Metal News for December 18, 2015
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34 news articles posted on this day.
Eucharist Announces "Endarkenment" Release
Hot on the heels of the "Demise Rites" demo collection released on vinyl by Iron Bonehead Productions, Australia's Eucharist returns with a brand-new mini-album entitled "Endarkenment" and set for release as a 12" vinyl.
The band's first new material in nearly five years, "Endarkenment" is fittingly titled. as much as it illuminates a new side to Eucharist while simultaneously diving deeper into the darkest recesses of the duo's sound.
Iron Bonehead will again handle this release, with the vinyl due to drop February 1st, 2016. Check out the cover artwork below. More...
Ritual Chamber Reveals New Album
Bay Area based one-man death metal monstrosity Ritual Chamber just completed work on debut album “Obscurations (To Feast On The Seraphim),” due to be released February 26th on CD/2xLP/Digital.
Commanded solely by multi-instrumentalist Dario Derna (known for his time spent in such luminaries as Infester, Krohm, Evoken, Drawn & Quartered etc.), a veteran of 25 years within the American underground death/doom metal scene, Ritual Chamber sees Derna (aka Numinas) re-visit his death metal roots once again.
Recorded and mixed at San Francisco’s Light Rail Studios, mastered by Audiosiege, and featuring artwork by elusive artist C. Campbell, the track listing to “Obscurations” is as follows:
1. Into The Collective Coffin
2. The Eternal Eye
3. Beings Of Entropy
4. The Aphotic Dread
5. A Parasitic Universe
6. Toward A Malignant Bliss
7. The Grasp Of The Host
8. Void Indoctrination
9. As Dust And The Animal More...
My Silent Wake Recruits New Keyboardist
Imperative PR just issued this announcement about My Silent Wake celebrating 10 years of existence and recruiting a new keyboardist:
"My Silent Wake have just celebrated ten years in existence and during the last decade they have released a dark host of enthralling albums and EPs, becoming one of the most respected figures in British doom.
"The band recently recruited keyboard player Simon Bibby, who played in Seventh Angel, the band from whose ashes My Silent Wake were first formed. This is the first time in their history that My Silent Wake have had a dedicated keyboard player in their ranks and Simon’s arrival opens even more doors for the band, particularly in terms of their live performance.
"Now, with Imperative PR by their side and their line-up complete, My Silent Wake can begin a whole new chapter in the band’s history...and we confidently predict that wonders await." More...
Venomous Concept Streaming "Leper Dog"
Today another Venomous Concept track comes online from impending "Kick Me Silly; VC 3" release. Check out "Leper Dog" below, and you can also hear the previously released tracks "Potters Ground" here or "Rise" here. Due out January 8th, the full track listing is:
1. Rise
2. Bust With You Debt
3. Anthem
4. The Potters Ground
5. Human Waste
6. Leper Dog
7. Farm Boy
8. Head On A Stick
9. Pretend
10. Johnny Cheeseburger
11. Forever War
12. Good Times
13. Pretty On The Inside
14. Holiday In Switzerland
15. Fucked In The Czech Republic
16. Neck Tie
17. Frontal Lobe Disorder
18. Daycare
19. Quazimodo
20. Burning Fatigue More...
Atrocious Abnormality Announces New Album
North Carolina death metal machine Atrocious Abnormality is poised to strike with second full length CD, "Formed in Disgust," due out March 4th via Comatose music. The label had this to say:
"A punishing follow up to 2007 debut release "Echoes of the Rotting," this new offering is a brutal combination of throat ripping guttural vocals and bowel shredding guitar riffs, together with an onslaught of merciless drumming and a bass bombardment of deadly precision. Ranging from fast technical sections, to slower haunting passages, to pit crushing slam and groove breakdowns, this CD has something for everyone and will satisfy the ravenous hunger of the most discerning death metal cannibals.
"In addition to this outbreak of sickness, there are also some respectable guest vocalist featured throughout the album to maximize the blasphemous carnage. Artwork for 'Formed in Disgust' was handled by Marco Hasmann." More...
Drowning Pool Posts New Song
Drowning Pool just released a second new song titled "Snake Charmer," which can be heard in the player below.
"This is a tune about the poisonous souls we have endured during our time in the music business," says vocalist Jasen Moreno. "We won't name any names, but you know who you are. Basically it's about how to keep kicking ass when things go bad."
