Metal News for December 20, 2013
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Mens Rea Releases New Video
Israeli outfit Mens Rea has released a new music video for "Don't Wanna Hear You Now," which can be found below. The song was performed live in Tel Aviv at the band's debut album "No Mens Land" release concert.
Colwire Posts New Lyric Clip
São Paulo, Brazil based metal band Colwire has released a new lyric video for the song "Teoricamente Correto," which is available below. "Teoricamente Correto" will appear on the band's new album "Eterna."
Chasing Neverland Posts New Video
Sweden's Chasing Neverland has released a new music video for "Hollow Eyes," which can be seen below, courtesy of Bryan Stars Interview. Check it out below, or find more info on the band at the Chasing Neverland Facebook profile here.
On Scalar Waves Posts Lyric Video
Italy's On Scalar Waves has released a lyric video for the track "Are We Cancer?" that was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Matteo Villambrosa at Outerspace Recordings. Check it out in the player below.
The Reset Releases New Album
The Reset has released new album "Chasing Infinity," and you can now hear all the tracks in the player below, or pick up your copy at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Materia 02:18
2. Relativity 02:51
3. Satcitananda 03:40
4. Metacognition (ft. Christopher Michael - Ex Reset) 04:29
5. Phoenix Down 03:14
6. The Further 04:26
7. Limit Break 04:07
8. Chasing Infinity Part 1: Geostigma (Ft.John Galloway) 02:54
9. Chasing Infinity Part 2: Lifestream (Ft. Connor Reibling - Akeldama and Mike Gianelli - Dissipate) 04:12 More...
Manowar To Release "Kings Of Metal MMXIV" In Feb.
"Kings Of Metal MMXIV" is a completely new recording with many surprises, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of "Kings Of Metal" and Manowar's following world tour. The release is due out February 28th, 2014.
For "Kings Of Metal MMXIV," Manowar recorded timeless metal anthems with new arrangements and the band's signature "larger than life" sound. "Our fans have made us the 'Kings Of Metal,' and with this tribute to one of their favorite albums, we honor them and thank them for their unparalleled support and loyalty!" said Manowar vocalist Eric Adams.
The album will feature 9 main tracks packed with face-melting metal, plus 9 bonus tracks with over 40 minutes of additional music. "We have pushed man and machine to the maximum level to honor the original recordings that we all love, and to add new aspects and surprises that give this new album its own character," said bassist and producer Joey DeMaio. "The sound is again as massive and majestic as it has always been," he continued.
"Recording this album has been an amazing experience! After playing the songs so many times on tour, Donnie and I now had the opportunity to contribute our own sound and elements that the fans have come to love from our live performances," explained guitarist Karl Logan.
For the new narration on the spoken word track "The Warrior's Prayer MMXIV," Manowar joined forces with British actor Brian Blessed. For special effects of the highest level on "The Warrior's Prayer MMXIV," sound effects specialist Hamilton Sterling was recruited. More...
Rise Of Avernus Signs With Code666
Rise of Avernus, the orchestral doom metal band from Australia, has signed a multi-album contract with Aural Music imprint Code666.
The band's debut album titled “L’Appel Du Vide," is due for release in late January 2014 and was mastered by Jens Bogren of Fascination Studios, with artwork by Seth Siro Anton of Septicflesh. Code666 comments:
"Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Rise of Avernus are quickly becoming a well known entity throughout the Australian metal scene.
"Within the short time frame since the release of their debut EP in 2012, Rise of Avernus have relentlessly toured around the country sharing the stage with bands such as Enslaved, Rotting Christ, and Apocalyptica performing a unique style of music stemming for many different genres, the band can best be described as 'Orchestral, Progressive Doom Metal.'
