Metal News for December 16, 2015
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28 news articles posted on this day.
She Hunts Koalas Signs With Argonauta Records
Argonauta Records just issued the following statement about inking a new record deal with a band featuring a very distinctive name:
"We’re excited to announce a new very promising name today joined the Argonuata Records family: She Hunts Koalas, authors of a nocturnal and emotional heavy psych doom rock.
"Formed in Toulouse (France) by Julien Aoufi (Drums), François Cayla (Bass & vocals), Alex Gavalda (Guitar) and Dan Letellier (Machines/vocals), She Hunts Koalas kept on experimenting and working on a dark and melancholic universe full of shadows, in which larsens, drones, walls of guitars and powerful drums flirts with doom, sludge and ethereal voices.
"She Hunts Koalas' music is a trip from the depth to the astral. The encounter between powerful forgotten monoliths and interstellar satellites. Whispers and hallucinated screams create an alchemy both sweet and violent.|
The new album “Terra Dementia” will be released on CD by Argonauta Records this coming April 8th, 2016. The first single “Plague” can be heard below. More...
The Fall Of Autumn Posts "Dark Side" Video
St. Louis metalcore outfit The Fall Of Autumn just released a single and lyric video for the single "Dark Side," taken off upcoming debut LP "A Walk Through My Mind."
Vocalist / guitarist Chris Moore comments: "I believe everyone has a dark side to their mind. This song is about confronting our inner demons and how far we can go to conceal them. We cut ourselves off from the world in hopes that nobody will see what we've disguised with a simple smile."
We Came As Romans Releases New Video
Detroit, MI's We Came As Romans is now premiering a super hero themed music video for "Who Will Pray?" - check it out below, courtesy of Kerrang.com (if the clip won't load below, head over to Kerrang and it will play).
The song comes from the band's self-titled, fourth full-length album, which is out now on Equal Vision Records. The album was recorded with multi-platinum award winning producer David Bendeth (Bring Me The Horizon, Paramore, Of Mice and Men). More...
Cult Of Lilith Streaming "Abaddon"
Icelandic death metal group Cult Of Lilith recently completed the recordings for debut EP "Arkanum," which is set for release on January 22nd.
Spewing forth five crushing slabs of technical death metal, “Arkanum” was mixed and mastered by Manuele Pesaresi at Dyne Engine Studios and features Alessandro Vagnoni from Italian death metal group Dark Lunacy on drums.
“Abaddon,” the first track to be revealed from this new EP, is now streaming below. The cover artwork was designed by Ultrabat Illustrations. More...
Seven Sisters Of Sleep Releases Music Video
Southern California's Seven Sisters Of Sleep is gearing up to release Relapse debut "Ezekiel's Hags" on February 5th, 2016. As a follow-up to the album's lead single "War Master," which premiered earlier this month, today Seven Sisters Of Sleep has shared a music video for the song.
The sludgy track has been paired with a highly symbolic video comprised of found footage. Check it out below, and you can also see the band live:
2/16/2016 The Complex - Glendale, CA w/ Coffins, Noothgrush More...
Sawthis Posts Star Wars Bass Cover
Sawthis just released a bass cover of the "Imperial March" theme from Star Wars in honor of "The Force Awakens" arriving in theaters. The band comments:
"Today is a very special day for the Star Wars fans all over the galaxy. Sawthis can't miss to celebrate this event: this is our bass version of The Imperial March! MAY THE FORCE (of the bass) BE WITH YOU!"
Urgehal Reveals Final Album Details
Norwegian black metal institution Urgehal has finally revealed details and artwork from forthcoming swansong album "Aeons in Sodom." New full-length "Aeons in Sodom" will be released worldwide on February 12th and is available for pre-order now.
Urgehal is also streaming the first new track taken, featuring Take front man Hoest on vocals. Check out "Sulphur Black Haze" below.
In honor of deceased band leader Trondr Nefas, the band assembled his final material into one last full-length release. Nefas' masochistic screams are too unique to replace, so the band enlisted the services of venerable Scandinavian metal scene icons to contribute vocals on each track.
