Metal News for December 27, 2016
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35 news articles posted on this day.
Fleshmeadow Streaming New Album
Norwegian technical black metal three-piece Fleshmeadow just released debut album "Umbra" independently. You can pick up your copy via Amazon or at Google Play, and all the songs are available for streaming below. The "Umbra" track listing is as follows:
1. Hagridden by Mara
2. A Vexing Mural
3. Doomspawn
4. Isolation
5. Ashes
6. The Bloodbath of Birth
7. Omnipresence
8. Umbra
9. Fangs Flaying Flesh More...
Svlfvr Posts Album's Title Track
Italian group Svlfvr, which signed to Bakerteam Records earlier this year for the release of "Shamanic Lvnar Cvlt," is now stream that album's title track below. Stay tuned for a new music video for the album's opening track "Total Absence of Light" set to land in early 2017.
Milking The Goatmachine Unveils Album Art
The German grindcore goats composing absurdly named band Milking The Goatmachine will return with a new album next year.
Inspired by diabolical black metal, the album is entitled "Milking In Blasphemy" and will be released this coming March 31st, 2017 via NoiseArt Records. Today, the band just revealed the cover artwork of the upcoming album (see below).
Milking The Goatmachine comments: "The artwork is a perfect illustration of our mental and spiritual development. Exhausted but still full of new energy we sacrificed our souls for." More...
Radtskaffen Recording Album
Danish groove / thrash band Radtskaffen has entered the studio to start work on a debut full-length album. The album will contain all the band's old material plus some new songs. It will be produced, mixed and mastered by Ben Radtleff at Radtskaffen Studios.
The band was formed at Jaegerspris in 2014 and Radtskaffen's current lineup consists of Ben Radtleff (Guitars, Vocals), Bjørn Hjortgaard (Bass), and Christian Maj Albrektsen (Drums). For now, check out a previous EP release below. More...
Orwellian Working On Album
Orwellian - a metal band hailing from the rust belt of Youngstown, Ohio - is currently working on a new album to see release in 2017. This release will follow 2015's "Visions of the Future," with full details forthcoming.
Deriving the name from George Orwell, "Orwellian" is an adjective describing the situation, idea, or societal condition that Orwell identified as being destructive to the welfare of a free and open society. More...
The Wild! Posts "Livin' Free"
Canadian rock export The Wild! just debuted another all new track today titled "Livin' Free" - listen in below.
"From livin’ life without a care in the world to growin’ up and grindin’ out that 9 to 5, nobody loves that transition in life but we all go through it at some point," says frontman Dylan Villain.
He goes on to say, "But lemme tell you something, man. Age is a fuckin' state of mind and 'Livin’ Free' is about just that. This is a song for the young punks comin’ up that are still figuring it all out & the rowdy old guns still havin’ the time of their fuckin’ lives. Your outlook on life is everything and this song says it all. You gotta love it! Livin’ how you want it. Always stay livin’ hard and livin’ free."
The Wild! will release "Wild At Heart" on February 17th, 2017 via Entertainment One (eOne). Villain adds, "This record is a big one for me. All of us, man. I really had to go through some shit to get things right on this one. I can honestly sit here today & tell you that we made the best record we possibly could. I'm proud as hell of it and I can't wait for all of you to hear it. It's everything I wanted it to be."
The Wild! just wrapped up supporting tours with both Airbourne, Sebastian Bach, and Buckcherry and will be announcing more tour dates very soon. More...
Shotgun Surgeon Streaming "Advent"
Morgantown, WV deathcore group Shotgun Surgeon has a new single online titled "Advent," which can be heard below and features a guest spot by CJ McCreery of Signs of the Swarm. Shotgun Surgeon's new album "The Black Room" will drop on March 7th, 2017.
Diabolus Streaming "Feast" EP
The "Feast" EP by U.K. group Diabolus just released on December 20th and now all five songs are online for streaming in the Bandcamp player below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Chapter I - A Tortured Beginning 03:36
2. Chapter II - Servant Of The Devil 03:51
3. Chapter III - Demonic Submission 01:35
4. Chapter IV - Wrath Of Apollyon 04:17
5. Chapter V - Cannibal Of Siberia 04:11 More...
Ecnephias Working On Album
Italian group Ecnephias has announced today work is progressing on a 6th full-length album, with full details to be announced shortly as recording wraps up. The band also previously revealed this tentative track listing:
1. Gitana
2. Povo de Santo
3. Sad summer night
4. The lamp
5. Nouvelle Orleans
6. A stranger
7. Sorry for the stars
8. Quimbanda
9. Maldiluna
10. You
Groupie High School Posts New Video
Finnish outfit Groupie High School just released a brand new music video for "Liquid Lunch," taken off the "...Ladies & Gentlemen" EP that dropped on Christmas Eve.
