Metal News for December 29, 2016
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33 news articles posted on this day.
Thera Roya Announces "Stone And Skin" Release
Brookyln based sludge/post-metal band Thera Roya will release "Stone and Skin" on February 17th, 2017. This album is the band's first full-length offering, following several EP's and splits in the past.
Coming off an extremely busy 2015/16 that saw the band release an EP, a split, and then go on to play 88 shows, Thera Roya is clearly destined for greater things with some serious forward momentum.
In a world where we are finally starting to see post metal get the recognition it deserves, Thera Roya will put out one of the genres most worthy records. Forward thinking, overpowering and strangely transcendent, "Stone & Skin" is the sound of the future.
1. Saffron
2. Egypts Light
3. Dream of Arrakis
4. Hume & Ivey
5. Solitude
6. The Stream
7. Phaedrus Revealed More...
Into Infernus Releases New Album
Following 2014 release "The End Of Eden," Into Infernus just released a new full-length album titled "Grimoire," which can be picked up via Hollowed Records here.
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Hollowed Studios by Andrew Zink and Connor Reibling. New song "The Sowing Tear" is available below, and the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Symphony of Flames
2. Frost & Cinder
3. The Sowing Tear
4. Valaria, the Machine
5. Coward's Withering
6. Consuming Elegance
7. Felled in Ire
8. Painted in Red
9. Regret of Frey Valor
10. Into the Woods
Milking The Goatmachine Posts Album Teaser
After unveiling the album artwork earlier this week, the German grindcore goats from Milking The Goatmachine now have released a bizarre teaser trailer for new album "Milking In Blasphemy."
This new album, inspired by diabolical black metal music, will be released March 31st, 2017 via NoiseArt Records. Check out the new trailer below. More...
The Green River Burial Posts Year End Update
Last month, The Green River Burial announced its impending demise after a final album release. Now the band has issued this year-end update:
"As another year draws to its close it is time to reflect on all the various thoughts and attitudes that shaped our behaviour this year.
"It took some time for us planning regarding our musical future and today we are happy to announce we will stay together as musicians and continue being a band - NOT as TGRB but as something else you will hear from soon through this page. We are humbly looking forward into creating new art and are incredibly eager to pick up work on this new project of ours and give it our all.
"As we announced before, we will still release the album we've been working on over the past years as TGRB before this chapter ends. Said album is already completely written and we were in the process of recording it when one of us relapsed into a serious health condition which left us being in a total work standstill regarding the TGRB album. More...
Annihilator Posts Bang Your Head Footage
Below you can see Annihilator performing "Set The World On Fire" live at Bang Your Head Festival 2016.
Catch the full show and much more on Annihilator’s upcoming release "Triple Threat," due out January 27th, 2017. An acoustic track from that wide ranging release can also be heard here. More...
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Vektor Splits With All Members
Vektor's David DiSanto has apparently parted ways with all other members of the band: drummer Blake Anderson, guitarist Erik Nelson and bassist Frank Chin.
A post went live on the Vektor Facebook page explaining those three members were departing the group, which was shortly after deleted (but can still be read below). Since then David DiSanto issued this statement:
"I apologize to anyone who was concerned about the post from earlier today. Vektor is not stopping. I started writing Vektor songs in 1999 and I'm still writing Vektor songs. As long as I live, Vektor will not die. I appreciate everything that Blake, Frank, and Erik have done to help this ship take off. I also appreciate all of my band mates before them: Willy, Pablo, Adam, Mike, and Kian. See you on the road!"
The original message (since removed from Vektor's social media) reads as follows: More...
The Moth Gatherer Posts Holiday Message
The Moth Gatherer just checked in with this year-end message and update about what's on the horizon for 2017:
"2016 is coming to an end. And we have had an amazing year, sharing stages and festivals with some truly great bands, This Gift is A Curse, Tombstones, Monolord, Misery Loves Co., Age of Woe, Gloson and many more. We have also met many of you out there, and that is a blessing!
"Now we are looking forward to 2017, we have some new sounds coming and so far we know we will play in Belgium at Dunk!festival and we hope that we will announce more shows soon.
"Thank you all for a great year. And a R.I.P. for all the stars that sadly passed on. Happy new year!" More...