"Aeons in Sodom" will feature the unique vocals and personas of Nocturno Culto (Darkthrone), Nattefrost (Carpathian Forest), Nag (Tsjuder), Niklas Kvarforth (Shining), Hoest (Taake), Mannevond (Koldbrann) and more.
1. Dødsrite
2. The Iron Children
3. Blood of the Legion
4. The Sulphur Black Haze
5. Lord of Horns
6. Norwegian Blood and Crystal Lakes
7. Thy Daemon Incarnate
8. Endetid
9. Psychedelic Evil
10. Woe
11. Funeral Rites (Sepultura cover)
12. Twisted Mass of Burnt Decay (Autopsy cover) More...
Solstafir Posts New Music Video
Solstafir just released a new video for the track "Miðaftann," which was directed by Harri Haataja and Vesa Ranta. "Miðaftann" is taken from Solstafir's latest album "Otta" (reviewed here).
Regarding the video, Solstafir guitarist/frontman Aðalbjörn Tryggvason comments: "The track is about wandering in darkness. Playing chess with Death, getting burned by salt, drowning in the ultimate wave of sin and returning back home by using moonlight as navigation."
Video directors Harri Haataja and Vesa Ranta comment: "They told us a real-life story about a sailor who lost his crew at sea and was stranded to shore as the only survivor. He proceeded to find his way to town and [along the way] he found a barrel filled with water. But the water was frozen, so he had to punch through the ice with his bare hands to fight the dehydration. Eventually, after a long journey, he found his way to town and survived." More...
Lost Society To Support Exodus On Tour
The young Finnish thrashers from Lost Society are very proud to announce that they will be playing as main support alongside Exodus on an upcoming 2016 UK & Ireland tour. Front man Samy Elbanna said regarding the announcement:
"We can't even begin to tell you all how stoked we are to announce that we'll be hitting the road with the almighty Exodus at the end of February! We're so happy to finally return to the UK and hit our other favourite countries and cities.
"We'll be playing some tracks off of ‘Braindead' for the first time ever, and of course songs off of the first two records. One thing is for sure, Exodus and Lost Society will tear down every single venue, and we expect you all to go crazy and scream your lungs out!! Make sure you get your tickets right away, this is gonna be legendary! Europe BEWARE: Lost Society and Exodus comin' atcha!!” More...
Zygnema Releases New Video
Indian thrash outfit Zygnema just released a hybrid lyric clip / official music video for "The Phoenix Effect," taken off the "What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete" album. The album's full track listing is:
1. Embryo
2. What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete
3. Shell Broken Hell Loose
4. Endangered
5. Conflict
6. Invidious I
7. In-Kog
8. Misguided
9. Reform Rebirth
10. The Phoenix Effect
11. A Design to Choose (feat. Sunneith Revankar of Bhayanak Maut)
Halcyon Way Hitting The Road With Queensryche
Atlanta, Georgia's Halcyon Way is about to hit the road with the legendary Queensryche for a month-long USA tour to support Billboard-charting 4th album, "Conquer."
The tour starts on January 7th, 2016 in San Jose, CA and continues a string of high profile tours in the USA & abroad. A complete list of dates is available below.
The band comments: "HW is super excited to hit the road in the USA again to support our Conquer release, and to be able to go out with Queensryche, who are an all-time favorite band of mine, is incredibly cool. The guys are on a huge upswing with their new album, and we're proud to help them kick off their touring season for it."
Guitarist Jon Bodan also adds about the upcoming tour: "Halcyon Way have been looking for another great tour to get onto for USA to support the Conquer release, and getting to go out with Queensryche for a month is going to be an amazing experience. 'Operation:Mindcrime' is probably my favorite album of all time and I consider these guys to be a big influence on my playing & writing style. So we're really excited about getting out there in front of our fans again in the USA, and also for hitting the road with Queensryche. Then as soon as we get back off the road, we're going to get back to work on our 5th album, which is mostly written already."
The band recently started pre-production for the follow-up to "Conquer" and plans to hit the studio in the spring of 2016. More...
It Lies Within Streaming New Single
It Lies Within and Telle Smith of The Word Alive have teamed up for a new single called "Never Surrender," which can be heard below.
