Metal News for December 18, 2024
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3 news articles posted on this day.
Obscure Discernment Premiere New Single & Video
Californian deathcore outfit Obscure Discernment premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Edge Of The Abyss", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. For those unaware: The band's lineup features Gabe Seeber (Vale Of Pnath) on drums.
This Gift Is A Curse Premiere Single & Music Video
Swedish band This Gift Is A Curse is gearing up to unleash their fourth album of sludgy blackened metalcore, titled Heir, on March 07th. The group has also debuted a video for the album's latest single, “Kingdom,” which includes guest vocals from Laura Morgan of Livmødr.
“Heir” track-list: More...
King Diamond Premieres New Single & Music Video
Heavy metal icon King Diamond has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “Spider Lilly.” The track features backing vocals from Myrkur, who joined King Diamond on tour this past fall. Directed by David Brodsky (known for his work with Cattle Decapitation and Entheos), the video captures a chilling atmosphere.
Parts of the video were filmed at the Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, PA, during the band’s fall tour.
Reflecting on the experience, King Diamond shared his thoughts about the shoot, which occurred just two days before Halloween: More...
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