Metal News for December 27, 2013
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Benchpress Streams New Song
PA hardcore outfit Benchpress has released a new song online for streaming. Check out the track "Sins of the Flesh" in the player below, or find more info on Benchpress at the band's Facebook profile.
Monument Of Misanthropy Announces Album Title
Monument of Misanthropy, the new brutal death metal project formed by Necrophagist drummer Romain Goulon, guitarist Jean-Pierre Battesti and vocalist George "Misanthrope" Wilfinger, has set "Anger Mismanagement" as the title of its full-length debut, to be released this winter.
In order to finance the CD, the band has launched a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo.com, offering autographed CDs and exclusive T-shirts. Check out the campaign right here, and you can also watch the first teaser for "Anger Mismanagement" below.
Truckfighters To Release "Universe"
Scandinavian power trio Truckfighters will release fourth studio LP "Universe" in North America on February 4th via Fuzzorama Records. The track listing is as follows:
1. Mind Control
2. The Chairman
3. Prophet
4. Get Lifted
5. Convention
6. Dream Sale
7. Mastodont More...
Dragonlord Recording New Album
It's been years since any solid news was released about Eric Peterson's symphonic black metal project Dragonlord, but apparently he is now in the studio working on a new release and follow-up to 2005's "Black Wings of Destiny."
The news slipped out quietly as Testament released a series of Christmas update videos. Check out the info straight from Peterson's mouth in the (very) short clip below.
Killing Thing Streaming New 7"
PA's Killing Thing has a new 7" out via Soft Speak Records titled "Closed Casket." You can now stream the tracks below, or download the release at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Closed Casket 03:53
2. Ox King 02:46
3. Hark 02:26
Vernon Howell Posts Lyric Video
Ontario based outfit Vernon Howell has released a new lyric video for the track "Greed," which can be seen below. For more info on the band, head over to the Vernon Howell Facebook profile here.
I Spit Ashes Releases New Music Video
I Spit Ashes has released a music video for the track "Error Concept I," taken from the album "Inhaling Blackness - Reflecting Light," which was released via Massacre Records in 2012. Check it out below, and the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. N.D.X.
2. Missper
3. Cracks In The Mirror
4. Eclipse
5. Crossing The Borderline
6. One Star per Tear
7. Error Concept I
8. Towards The Sun
9. My Ulysses
10. When Daylight Dies
11. Moonray Guidance
The Horror Releases Music Video
Alice Springs, Australia based goregrind outfit The Horror has a self titled debut album out now through The Black Wreath. The band has also released a music video for the track "MutilatedMemories," which can be viewed below.
Moth Posts Recording Footage
Denver metal outfit Moth has released footage online teasing the vocal recordings with Benton McKibben at Flatline Audio for an upcoming release. Check out the video in the player provided below. You can also check out the band's previous music video for "Dissolved" over at this location.
220 Volt Recording Album
Swedish rock / metal outfit 220 Volt recently issued the following announcement about entering the recording studio:
"All the drums are tuned and soundchecked and sound great, also nailed the first 3 songs. Work continues tomorrow. Will post more pics and some video as we go along! See photos from today in the new photo album on Facebook."
This new album from the band is currently slated for release in May of 2014, with further details forthcoming.
Angel Vivaldi Reveals Album Artwork
Angel Vivaldi has revealed the cover artwork for new album "Away With Words Part 1," which can be viewed below. You can also check out studio from the footage as the album was recorded at this location.
Sun & Sail Club Shoots New Music Video
In support of the recently released debut album "Mannequin" Sun & Sail Club, featuring members Bob Balch of Fu Manchu (guitar / vocoder vocals), Scott Thomas Reeder of Kyuss / The Obsessed (production / bass) and Fu Manchu drummer Scott Reeder, has filmed a video for the track "Hunted" with director Peder Bergstrand.
Says Balch, "The video will contain a robot hunting us down and killing us. Peder Bergstrand is a super talented guy and we are very proud to have him working on this video. He flew all the way from Sweden and he had all the ideas ready to go. Peder rules!"
Balch also adds, "When the Sun and Sail Club project started, we had no idea that Scott Reeder would pick up his bass and add tracks. Although we hoped he would! Thankfully he did, but we never jammed in the same room before. It was fun to finally get to play together outdoors in between takes. Next record will sound massive!"
Check out a quick video of them jamming in between takes below. The video for "Hunted" will surface in the next few weeks. More...
