Metal News for December 29, 2015
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Pit Stories: The Venue Isn't What Was Expected
Ready for some more Pit Stories chronicling the ups and downs of life in a metal band? Today we have a tale from Norwegian hard rock band The Carburetors (featuring former Chrome Division member Eddie Guz) about the expectation of playing a huge venue only to realize as you arrive it's a single room bar with no space for your equipment!
On the first Carburetors tour out of Norway back in 2001, we tour Spain and we did two shows in Madrid. The first night we played a small club called the honky-tonk. As we arrived on the club the first thing that hit us was that the drum kit was a junior edition (in other words very small). The guitar amps I think was called Smervod and god knows where they where from…
Anyway the gig went well pretty cool crowded. The next day we where going to play the Rock Palace in Madrid. I remember picturing it as this great big venue…. when we arrived it struck me that the club was a tiny bar but I still had my hope up so I asked the promoter "alright cool is the stage in the next room?" He answer me harsh "NO THERE IS ONLY ONE ROOM…"
Ok, I still had my spirit up and asked are we gonna put up a stage along side the wall? His answer was short: "NO YOU STAND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BOTH GLUECIFER AND TURBONEGRO HAVE DONE THE SAME." He he. We did the show but Kai Kidd set the roof on fire when fire-breathing during the show, Chris broke two sets of drums and Eddie blew out both of his monitors but it was a cool gig.
For those readers who are in a band, let us know your best story of arriving at a venue and discovering things weren't quite as you expected in the comments below!
The Carburetors' new album "Laughing In The Face Of Death" is out now via SPV/Steamhammer. Check out a video below taken off the album and featuring Shagrath from Dimmu Borgir. More...
Arcana 13 Signs With Aural Music
Aural Music issued this announcement today about inking a record deal with Italian outfit Arcana 13:
"This day, 35 years ago, the cult director Lucio Fulci ended the shooting of his masterpiece: '…E tu vivrai nel terrore! L’Aldilà' also known as 'The Beyond.' On this symbolic day we present you: Arcana 13.
"Arcana 13 hails from Italy, the birthplace of cult horror movie masters and conveys a lethal mixture between the visual terror of Italian horror legacy with the heavy and magical atmospheres of 70s heavy occult rock music.
"Eight legendary movies were meticulously chosen for their specific atmospheres and, around each of them, eight songs took shape. Arcana 13 adopted a unique composition process where music and movie edits were conceived together along with the visuals postproduction, with the intention of creating an exclusive horror live show that will be brought on stage in the upcoming shows.
"This culminated in the debut album 'Danza Macabra' that will see light in the darkness on Aural Music in March 2016.
"Many interesting details of 'Danza Macabra' will be disclosed in the upcoming months, but we’re thrilled to anticipate that the cover art was put to canvas by an Italian horror icon: the legendary artist Enzo Sciotti. Enzo already worked with Lucio Fulci himself, Dario Argento, Sam Raimi, Lamberto Bava and many others and he’s worked his magic once again in the name of Italian horror." More...
Bradi Cerebri Ectomia Releasing New Album
Bradi Cerebri Ectomia has checked in with the following statement about releasing a new album early next year:
"We are happy to announce that our second album 'Threads Of Desperation' will be released by sick Spanish label Pathologically Explicit Recordings in late February / early March 2016! Check it out guys!"
As The Sky Darkens Posts Year-End Message
Colorado metalcore band As The Sky Darkens just issued this year-end message to fans and other metal bands:
"As we get closer to the new year, I can't help but think about everything that has brought us to this point as musicians. It's funny how a little musical idea evolves into something much greater.
"Playing music has given us the opportunity to not only play in front of hundreds of people, but it has also given us a chance to grow so many close relationships. Sometimes people tend to forget how it all starts and where you came from.
"You start to see a crumble or a falling apart of what used to be a growing community. Bands and musicians no longer hold the same values, and in return, bands and musicians who are just starting out have nothing to look up to.
"Remember, it all starts with one idea. It's your choice to take that idea and grow with it. The potential is there! Just don't give up on the drive. Nobody said the journey would be easy. New music 2016. Cheers!" More...