Ashes Of Abaddon Recruits New Drummer
Boise, ID group Ashes Of Abaddon just issued this brief announcement via Facebook about bringing on a new drummer:
"We are stoked to announce Jake Starr as Ashes of Abaddon's new drummer! Jake has previously played with the band Latimer / Threshold and is armed to keep it heavy on the skins..."
Green Death Performs New Song
Green Death just released footage of the band performing new song "Pure Torture" live while opening up for Joey Jordison's group Vimic in Des Moines, Iowa. The band also comments:
"Here is our new song 'Pure Torture' that we played live at Wooly's for the first time on Monday night opening for Vimic. 'Pure Torture' will be on our new EP 'The Harvest,' due out Spring of 2017 on EMP Label Group! Hope you all dig it!"
Ululatum Tollunt Reveals EP Details
Invictus Productions has set January 30th, 2017 as the international release date for Ululatum Tollunt's debut mini-album, "Quantum Noose of Usurpation."
A relatively new entity formed in 2015 and hailing from various parts of the United States, Ululatum Tollunt originally self-released an initial pressing of "Quantum Noose of Usurpation" under a different title and in extremely limited quantities.
That release exhibited a shockingly mature sound, and one so severe that Invictus had no other recourse but to unleash "Quantum Noose of Usurpation" upon the international metal underground.
The moniker of Ululatum Tollunt translates from Latin to "war cry," which is fitting for the primeval power loosed on these tracks:
1. Order of the Morningstars
2. Serpentine Despoilers
3. Lupine Aggressors
4. Obsidian Dominion
5. Quantum Noose of Usurpation
6. Triumph Continuum More...
Dirkschneider Gearing Up For 2017 Tour
Dirkschneider - the new incarnation of U.D.O. performing Accept songs - will hit the road in January in support of latest live album "Live - Back To The Roots." Catch these upcoming Dirkschneider 2017 tour dates:
Jan. 05 - New York City, NY - Stage 48
Jan. 06 - Clifton Park, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
Jan. 07 - Quebec City, QUE - Salle Multi
Jan. 08 - Montreal, QUE - Foufounes Électriques
Jan. 10 - Toronto, ONT - MOD Club
Jan. 11 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
Jan. 12 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge
Jan. 13 - Chicago, IL - Concorde Music Hall
Jan. 14 - St Paul, MN - Amsterdam
Jan. 16 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Jan. 18 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Jan. 19 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
Jan. 21 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Jan. 22 - Anaheim, CA - City National Grove
Jan. 23 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky a Go Go
Jan. 24 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
Jan. 26 - Dallas, TX - Trees
Jan. 27 - San Antonio, TX - Alamo Music Hall
Jan. 28 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Jan. 30 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
Jan. 31 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
Feb. 02 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
Feb. 03 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Feb. 04 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero More...
The Project Hate Checks In From The Studio
Work is progressing on The Project Hate MCMXCIX's new release "Of Chaos And Carnal Pleasures," with the band now checking in to say:
"And song number 5, 'Perversion,' is nailed mixed wise! As always, Mr. Swanö at famed Unisound Studios is doing such a spectacular work I don't even know what to say anymore in regard to this hero's work ethics.
"Without a doubt, 'Of Chaos And Carnal Pleasures' is our best sounding album to date. So kudos to Dan for really giving it his all while dealing with my demands for perfection. I'm sure it's frustrating for him at times, that poor bastard, but not a single complaint has been uttered in my direction. And this is the very guy who's absolutely doing more for the album at hand than I could really ask for. Thank you, Dan!
"With this information that I've just given to you, I guess you can figure out we have but one more track to finalize before I do my very last listening session to this masterpiece and then we're muthafucken DONE!
"Soon, Haters... soon you'll have your reward for supporting me and the work I've spent with my invaluable cohorts for 'OCACP' over the last 2 years. Feels kinda good, no?" More...
Classic '98 Dillinger Escape Plan Footage Posted
Magic Bullet Records uncovered some classic old footage covering one of The Dillinger Escape Plan's earliest performances in Warminster, PA. Check out a clip of this DIY show from June 1998 below. The guys have come a long way since then to releases like "One Of Us Is The Killer" and latest offering "Disassociation."