Iron Reagan Live Footage Available
Iron Reagan, which has a new split album with Exhumed, performed a live show at the Talent Farm in Florida on December 20th, 2013.
Footage from the live performance can now be seen below, courtesy of South Florida Hardcore Shows. You can also stream the full Exhumed / Iron Reagan split over at this location.
Dream Theater Live Footage Available
Eagle Rock Entertainment has released a video clip of Dream Theater performing "Metropolis Pt.1," taken from the "Dream Theater: Live at Luna Park" release, which can be viewed below. The label also issued the following statement:
"Dream Theater began the mammoth 'A Dramatic Tour Of Events' world trek in July 2011 with the final leg in South America taking place in August 2012. It was here at the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina that they decided to film the two nights that go to make up this release. It was Dream Theater's first tour with new drummer Mike Mangini and all the tracks from their first album together 'A Dramatic Turn Of Events' are included in either the main show or the bonus performances. Dream Theater are rock's supreme virtuosos with many awards to their name and here in concert they bring all the power and drama of their music to life with breathtaking performances of classic tracks from across their career." More...
Tribune Announces First 2014 Show
Heavy metal brewers Tribute unleashed the concept album "Tales" this past October via the indie label Corpse Corrosion Music and are now proud to announce their first show date of 2014.
The show will take place on January 4th in Vancouver, BC at the Funky Winkerbeans alongside Aeterna and Venocide. Further details can be found at the Facebook event page here.
In additional news, Tribune unleashed a new lyric video for "Insectoid," which can be seen below. More...
Ninth Circle Inks Deal With Pure Rock Records
Ninth Circle has signed a worldwide deal with Pure Rock Records, a sub-label of Pure Steel Records. The band comments:
"Ninth Circle is very excited to be on board with Pure Steel Records! We've put quite a bit of effort into our upcoming release from the song writing to the recording and to every last detail. Pure Steel Records have always shown great support to their artists. It is wonderful to know that we've signed with a company who will give us the push we need for this CD and for the future of Ninth Circle... worldwide!"
Ninth Circle consists of:
Dennis Brown - lead vocals and guitars
Frank Forray - bass guitar and backing vocals
Dave Davis - drums and backing vocals
Aska To Release Vinyl Edition Of "Fire Eater"
Aska's album "Fire Eater" is due out as a vinyl edition this coming January 31st, 2014. The limited vinyl gatefold edition consists 333 pieces (black/orange splatter). Pure Steel Records comments:
"Not very many U.S. metal fans might make a list of their favorite bands of the 80's without Aska from Texas. The quartet around front man George Call (ex-Omen) now plays for 23 years and knows how to fascinate the scene.
"Albums like 'Nine Tongues' and 'Avenger' (both re-released by Pure Steel) have reached cult status. Their latest studio album was released six years ago, so it’s definitely time for something new!
"So now we present 'Fire Eater:' powerful and with lots of drive and passion, as we know from their former albums. Melodic and straight heavy metal with a typical Aska sound, George’s distinctive, rough and high power-voice, perfectly placed high-pitched screams, and some classic Maiden-Twin-leads: everything that a metal fan might wish for can be found on this newest release. The anthem-like 'Valhalla,' the fast double-bass 'Son of a God,' 'Eye of the Serpent' (which was on Emerald’s 'Unleashed' album), or the powerful Judas Priest cover version 'The Ripper:' Aska always know how to convince their fans!"
The track listing is as follows:
Side A
1. Everyone Dies
2. Dead Again
3. Vahalla
4. Son Of A God
5. Angela
Side B
6. Harlot Of Eden
7. Red Cell
8. The Ripper
9. Year Of Jubilee
10. The Last Message
11. Eye Of The Serpent More...
Harlott Signs With Punishment 18
Melbourne-based thrash act Harlott has issued the following announcement about inking a new record deal:
"We are very happy to announce that we have signed on to Italian thrash metal label Punishment 18 for the European (and more!) release of our debut album 'Origin,'
"Very excited to be working with a label so dedicated to good, honest thrash metal. Check out their site, and the other bands they have signed because they are all fucking sick, find them on Facebook and give them a like!" More...
Skydancer Offering Album For Free
Skydancer has checked in with the following announcement about offering an album for free download:
"From now on and until the end of January, the new Skydancer LP 'Land Of The Grim' is available for free download including original quality mp3, lyrics, etc. We hope you like it and share the link. If you want to support the band, you can buy the CD version on the Suspiria Records store."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Swamp Tomb
2. Ancares
3. Ancestral Lands
4. L' Even
5. Meet The Ferryman
6. Treason Wall
7. The Galician Exile
8. Lembranza More...
Miracle Master Posts Album Teaser
A video teaser for "Tattooed Woman," the forthcoming full-length debut album from Danish/German hardrockers Miracle Master, is available now. Check it out below.