Eoront Unveils New Album Details
Eoront is a mystical atmospheric black metal project based in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. The band is proud to unveil details regarding new album, titled “Another Realm,” which is scheduled out in 2016 via Code666, a sublabel of Aural Music Group. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. The Rain
2. Two Worlds
3. Genesis
4. The Glow
5. The Sea
6. Dreamcatcher
7. The Order Of Light More...
Anderwelt Streaming Full New Album
Linz, Austria-based dark ambient metal band Anderwelt has made the entire new album "Schattenlichter" available for streaming online below and at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Metamorphosis 13:25
2. Evacuation 10:00
3. Of Wolf and Moon 08:43
4. Enlightenment 08:16 More...
TarthariA Streaming New Single
TarthariA is streaming the "Music=Me" single online ahead of its official January 12th, 2016 release date. Give it a listen below. "Music=Me" will be featured on the new album "Ground Me, Hate Me" coming next year.
Incendia Music Offering Free Sampler
Incendia Music has released a free digital sampler spanning 16 bands that the management / PR company worked with throughout 2015 as a holiday treat to music lovers.
Give it a listen below, or grab your own copy over here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Agent- Death in the Afternoon 04:25
2. All Tomorrows- Eidien 04:24
3. Brutai- Relapse 05:20
4. Dzyen- Digital Senseless featuring Dan Tompkins 04:45
5. Earthside- Mob Mentality featuring Lajon Witherspoon 09:56
6. The Five Hundred- Come Closer 04:11
7. Forever Never- Never Giving Up 03:29
8. Liberty Lies- Vultures 03:24
9. Nucleust- Faith By The Sword 05:36
10. Open Shores- Day By Day 04:30
11. Perfect Crimes- Black Cloud 04:32
12. Silenmara- By Methods featuring Bjorn Strid 04:08
13. Statues- Oh Precious Commodity 03:42
14. Stoneghost- Faceless Ghost 04:42
15. Subversion- Novation 06:21
16. Voyager- Hyperventilating 04:41 More...
Floor Announces U.S. Shows
Cult underground rock outfit Floor has announced the band's first U.S. shows in almost 2 years. The dates, which begin on January 7th, see the band playing Miami, Gainesville, and Winter Haven. More information can be found below.
Floor is touring in support of the group's first new album in over ten years: "Oblation," out now via Season Of Mist. Catch the band live: More...
Mikkey Dee Confirms Motorhead Is Disbanding
The news of iconic Motorhead front man Lemmy Kilmister passing away last night hit the metal world like an atomic bomb, leaving many wondering if the band would attempt to continue on with a different vocalist.
For those concerned no one could fill Lemmy's shoes, you won't have to worry about a sub-par Motorhead experience. Drummer Mikkey Dee confirmed to Expressen.se in a phone interview that the group is disbanding. Excerpts from the story follow. More...
Read the full article at Expressen.se.
Be'lakor Parts With Drummer
Be'lakor just issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's 11 year-long drummer:
"We would like to let you guys know that after over a decade together, the band and Jimmy are amicably parting ways. Jimmy first joined Be’lakor in late 2004, and did a sterling job drumming on our first three albums.
"Jim also played with us on two European tours and many shows around Australia. Some great times were had, with many good memories. We remain good friends with Jim and can’t wait to see what his next musical projects might hold." More...
The Lion's Daughter Streams New Song
St. Louis' modern blackened metal band The Lion's Daughter has released another new track off forthcoming album, "Existence is Horror." The track, titled "Mass Green Exctinctus," is streaming below.
"Existence is Horror" will be released by Season of Mist on January 8th worldwide across several CD and limited edition LP formats.
An album release show will also take place January 9th in St. Louis at the Firebird. The show will see support from Black Fast, Fister, and Hell Night. More...
Corners Of Sanctuary Releases New Music Video
Corners Of Sanctuary has a new video online for "Left Scarred," taken off the "Metal Machine" album and available for viewing below.
Vocalist Frankie Cross comments: "When action is called you must immediately immerse yourself not only in the music and words but in the reality of the song core itself and stay in that mental combat zone until cut is called. 'Left Scarred' is not only the title but a tapestry of horror and hope."
Footage Comes Online From Lemmy's Final Show
The god among men that was Lemmy may have left this life behind, but his legacy will remain in both Motorhead's recorded works and the memories of fans who saw some killer live shows.
Motorhead's final show took place on December 11th, 2015 in Berlin and a collection of fan-filmed clips have now come online chronicling the performance.
Check out a series of clips below (of varying quality) from this last-ever Lemmy show, courtesy of YouTube users Starfucker7777 and Mica 1234.
Almanac Posts Behind The Scenes Footage
Victor Smolski's new band Almanac will release debut album "Tsar" on March 18th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Victor Smolski himself was responsible for the production of the record, while mixing was completed by Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann. Today, the band reveals the second studio making-of clip - check it out below.
