album "Choose Your Prison." You can check out the artwork and track listing below, or follow the latest on the band at Facebook here.
1. Eternal Damnation
2. We Live on a Lie
3. La mort qui danse
4. The King and the Guillotine
5. Money Makes the Difference
6. Freedom
7. Where Is My Future
8. Painted Arrow
9. Against We Stand
10. Death Has Nothing to Teach More...
Silent Line Posts Full Album Of Lyric Videos
After unleashing concept album "Shattered Shores" this past October, Silent Line is proud to announce a CD launch and first Edmonton show date on January 2nd at the Mercury Room with a new live addition: clean vocalist Matthew Massinon.
In additional news, Silent Line has posted a full album lyric video playlist on YouTube. Check out the lyric video for every single track off "Shattered Shores" below.
Dehuman Reign Wraps Up Work On Album
German metal band Dehuman Reign had this to say about wrapping up work on a new full-length release:
"IT'S DONE! The mix/mastering of our new full-length-album is now completed and it sounds awesome! Big thanks to Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Recordings.
"The album will be released through the one and only, filthy & rotten death metal label on this planet; FDA Rekotz. Let's hope for a release date in early 2016. For more details stay tuned. YEAHHH!!!" More...
Tengger Cavalry Posts "Hymn Of The Earth" Video
New York City-based Mongolian folk metal group Tengger Cavalry will perform a two-hour unplugged set at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall on December 24th, 2015. This performance is the band's first unplugged concert, portraying strong metal rhythms and riff-weaving in the midst of folk tunes.
In anticipation of the event, Tengger Cavalry invited Gear Gods to the studio to witness a unique (plugged) performance of the track "Hymn of the Earth" accented by Altan Seseg, a Mongolian dancing group formed in New York who perform the traditional dance of Buryat Mongol. This is one of the more entertaining thing you'll see all day, and it's available below.
""Hymn of the Earth" is one of the most folky pieces that Tengger Cavalry has ever composed. It incorporates Mongolian dancing music grooves with hard rock beats," states bandleader Nature Ganganbaigal. "In this video, you'll see dancing by Altan Seseg, a Mongolian dancing group formed in NYC. We really enjoy working with them. They arranged a new set of dance based on this metal song we wrote and it was really cool, conveying the culture and emotion behind the music perfectly." More...
Gomorrah Streams "Dismantling The Throne"
Kelowna, BC's leading death metal architects from Gomorrah have released new single "Dismantling The Throne" off upcoming album "The Haruspex," which is due out on Jan 15, 2016 via Test Your Metal Records. Guitarist Bowen Matheson comments on the track:
“This track started out as a back burner track, and it basically re-wrote itself in the studio. Jeff had no set vocal patterns written for it, but when he did the black metal influenced high vocals at the beginning I knew the exact direction we needed to take with it. I wrote the entire solo based entirely off of a one take improvised solo that I did for the track in pre-production. It all came together so easily and it became one of the strongest tracks on the record."
The previously posted track "Sitra Achra" taken off "The Haruspex" is still available for streaming over at this location. More...
The Order Of Elijah Streaming "Tyler Durden"
Joplin, MO metalcore outfit The Order Of Elijah has released the first single from forthcoming album "War At Heart" that will be released January 8th.
Listen in to the Fight Club themed track "Tyler Durden" at SoundCloud here cuz the silly fucks forgot to enable embedding! Vocalist Shannon Low discusses the album by saying:
“We've poured quite a bit into this album over the past year. The title, War at Heart, seems to perfectly describe that season of life when reflecting upon the lyrics. After treading through a battlefield of life tragedies, divorce, and overcoming all obstacles before us, The Order of Elijah is taking 2016 with us into the relentless storm.” More...
Battlecross Kicking Off Winter Warriors Tour
Tonight, Battlecross will kick off the second installment of the Winter Warriors Tour launched to honor American armed forces veterans.