The song is taken off "Paramount," It Lies Within's upcoming sophomore album from Luxor Records. The full-length will be out on 1/8/16 and also features guest vocalist appearances from Ryan Kirby (Fit For A King) and Jonny Mcbee (The Browning). McBee co-produced the album as well with As They Sleep guitarist Nick Morris.
Vocalist Zachary Scott says “This is one of the first songs we wrote for our upcoming album 'Paramount'. It definitely captivates the new sound and maturity of the band. Having Telle Smith be a part of this transition was amazing. We will NEVER SURRENDER!!!“ More...
Blind Idiot God To Play Roadburn Festival
Indivisible Music is proud to announce that Blind Idiot God has been confirmed to perform at Roadburn Festival in April 2016. Festival founder, Walter Hoeijmakers, explains:
“Over the past decade, Roadburn Festival has been about sonic diversity, whether it’s crunching heavy riffage, weird psychedelics, avant-garde or post (noise)rock, and a cult-band like Blind Idiot God has always been an huge inspiration to fulfill our quest for 'leftfield sonic pleasures that push the boundaries of music.' Blind Idiot God almost singlehandedly embodies our manifesto.
"The moment we heard the band’s first release in over 20 years, the kaleidoscopic, and equally brilliant, Before Ever After, we got extremely excited, and feverishly hoped to get them at Roadburn 2016. It was one simple statement over at The Obelisk, saying that Blind Idiot God found themselves a European bookings agency, that got us immediately on the phone to get the invitation through.
"It’s not surprising that we’re overjoyed to welcome Andy Hawkins (guitar), Tim Wyskida (Khanate, Jodis, Plotkin & Wyskida) on drums, and Will Dahl on bass (though founding member Gabe Katz plays bass on the album) at Roadburn 2016 on Sunday, April 17th, along with Neurosis (celebrating their 30th anniversary), Jakob and Amenra among others. it will be an incredible sonic mass.” More...
Kataklysm Gearing Up For Tour With Septicflesh
Following the release of an insane 10 music videos, Canada's Kataklysm is set to begin the European "Of Ghosts and Gods" tour next month.
Support will come from Greek symphonic death metal force Septicflesh and Belgium-based death metallers Aborted.
Kataklysm mastermind Maurizio commented: “It’s been a little awhile since we have visited the clubs and theaters of Europe, the last run was incredible as we remember it well, this time we come stronger then ever supporting the bombastic 'Of Ghosts And Gods' with an unprecedented 44 shows across the old continent as we will be visiting new cities and also countries such as Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia for the very first time... excitement is an understatement!
"We will be bringing a full Kataklysm show so you can feel the real experience our way and we are bring with us our brothers: the Greek titan kings of Septicflesh and Belgian gore masters Aborted to bring the power and the blood, in true Kataklysm tradition the tour will be in January/February, so come start the year the right way and experience this sonic assault when it comes to destroy your town!“ More...
Rhapsody Of Fire Releases "Shining Star" Clip
Italian power metal act Rhapsody Of Fire released a lyric video the new track "Shining Star." The song is taken from the the upcoming new release "Into the Legend," which is scheduled for release on January 15th (EU) and February 5th (USA) via AFM Records.
The track listing for "Into the Legend" is:
1. In Principio
2. Distant Sky
3. Into The Legend (see music video here)
4. Winter’s Rain
5. A Voice In The Cold Wind
6. Valley Of Shadows
7. Shining Star
8. Realms Of Light
9. Rage Of Darkness
10. The Kiss Of Life
11. Volar Sin Dolor (Bonus Track) (Limited Digipak Edition)
Check out the clip here: More...
Choosing Death Fest Lineup Announced
One killer book, one killer show, eight of the best death metal and grindcore bands on earth. If you love the underground, there's no alternative: choose Choosing Death Fest.
In celebration of 2015's revised and expanded edition of "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore" (penned by Decibel Magazine editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian), Decibel Magazine has lured eight of extreme music's most pugnacious practitioners to Philadelphia, PA's Union Transfer on Saturday, April 16th.
The show will consist of Dying Fetus, Nails, Misery Index, Deceased, Noisem, Horrendous, Magrudergrind and Taphos Nomos. What better way to celebrate the fifth annual Decibel Magazine Tour, which will conclude the day before at the same venue? Tickets for Choosing Death Fest ($22 advance or $25 day of show) go on sale Saturday, December 19 at this location. More...
