Metal News for December 26, 2015
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Kartikeya Pushes Back Album Release Again
After previously delaying the release of new album "Samudra" to December 25th (after being delayed from earlier in the year), Russian metal band Kartikeya has now again pushed back the release date.
The group posted this brief comment via Facebook: "Due to technical and personal difficulties, the 'Samudra' release is postponed! We are terribly sorry and will keep you up to date about the future release date!"
While waiting for info on an updated release date, you can check out the previous Kartikeya track "The Horrors Of Home" below. More...
Adamantra Checks In From The Studio
Finnish outfit Adamantra is currently working on a new full-length release to follow last year's "Act II: Silent Narratives" album.
The band just posted a brief studio video clip online - available below - along with this caption: "Can you imagine anything better than spending the whole Christmas holidays in the studio alone recording bass for the third album?" More...
Dvalin Posts Track-By-Track Video
The debut album of the German pagan/folk metal outfit Dvalin, titled "Aus Dem Schatten" ("Out of the Shadow") will be released January 8th, 2016 via NoiseArt Records.
Today the band released a new track-by-track video covering music off the album, which can be seen below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Das Heer aus der Tiefe
2. Redeemed by Oblivion
3. Omen (Part I)
4. Schöpfer des Nichts
5. Ostara
6. Zwergenvolk
7. Schrecken des Waldes
8. Skaldenfest
9. Omen (Part II)
10. Unter den Eichen More...
Design The Skyline Posts Holiday Message To Fans
Design The Skyline just issued this year-end message to fans and announcement about impending new music:
"Seasons greetings everyone, we hope you all are enjoying winter so far. Our next single 'Lotus' is coming out as soon as the video is finished, which is expected to be in the next couple days. Some things are out of our hands and we apologize.
"Though off schedule 'Rebrith' is coming, thank you for your understanding. DTS is currently only two members, Eric Azure & Henry Maneuver. We are doing our best to deliver a quality album you all have been waiting for! Looking forward to 2016."
Vorgrum Streaming Full Album Online
Vorgrum - a pagan folk metal band from Argentina - released the "Last Domain" album earlier this year, which is now online for streaming in full. Check it out below. The track listing is as follows:
1. Unleashing 03:34
2. Legacy of the Ancients 03:58
3. Drunkard Anthem 02:34
4. Last Will 04:17
5. Troll Villa 04:05
6. Desert Knight 03:05
7. Legions from Niflheim 02:07
8. Scaring us to Death 04:27
9. Potato Troll 02:32
10. Ancient Rulers 04:21
11. Clockwork of Decadence 04:16
12. Schwarzwald 01:52 More...
Theocracy Posts New Album Sampler
U.S. power metal band Theocracy has been busy working on a new album to follow 2011's "As The World Bleeds," and a teaser trailer can now be found below. The group comments:
"Unfortunately there was no time to record a new Christmas song this year, but we thought you might like a sneak peek at some songs from the new album instead. Merry Christmas, and enjoy!"
Sectu Offering Album For Free Download
ViciSolum Productions just issued this announcement about offering a download of Sectu's latest album:
"Since it is Christmas, we will give away a free download of Sectu's masterpice 'Nefarious.' It will be available for free during the next 72 hours at Bandcamp here."
If you haven't heard Sectu's "Nefarious" yet, you can also stream all the tracks in the player provided below. More...
Fenix Tales Streaming "The Abyss Eye"
The symphonic / gothic metal band Fenix Tales is now streaming all of new album "The Abyss Eye" online. Check it out below or over at the group's Facebook profile here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Once upon a time
2. Friendly darkness
3. Confutatis Maledictis
4. War
5. Paths
6. The abyss eye
7. LCI
8. Dolls More...
SnakeyeS Posts New Music Video
As a holiday gift to fans, SnakeyeS just released a music video for "Mask of Reality," and the track can also be downloaded by clicking the link in the YouTube video description here. SnakeyeS is:
Cosmin Aionita - vocals
Justi Bala - guitars
Jose Pineda - bass guitars
Carlos Delgado - drums More...
Morta Skuld Post Year End Message
Morta Skuld has checked in with the following year-end message and update about working on new material:
"Well another year has passed and we want to wish all of our fans that support us a very merry xmas and great new year.
"We have some big news coming and not to mention the new songs are coming along great with the addition of scott Willecke on guitar he is doing a great job. See you in 2016 and go grab some merch right here."
While waiting on new music, you can also hear Morta Skuld's previous album "Through The Eyes Of Death" below. More...
Tankist Announces New Single
Estonian thrash metal outfit Tankist is gearing up to release a new single soon, and you can see recording footage over at the band's Facebook profile here.
In the mean time, you can also get acquainted with the band through the previous "Be Offended" release, which was self-recorded in drummer Joonas Kisand's basement.
Fetus In Fetu Announces Lineup Changes
Fetus In Fetu just checked in with the following announcement about lineup changes and recruiting two new members:
"From the old original lineup is still Dennis, Johnny and Bekker. The two new Fetus In Fetu members are Mads Petersen on bass, and Paw Møller on lead guitar.
"Paw is a young fucker that has basically renewed the band with his awesome riffs. Mads is an old frind of the band trough many years, a cool dude, with a lots of energy and anger, just like the rest of us. Stay brutal!!!" More...
Rings Of Saturn/Interloper Premiere New Song
Rings of Saturn's mainman Lucas Mann shares a new song from an Rings of Saturn/Interloper collaboration titled "Souls of this Mortality". Explains Mann: "This is a collaboration song mixing some of the stylistic qualities between the two bands, Rings of Saturn and Interloper. We thought it would be fun to experiment a little bit and release something for you guys while you are waiting for the official new Rings of Saturn album! Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!"
Check out now "Souls of this Mortality" below.
Avantasia Premieres New Album Trailer
Avantasia premieres a new song snippets of the songs "Let The Storm Descend Upon You", "Unchain The Light", "Master Of The Pendulum", "Seduction Of Decay" und "Ghostlights", all taken from the upcoming new album "Ghostlights", which will be released worldwide on January 29th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
Check out now the new "Ghostlights"-trailer below.
Apothesary Premieres New Song "1976"
San Francisco, CA’s death/thrash outfit Apothesary premieres a new song entitled "1976", taken from the upcoming yet untitled new album, which will be out in stores sometime in 2016.
Check out now "1976" below.
Explains lead guitarist Clayton Cagle: More...
Papa Roach Premieres Music Video "Falling Apart"
Papa Roach premieres a new music video for "Falling Apart", taken from the band's new album "'F.E.A.R", out in stores now via Eleven Seven Music Group.
Check out now "Falling Apart" below.
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