Sponsored by Metal Injection, the six-date trek will commence later this evening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and run through December 18th in Flint, Michigan. Support will be provided by Havok, Nekrogoblikon and Black Fast. The latest journey follows the band's recent North American takeover supporting labelmates Gwar.
Battlecross has united again with the Veterans Ticket Foundation to provide armed forces veterans with free admission to The Winter Warriors Tour. Service members can sign up at this location. Advanced ticket buyers for these shows will be entered to win a guitar, and a portion of the proceeds from the band's tour shirts will be donated to VetTix to help veterans and their families attend concerts and other events in their area, free of charge.
12/11/2015 Cattivo - Pittsburgh, PA
12/12/2015 Bada Brew - Crest Hill, IL *Battlecross and Black Fast only
12/13/2015 Rockstar Pro Arena - Dayton, OH
12/14/2015 Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
12/17/2015 The Garrison - Toronto, ON
12/18/2015 The Machine Shop - Flint, MI *3rd Annual Battle Christmas More...
Abbath Covers Judas Priest
Abbath, the band founded by Norway's iconic black metal frontman Abbath Doom Occulta (formerly of Immortal), is now streaming a Judas Preist cover for the track "Riding On The Wind."
The cover track is taken from the band's "Count the Dead" 7", which has been released worldwide by Season of Mist today. You can also hear the previously released track "Count The Dead" at this location.
Following this shorter 7" release, the self-titled full-length album "Abbath" will be released by Season of Mist on January 22nd, 2016. The full track listing is as follows:
1. To War
2. Winter Bane
3. Ashes of the Damned
4. Ocean of Wounds
5. Count the Dead
6. Fenrir Hunts
7. Root of the Mountain
8. Endless More...
Oceans Of Slumber Posts "Winter" Video
Houston's very own progressive metal powerhouse Oceans Of Slumber just released a video for the title track off debut Century Media release, "Winter."
The cover art for "Winter" was gracefully imagined by Costin Chioreanu over at Twilight 13 Media (At The Gates, Katatonia, Grave, Arcturus & many, many more). The band comments:
"The time has come and we're more than excited to release this first glimpse into our new record 'Winter.' We wanted to reveal ourselves a bit more and try to capture the energy of the band in UltraHD. We've put every bit of our heart and souls into this record and can't wait to start this journey with everyone."
New album "Winter" will see a synced, worldwide release date of Friday, March 4th, 2016. More information on available formats and track listings to follow. More...
All In Posts "Capsized" Video
Mississippi melodic hardcore outfit All In has released a new music video for "Capsized." The song comes from the band's forthcoming debut EP "Lost," set for release on February 5th.
The five track album was produced by Zac Buras of Law Studios and mixed and mastered by Erik Bickerstaffe of Paralysis Studios. Jared Daws of All In had this to say:
"I'm so glad to have finally filmed this music video. We always wanted to one and when we finally got around to this point in our career, we knew 'Capsized' would be the right choice. I wrote this song to help kids understand that they aren't alone in their day to day struggles. Whether that be internal or external, your life is worth fighting for. Fight to be happy because at the end of the day, as people, we all just want to be happy. So many people, I find, in older generations do not believe someone as young as myself can be a voice of reason but I believe differently. I wrote this song for me. I wrote this song for you. Stay strong, and never let life defeat you." More...
Necrowretch Brings Back Former Member
French metal outfit Necrowretch just checked in with the following announcement about re-recruiting a former member, but in a new capacity:
"Please welcome back K. Desecrator to Necrowretch. Previously here as drummer between 2012 and 2013, K.Desecrator will rejoin the band as second guitarist for the upcoming European tour. This will be the first time where you'll witness a four piece ritual desecration." More...
Fractured Insanity Releasing New Album
Fractured Insanity is back and ready to unleash 3rd full-length album "Man Made Hell" in early 2016 via Xtreem Music.
After the release of 2010 album "Mass Awakeless" through Xtreem Music, Fractured Insanity played intensively including a U.K. tour with Avulsed, but later on the band saw the departure of two members (bass player & vocalist) and subsequently recruiting Stefan Van Baal (ex-Upperhand, ex-Ordeal, ex-Blood Redemption) to take care of both duties.