To The Rats And Wolves Signs Record Deal
Arising Empire is very pleased to announce that metalcore newcomers To The Rats And Wolves are now part of the AE family and will release debut studio album "Neverland" on February 19th, 2016. The label comments:
"Having released debut EP ‘Young.Used.Wasted.’ the six members of To The Rats And Wolves hit the scene like torpedoes with their catchy choruses and unforgettable mottos - garnering them the attention of fellow countrymen Eskimo Callboy.
"The band have since toured Europe twice alongside Eskimo Callboy, and have shared the stage with the likes of Atreyu, IWrestledABearOnce and Her Bright Skies. They sextet have also completed their first headline tour and have started making waves in Japan, touring there this year with We Butter The Bread With Butter.
"The biggest milestone of this young band’s career represents their label signing with Arising Empire. Their first studio-album ‘Neverland’ is due to be released in the UK (with two bonus tracks) on 19th February 2016. A force not to be reckoned with, the guys have already started working on their next release! Live wild and stay ‘Young.Used.Wasted!’" More...
Reincarnation Posts New Music Video
Spanish brutal death metal band Reincarnation just released a very first official video clip ever for the track "The Streets Never Sleep."
This song opens Reincarnation's new album "The Beginning of the End" released only 15 days ago through Xtreem Music. Check out the clip below. Xtreem Music also comments:
"All lovers of true 90's brutal death in the vein of Suffocation, Pyrexia, Skeleton Of God, Internal Bleeding... will for sure worship this new Reincarnation album as one of 2015's brutal death highlight!" More...
Anthrax Discusses Writing New Album
Anthrax will release "For All Kings" on February 26th, 2016. A new video clip has come online now with the members discussing writing this album - check it out below. The following press release was also issued:
"The unique chemistry shared by Anthrax's main songwriters Charlie Benante, Frank Bello and Scott Ian, is, in part, what sets the band's music apart from other bands' in the same genre. Drummer Benante comes up with copious amounts of foundation riffs and ideas for the music, bassist Bello writes the songs' melodies, tailoring them to Joey Belladonna's soaring vocals, and rhythm guitarist Scott Ian has a very particular way of incorporating his intense lyrical ideas into the band's music.
"The three together build the songs' arrangements during writing sessions, and eveyone contributes his own ideas and suggestions to pretty much every song. In the end, the trio brings it all together to create what can only be described as 'Anthrax music." More...
Almanac Reveals Details Of Debut Album "Tsar"
Victor Smolski's new band, Almanac (the result of the split with Peavy Wagner of Rage and Lingua Mortis Orchestra), will release the debut album called "Tsar" on March 18th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records. Victor Smolski was responsible for the production of the record with the mixing duties performed by Orden Ogan's Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann. Pre-order the album at this location.
Smolski commented on it: "'Tsar' is the absolute best of and the highlight in my musical career. I had never so much fun during producing a CD. Incredible teamwork and a hundred per cent merciless. Push the pedal to the metal!"
The cover artwork (shown below) was created by famous Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsák (Wisdom, Annihilator, Tyr, Destruction, Elvenking).
The tracklist of 'Tsar' is as follows:
1. Tsar
2. Self Blinded Eyes
3. Darkness
4. Hands Are Tied
5. Children Of The Future
6. No More Shadows
7. Nevermore
8. Reign Of Madness
9. Flames Of Fate More...
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Melechesh Frontman Comments On Arrest
Ashmedi, frontman for Sumerian black/thrash pioneers Melechech, has recently been arrested for assault in his hometown of Jerusalem. As rumours have spread over the past two weeks, the band has decided to speak out on the situation. Ashmedi had this to say:
"While on vacation in Jerusalem, I was arrested for beating up somebody in a bar fight. After 3 days in jail and a 3,000 dollar bail plus 18,000 dollar contingent guarantee, I was placed under house arrest for the last 7 weeks and will remain under house arrest until the court sets a date for a trial. Then the judge will decide what will happen next.