"Whilst this styling is very evident through their 2014 debut album ‘L’Appel Du Vide', there is an exploration throughout a vast range of moods and expressions that truly sets Rise of Avernus apart from others. Transcending the tradition realms of progressive metal, 'L’Appel Du Vide' delves into a rich tapestry of dark orchestral soundscapes whilst exploring dark and poignant themes through their lyrics. The extremity of beauty refracts against a dark aural environment with elements of symphonic doom and death metal…"
Here’s what the band had to say about signing the contract: “Rise of Avernus are extremely excited to announce our multi-album signing with Aural Music. Home to a plethora of boundary pushing metal bands. The signing will see the international release of our debut album 'L’Appel Du Vide.' We are incredibly honoured to be joining a label that has such an established track record of quality releases, and can’t wait to unleash this album!” More...
Testament Posts Christmas Videos
As part of the band's ongoing "12 Days 'Til Christmas" video feature, members of Bay Area thrash band Testament have taken the time to share some of their favorite Christmas childhood memories with their fans… and they won’t stop ‘til Christmas Day.
Get a bird’s eye view into the holiday world of Testament vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarist Eric Petersen, guitarist Alex Skolnick, and drummer Gene “HO HO” Hoglan via Testament's official YouTube Channel.
You can also see the two most recent videos below. Additionally, the band will be delivering a New Year’s video message on January 1st, 2014. More...
Klone Releases New Music Video
Poitiers, France-based metal act Klone has launched an official music video for "Rocket Smoke," taken from the band's 2012 release "The Dreamer’s Hideaway."
The video was directed by Ami Bornstein and features live footage from the band’s recent European tour supporting Orphaned Land. Check it out below.
Death Metal Christmas Posts Lyric Video
With Christmas now less than a week away, Hate Eternal bassists J.J. Hrubovcak marches on with his yule tide tirade, today unleashing a lyric video for "O Come, O Come Azrael." Give it a listen below, courtesy of Metal Injection.
The latest holiday hymn comes by way of the recently released "Death Metal Christmas - Hellish Renditions Of Christmas Classics" full-length (reviewed here).
Comments Hrubovcak of "O Come, O Come Azrael," the fourth stop in Azrael's journey across the album, "At this point, Azrael is fully self-actualized but the lyrics to this one don't address the story as much as the other songs. Instead, this song serves as more of an invocation. The guitars in the beginning and middle are designed as a swallowing force to sink the mind into the meditative subconscious and create complete focus for the invocation. This song is basically an anthem for misanthropes everywhere! So turn out the lights, break out the candles and sing - REJOICE!" More...
Chariots Of The Gods Posts Christmas Medley
With the holiday season almost in full gear, Ottawa, ON metal band Chariots of The Gods want to share with fans a Xmas medley to enjoy. Check it out below.
Guitarist Dimitri Gervais comments: "Happy Holidays from COTG! We love all our fans, thanks for showing us all the love this year during touring and promoting our new album 'Tides of War', please enjoy this holiday medley we've put together for you!"
You can also catch the band live iwth The Prestige (France), Algebra (Switzerland), No Sun In San Francisco (Switzerland), and Meltdown (Switzerland) in Cuba on these dates:
13/02 Santa Clara - Plaza Sandino
15/02 Holguin - Mestre
16/02 Santiago de Cuba - Pista Pancho Alonso del Teatro Heredia
18/02 Camagüey - Casino Deportivo / Cepmi
19/02 Trinidad - TBA
21/02 La Habana - Maxim Rock
22/02 La Habana - Maxim Rock
23/02 Artemisa - TBA More...
A Hero For The World Posts Holiday Rock Opera
A Hero For The World would like to wish you a happy holidays and a prosperous new year! In the spirit of the season, the band has put together a playlist on YouTube. The new Album "Winter Is Coming - A Holiday Rock Opera" is now complete in 21 video clips. Check it out below.
I Am Heresy Posts Album Teaser
Delaware / New Jersey sextet I Am Heresy just released a sneak peek of the upcoming album "Thy Will," which is set for a release on March 3rd, 2014 in Europe/Australia/NZ and March 4th, 2014 in USA/Canada. Check out the trailer below.
Originally Nathan Gray (also of Boysetsfire) formed I Am Heresy in 2011 to live out his love for dark, violent noise. After he ended The Casting Out, the start of a new era was heralded when he teamed up with this son Simon Gray and a wild bunch of like-minded musicians to form I Am Heresy. They already released a self-titled debut album that was followed by the "O Day Star, Son Of Dawn" EP shortly after in March of 2013.