The release was produced, mixed, and mastered by Mika Pohjola at Soundmix recording studio in Oulu and features the following track listing:
1. Ladies & Gentlemen (Intro by Bruce Buffer)
2. Chicks With The Flips
3. Liquid Lunch
4. My Medicine Woman
5. Hard To Breathe
6. This Is How We Say Goodbye
7. Navy Blue (Bonus Track)
OpEd
2016 Metal Newcomers Explored, Pt. II
The capitulation of each year is that glorious time when we pour over hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of titles trying feverishly to rank them into either a Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top 50, Top 100 or Top 1000 lists (we did our own, which you can read about here). One of my favorite list to compile is the new, unknown or newly formed groups in order to very year we make a point of searching out new, unknown, and freshly formed groups because its pretty rare (though not impossible) that they top the album lists. However, the search for new bands to perpetuate the scene is something I take great pride in doing because every Blind Guardian or Amon Amarth or Dream Theater started somewhere.
For all the pain that 2016 seemed to inflict on people all over the world, in music it seems like despite the evolving and changing music industry a plethora of new bands try to stake a claim on the world. Technology and the internet contribute greatly, as bands can record, produce and release albums themselves and those creations far exceed the quality of the demo tape trading that went on in my youth. Crowdfunding aids in relinquishing the need for record company control, which allows for more bands to take a shot at becoming the next big thing. The problem is - that shot is more like 1 million to 1, instead of 10,000 to 1 years ago.
To give you a glimpse into some of those newer acts which came out in 2016 that you may have missed or overlooked, MetalUnderground.com will be covering individual band nominations for the Best Newcomer category. Here are five bands who I nominated for in the Newcomer category. Hopefully, you will find something you like. More...
The Chronicles Of Israfel Offering Free Download
Montreal progressive rock / metal group The Chronicles Of Israfel released sophomore album "A Trillion Lights, Tome II" this past October via BOH Records.
TCOI is lead by founder/guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli, best known for his work in Pulse Ultra along with playing in multiple projects such as Scars on Broadway, Lukas Rossi, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Zaho, among many others.
The new album has been nine years in the making and follows 2007 debut "Starborn, Tome I." Now the band is offering a free download of the track "Violet Empress (Last Love)" for those who have yet to hear what awaits them on "A Trillion Lights, Tome II." Grab your copy at PureGrainAudio here or listen in below. More...
Slamophiliac Releasing "Perihelion"
Slamophiliac is the pseudonym of slamming brutal death metal producer and musician Darryn Palmer that originally started in 2013 as a joke band. Slamophiliac took a turn for the serious after the label Brutal Gear agreed to release debut album "Aborted Into Absolute In-Existence."
Shortly after, CDN Records picked up Slamophiliac and has released several albums since. Are you sick of the usual gore-infused tropes found within this sub-genre? Well, let this newest of releases, entitled "Perihelion," take you on a mind-altering trip that features seven highly-abstract, theoretical songs straight from the mind of a true slamtellectual.
Due out January 1st, the "Perihelion" artwork and track listing are as follows:
1. Extirpate Morality
2. Insignificancy Of Objective Ideals
3. Metaphysical World Of Abstract Constructs
4. Eternal Disappointment
5. Denial Of Self
6. Contempt Of Irrational Thought
7. Total Annihilation Eminent More...
Barren Heir Offering Album For Free
Barren Heir is offering the "Tired Turns" album for name-your-price (or free) download right here. The band also comments:
"Now through the end of the year, you can download our record for free on Bandcamp. Additionally, merch is 50% off with promo code ‘HEIR’. Thanks for your support this year. First show of 2017 with be Jan. 11 at The Empty Bottle with These Beasts / Plague of Carcosa. See you in the new year!"