"I was having a nice night out at a friend's bar. After several verbal provocations and then verbal death threats to me, I acted in what to me seemed self-defense and finished it. Normally, people know me, I often stop fights and buy people drinks to calm them down - this time shit hit the fan....
"Well, it was a stupid bar fight, which is not my style really, yet things got out of hand and the vacation turned into a nightmare. 3 days jail and now I am still under house arrest for the last 7 weeks until a yet unknown court date, the fortunate news however is that I will be given permission to do the Melechesh concert in Jerusalem, so I can go out for a few hours to rehearse with my guys and the next day naturally perform with Melechesh."
As he mentioned, Ashmedi has been granted permission to rehearse with the rest of the band for tomorrow's concert in Jerusalem, which will mark Melechesh's first show there since the summer of 1998.
Melechesh is currently supporting latest album "Enki" (reviewed here), which was released in early 2015. More...
Teodasia Streams New Christmas Single
Italian gothic/symphonic metal act Teodasia released a new single for the holiday season. Check out the track "Let's Dream Tonight" in the player below. The song features new vocalist Giacomo Voli.
Check it out here:
Martyr Releases "You Are Next" Preview Clip
Dutch metal act Martyr will issue the new release "You Are Next" worldwide on March 31, 2016 via Into the LimeLight Records, with promotion and publishing via Pure Steel Promotion and distribution via Soulfood Music. A preview teaser can be viewed in the player below.
After one and a half years of writing new songs and a year in the studio (Jack’s Place) with producer Jack Nobelen (also responsible for the production of the last studio efffort "Circle Of 8"), the new album is ready. It described as "heavy, diverse, innovative but also maintaining the characteristic Martyr sound."
"You Are Next" will feature album includes guest appearances from:
Gert Nijboer (Highway Chile)
Nick Holleman (Vicious Rumors, Powerized, Methusalem)
Marloes Voskuil (Izegrim)
John Jaycee Cuijpers (Praying Mantis)
Andreas van Lipinski (Wolfen)
Stay tuned for more information, including artwork and track listing. Check out the preview here: More...
Nordic Union Declares "The War Has Begun"
Nordic Union - the new collaborative project between singer Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids) and Erik Martensson (Eclipse/W.E.T) - released another new track from upcoming debut self-titled release, set to drop on January 29th via Frontiers Music srl. Check out "When Death is Calling" in the player below.
The track listing is:
1. The War Has Begun
2. Hypocrisy
3. Wide Awake
4. Every Heartbeart
5. When Death Is Calling (song streaming here)
6. 21 Guns
7. Falling
8. The Other Side
9. Point Of No Return
10. True Love Awaits You
11. Go
Check out "The War Has Begun" here: More...
Crator (Origin, Skinless, etc.) Posts Demo Track
Hailing from New York City technical death metal outfit Crator - featuring members of Origin, Skinless, Gorguts and Tentacles etc. - premieres a new demo track entitled "The Echo That Conquers Voice". Crator is currently finishing up its debut full length at The Thousand Caves studio in Queens, NY. Colin Marston is handling all engineering and mastering duties, plus session bass guitar.
Crator is:
Drums: John Longstreth (Origin, Angelcorpse)
Vocals: Jason Keyser (Skinless, Origin)
Guitars: Jeff Leifer (Tentacles, Foaming at the Mouth)
Bass: (session) Colin Marston (Gorguts, Krallice)
Check out now "The Echo That Conquers Voice" below. More...
Bode Preto Premieres New Song
Brazilian blackened death metal horde Bode Preto - which translates to "Black Goat" in Portuguese - premieres a new song titled "Wraith/The Stage and the Meadow", taken from the upcoming new album "Mystic Massacre", which will be out in stores on January 2 via Iron Tyrant.
Check out now "Wraith/The Stage and the Meadow" below.
Lifespite Streaming New 7″ In Full
Dutch hardcore and oldschool grindcore outfit Lifespite is streaming the band's new EP in its entirety below.
Check it out now.
The Hell Premieres New Music Video For "Fever"
UK-based mosh crew The Hell premieres a new music video for "Fever", taken from the band's latest effort "Brutopia", out in stores now via Prosthetic Records.
Check out now "Fever" below.
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