I Am Heresy is:
Nathan Gray - Vocals
Jay Sin - Guitar
Simon Gray - Guitar
Gregg Kautz - Guitar
Matt Balog - Bass
Crumbs - Drums More...
Murphy's Law Discography To Be Re-Issued
New York hardcore act Murphy's Law will see the band's self-titled album re-issued via I Scream Records on January 21st. This will kick off a series of re-issues covering the entire discography throughout 2014 in celebration of the group's 20th anniversary. The release dates for the catalog are set as follows:
"Murphy's Law" - January 21st 2014
"Back WIth A Bong" - February 18th 2014
"The Best Of Times" - March 18th 2014
"Dedicated" - April 15th 2014
"The Party's Over" - May 13th 2014
Pre-orders for the self-titled are now available right here, and I Scream Records comments:
"Founded in Astoria, Queens in 1982 Murphy's Law are huge part of the New York and American hardcore legacy. Their albums, such as the self entitled, 'Murphy's Law' and the 1989 follow-up 'Back With A Bong' helped create the sound of New York Hardcore back then, as well as what it stands for today.
"In 2008 their legacy even lead to the use of the song 'A Day In A Life' (from the band's debut) in the Liberty City Hardcore radio station on the Rockstar video game Grand Theft Auto IV. Murphy's Law never abandoned the hardcore scene or their fans. During the extensive career Jimmy Gestapo stayed true his scene earning him & the band the name of one of NYHC's all time favorites." More...
Old Silver Key Offering Track For Download
Old Silver Key, the collaborative project between members of Drudkh and Alcest main-man Neige, are offering album track "Cold Spring" as a free download. Grab your copy at this location.
"Cold Spring" is taken from the band's debut full length, and only release to date, "Tales of Wanderings," which can be heard below. The track listing is as follows:
1. What Once Was and Will Never Happen Again 02:05
2. November Nights Insomnia 05:36
3. Cold Spring 06:44
4. Nineteen Winters Far Away From Home 03:47
5. Star Catcher 05:10
6. Burnt Letters 05:21
7. About Which an Old House Dreams 08:25 More...
Kamchatka Reveals Full Album Details
Swedish hard rock trio Kamchatka has announced a February 19th release date for upcoming fifth studio album "The Search Goes On" via Despotz Records. CD, vinyl and various bundle packages can be pre-ordered online at this location.
"After what feels like a very long time of going through different propositions from different record companies, we finally landed smoothly with Despotz Records in Stockholm, Sweden for our upcoming album The Search Goes On," commented the band. "The new material came out brilliant, especially after going through the producer Wiberg's filter. So here we are at the end of 2013, Per Wiberg on bass and vocals, Tobias Strandvik on drums and Thomas 'Juneor' Andersson on guitar and vocals...KAMCHATKA!"
"The Search Goes On" was recorded at the band's own Shrimpmonkey Studios in Varberg, Sweden with bassist/vocalist Per Wiberg (Candlemass, ex-Opeth, Spiritual Beggars) handling production.
The first single and music video for "Tango Decadence" is available below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Somedays
2. Tango Decadence
3. Coast To Coast
4. Son Of The Sea
5. Broken Man
6. Pressure
7. Cross The Distance
8. Thank You For Your Time
9. Dragons
10. The Search Goes On More...
Animals As Leaders Announces New Tour
Animals As Leaders will kick off the New Year with a massive headlining North American tour on February 24th with After The Burial, Navene Koperweis, and Chon.
The first batch of dates are listed below and more will be announced in the coming weeks. The debut Sumerian Records album from Animals As Leaders is targeted for March release and a new track will surface online in late January.
Javier Reyes states: "We are definitely very excited about our upcoming headliner as it's been over two years since we did our last headlining North American tour. I think we have chosen a line-up that consist of extremely talented acts. Our labelmates, After the Burial, are a band we have yet to ever share the same stage with, so we are definitely looking forward to that. Ex-AAL drummer Navene Koperweis is coming out and performing solo and Chon are a very cool band we think people will enjoy.