2015 has seen Fractured Insanity record a 2-song promo demo and in summer the band started tracking upcoming 3rd album "Man Made Hell," which was just mixed and mastered at Hertz Studios. Stay tuned for full info and a specific release date. More...
Enduring The Fall Parts With Bassist
Jason Duncan from Enduring The Fall has issued the following statement online about parting ways with the Canadian band:
"Five years ago, I was welcomed into Enduring The Fall as the band's new bassist. It was an exciting time for me but, it was also nerve racking for me. I was only 20 and had only been in one other band for a brief period. Yet, the guys placed their trust in my abilities and I am forever grateful for that. As a result, I rose the occasion, learned the material and helped become a driving force and mainstay in the group.
"It is with a heavy heart that, today, I announce that I will be leaving Enduring The Fall after our upcoming show at DV8 on December 19th. Though it was a very difficult decision for me to make, I feel it is the right one at this time. I feel as though it is necessary in my development as a musician. More...
Kind Streaming Full New Album
Stoner outfit Kind's new album "Rocket Science" is out today and can be picked up at Bandcamp or streamed in full below. The "Rocket Science" track listing is as follows:
1. German for Lucy 07:16
2. Faster Number One 04:03
3. Rabbit Astronaut 03:49
4. Hordeolum 08:24
5. Pastrami Blaster 06:36
6. Siberia 04:27
7. Grogan 04:55
8. The Angry Undertaker 09:13 More...
Heretic's Dream Reveals More Details On New Album
Italian progressive rock/metal band Heretic's Dream just signed with Alpha Omega Management and will release third album "Floating State Of Mind" in February of 2016 via Sliptrick Records. A new video will also drop in January. Vocalist Francesca had this to say:
“Getting part of the Alpha Omega family is a huge honor to us. We will do our best to deserve it throughout the next year, which is announcing very challenging. In January we'll be releasing the new video, then on February 'Floating State of Mind,' our third studio album.
"We had to face several changes in 2015, but we all know that great things come with sacrifices and tenacity. Some milestones have been achieved, keeping our passion and will always strong. We recently welcomed the amazingly talented Alfonso Mocerino as the new drummer, and the great Marco Piceno as second guitarist.
"We proudly signed with Sliptrick Records in May and with American High Road Publicity in November, and renewed our cooperation with Rock'N'Growl Promotion and Safe & Sound Promotion. Now that the deal with the international known management Alpha Omega has been agreed, everything is set to spread our heretic sound as much as possible around. We really believe 2016 is gonna be an effortful but awesome year, hopefully full of satisfaction for us all." More...
Destroying The Devoid Posts Making-Of Video
Destroying The Devoid is the progressive death metal project helmed by Craig Peters (Deeds Of Flesh, ex-Arkaik) forged in 2014. The "Paramnesia" debut full-length is set for release next year via Unique Leader Records, and today a making-of clip comes online and can be seen below. Peters comments:
"Being a huge fan of orchestral music and film scores, I definitely wanted the music of Destroying The Devoid to have a deep and emotional impact. These songs are dark, aggressive and very thematic. While the music's core has a very progressive death metal sound, the songs flow in and out of many stylistic changes ranging from blackened death metal to more melancholic and ethereal passages and some very intense instrumental sections that will leave your head spinning."
New album "Paramnesia" will be mixed and mastered at Castle Ultimate Studios by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, Arkaik, Wrvth, Fallujah) and see release in 2016. Further details are to be announced in the coming months. More...
Moonsorrow Announces New Album, Tour Dates
After signing a worldwide deal with Century Media Records back in 2012, the Finnish crusaders of heathen metal from Moonsorrow are now ready to open a new chapter with the release of yet another epic and majestic masterpiece.
"Jumalten Aika" - which means "The Age Of Gods" - will be released on April 1st, 2016. The band comments: "Moonsorrow welcomes you to The Age Of Gods! 'Jumalten Aika' is a journey to the deepest North and into the darkest mythologies created in the depths of human soul. Narrated by the voice and sound of Moonsorrow!"
