Metal News for December 13, 2016
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Pit Stories: Flying Bottles
Tuesday's Pit Story time has come around again!
Gather round for a new tale from the pit, this time from vocalist Chase Thibodeau of Vancouver thrash metal band Terrifier.
Chase recalls a particularly drunk 'n rowdy Canadian pit at the Cobalt, telling the story like this:
I remember the first time we came to Vancouver to play at this old classic dingy bar called the Cobalt. It was the main local venue for many years. It was located in a rough part of town so it was a good venue for metal. There we're fights breaking out in the pit constantly. When we first got up to play we had a few bottles and glasses fly on stage but we remained focused on delivering the goods.
I remember getting soaked in vodka and thinking man this crowd is wild. I looked down and saw this chick up front get hit so hard her glass flew out of her hand. The whole time I thought they we're throwing bottles at us until I realized they we're givener that hard lol I'll never forget that.
Terrifier recently signed to Test Your Metal Records and will be releasing second album "Weapons of Thrash Destruction" on January 20th, 2017. The nine-track mosher follows 2013 EP "Metal or Death" and 2012 full-length release "Destroyers of the Faith." More...
Darkest Hour Reveals Album Details
D.C. metalcore group Darkest Hour will release ninth full-length album, "Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora," on March 10th via Southern Lord Recordings.
The 12-song album was part of a crowd funding campaign launched earlier this year, with the ultimate tally netting the band well over 100% of the initial goal. The band chose producer Kurt Ballou (High on Fire, Nails, Converge) for “his obvious genius” (as guitar player Mike Schleibaum said) and recorded the release at Ballou’s Godcity Studio.
Artist Shaun Beaudry was commissioned to create a custom painting, giving the album a unique visual identity.
“Working at Godcity was the perfect vibe for this record and Kurt was everything we could have asked for in a producer,” said Schleibaum. “The passion and experience he brought to the whole album really shows.” More...
Set And Setting Posts "The Mirrored Self"
New Set and Setting song "The Mirrored Self" just came online, which appears on the St. Petersburg, Florida band's upcoming third album "Reflectionless."
Driven by two drummers laying down a thunderous base, Set and Setting brings an aggressive edge to its resplendent, instrumental music. On latest single "The Mirrored Self," relentless chugs and soaring leads layer together into a song possessing bite and beauty.
"Reflectionless" was recorded by Ryan Haft (Torche, Wrong) at Black Bear Studios in Gainesville, Florida, and mastered by Ed Brooks (R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie) at Resonant Mastering. The cover, created by Samantha Muljat (Earth, Pelican), was inspired by the artwork of Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis, as seen on Pink Floyd's album covers. More...
Benighted Streaming "Forgive Me Father"
Benighted is now streaming a second new track off "Necrobreed." The track, featuring guest vocalist Trevor Strnad, is titled "Forgive Me Father" and can be heard below.
"Necrobreed" is coming on February 24th, 2017 and features 12 tracks of relentless death metal fury seeing the band joined by acclaimed extreme metal drummer Romain Goulon.
Regarding the new track below, vocalist Julien Truchan comments: "Born from the depths of Kohlekeller Studio in Germany, we now present 'Forgive Me Father', the second fragment of insanity ripped from our forthcoming album 'Necrobreed'. Stay sick!"
1. Hush little Baby
2. Reptilian
3. Psychosilencer
4. Forgive Me Father
5. Leatherface
6. Der Doppelgaenger
7. Necrobreed
8. Monsters Make Monsters
9. Cum With Disgust
10. Versipellis
11. Reeks Of Darkened Zoopsia
12. Mass Grave
13. Biotech is Godzilla (Sepultura cover) *
14. Christraping Black Metal (Marduk cover) *
*Exclusive to the limited edition Digibox More...
Battle Beast Announces Headlining Tour
Battle Beast has announced a headlining European tour for March / April of 2017 in support of "Bringer Of Pain." The tour also includes Majesty, along with a special guest still to be announced.