"However, we are mostly excited about finally playing new material. I think some of the new tracks are some of AAL's strongest and musical material yet, so I am looking forward to seeing the crowd reactions. I am really happy how the album is coming out. Everyone who took part with this album (Misha Mansoor, Adam Getgood, Diego Farias, and Navene Koperweis) is extremely talented and I think we've done a great job of capturing it onto what is now the third Animals As Leaders album. See you all soon." More...
Sandrider Releases New Music Video
Seattle, WA’s riffmasters Sandrider have revealed a first music video in support of "Godhead." Watch the new video for "Gorgon," directed by the Good to Die Productions team of Wes Johnson and Jerry Howard, in the player below courtesy of Metal Sucks.
Recorded with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Russian Circles, Helms Alee, Ken Mode) at Red Room Studios, "Godhead" was released November 19th on gatefold 12" vinyl / digital formats via Good to Die Records. The full album can be streamed at this location.
Suffering In Solitude Announces Album Release
Depressive post black metalists Suffering In Solitude will unleash a debut full-length on December 31st via Domestic Genocide Records.
Titled "A Place Apart," the 28-minute composition was recorded in several locales throughout Florida, Louisiana, California and South America and offers up six sprawling odes of grief, longing, broken promises, and mental breakdowns. The track listing is as follows:
1. Inside Out
2. Entrance
3. Exit (Time Lost)
4. Suffering in Solitude
5. Distance
6. Placed Apart More...
Amon Amarth To Premiere New Music Video
Amon Amarth is pleased to announce the band will be premiering a video for the track "Father Of The Wolf" at the first date of the U.S. tour taking place in Las Vegas on Friday January 17th.
For fans attending this show, make sure to follow Amon Amarth's and Metal Blade Records' Twitter and Facebook pages for info on what time the video will be played at the kickoff date of the tour.
Fans not attending this show will be able to view this epic music video, which is more like a mini movie, on Saturday January 18th.
Don't forget to catch the Swedish heavy metal titans Amon Amarth live this January/February 2014 as the band headlines the U.S. in support of latest album "Deceiver of The Gods." Very special guest on the dates will be Enslaved with additional support from Skeletonwitch. More...
The Kennedy Veil Releases New Song
Today Sacramento death metal heathens The Kennedy Veil bring you "Enslave.Defile.Erase," which can be heard below courtesy of Revolvermag.com.
The vicious little number comes by way of the band's forthcoming "Trinity Of Falsehood" long player. The album was produced by Nick Botelho at NB Recording in Santa Rosa, California and features the debut of new throat Taylor Wientjes. "Trinity of Falsehood" is due out January 21st, 2014.
Comments Wientjes, "Trinity of Falsehood is thematically focused around the concept of religion being deceitful and contradictory, inherently corrupt and filled with excess amounts of greed. In many instances, there's an almost complete disregard to the inconsistencies in their respective doctrines. 'Enslave.Defile.Erase,' in particular, represents the perspective of how religious dogma is perpetuated through faith and lies, and how it can drive men to do both asinine and downright insane things in the name of their respective deities."
We also previously premiered a new track from the album. If you missed it, check out "In The Ashes of Humanity" at this location. More...
Death SS Releases New Music Video "Eaters"
Italian horror rock artists Death SS released a new music video for "Eaters." The song appears on the latest album "Resurrection." The track will be released as an EP, which is set to drop on February 17th.
The track list for the EP is:
1. Eaters
2. Zombie Massacre
3. The Swing
4. The Darkest Night (Live)
The video was Directed by Luca Boni and Marco Ristori for Extreme Video. Check it out here:
The Unguided Releases New Music Video
The Unguided has released a new music video for "Inception," which can be viewed below courtesy of Metal Injection, and the band also comments:
"If you take a brief peek in the rear-view mirror of our carrier, this music video is the thirteenth professional production up to date. We’ve basically tried and done everything when it comes to music videos, so we asked ourselves; how the hell do we top all that, with this release!? Certainly this massive album deserves to be spoiled with an equally spectacular music video!