Drowning Pool will release new album "Hellelujah" on February 5th, 2016 via Entertainment One Music. The new LP will be the band's first since signing with the label earlier this summer, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Push
2. By The Blood
3. Drop
4. Hell To Pay
5. We Are The Devil
6. Snake Charmer
7. My Own Way
8. Goddamn Vultures
9. Another Name
10. Sympathy Depleted
11. Stomping Ground
12. Meet The Bullet
13. All Saints Day More...
Napalm Records Offering Digital Sampler
Napalm Records is offering fans a free digital Christmas sampler featuring 25 tracks. You can grab yours here (click the "download sampler" button at the Facebook page), and the label also comments:
"Christmas is coming earlier this year! As our gift to the fans we have something special for you:
Get the Napalm Records Download-Sampler for FREE - featuring bands like W.A.S.P., Powewolf, Gloryhammer, Monster Magnet, Coal Chamber, Kamelot, Phantasma and many, many, many, many more!
"Team Napalm Records wishes you a Heavy Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 2016! Keep on rocking!" More...
Yidhra Posts New EP Online
California's stoner/doom alchemists from Yidhra drop their "Cult Of Bathory" EP today via Black Voodoo Records. In celebration of its final descent, you can hear the full release below.
The follow-up to 2013's "Hexed" full-length, "Cult Of Bathory" was captured live with master engineer and producer Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Corrosion of Conformity, Trouble, etc.) at Skull Seven Productions and boasts four dark, lead-footed hymns centered on the occult, witchcraft, life, death and imminent destruction. See the band live on these upcoming Yidhra tour dates:
1/08/2016 Starlite Lounge - San Francisco, CA
1/09/2016 High Water Mark - Portland, OR
1/10/2016 The Kraken Bar - Seattle, WA More...
10 Years Touring With P.O.D. And War Of Ages
10 Years will begin 2016 with a co-headlining tour alongside reggae rock outfit P.O.D. (which apparently still exists for some reason?).
The North American trek will see 10 Years return to the road supporting latest full length record, "From Birth To Burial," which was released in April of this year on the band's Palehorse imprint. Joining 10 Years and P.O.D. on the tour will be Australian prog-rock stalwarts Dead Letter Circus, as well as War Of Ages.
A current list of tour dates can be found below, with more to be announced soon.
1/24 – Pinellas Park, FL – England Brothers Park
1/28 – Winston-Salem, NC – Ziggy’s
1/29 – Wilmington, NC – Ziggy’s by the Sea
1/30 – Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times Cafe
2/1 – Destin, FL – Club LA
2/2 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
2/3 – Corpus Christi, TX – Brewster Street Ice House
2/6 – Abilene, TX – Abilene Civic Center
2/8 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
2/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Royal Bar
2/11 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
2/13 – Las Vegas, NV – Vinyl
2/14 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
2/16 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go More...
Valleys Streams "Finding Solace"
Valleys is set to release debut full-length concept album, "Experiment One: Asylum," on February 12th, 2016. The album illustrates the main character, Asylum, in his tumultuous fight with Multiple-Personality Disorder. Each track depicts Asylum's returning struggle with a different personality.
In anticipation of the upcoming release, the band is revealing the first single from the album, entitled "Finding Solace." Listen in below. Vocalist Jayson Mitchell comments:
""Finding Solace" is one of my favorite tracks on the record. The song speaks for itself - it paints a perfect picture of triumph and struggle for the character. This track is about Asylum fighting to overcome his disease. It's a track that we as a band feel to be one of the strongest songs we have in our discography."
"Experiment One: Asylum" was recorded during the summer and fall of 2015 and is produced by Paul Barton of 415 Recording, with mixing and mastering duties handled by Todd Borland of Borland Studios. More...
The Order Of Elijah Posts "From The Dawn" Video
U.S. metalcore outfit The Order Of Elijah has released a newest video for "From The Dawn," taken from forthcoming album "War At Heart" that will be released January 8th. Vocalist Shannon Low comments:
“We recorded this video in northern Michigan. I remember the mosquitos were waging war on us all night. 'From The Dawn' is a song that we spent a lot of writing time focusing on a more innovative approach to this album. While we worked to maintain the roots of our previous album, we took a step out of the box toward something more internal. 'From The Dawn' is more less the anthem of 'War at Heart.'” More...
Metal Church Posts Making Of New Video Footage
Metal Church released the second part in a series of EPK videos for the upcoming, yet untitled, new release. All the details of the new album, which marks the return of vocalist Mike Howe, will be issued on Tuesday, January 5th by the band and record label RatPak Records.