1. Bertha 07:02
2. Holy 08:10
3. Again 08:18
4. Obey 11:44
5. Sometimes 07:31 More...
Lies Of Nazca Announces Lineup Changes
Lies Of Nazca - which was featured on Rogue Records' Fallout 4 radio mod - has issued this announcement about a lineup change and working on new material:
"Hey everyone, we have some news for you. It's finally time to make our new line up official: we are proud to welcome Andrea as our new guitarist and Marco as our new vocalist. They've proven themselves to be a great addiction both to this band and to our personal lives.
"A new song is currently being mixed by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Native Construct)/ So expect this and more with the new year. Photo by Eva MN Di Martino." More...
The Ralph Recruits New Drummer
Just a few days ago The Ralph revealed recording was well underway for a new release, and now the band has checked in with this update:
"We have a new drummer in da house! Please welcome Patrick Saraden to our little family. This is the single most positive, cheerful and energetic dude to have ever walked on the face of the earth. He eats drums for breakfast. The Ralph loves you!" More...
Departe Announces Australian Shows
Departe just announced a batch of new shows in Australia. The dates, spread throughout January and March, see the band traveling to Sydney to join Marduk, Gorguts, and Ulcerate as part of Direct Underground Fest.
A list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. Departe is touring in support of the recently-released debut, "Failure, Subside" album, which is available for streaming after the jump.
Jan. 14 Launceston (AU) @ Club 54 (Metal Fusion) Direct Underground Fest
Mar 17 Sydney (AU) @ The Factory Theater
Mar 18 Melbourne (AU) @ The Corner Hotel More...
Miss Lava Working On EP
Lisbon-based group Miss Lava is currently working on a new mini-album to follow the "Sonic Debris" LP released back in May.
The band comments: "Wrapping up an EP to be released next year! Mike Ghost guests on one track. We're doing it again with the great Fernando Matias!"
Stay tuned for more info on this impending EP release as it becomes available. You can also check out a music video for "Another Beast Is Born" off the "Sonic Debris" album here. More...
The Arrs Releases New Video
The Arrs just released a new video for the song "IV Horizons," which can be seen below and was shot during the "Khronos" 2016 tour in support of the band's latest album of the same name. For another taste of that album, check out the song "Hors-Norme" right here.
Cadaveria To Appear On TV Show
After releasing the "Mondoscuro" EP earlier this year, Italian group Cadaveria just issued this brief announcement about appearing on a TV show:
"We are delighted to announce Cadaveria's music will be the soundtrack for the 'Prepararsi alla Morte' TV program. Don't miss the 1st episode to be released on January 13th, 2017 on this channel."
Fragarak Taps Louis Rando For Album
Fragarak just checked in with this announcement to fan about work progressing on a new full-length album:
"We are really excited to announce that Louis Rando will be handling the drumming duties for Fragarak's upcoming studio album scheduled for release in the coming year.
"Louis is an amazing musician and a true beast of extreme metal drumming, best known for his works on The Furor and Impiety.
"We surely believe his inputs will bring new levels of intensity to Fragarak's music. We are looking forward to this collaboration. More album updates to follow." More...
Plaag Releases New Lyric Video
Plaag - a name you recall from our op/ed a few years back examining the divide between black and unblack metal bands that caused the metal scene to explode - has a new lyric clip online taken from Misantrof AntiRecord's annual "Holy Fucking AntiChristmas" compilation.
Check out Plaag's annual Christmas carol "They Have Gone Retarded" below. Misantrof also comments: "Barely 24hs after the release, the mighty Plaag released the lyrics video of its track featured on our Holy Fucking AntiChristmas volume 9. Enjoy the evil!"
Terra Tenebrosa Posts "Where Shadows Have Teeth"
Terra Tenebrosa has a new music video available for viewing below, with label Debemur Morti Productions commenting on the clip:
"Oh oh oh! The Cuckoo and Debemur Morti Productions wish you a merry Christmas and offer you, on this special occasion, a sweet and delicious new video 'Where Shadows Have Teeth.'
"Taken from the highly critically acclaimed last Terra Tenebrosa offering 'The Reverses,' released a few months ago, the video was produced and directed by Johnny Hell (Teratogenesis) and co-produced by Simon Tingell (Trickfabriken)."
Glare Of The Sun Streams New Song
Glare Of The Sun is streaming the new song "One Step Nothing" from the Lifeforce Records album "Soil," expected to drop on January 27th.