Bassist Eero Sipilä commented: "Five weeks, 33 shows - that equals about one million cans of beer and two million guitar solos. Hell, this will be one merciless tour! There's a lot of familiar cities and also many places we've never been before - all will get their equal share of the pain! Looking forward to bumping fists with all our friends along the road as well as making a bunch of new ones. Everyone's invited to this party! Majesty are old touring mates of ours, so it's great having them on board to bring in some well needed German sex appeal. Bring metal to the stadiums!"
Majesty vocalist Tarek added: "We're proud to be able to join our friends in Battle Beast as special guest on their 'Bringer Of Pain' European tour. We will play a 60-minute set to fittingly celebrate our new album 'Rebels.' This tour also gives us a chance to play in countries we never visited before. We're heavy metal rebels and born to be on the road. I hope to see you all in March and April 2017 to revel in ultimate heavy metal parties across the entire tour!" More...
Conjonctive Reveals New Album
Conjonctive has announced that new album "In The Mouth Of The Devil" is due to drop March 10th, 2017 via Tenacity Music. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Vladimir Cochet and will feature the following track listing:
1. Purgatory
2. You're Next
3. Let Blow The Grim Wind
4. Falling In The Mouth Of The Devil
5. Down Into The Abyss
6. The Cult Of The Shining Planet
7. Burn Your Eyes
8. Hills Of Abomination
9. Defeat The Red Sun
10. Constellations & Black Holes More...
Seven Kingdoms Smashes Funding Goal
Florida power metal act Seven Kingdoms will release new album "Decennium" this January. This 10 year anniversary album follows the successfully crowdfunded "In The Walls" EP, and will feature two songs from the EP along with eight brand new tracks.
A crowdfunding campaign for "Decennium" kicked off on December 9th and surpassed its goal in less then one week. New perks are being added daily, as the campaign runs through the middle of January. Check it out and contribute here.
The band is overwhelmed with the support so far and comments: "We are really thrilled that fans are looking forward to 'Decennium!' With 32 days to go the Kickstarter campaign has already surpassed its $13,500 goal, and is currently at $16,679. We want to thank all our fans for supporting this and showing how powerful crowdfunding and fans can actually be for a growing band. We have now posted our stretch goal and have one more in store if it continues to grow." More...
Youdash Posts "Force Guide"
Polish extreme metal band Youdash is streaming "Force Guide," a track from the forthcoming album "Astrophobia."
While the band's sound is hard to categorize, a good comparison would be a cross between Mr. Bungle, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Gorguts. Pre-orders are up here and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Astrophobia (Intro)
2. Celestial Phenomena
3. Hunting Among The Stars
4. Deathstar
5. Devouring Cell
6. Astral Anxiety
7. Force Guide
8. Strip Tease (Acid Drinkers cover, feat. Uappa Terror) More...
Draugsol Streams New Song
Today the black metal upstarts from Draugsol premiere new track "Bót Eður Viðsjá Við illu Aðkasti" in the player below.
The track hails from the band's debut album, "Volaða Land," set for international release on January 13th, 2017 via Signal Rex.
1. Volaða Land
2. Formæling
3. Bót Eður Viðsjá Við illu Aðkasti
4. Spáfarir Og Útisetur
5. Váboðans Vals
6. Holdleysa More...
Matricide Releases Goodbye To Gravity Cover
A tribute album titled "Back To Life" has been released after the unexpected fire at Goodbye To Gravity's performance on October 30th, 2015.
The disastrous event resulted in 64 victims (including 4 of the 5 members from the band) and hundreds of injuries. The Romanian metalcore band from Bucharest was highly active from 2011-2015 until the untimely halt releasing new album "Mantras of War."
Now a year in passing, Universal Music Romania has released a charitable tribute album for Goodbye To Gravity including various artists such as Matricide, My Dying Bride, Tristnia, Eluveitie, Green Carnation, and more. Check out Matricide's rendition of "Rise From The Fallen" below.
The Furor Streams "Cavalries Of The Occult"
Australian group The Furor today releases a song very much not for the weak-hearted: check out the "Cavalries of the Occult" title track below.