In this part, the band shows you behind the scenes footage for the making of the music video for the new track "No Tomorrow." In the last minute or so, a part of that new tune can be heard. Check it out here:
Kombur Streaming Full Final Album
Imminence Records’ French death metal outfit Kombur is streaming in full the follow-up to 2013 EP "Catharsis." The release, entitled "I Am Alpha," is the band’s first, and last, full-length as Kombur disbanded earlier this year after touring for two straight years in over ten different countries.
Vocalist Pierre Barre comments: “It was certainly the best thing that Kombur had the opportunity of signing to an American label. Imminence Records and its staff have done an incredible job for making this release happen, even after we had disbanded, and we are really happy to have our album out with them.” More...
Arrayan Path Streams New Track "Solomon Seed"
Cypriot power metal act Arrayan Path is streaming the new track "Solomon Seed." The song appears on the band's upcoming new album "Chronicles of Light," which is available on February 5th via Pitch Black Records.
Check out the track here:
Fleshgod Apocalypse Releasing New Single
Fleshgod Apocalypse has a new album titled "King" coming in February, but to kick off the year with a bang, on January 1st the symphonic death metal band will unleash a first single titled "The Fool."
It will feature exclusive artwork created by the Mark Riddick along with the orchestral version of the track. Fleshgod Apocalypse comments:
"'The Fool' is one of the craziest songs of the album and we felt like it was a perfect way to let people approach our new work. It’s a song without compromises and because of the character it is about, we had the chance to get into a profound matter that concerns us all."
Full details on upcoming album "King" can also be found at this location. More...
Tengger Cavalry Posts More Live Video
Rising New York City-based Mongolian folk metal group Tengger Cavalry will perform a two-hour unplugged set at New York City's Weill Recital Hall at 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.
Earlier this month, Tengger Cavalry invited Metal Injection and Gear Gods to the studio to witness some live performances. Last week "Hymn of the Earth" came online and now you can see Expedition" below. The band also treated Artisan News Service to an exclusive improvised acoustic performance before a Saint Vitus show, with that clip available after the jump. More...
Wasted Shells Calls It Quits
Swedish metal band Wasted Shells just issued the following statement via Facebook about deciding to call it day:
"Yes it is true, we are done. We have decided to let this monster sleep. This band has been such a huge part of our lives for so long, and at this point we feel that it is time for us to go our separate ways. What that means for Wasted Shells is only for the future to tell.
"We would like to thank everyone that has ever been involved in this band, from when we started out 9 years ago, up until this very point. There's too many to mention. We are really proud of what we have achieved, this year in particular has been amazing for us, with the gig at Sweden Rock and the release of 'Dark Matter.' We have experienced some really cool times together.
"So to everyone that ever came to one of our shows, ever listened to our music, bought a t-shirt or whatever: THANK YOU! We want to end this on a positive note, with one final show. We will perform our last show on the 25th of December in Lund at Club Messed Up. One last mosh!" More...
Black Stone Cherry Releasing "Kentucky"
Black Stone Cherry is set to release fifth studio album, "Kentucky," through new record label home the Mascot Label Group on April 1st, 2016.
Named after the band's home state, the new album is very much a "back to the roots" affair, with the four-piece working with the same engineer in the same local studio, Barrick Recording, where Black Stone Cherry crafted an eponymous debut, eight years ago.
You can pre-order your copy of "Kentucky" now at iTunes and get new album track "The Way of The Future" right away. Pre-orders for physical CDs and special vinyl packages are available over at this location. More...
Nonexist Parts With Johan Liiva
Johan Reinholdz from Nonexist has checked in with the following announcement about lineup changes:
"Johan Liiva has quit - Johan Reinholdz takes over as frontman in Nonexist. Nonexist is more existent than ever and continues as a four-piece: in addition to me we have Linus Abrahamson from Andromeda on bass and Johan Aldgård & Joakim Strandberg Nilsson from Faithful Darkness on guitar and drums respectively.
"I really enjoy doing the vocals and the guitar - first gig in the bag the other week in Helsingborg (plus vocals on the albums) - and will continue doing so with inspiration from heroes such as Hetfield/Mustaine/Schuldiner. Yes, Liiva has quit the band, and I'd like to thank him for all the great times & the 3 albums we made together! Cheers dude! I wish him all the best in his future endeavors." More...
Cavus Parts With Vocalist And Label
Vocalist W from Finnish black metal band Cavus has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band:
"As some of you have noticed, our sophomore album has now been delayed on several occasions. The first recordings for this album started as early as in 2012, but the outcome was not the best due to accidents like our drummer falling down from a roof on the first day etc, so we collectively decided to re-record the whole album. A year or so later, the attempts to put the songs together were not, in my personal opinion, any better.