Crippled Black Phoenix Posts "Scared And Alone"
International dark rock collective and Season Of Mist-signee Crippled Black Phoenix has released an animated music video for the track "Scared and Alone," taken off the recently released full-length album "Bronze." The video was animated by Costin Chioreanu and can be seen below.
Regarding the video, Crippled Black Phoenix founder Justin Greaves comments: "Costin Chioreanu has created an amazing clip. His animation fits so very well that this can only come from someone, who truly understands the feeling behind this song. It is not an easy thing to connect with so I have nothing but respect and praise for Costin. 'Scared and Alone' speaks volumes about being cut off from the outside world and other people when the 'Black Dog' bites.
"Depression, anxiety and mental health are becoming bigger issues and when someone speaks up, it opens a door for other people to get things off their mind. Belinda wrote the lyrics as well as doing the vocals for 'Scared and Alone' and she did not need to be given any direction. As always, she took the title and the music and shaped the most real and heartfelt words into a very poetic form. I am deeply satisfied with the way everything turned out, both sonically and visually." More...
Sonic Syndicate Posts 2016 Recap Video
Sonic Syndicate just released a recap video covering the band's recent and upcoming activity, which can be seen below. The group also comments:
"We looked back on 2016 and dropped some news for 2017! Also a very important question for you all in the end of the video which we would need your help with! Happy New Years everybody and see you in February!"
Damage Limit Announces "Crank" EP
After being founded in Helsinki in 2010, Damage Limit has been earning their respect through demo releases and playing a mass of live shows. First official production "Crank" will finally be released in January 13th, 2017 through Secret Entertainment. Inverse Records comments:
"On 'Crank,' Damage Limit's catchy choruses and grinding guitar riffs are doing most of the heavy lifting, but it's most definitely not that simple. Uplifting guitar leads cut through the high-pressure riffs in this rugged hard rock piece in which Damage Limit is painting the story of growing up in the suburbs of Helsinki Metropolitan Area. 'Crank' is a well-balanced and solid view to the future of Finnish hard rock scene."
The "Crank" EP was recorded and mixed by Jukka Salmi at Inka Studio (Orimattila, Southern Finland) and mastered by Janne Nurmi from Nurja Audio. Album artwork was created by Tomi Peltonen. While awaiting this new release, check out some previous tunes from Damage Limit below. More...
Sons Of Crom Signs With Nordvis
Sons Of Crom just inked a deal with independent label Nordvis for a new release coming next year. The record label comments:
"We're delighted to announce the alliance between Nordvis and the Haparanda northerners Sons of Crom! This new collaboration is something we definitely look forward to, especially because of the common roots, being neighbors in a wild Swedish north and the fact that their way of creating epic heavy metal will add another dimension to this family. After their amazing debut 'Riddle of Steel' we now look forward to adventure onwards on the path towards their upcoming craft that will be released late spring/early summer. And as many times before we and Sons of Crom will be working with our U.S. family over at Bindrune Recordings for the North American territory."
A few words by Sons of Crom regarding this new alliance: "With profound and whole-hearted excitement we announce the next chapter in the legacy and journey of Sons of Crom. A new coalition of Nordic forces will defy Hel itself as Nordvis, our new label and brother-in-arms, joins our heathen cause, guiding our black ship through restless seas of death and resurrection, leaving no haven safe.
"Nordvis was our first choice upon setting sail towards new horizons, our views on all things of import correlating tremendously. With great releases by great bands for many years, Nordvis has demonstrated a high level of quality, and we eagerly await to unleash the next beast upon the world. In Northern spirit this alliance is wrought, forged in fire and ice. Crom!" More...
Mosaic Re-Releasing "Old Man's Wyntar"
An homage to winter itself, "Old Man's Wyntar" from Mosaic takes the listener on a many-faceted journey into the deepest realms of ice, snow, and darkness. Originally released in 2014, a new extended version is coming that turns this EP into a true full-length album.
Enhanced with additional chapters, the total playing time is advanced to 74 minutes of allurement that will see the last unfrozen souls enchanted. Within these new chapters, there are
various guest appearances - the German neoclassic duo Nacthreich contributed some string parts, along with contribution sfrom Scorpios Androctonus (Crimson Moon), Erik Gärdefors (Grift), Leshiyas (Vivus Humare), Barth (Our Survival Depends On Us), as well as E.H. (Wolfhetan). More...