More details about 'Jumalten Aika' will be revealed soon. In April 2016, Moonsorrow willalso head out for a co-headline European tour with fellow countrymen Korpiklaani. The two powerhouses of Finnish folk metal will join forces once again, with both bands playing extended long sets.
There will also be an official album release show at Virgin Oil in Helsinki on April 1st. See below for all dates. More...
Sarasin Releases Details On Debut Album
Ontario melodic hard rock act Sarasin issued details on the upcoming self-titled debut full length album, after a 28 year gap since the debut EP "Lay Down Your Guns" was issued in 1987. "Sarasin" will be released on February 26th via Pure Steel Records.
The track list is as follows:
1. The Hammer
2. Enemy Within
3. In Our Image
4. Now
5. Soul in Vain
6. Sinkhole
7. Live to See the Glory
8. Forevermore
9. Wake Up More...
Amulet Streams Hawkwind Cover "Levitation"
U.K. traditional metal act Amulet is streaming the track "Levitation," which can be heard in the player below. The band's cover of the Hawkwind classic was issued as a b-side on the 7" single for "Bloody Night," released back in August via Century Media Records.
Check out the clip here:
Prong Releases Preview Clip For "X - No Absolutes"
Prong released a teaser preview for the upcoming new release "X - No Absolutes." The album is set to drop on February 5th, 2016 via SPV/Steamhammer.
The track listing is:
1. Ultimate Authority
2. Sense Of Ease
3. Without Words
4. Cut And Dry
5. No Absolutes
6. Do Nothing
7. Belief System
8. Soul Sickness
9. In Spite Of Hindrances
10. Ice Runs Through My Veins
11. Worth Pursuing
12. With Dignity
13. Universal Law (DigiPak bonus track)
Check out the clip here: More...
Dark Moor Issues "The Existence" Lyric Video
Spain's Dark Moor issued a new lyric video for the track "The Existence," which can be heard in the player below. The song appears on the band's latest album "Project X," which is out now via Scarlet Records.
Check out the clip here:
Triddana Issues "When The Enemy's Close" Video
Argentinian power/folk act Triddana released a music video for the new track "When the Enemy's Close." The song appears on the band's new album "The Power & The Will," which is available today via Power Prog Records.
"The Power & The Will" is the first to feature guitarist Juan José Fornés assuming the role as lead vocalist following the departure of Diego Valdez (Helker/Electro_nomicon). The track list for the album is as follows:
1. Shouting Aloud
2. When the Enemy's Close
3. Death Blow
4. Echo Through the Days
5. Everything Returns
6. The Snake & the Pit
7. The Might in My Blood
8. Galloping Shadows
9. Becoming (song streaming here)
10. Everlasting Lie
11. Awakening
12. The Power & the Will
Check out the video here: More...
Atlantis Chronicles Premieres New Song
Hailing from France technical death metal outfit Atlantis Chronicles premieres a new song entitled "Back To Hadatopia", taken from the upcoming new album "Barton’s Odyssey", which will be out in stores March 25, 2016, via Apathia Records.
Check out now "Back To Hadatopia" below.
Yellow Eyes Premieres Full-Album Stream
Black metal warriors of Yellow Eyes premiere the full-album stream of the their forthcoming new effort titled "Sick With Bloom", which will be out in stores today, December 11 via Gilead Media.
Check out now the entire new album "Sick With Bloom" below.
Bloodiest Premieres New Song "Suffer"
Chicago six-piece experimental ensemble Bloodiest premieres a new song entitled "Suffer", taken from the upcoming new self titled album, which will be out in stores January 15, 2016 via Relapse Records.
Check out now "Suffer" below.
Killswitch Engage Premieres New Song & Music Video
Killswitch Engage premieres a new song and music video titled "Strength Of The Mind", taken from the upcoming new album, which will be out in stores coming spring via Roadrunner Records.
Check out now "Strength Of The Mind" below.
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