"Our preferences and differences in the musical direction and method of delivery were simply just too far apart from each other. This led to that I didn’t want to contribute to the existing recordings and did not want them to be released, so things were forced in to a standstill. A thing I take full responsibility for. Now after a recent discussion with the rest of the band members, our management and our record label, I now wish to inform you that I’m stepping aside from my duties as the vocalist of Cavus. With this leave, the band will also depart from our label Listenable records and our management company The Damager.
"The remaining 4 members will continue the band under the name of Cavus, while I will continue my work under a new name that shall be revealed at a later point in time. Thank you for your support." More...
The Crowned Posts "Kill" Video
Heavy metal outfit The Crowned has released a new music video for "Kill," which can be seen below. The clip was shot and filmed by professional director of photography with Live Wire Films LTD in San Antonio and Austin, TX.
"Kill" takes the intensity of the band's previous videos - where singer/drummer Marc Coronado has previously been choked with a belt in the "Your Promise" and has his mouth sewn shut in "Murder" - to the next level; this time climaxing with Coronado set on fire. More...
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody Posts "Il Cigno Nero" Clip
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody issued a music/lyric video for the track "Il Cigno Nero." The song appears on the latest album "Prometheus - Symphonia Ignis Divinus," which is available now through Nuclear Blast Records (see review here).
The band will hit the road with Primal Fear on a co-headlining North American tour in 2016. Dates and venues can be found at this location.
Check out the clip here:
Ihsahn Reveals New Album Details
Apparently the "A" series of albums isn't as done as one would have been led to believe... Candlelight Records today proudly announces March 4th as the global release date for the sixth solo album from Ihsahn, titled "Arktis."
The album will be available in standard CD, deluxe (featuring additional exclusive content), and vinyl formats. The album’s first single, “Mass Darkness,” is released today via Itunes and Amazon. Check out a lyric video below.
"Arktis" was recorded at Ihsahn’s studio in Notodden, Norway and was mixed in Sweden by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia). The album features ten songs and is the longest and most spirited of Ihsahn’s solo recordings. It features guest appearances from Einar Solberg (Leprous), Matt Heafy (Trivium), Jorgen Munkeby (Shining), Tobias Ornes Andersen (Shining, ex-Leprous), and renowned Norwegian author Hans Herbjornsrud. Graphic elements for "Arktis" once again have been provided by award-winning Spanish designer Ritxi Ostariz.
Ihsahn comments: “My focus for this album was to write within more traditional song structures and still give each song a strong individual identity, be that through a re-occurring melody, a chorus, sound design or the good, old guitar riff. I also wanted to explore this on the production side, blending organic rock sounds with more modern expressions.” More...
Sunburst Signs To Inner Wound, Debut Detailed
Inner Wound Recordings is proud to announce the signing of the Greek progressive metal band Sunburst to the label. The highly anticipated debut album "Fragments of Creation" will be released on February 26th in Europe and North America.
As a taste, the music video for the new song "Dementia" can be viewed below.
The sound of Sunburst can be described as Dream Theater meets Nevermore and Conception and with "Fragments of Creation" the band shows that it is a force to be reckoned with!
Sunburst is:
Vasilis Georgiou [Black Fate, Innosense] - Vocals
Gus Drax [Biomechanical, Paradox, Black Fate, Suicidal Angels] - Guitars
Kostas Milonas [Blacklegs, N.U.R.V, G.K Group] - Drums
Nick Grey [End Of Innocense, Jailcat] - Bass
The track list for "Fragments of Creation" is:
1. Out Of The World
2. Dementia
3. Symbol Of Life
4. Reincarnation
5. Lullaby
6. End Of The Game
7. Beyond The Darkest Sun
8. Forevermore
9. Break The Core
10. Remedy Of My Heart More...
Lost Society Issues "I Am The Antidote" Video
Finnish thrash act Lost Society released a music video for the new track "I Am the Antidote." The song will appear on the upcoming third studio effort "Braindead." The album is set for release on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track list is:
1. I Am the Antidote
2. Riot
3. Mad Torture
4. Hollow Eyes
5. Rage Me Up
6. Hangover Activator
7. Only (My) Death Is Certain
8. P.S.T. 88
9. Terror Hungry (Californian Easy Listening Version)
Check out "I Am the Antidote" here: More...
Burning Black Wants You To "Love Me"
Italian traditional metal band Burning Black released a music video for the track "Love Me." The track appears on the band's latest album "Remission Of Sin," which was issued by Limb Music back in 2014.