The track listing for "Soil" is as follows:
1 Awoken
2 One Step Nothing
3 Extinction
4 Circle
5 The Drowning and the Hush
6 Degeneration
7 Groundwater
8 Coldfront More...
Equilibrium Will "Rise Again" On New Video Clip
German symphonic folk/viking metal act Equilibrium issued a new video clip for the song "Rise Again." The song is taken from the latest album "Armageddon," which was released back in August via Nuclear Blast Records.
The video clip was created by Makki and the footage was filmed during several shows of Equilibrium's "Armageddon Tour" in October 2016. Check out the clip here:
Kambrium Releases New Video Clip
German melodic death/power metal act Kambrium issued a new music video for the song "Abyssal Streams" The song appears on the band's latest album "The Elders' Realm," which was issued back in July via NoiseArt Records.
Check out the clip here:
Fjoergyn Posts New Album Preview
German avant-garde black metal act Fjoergyn issued a preview clip for the band's upcoming fifth full length studio release "Lvciferes." The album drops on February 24th via Lifeforce Records.
The track listing for the album is:
1. MMXVII
2. Leviathan
3. Viva la inquisition
4. Lucifer es
5. Blut samen erde
6. Dinner mit baal
7. Terra satanica
8. Freiheit More...
Lovell's Blade Posts Second Preview & New Video
Dutch rockers, Lovell's Blade, formed when several members split from long-running metal band Picture, released a second preview clip for the upcoming debut release "Stone Cold Steel." In addition, the band released the video clip for the new song "Rollin' On." The album will be issued on February 10, 2017 via Divebomb Records (USA) and Into the Limelight (EU/Asia).
"Stone Cold Steel" was recorded and mixed by Serge Naberman at the prestigious Claim To Fame Studios.
Check out the preview here:
Check out the video for "Rollin' On" here: More...
Revenience Releases "Revenant" Music Video
Bologna's Revenience released a video clip for the song "Revenant" taken from the latest album "Daedalum" released earlier in the year on Sliptrick Records.
The video has been an ambitious undertaking for the band, shooting in difficult and exotic locations to provide a portentous, epic, movie-like feel. The song itself is a moody, sumptuous ballad featuring lead vocalist Debora Ceneri’s soaring vocals and the band in reflective yet powerful mode perfectly embodying the feel of the visuals. Take a look below!
Dead By Wednesday Issues New Lyric Video
Connecticut's Dead By Wednesday issued a new lyric video for the song "I Will Define." The song features Waylon Reavis of A Killer's Confession. The song appears on the band's latest album "The Darkest of Angels."
Comments the band: "For your viewing pleasure here's a special Christmas gift in celebration of the upcoming 2017 tour with A Killer's Confession & Dead By Wednesday. Taken from our latest album 'The Darkest of Angels' out on EMP Label Group, this is a bonus track called 'I Will Define' featuring Waylon Reavis!!! Shout out to Sick Eye Entertainment for making this kick ass lyric video too!"
Check out the clip here:
Starblind Announces New Singer, New Song Snippets
Swedish metal act Starblind announced that Marcus Sannefjord has been named new vocalist for the band, replacing Mike Stark. The band also issued a sneak peak clip, which features pre-production demos snippets for the upcoming third studio release coming in 2017 via Pure Steel Records.
The band's sophomore release "Dying Son" was issued back in 2015. Check out the clip here:
Agonie Streaming New Song "Sur tes ruines"
Quebec, Canada black metal outfit Agonie posts a new song entitled "Sur tes ruines", taken from the upcoming new album "Culte Funèbre", which will released on January 13, 2017.
Check out now "Sur tes ruines" below.
Pure Wrath Debuts "Colourless Grassland"
Hailing from West Java, Indonesia atmospheric black metal outfit Pure Wrath debuts a new song entitled "Colourless Grassland", taken from the upcoming debut album named "Ascetic Eventide", which will arrive in stores in early 2017 via the Indonesian label Hitam Kelam Records.
Check out now "Colourless Grassland" below.
Death Like Mass Premieres "Jak Zabija Diabel"
Polish black metal band Death Like Mass premieres the title track from the upcoming new EP "Jak Zabija Diabel", which will arrive in stores in early 2017 on CD and vinyl through Malignant Voices and Under the Sign of Garazel.
Check out now "Jak Zabija Diabel" below.
Arsafes Debuts New Song "Ziggurat"
Moscow-based metal project Arsafes debuts its new single named "Ziggurat", which was released via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Ziggurat" below.
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