"The answer came to be fairly obvious. We simply had to shift gear up to 'ludicrous speed' and add 'extra everything' to the project, of course in our own unguided fashion. And with the right allies in; 11Frames Production, right band and the right song; we’ve made our carriers most impressive and brutal creation; up to date!"
"Just imagine the opportunity to have a show; in a machine infested city, were laser sights are following your every move, right in the middle of an epic battle between heavens cast outs, while a nuclear firestorm is moving closer. I can’t picture a better location to unleash the live energy of The Unguided, and that’s exactly what happens in this production! We had a lot of fun scripting and recording this, hope you’ll have as much fun, watching it. Only robots were harmed in the making of this music video."
The band's new album "Fragile Immortality" will see release via Napalm Records on February 3rd (Europe) and Febuary 11th (North America). More...
Rings Of Saturn Splits With Drummer
Rings of Saturn has checked in with the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer and working on a new album:
"Our drummer, Jesse Beahler, has made the decision to leave Rings of Saturn in order to put all his concentration into his other band Black Crown Initiate. It was awesome touring with him, and we wish him the best of luck in his future musical endeavors!
"Despite this unfortunate news, we also want to announce that we are officially working on a new record! Because of our drum situation, Aaron Kitcher from Black Tongue and Infant Annihilator has agreed to do the drums on our 3rd album. We are SUPER excited about this and feel that his input will really blow peoples minds on our new material.
"Aaron will not be joining the band because he is already committed to two very active bands. So, we ARE looking for a touring drummer who can play material from Embryonic Anomaly, Dingir, and will be down to learn songs from the new record so we can hit the road on tours to support the upcoming release.
"If you are an epic drummer who is up for this, send some play through videos our way!"
The band's previous "Dingir" album can also be heard in the player below. More...
I The Breather Streaming New Song
I The Breather has launched a brand new track titled "The Setting Sun" via a lyric video, which is available below. The track comes off the group's new full-length album set for a 2014 release. Further details are forthcoming.
Cattle Decapitation Working On New Album
Cattle Decapitation has begun the writing process for the follow-up to 2012's "Monolith of Inhumanity." The band comments:
"Since we got home from The Summer Slaughter Tour the guys have been hard at work on new material! I actually go in next week to grab a quick run through of the first new track they have completed so I can start writing lyrics to it.
"I have heard the track and I hate to say anything just yet because we will be spending the next full year from now working on the next album, but I will say the stuff they're working on is intense. I can't wait to start writing lyrics to it and so far is in league with one of our current musical aspirations… to make fans of our last record shit themselves!
"We'll be taking a small break to play a few shows in our region with EyeHateGod and our friends Strong Intetion on their January tour!"
Cattle Decapitation's next album is tentatively due out early 2015. Stay tuned for more updates on the new record and future tour dates. The band's previous music video for "Your Disposal" can also be viewed below. More...
Interview
Windhand Drummer Discusses Latest Recordings
Windhand took 2013 with gale force. The Richmond, Virginia group initiated its run with Relapse Records by releasing two recordings. The first release arrived in April, a split with fellow masters of crawling grooves, Cough, titled "Reflection of the Negative." The second came in the form of the band's second full-length "Soma."
Both recordings found a special place in the hearts of fans and critics alike. Led by the distantly resonating vocal vibrations of female singer, Dorthia Cottrell, Windhand's stony style recalls the psychedelic doom trembling of Electric Wizard.
In a review of Windhand's self-titled full-length recording, Metalunderground.com scribe heavytothebone2 praised , "Windhand rouses up the kind of stark, ritualistic aura that any serious doom metal band should project."
Whether by discovering the band on tour with a more established act like High On Fire or through domestic, sonic rituals, people have beckoned the call of Windhand. Beat finder general, Ryan Wolfe spoke with MU before opening a gig at Red 7 in Austin, Texas. The band came through with a touring package that included Power Trip, Mammoth Grinder and Iron Reagan. Check out our conversation below. More...
The Mentors Rockumentary Posted Online
The preview for the Kings Of Sleaze Rockumentary about the Mentors is streaming online. Directed and edited by April Jones, this is the precursor to a full-length movie that the Mentors will eventually put out. The band has also posted some live west coast dates below.