Check out "Love Me" here:
Exmortus Issues New Music Video "Appassionata"
California technical thrash/death act Exmortus released a music video for the new track "Appassionata." The instrumental track appears on the new album "Ride Forth," which is set to drop via Prosthetic Records on January 8th.
The track listing for "Ride Forth" is as follows:
1. Speed of the Strike
2. Relentless
3. For the Horde (see lyric video here)
4. Let Us Roam
5. Black Sails
6. Hymn of Hate
7. Appassionata
8. Death to Tyrants (see lyric video here)
9. Fire and Ice
Check out "Appassionata" here: More...
Anima Tempo Releases "Cellophane Eyes"
Mexican progressive metal act Anima Tempo is streaming the new track "Cellophane Eyes." The song will appear on the upcoming debut release "Caged in Memories," which will be issued independently on January 9, 2016. More information can be found on the band's Facebook Page at this location.
"Caged in Memories" was produced by Dante Granados and Erik Mikalsen and mixed and mastered by Nick Sampson. Check out "Cellophane Eyes" here:
Varg Releases The "Darkness" And "Dunkelheit"
German blackened death metal warriors Varg released a new music video for the track "Darkness." The video is available in both English and the band's native German ("Dunkelheit"), both of which can be seen in the players below. The song appears on the new album "The End of All Lies" ("Das Ende aller Lügen"), which will be released in both languages on January 15th via Napalm Records.
The album features a guest vocal appearance from Anna Murphy of Eluveitie on the track "Totentanz" (or "The Dance of Death"). The track list for "Das Ende aller Lügen" ("The End of All Lies") is:
1. Der große Diktator (The Great Dictator)
2. Das Ende aller Lügen (The End of All Lies) (see music video here)
3. Revolution
4. Streyfzug
5. Achtung
6. Dunkelheit (Darkness)
7. Totentanz (The Dance of Death) (Feat. Anna Murphy of Eluveitie)
8. Einherjer
9. Wintersturm (Winterstorm)
10. Ascheregen (Rain Of Ash)
Check out the video clips in your preferred language here: More...
Exclusive
The Unguided Recounts "The Worst Day (Revisited)"
When Richard Sjunnesson, Roger Sjunnesson and Roland Johansson left Sonic Syndicate in 2010, many fans felt disappointed and abandoned. But feareth not!, because these Swedes have since returned and proclaimed themselves The Unguided. The five piece brings back the heaviness and bite that Sonic Syndicate have been considered lacking in for quite some time now.
"Lust And Loathing," their third full length release, boasts melodic and goosebump-inducing powerplay. Once you get past the harsh melodic death metal exterior, epic clean vocals and catchy keyboard tones await! Dynamic and strong songwriting with that special Scandinavian „je ne sais quoi“, massive production, and delicate guitar solos turn "Lust And Loathing" into the best gem The Unguided`s discography has yet to offer!
Today, Metal Underground.com presents the lyric video for the new track "The Worst Day (Revisited)," which you can enjoy in the player below. More...
Supreme Carnage Streaming Entire New Album
Germany's old-school death metal quintet Supreme Carnage premieres the full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Sentenced by the Cross", which will be out in stores today, December 18 via Redefining Darkness.
Check out now "Sentenced By The Cross" in its entirety below.
Disquiet Premieres Title Track From Upcoming Album
Disquiet premieres the title track from the band's upcoming new album "The Condemnation", which will be out in stores January 29, 2016 via Soulseller Records.
Check out now "The Condemnation" below.
Speaking of its new album, the band said: More...
Just For Fun
Galactic Empire Posts Star Wars Score Metal Cover
Check out the Galactic Empire‘s metallicized version of John Williams’ score from Star Wars streaming below. Galactic Empire consists of Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland from Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, Rivers of Nihil) as well as members of Alustrium, and Black Crown Initiate vocalist James Dorton provides the voice of Darth Vader.
Galactic Empire "Star Wars Main Theme" Official Music VideoTwitter / Facebook / Instagram: @galacticempireofficial#GalacticEmpire #StarWars #DarthVader #TheForceAwakens
Posted by Galactic Empire on Thursday, December 17, 2015
Black Cobra Premieres "Eye Among The Blind"
Hardcore-fueled sludge and thrash metal act Black Cobra premieres a new song entitled "Eye Among The Blind", taken from the upcoming new album "Imperium Simulacra", which will be out in stores February 26th, 2016 via Season Of Mist.
Check out now "Eye Among The Blind" below.
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