Product Of Hate Posts Tribute To Lemmy
Yesterday was the one year anniversary since the passing of Lemmy, and Motorhead issued this tribute to the fallen icon:
"It was one year ago today that the world lost a legend - Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister. As huge fans of both the man and his band, we were thrilled to have had a chance to meet him once during a visit to Los Angeles, and it happened at his honorary home, the Rainbow Bar And Grill.
"Lemmy died just four days past his 70th birthday, a true rocker 'till the end, and earlier this year we paid tribute with a special performance of 'Iron Fist' (with our guitarist, Cody, stepping up to the mic) as we celebrated the release of our Napalm Records debut, 'Buried in Violence.' Today, we throw up the horns and Drink 'em Up in honor of Lemmy!" More...
Rückwater Releasing "Bonehead" EP
Finnish stoner group Rückwater is gearing up to drop the "Bonehead" EP via Inverse Records this coming February 24th, 2017. Inverse had this to say:
"The band is Rückwater, a three-headed stoner rock monster hailing from Tampere, Finland. The record is 'Bonehead.' Heartfelt lyrics, strong tunes, two asskickin’ lead singers and the boogie that varies from furious to mellow makes this record worth of listening. Rückwater has shared a stage with names like Joey Belladonna and stoner legend Karma To Burn, so this really is a band to watch out for."
Rückwater consists of:
Jussi Vehman - Vocals / Bass
Make Makkonen - Vocals / Guitars
Jape Makkonen - Drums More...
Black Mourning Light Accepting 2017 Submissions
Edmonton, AB based black and doom metal festival Black Mourning Light (presented by Crown of Visery's) officially launched band submissions for the 2017 edition occurring on October 7th. Bands can apply right here.
The previous 2016 edition held from October 21st to 22nd featured a line up of black, death and doom bands from across Canada and the U.S. with UADA, Panzerfaust, Erimha, Helleborus, Idolatry, Display of Decay, Vile Insignia, Hive, Wormwitch, Norilsk, Cell, Holocaust Lord, Nachtterror, Dethgod, Ye Goat-Herd Gods and Hunted By Ravens.
BML organizer Dustin Ekman comments: "I’m sure by now you know exactly what Black Mourning Light Metal Festival is: a festival focused on black metal and doom, with a love of death and darkness. If your band falls under these categories, and you think you’d be a good fit at Black Mourning Light, then please fill out the application form below and I will get back to you after checking out your music.
"Please note, that for this, our third year, I am including one major stipulation: a Dropbox link with a folder that contains your band’s logo in a vector format, a 320kbps MP3, and a 300 dpi band promo photo. This is for the festival posters, the promotional video I will be making, and used for print promo of the festival. Not including this link will be grounds for ignoring your application, and not having all the items listed in the folder will be grounds for ignoring your application. More...
Marche Funebre Releasing Album
Marche Funebre just checked in with this announcement about gearing up to release an album in February:
"Almost 3 months after the contract of our record deal was signed, we can now finally reveal more details. We have inked a deal for the CD-release of our third album with MFL Records (Moscow Funeral league), in collaboration with the renowned Solitude Productions.
"Both labels will release the new album on Monday 20th of February. We are honored to work with these devoted lovers of doomed and dark music and are sure we can reach new heights together, and hopefully some concerts in countries we never played before!
"Expect the album played live in its entirety on our release show, which will be held at our Darken the Moon festival, edition 7, with headliners Primordial!
"During the month of January we will present you with with the title, artwork, track list, some music, news on the vinyl issue, and more. Stay tuned, 2017 will bring you our darkest release to date!" More...
Archgoat Announces U.S. Tour
Archgoat will headline 18 shows in North America this coming February/March. Swedish group Valkyrja and U.S.-based Hellfire Deathcult will support the Finnish crusaders on these upcoming 2017 tour dates:
Feb 22 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles, CA
Feb 24 Brick by Brick San Diego, CA
Feb 25 Starlight Lounge Sacremento, CA
Feb 26 Elbo Room San Francisco, CA
Feb 27 Backstage Bar Las Vegas, NV
Feb 28 Club Red Phoenix, AZ
Mar 01 Sister Albuquerque, NM
Mar 02 Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill Dallas, TX
Mar 03 Grizzly Hall Austin, TX
Mar 04 The Korova San Antonio, TX
Mar 05 Downtown Lounge Tulsa, OK
Mar 06 The Riot Room Kansas City, MO
Mar 07 Roxy Theater Denver, CO
Mar 08 Metro Music Hall Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 09 Shredder Boise, ID
Mar 10 Star Theater Portland, OR
Mar 11 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
Mar 12 Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver, Canada More...