12/27 Medford OR @ Johnny B's
12/28 Kent, WA @ Bad Monkey
12/29 Tacoma WA @ Rock N Roll Lodge
12/30 Seattle WA @ 2 Bit Saloon
12/31 Portland OR @ Katie O'Brians
1/2 Poulsbo WA @ Helter Skelter
1/3 Redmond OR @ Big T's
1/4 Vallejo CA @ Chris's Club
1/5 Reno NV @ Jub Jub's
1/6 Sacramentor CA @ The Press Club
1/7 San Jose CA @ The Back Bar
1/8 Livermore CA @ The Pine Street
1/9 Bakersfield CA @ Jerry's Pizza
1/10 Long Beach CA @ Blacklight Lounge
1/11 Los Angels CA @ Vex Arts w/ Murder Junkies
1/12 Thousand Oaks @ The Lava Lounge W/ Murder Junkies
1/14 Oceanside CA @ The Royal Dive
1/15 Pomona CA @ Characters Bar W/ Murder Junkies
"Warfare Noise" Compilation Being Reissued
Greyhaze Records has announced the February 18th North American release of the vinyl LP reissue of "Warfare Noise," the seminal four-way split album featuring Brazilian extreme metal greats Sarcofago, Chakal, Holocausto, and Mutilator.
Originally released in 1986 via legendary Brazilian metal label Cogumelo Records, the album's original masters had lost much of their audio prowess due to the long amount of time elapsed since its first release. This new album reissue, however, was carefully restored by mastering engineer Dave Eck and is, once again, available the same way as it was over two decades ago. The savage output of all four bands can be heard just as in the original version.
The packaging of this reissue was also carefully restored by graphic artist Fernando Lima and is now available as a faithful representation of the 1986 release. Aside from the insert, the packaging also includes a special poster with a depiction of the concert flier for the Warfare Noise release show which took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in 1986 featuring all four bands.
Despite having been out of print for decades, the "Warfare Noise" compilation is one of the most important documents of early Brazilian metal. It features bands that have played an important role in the development of black and death Metal including important influence in bands such as Mayhem, Darkthrone, Blasphemy, and Beherit. The vinyl LP version features the original eight tracks from that album. The compilation is also one of the first albums ever released by Cogumelo Records, who was responsible for the first releases by metal giants Sepultura.
Cursed Cross (Chakal)
Mr. Jesus Christ (Chakal)
Believers of Hell (Mutilator)
Nuclear Holocaust (Mutilator)
Recrucify (Sarcofago)
The Back Vomit (Sarcofago)
Satanas (Sarcofago)
Destruicao Nuclear (Holocausto)
Escarro Napalm (Holocausto)
TrenchRot Streaming New Track
Death metal war machine TrenchRot is unleashing its debut "Necronomic Warfare" on February 18th via Unspeakable Axe Records. Members are in other promising new bands, such as Crypt Sermon (whose first demo will see a cassette release from Dark Descent Records soon) and Infiltrator. Check out album cut "Sickening Devotion" below.
Skull Fist Streaming New Track "Mean Street Rider"
In advance of the new album "Chasing the Dream," which drops January 10th via NoiseArt Records, Toronto speed metal act Skull Fist is streaming the new track "Mean Street Rider" (which can be heard in the player below).
The track list for "Chasing the Dream" is:
1. Hour To Live
2. Bad For Good
3. Chasing The Dream
4. Call Of The Wild
5. Sign Of The Warrior
6. You're Gonna Pay
7. Don't Stop The Fight
8. Shred´s Not Dead
9. Mean Street Rider
Check out "Mean Street Rider" here: More...
Fukpig Streaming New Material
Birmingham grind metal necropunk band Fukpig is already pressing a new CD for January 2014 and is sharing a few tracks that it has recorded recently. Below is the most recent one, "This World is Weakening," along with the bandcamp stream of "The Prisoner" two-track release. Fukpig will also be releasing a cassette with "Spewings" and "Belief" on each respective side, with new artwork.