New album "Cavalries of the Occult" is set to drop on March 5th, 2017 via Transcending Obscurity Records and features the following track listing:
1. 30 Year War
2. Cavalries of the Occult
3. Death Manifest
4. Fomes Peccati
5. Lake of Fire
6. Rampage Upon the Rational
7. Second Coming Slaughtered
8. Storm of Swords
9. Totaliterror More...
Gridfailure Releases New Video
Gridfailure has completed and released the project's first video, created for the track "Paranoia Will Not Coagulate." The soloist also confirms several new recordings to see release over the coming months.
"Paranoia Will Not Coagulate" comes from the debut Gridfailure album "Ensuring The Bloodline Ends Here," which was released in May 2016 through The Compound Recs.
The outfit has since recorded and completed several other new titles, yet returns to the debut album for a series of videos beginning here. Captured in various sectors of New York and Pennsylvania over the Summer, the visual stimulant for the song was solely filmed and edited by the outfit's lone creator. More...
Sunlight's Bane Announces Debut Album
The blackened grinders from Sunlight's Bane will release debut album "The Blackest Volume: Like All the Earth Was Buried" on February 17th, 2017 via Innerstrength Records. Formerly called Traitor, Sunlight's Bane has crafted a sound so inherently dark and repulsive that even the sunlight will withdraw and run from it!
"The Blackest Volume: Like All the Earth Was Buried" was recorded by Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recordings (Harm's Way, Weekend Nachos, Exalt, Dead In the Dirt) and mastered by Brad Boatright of Audiosiege (Nails, Full of Hell, Integrity, Twitching Tongues). More...
Incendia Records Offering Free Compilation
Incendia Records just released a free digital compilation that can be picked up at Bandcamp here or streamed below. The label commetns:
"After an incredible 2016 for Incendia, comes the release of this year’s killer Christmas Compilation. The compilation features bands we have had the pleasure of working with over the last year, and bands we're excited to be working with in early 2017. Examples include Agent, Brutai, Defences, Elbrano, Empire, Voyager and more....
"A massive thanks is in order for both press and fans alike for their continued support and the exciting buzz that has surrounded every single one of the campaigns, and hopefully will continue to do so for the ones we are yet to do. We look forward to what the New Year holds and we will see you all in 2017!"
1. Agent - When Gods Collide 04:33
2. The Alchemy - Black Hole Passenger 05:02
3. Brutai - Never Change 04:00
4. Defences - Grow 03:19
5. The Dreamer Within - Purge 03:48
6. Elbrano - Euphoria Warrior 04:18
7. Empire - Sights 03:54
8. The Five Hundred - The Rush 03:34
9. Footprints In The Custard - Party Metal 03:06
10. Forever Never - We Won't Save The World 04:44
11. New Device - Strung Out 03:25
12. The Raven Age - Angel In Disgrace 05:28
13. Statues - Dogswamp 04:05
14. Voyager - Misery Is Only Company 05:03
15. Welcome Back Delta - Jeremy's Iron 03:07 More...
Zeroscape Releasing New Album
Canada's kings of ragga-metal from Zeroscape have announced their official return after a 5-year hiatus, with a new album slated for the spring of 2017. Frontman Binski comments:
"Zeroscape never really officially ended. We just took a break, so when we came back it was like we never missed a beat. The stuff where we left off from, the music we were writing, it's just more enhanced. It's way tighter because we grew naturally into our sound. We're gonna record the sound that we made, that is ours. The sound that's gonna take over."
The new release, which will be the band's 3rd full0length album, will feature "The Funeral" (streaming below) plus eight new songs. More...
Trent Reznor Teases NIN Album By End Of Year
It's been three years since the release of "Hesitation Marks," without much in the way of specific info coming from Nine Inch Nails about when (and an in what form) a follow-up would arrive.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Trent Reznor has teased that a new Nine Inch Nails album may still be coming by the end of the month... maybe.