Mastermind Smolski commented: "'Tsar' is the absolute best of and the highlight of my musical career. I had never had so much fun while producing a CD. Incredible teamwork - and one hundred per cent merciless. Push the pedal to the metal!" More...
Fleshgod Apocalypse Posts Recording Footage
Leading up to the release of new album "King" (named our most anticipated release of 2016), Fleshgod Apocalypse has released a new recording video showcasing how the album was created.
Check out this new guitar and bass trailer below. The band also recently released the first full single for a track titled "The Fool." If you haven't heard it yet, listen in over here. The full track listing for "King" is as follows:
01. Marche Royale
02. In Aeternum
03. Healing Through War
04. The Fool
05. Cold As Perfection
06. Mitra
07. Paramour (Die Leidenschaft bringt Leiden)
08. And The Vulture Beholds
09. Gravity
10. A Million Deaths
11. Syphilis
12. King More...
Bands Share Memories Of Lemmy
The music world was rocked last night when news hit of Lemmy's death a the age of 70.
Since then, there has been an outpouring of support for his band members and family, as well as many bands and fans sharing their favorite memories of the rock 'n roll icon. Below you can find a sampling of such stories shared by bands across the metal spectrum.
Saxon's Biff Byford: "I knew Lemmy for 36 years - if you were his friend you were his friend for life. He has dealt his last card; he was a defiant rebel to the end who loved his music and never compromised. My heart goes out to his family and friends. The Motörhead organisation are in mourning for their friend and mentor to the management and their fantastic crew. Let's remember Lemmy as he wanted to be: as an iconic song writer and lyricists and R&R rebel. I'm sure Phil and Micky are in shock this was their greatest tour, and I watched them play every night & they sounded great sad sad day. Wherever you are mate give em hell." More...
Blizaro Announces Second Album
John Gallo, the American master of violet and horror doom, will be back next year on I, Voidhanger Records with "Cornucopia della Morte," the sophomore album by Blizaro. I, Voidhanger comments:
"Driven by Gallo's rip-roaring guitar-playing and the formidable rhythm section of Mark Rapone (bass) and Mike Waske (drums), Blizaro conjure up the ghosts of Goblin, Black Sabbath, Paul Chain, Pentagram and Candlemass at the crossroad of doom, prog, psych rock, heavy metal, and the Italian horror soundtracks from the 70's."
New album "Cornucopia della Morte" will feature 8 originals and a cover of "Voyage To Hell" (Paul Chain Violet Theatre). More info is coming soon. Blizaro simply had this to say: "Finally ripping it's head and arms out of the analog womb on I, Voidhanger Records March 2016!" More...
Carnality Posts New Music Video
Brutal death metal band Carnality proudly presents new video "Abyssus Abyssum Invocat" taken from latest album "Dystopia" (Memorial Records).
The video clip was directed and produced by Davide Cilloni (Eklipse Design Studio) and can be seen below. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out the rest of the "Dystopia" album and pick it up at Bandcamp here.
Svartanatt Streaming "Dead Mans Alley"
Svartanatt is today releasing second single "Dead Mans Alley," which follows the "Demon" video released back in November. The band also just wrapped up recording a debut album due out in the late spring of 2016.
The Stockholm based Swedish band holds a classic sound that can be tracked back in time to the 60's and 70's. With Jani Lehtinens' sharp vocals on top of organ-driven heavy guitar rock, the songs come alive and tell a story of their own.
"Dead Mans Alley" was recorded in the spring of 2015 at Slowbeat studio in Gävle by Jonas Strömberg and mixed by Konie Ehrencrona in Studio of Cobra. More...
Soliloquium Releasing EP Compendium
Soliloquium just issued the following announcement about releasing a new compilation: "We will be releasing the three first EPs / demos on the label Transcending Records as a compendium, so stoked to get the songs out like this!"
The label adds: "Pleased to announce our newest addition to the label, Soliloquium. Give them a like here and listen at Bandcamp. We'll be releasing 'Absence,' a compendium of 3 EPs, on CD this February." More...
Entropia Posts "Mandala" Video
Poland’s psyched-out black metal mystics from Entropia have declared the release of their second record, "Ufonaut," due our February 15th, 2016 via Arachnophobia Records. The band today also shares the record’s hypnotic lead single "Mandala," which is available to stream below.
"Mandala" is at once pummeling and atmospheric, marrying the physical and the spiritual with a ritualistic feel that recalls its namesake. The track listing is as follows:
1. Fractal
2. Samsara
3. Ufonaut
4. Apogeum
5. Mandala
6. Paradox
7. Veritas
8. (?) (Bonus Track - Vinyl Only) More...