The album was recorded at Studio 22 in Germany and Medley Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. "Tattooed Woman" was produced, mixed, and mastered by Miracle Master & Axel Heckert (Brainstorm, Symphorce).
Sea Of Disorder Announces Guest Vocalist
Austria's Sea of Disorder is currently recording a new album, and the band has now checked in with the following brief update:
"Stunning news friends! Our third and last guest vocalist for the upcoming record will be the awesome Jason Watkins from Mouth of the Architect! We hope you're pleased with our choice!"
This new release is due out in the first quarter of 2014. You can check out the band's recording updates over at the Sea of Disorder Facebook profile here.
Kathaarsys Releases New Video Clip
Spain's Kathaarsys has released a video clip for "Retorno á Idade Media," which can be viewed below. The band also comments on the clip:
"This is our official anime short film of the Kathaarsys track 'Retorno á Idade Media' from 'Rara Vez' album, including concept story taken from the short story 'A involución das masas' from the same album."
Red Enemy Gearing Up To Record Album
Ireland's Red Enemy, which signed to Mediasakre Records earlier this month, has checked in with the following update about recording a new album:
"So we're happy to be able to tell you guys that we will be heading over to Los Angeles this February to begin recording our debut album with Taylor Voeltz (Mureau).
"We're all extremely grateful to be given an opportunity like this and to work alongside such a solid guy and we promise you won't be disappointed.
"We're working on some other delish shit while we're there so keep posted for updates over the coming weeks. Thank you again for all the support." More...
Chamber Of Malice Releases New Track
Bavarian deathcore outfit Chamber of Malice's new single, "Devoured Perception," features a guest spot by Mike Greenwood of AngelMaker and can now be heard online in the player below. The track will be featured on the upcoming 2014 release "Rehabilitation."
Exclusive
Besegra Premieres New Song "Blood Lust"
Update: the stream is no longer available, but you can check out music from the band via the Besegra Facebook profile.
Capping the year off with some face-shredding thrash influenced by death metal and a variety of other styles comes Canadian outfit Besegra.
The band is now releasing the "Infortunium" EP, which was produced by Bart Frydrychowicz and mixed / mastered by Clintworks Audio. In true old school spirit, "Infortunium" is being released as a limited cassette run.
If you haven't gotten your hands on one of the tapes, you can still hear music from the EP, as today Metalunderground.com brings you the premiere of new track "Blood Lust," which can be heard below.
The full track listing is as follows:
1. Master of Attrition
2. Blood Lust
3. The Beast Submits
4. Open Arms
5. Division
6. This Is What Killers Are Made Of More...
Zatokrev To Release New Album
"The Bat The Wheel And The Long Road To Nowhere" by Zatokrev saw its U.S. release via the Candlelight USA Cult Series imprint earlier this year. Now the label has released a track from the album online titled "Angels of Cross," which can be heard below, and Candlelight also comments about an upcoming album from Zatokrev:
"We have just uploaded one of the bands most intense songs from The Bat, The Wheel And A Long Road To Nowhere. Listen to Angels Of Cross below.
"Angels Of Cross was kind of a very natural, special and magical part of the bands songwriting which brought them into new directions and many ideas of how to create the next album(s).
"The upcoming album is going to be the continuation of this track and will be released in 2014. The album title is going to be announced soon. Be well brothers and sisters. We wish you the best and hope you'll enjoy Angels Of Cross." More...
I'll Be An Empire Offering Album For Free
Kennesaw, Georgia based band I'll Be An Empire has teamed up with Total Deathcore to release the "Aquarius" album for streaming and free download.
Listen to the tracks below, or download your own digital copy at this location. The track listing is as follows:
1. Sigma 05:10
2. Capitalist 02:29
3. Frequency 02:16
4. Purge 03:14
5. Indigo 02:05
6. Aquarius 04:48
7. Sylvanas 02:54
8. Annunnaki 06:23 More...
December Flower To Record New Material
German melodic death metal outfit December Flower has issued the following update about recording new material for release next year:
"We are going to record some tracks in January for an upcoming release in early 2014. Furthermore we have scheduled recordings for the follow up of 'When All Life Ends...' later in 2014. So ain't that good news at the end of 2013?"
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