This excerpt from the article is particularly relevant:
A year ago this week, Trent Reznor tweeted, "New NIN coming in 2016. Other stuff, too." When reminded of this tweet now, though, he's coy. "Those words did come out of my mouth, didn't they?" he says bluntly. Then he feigns surprise. "Oh, yeah, it's December, isn't it?" He pauses. "Just wait and see what happens."
What do you think? Is Reznor being a big tease or will a surprise NIN album drop by December 31st, 2016? If you need new music, Reznor and Atticus Ross provided the score for "Patriots Day," a movie about the Boston marathon bombing that opens on Christmas Day. More...
Emptiness Posts "Let It Fall"
Belgian experimental death and black metal band Emptiness just unveiled the third new track from the "Not For Music" album. The sinister track is titled "Let it Fall," and is streaming now below.
Regarding the new song, Emptiness states: "We try to exploit confusion to maximum efficiency and transport the listener into a world that wants to exclude him. Nothing to enjoy."
New album "Not For Music" was recorded at Blackout Studio, produced by Jeordie White, and mixed by Sean Beavan. "Not For Music" will be released by Season of Mist worldwide on January 20th and features the following track listing:
1. Meat Heart
2. It Might Be
3. Circle Girl
4. Your Skin Won't Hide You (streaming here)
5. Digging The Sky
6. Ever
7. Let it Fall More...
Ulsect Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Ulsect. The Dutch death metal innovators feature guitarist Joris Bonis and drummer Jasper Barendregt from Dodecahedron, as well as former Textures bass player Dennis Aarts.
The quintet will release its debut full-length album via Season of Mist later in 2017. Regarding the signing, Ulsect comments:
"We are exhilarated to announce our signing with highly esteemed record label Season of Mist. It is a thrilling prospect to become part of their prestigious roster; amidst pioneering acts such as Gorguts and Mayhem. Being familiar with the label's passion and dedication through our existing ties concerning Dodecahedron, we know that Season of Mist is the perfect fit for us. We are looking forward to the release of our debut album on this label!" More...
Gemini Syndrome To Support Starset On Tour
Coming off the strength of sophomore album "Memento Mori," Gemini Syndrome just announced the first wave of dates in 2017, which will see the band touring as direct support to Starset in the U.S.
The group comments: “The Oracle has foreseen that Gemini Syndrome will be sharing the stage again with their fellow conspirators in Starset. This Winter Conversion will occur in alignment with the Winter Solstice. We look forward to sharing this demonstration with you.”
Gemini Syndrome is currently on the road with Drowning Pool and 9Electric as part of the "Not-So-Silent Night Tour" in the U.S. More...
Devildriver Announces North American Tour
SoCal groove metal outfit Devildriver will headline a 19+ date North American tour, dubbed the "Bound By The Road" tour, beginning February 8th, 2017 in Santa Ana, CA. The tour will feature support from special guests Death Angel, Winds Of Plague, The Agonist, and Azreal.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 16 at 10:00am local time. Check your local venues for ticketing information.
Devildriver frontman Dez Fafara states, "Devildriver is heading out on our first headline run in over three years with a killer set list and full production, AND we are bringing some heavy bad ass bands along with us! Get your tickets early and come out with some friends, 'cause this tour is going to be a monster banger!" More...
Whitechapel To Tour With Cattle Decapitation
To commemorate Metal Blade Records' 35th anniversary in 2017, four bands from the label's much-celebrated roster will come together for a special USA tour this March: Whitechapel, Cattle Decapitation, Goatwhore, and Allegaeon. See below for all dates.
Feb. 22 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
Feb. 23 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Feb. 24 - The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
Feb. 25 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Feb. 26 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Feb. 28 - St. Andrew's Hall - Detroit, MI
Mar. 1 - Deluxe @ Old National Centre - Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 2 - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
Mar. 3 - Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY
Mar. 4 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Mar. 8 - Belasco Theater - Los Angeles, CA
Mar. 9 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
Mar. 10 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
Mar. 11 - Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
Mar. 14 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
Mar. 15 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
Mar. 16 - House of Blues - New Orleans, LA More...
Twingiant Streaming "Formally Known As..."