Gamma Ray Announces "Empire Of The Undead"
Guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen posted a video on the status of the upcoming new Gamma Ray album "Empire of the Undead." Despite the loss of the band's studio back in November, the album is on track for release in March of 2014 via earMusic. The band will finish mixing the release in January. More information is expected soon.
Check out the video here:
Wisdom Posts Preview Clip Of New Music Video
Hungarian power metal act Wisdom released a preview clip of the upcoming new music video "Take Me to Neverland." The song appears on the latest album "Marching to Liberty," which was issued in late September via NoiseArt Records. The video is expected for release soon, though no exact date was issued.
Check out the preview clip here:
Lycans Posts Preview Of Debut Promo EP
Greek power metal act Lycans released a preview clip of the upcoming self-titled debut EP. The release was recorded at Sound Symmetry Studio with producer and Firewind keyboardist Bob Katsionis. Lycans is described as "a teenage band from Athens, Greece, playing melodic heavy power metal in the likes of Blind Guardian, Firewind [and] Iced Earth, dealing with stories of fantasy and mythology." The EP is expected for release in January.
The track listing is:
1. Awakening of the Demons
2. Curse of the Lycans
3. Orion's Tears
Check out the preview clip here: More...
Within Temptation Releases "Dangerous" Music Video
Dutch metal act Within Temptation released a new music video for the band's second single "Dangerous." The song features a collaboration with Killswitch Engage frontman Howard Jones and will appear on the upcoming new release "Hydra." The album drops on January 31st (EU via Roadrunner) and February 4th (North America via Nuclear Blast Records).
The track listing for "Hydra" is:
1. Let Us Burn
2. Dangerous (Feat. Howard Jones)
3. And We Run (Feat. Xzibit)
4. Paradise (What About Us?) (Featuring Tarja) (see music video here)
5. Edge Of The World
6. Silver Moonlight
7. Covered By Roses
8. Dog Days
9. Tell Me Why
10. Whole World Is Watching (Feat. Dave Pirner)
Check out "Dangerous" here: More...
We Came As Romans Posts "Never Let Me Go" Video
Detroit's We Came as Romans released a new music video for the track "Never Let Me Go" (shown in the player below). The song is taken from the latest effort via Nuclear Blast Records entitled "Tracing Back Roots."
Check out the video here:
Stratovarius Releases New Music Video
Finnish power metal act Stratovarius posted a new music video for the track "Unbreakable." The song appears on the band's latest album "Nemesis," which was released early this year via earMusic (see review here).
The video was directed by Mariano Biasin. Check it out below. The "Nemesis" track listing is as follows:
1. Abandon
2. Unbreakable
3. Stand My Ground
4. Halcyon Days
5. Fantasy
6. Out Of The Fog
7. Castles In The Air
8. Dragons
9. One Must Fall
10. If The Story Is Over
11. Nemesis
Astral Domine Inks Deal With Bakerteam Records
Italian symphonic metal act Astral Domine announced that the band has signed a recording deal with Bakerteam Records for the release of the debut album "Arcanum Gloriae." The album will drop on January 21st. The album features the guest appearances of vocalist Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire/Hollow Haze/Vision Divine/Angra) and vocalist Giuseppe Cialone (Rosae Crucis).
Astral Domine was founded in 2011 by music composer an lyricist Luca Gagnoni with the intent of creating epic, powerful music with a peaceful message. The debut album was produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering duties held by Andrea De Paoli (Labyrinth/Vision Divine) at Multimedia Sound Studio. Fabio Lione provides vocals for the song "Where Heroes Die" and Giuseppe Cialone on the song "Falsi Dei." Inspired by fantasy themes and landscapes, Astral Domine’s music is depicted by the evocative album artwork, which recalls the epic scenery of the Game Of Thrones series.
The track list for "Arcanum Gloriae" is as follows:
1. Arcanum Gloriae (intro)
2. Holy Knights
3. King of the North
4. Moonlight
5. Tale of the Elves and Pain
6. Where Heroes Die (Feat. Fabio Lione)
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8. My Lord
9. Welcome to my Reign
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