Zombie Death Stench Releases New Album
Turkey Vulture Records is proud to announce the release of the brand new album "Infected" from the horror metal band Zombie Death Stench.
The new full-length, which is the band's second release on Turkey Vulture Records, is a metallic journey of pain, war, and reincarnation with thundering drums, shredding guitars, and gutural vocals. Pick your copy up here or check out the title track below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Outbreak
2. Godless Dawn
3. Lords of the Undead
4. Boneless Grave
5. Warbeast
6. A Night to Dismember
7. The Ancient Tongue
8. Lovecraft Song
9. Infected
10. Bloodborne
11. All Hail The Great Satan
12. Nothing Sacred
13. Quarantine More...
Amoth Posts New Music Video
Finnish metal band Amoth has released a new music video from group's upcoming second album, titled "Revenge."
This new release is coming internationally on February 19th, 2016 via Inverse Records. Get a taste of the album with the "Shadow Of The Beast" video below.
Our Souls Evolve Parts With Two Members
Canadian metal band Our Souls Evolve just issued the following announcement about band lineup changes:
"Our bassist is leaving at the same time as our second guitarist. Our Souls Evolve will continue to make music as a trio, which won't affect us musically. We would like to thank Hamza and Ismael for what they have done for the band."
Hamza comments (translated from French): "After much thought I have decided to leave Our Souls Evolve, and this is for the simple reason that my goals short and long term have changed, it was a short but wonderful adventure. I wish much luck to the guys, and I'll see you one last time with the band on January 9 at TRH Bar."
Ismael had this to say: "Saturday, January 9 will be my last show with Our Souls Evolve. Many things have changed in my life during the years when I was part of the project, I now have new passions and new goals that ask me a lot of time, time that I could not put it in OSE. I wish the guys the best of luck for the future!" More...
Dynazty Posts Video Diary For "Titanic Mass"
Swedish metal act Dynazty issued a video studio diary report documenting the recordings of the upcoming new release "Titanic Mass." The album was recorded and mixed in The Abyss studios in Pärlby, Sweden between October and December 2015 with famed producer Peter Tägtgren (Pain, Hypocrisy, Lindemann, Sabaton) and Dynazty.
"Titanic Mass" is set for release in the first quarter of 2016. More details to follow. Check out the clip here:
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Razoreater Premieres New LP
Ready to be nailbombed, blood eagled, and razored to shreds? We're kicking your day into high gear with an exclusive online premiere of the "Vacuum Of Nihil" EP from noisy grind outfit Razoreater this morning.
This 5 track burst of intensity hits like a sudden storm and then passes just as quickly, leaving you a bloody, quivering mess longing for more of the brutality!
Stream all the tracks below, and you can also pre-order your copy of the LP at this location. Due out January 13th, 2016, the track listing for this vinyl release is as follows:
1. Nailbombed
2. I, Dreadnought
3. Bloodeagled
4. Wrath
5. Filth Scheming, Shrill Screaming
If you like what you hear, don't forget to head over to the Razoreater Facebook profile and give 'em a like! More...
Final Chapter To Release First Album In 12 Years
Underground Symphony is proud to announce the renewal album deal with German power metal act Final Chapter for the release and distribution of the sophomore album "Legions Of The Sun." The album is the first release in 12 years following the successful debut "The WizardQueen," released in 2004.
The line-up is composed by the leader and keyboard player Andreas M. Wimmer, vocalist Oliver Strasser, guitarist Michael Brettner and drummer Michael Stein (Civilization One/Red Circuit).
"Legions of The Sun" eight tracks of German power metal with symphonic arrangements and it will be available in January 2016, released as a limited edition digipak.
The track list, album art and album teaser are as follows:
1. Trace Of Fate
2. Sail Away
3. Garden of Fear
4. Legions of the Sun
5. Eternal Deep
6. The Key
7. The Journey
8. The Battle More...
Metal Musicians React to Lemmy’s Death
While we’re all still reeling from the news of Lemmy's death, the metal world is paying tribute to the legendary Motörhead bassist/singer.
Dozens of metal celebrities have been posting a few words and personal memories in his honor.
A few highlights from the flood of posts can be found below:
Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015
Lemmy, you are one of the primary reasons this band exists. We're forever grateful for all of your inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/WC1csn5F5x
— Metallica (@Metallica) December 29, 2015More...
Child Bite Premieres New Music Video
Child Bite premieres a new music video for "Still Fucked Up After All These Years", taken from the band's latest EP "Strange Waste", out in stores now via Earsplit.
Check out now "Still Fucked Up After All These Years" below.
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