Twingiant today reveals "Formally Known As...", a new track from the group's forthcoming split EP with Into the Storm. The EP is set to be released as a digital/cassette only edition from Tridroid Records on January 20th, 2016.
To date, Twingiant has self released two full-length LPs ("Mass Driver" & "Devil Down") and an EP ("Sin Nombre"). In 2014, "Devil Down" debuted via a Decibel Magazine online stream that created a buzz before its release. It was released by the band on vinyl a short time later and then by Medusa Crush Recordings on cassette. More...
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Reader Poll: Vote Your Best Metal Album
Update: the staff awards are now here! Check 'em out and see who won at this location.
Our year-end awards for 2016 are nearly here as the staff just wrapped up our internal voting on the best album, performance, DVD, and metal newcomer of the year, along with a vote on our most anticipated album coming in 2017.
While awaiting our official awards ceremony later this week, we want to know: what was YOUR favorite metal album that came out this year? Cast your vote below!
In the poll we've listed out every single album that was nominated by our staff this year, but if you thought some other album should be #1 instead that's perfectly fine - just hit "Other" and type in your nominee.
Wondering why we have so many nominees? Each of our staff members nominates five albums, and we reach our winner by consensus of the album that gets the most votes, resulting in a well-rounded winner who was appreciated by a larger group of metal heads rather than just by people who prefer one sub-genre.
Since you can see who we nominated, we'd also like to know: who do you think was our ultimate winner in all the nominees? More...
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Static Tension Premieres "Back Inside" Video
Pulling from '90s grunge and prog metal influences, Ohio outfit Static Tension is gearing up to release the "Out Of Reach" EP via Buried By Sky Records next month.
Today we're helping to herald that release with an exclusive premiere of a lyric video for "Back Inside" - check it out below!
Singer Rob Rom commented: "Walking away from someone or something isn't always easy, but sometimes you must lock the door and throw away the key, that is the premise of 'Back Inside', being let down so many times that you would rather just go without, a little piece of poetry with a rough edge."
The band's self-described "progressive grunge" takes the sound of Alice in Chains and blends it with the more progressive leanings of bands like Tool and Kings X.
You may have noticed Static Tension's name on our site before, as the band gave an epic tale of a steaming crowd at a Rammstein concert for our weekly Pit Stories column.
The "Out of Reach" EP is coming January 6th, 2017 and will feature the following track listing:
1. PSM
2. Obstacle Of Doubt
3. Faith To Fault
4. Down From Three
5. Back Inside
6. Out Of Reach More...
NYN Premieres New Song "Embrace Entropy"
Progressive technical death metal project NYN - featuring lead guitarist Tom "Fountainhead" Geldschläger (Obscura) and Jimmy Pitts (Eternity’s End, Pitts Minnemann Project) on keyboards -premieres a new song entitled "Embrace Entropy", taken from the upcoming new album "Entropy: Of Chaos and Salt".
Check out now "Embrace Entropy" below.
Empyrean Throne Premieres New Song & Music Video
Orange County, California's Empyrean Throne premieres a new song and music video titled "Haereticus Stellarum Part I", taken from the upcoming new album "Chaosborne", which will be out in stores January 24, 2017 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Haereticus Stellarum Part I" below.
Iron Reagan Debuts New Song "Grim Business"
Iron Reagan (Municipal Waste, etc.) debuts a new song entitled "Grim Business", taken from the upcoming new album "Crossover Ministry", which will be out in stores on January 28th via Relapse Records.
Check out now "Grim Business" below.
Worse (3 Inches Of Blood) Posts New Demo
Canada's metal outfit Worse - featuring former 3 Inches Of Blood guitarist/vocalist Justin Hagberg, guitarist Shane Clark and drummer Matt Wood - has posted the band's new demo.
Check it out using the Bandcamp-player below.
Incite Premieres New Music Video For "Stagnant"
Incite premieres a new music video for "Stagnant", taken from the band's latest album "Oppression", out in stores via Minus Head Records.
Check out now "Stagnant" below.
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