Mobile Deathcamp Announces Tour With Final Drive
The Toledo-based speed metal punk thrashers from Mobile Deathcamp have announced their first tour of 2017, kicking off on January 12th in Tulsa and featuring Final Drive.
Comments the band: "Here we go 2017!! This run is a quick sprinter to NAMM and back... tons of other dates to come. Wherever you are, we'll be in your town next year."
January 12th - Tulsa, OK - Downtown Lounge
January 13th - Dallas, TX - Renos Chop Shop
January 14th - Lubbock, TX - Depot O Bar
January 16th - Santa, FE - Underground
January 17th - Flagstaff, AZ - The Green Room
January 18th - Long Beach, CA - Blacklight District
January 20th - Anaheim, CA - NAMM +
January 21st - Anaheim, CA - NAMM +
January 22nd - Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar
January 23rd - Tempe, AZ - Tempe Tavern
January 24th - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse
January 25th - Albuquerque, NM - Blu Phoenix Venue
January 27th - Denver, CO - 3 Kings Tavern
January 28th - Kansas City, MO - All Star Bar *
January 29th - Columbia, MO - Club Impulse *
+ No performance
* with Nevalra More...
Blackforce Posts "Downfall"
Brazilian thrash group Blackforce has a new lyric video online now for the "Downfall" track in support of debut EP release "Slaves To Reality."
The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered at the band’s home studio and is available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Google Play. This new "Downfall" lyric video was edited by Marcelo Nespoli and can be seen below.
The Silent Wedding Posts Lyric Video For New Song
Greek metal act The Silent Wedding released a lyric video for the new song "A Dream of Choices." The song features a guest appearance by Evergrey's Tom Englund.
The song appears on the sophomore album "Enigma Eternal," the release date of which is still to be announced. The track listing for the album is:
1. A Living Experiment
2. Shadows And Dust
3. What Lies Beyond
4. Insanity
5. The Endless Journey
6. A Dream Of Choices (Feat. Tom Englund)
7. Loneliness
8. Under The Veil Of Grey
9. Catharsis
10. Closer To The End
11. Silence
12. Hands Of Fate
Check out "A Dream of Choices" here: More...
Ancestral Dawn Announces New Album, Posts New Song
Metal Opera act Ancestral Dawn has announced the impending release of the new album "Souldance," set to drop on February 17th. The band recently revealed the artwork (shown below) and the new song "StormHaze," which features Primal Fear's Ralph Scheepers. Check it out in the players below.
In addition to Ralf Scheepers, "Souldance" will feature guest appearances from: Amanda Somerville (Avantasia/Kiske-Somerville), Fabio Lione (ex-Rhapsody of Fire/Angra/Eternal Idol/Vision Divine), Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen/ex-Iron Mask), Rick Altzi (MasterPlan/At Vance), Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween/MasterPlan), Jonas Heidgert (DragonLand/Destiny) and many more. More...
Cold Raven Releases New Video Clip
Melodic obscure black metallers Cold Raven released a new video for "Equilibrium And Chaos." Footage was capturedin Ostrava (CZ), Lubiana (SL), Zurich (CH) and Wroclaw (PL) during the "Evil Over Europe" tour in support of Possessed, Belphegor and Absu in December 2016. Check out the clip in the player below.
Cold Raven is currently writing new material for the next album! The new album will represent an evolution in the band’s songwriting, though confirming the style shown in the previous work.
Check out the clip here:
Katharos Signs With Sliptrick Records
Swedish symphonic black/death metal act Katharos signed on with Sliptrick Records for the release of the band's debut album "Exuvian Heraldry." The album was released independently by the band earlier this month (Dec 2nd), but will see full release on March 1, 2017 via Sliptrick as an exclusive vinyl version and digital download only (not CD).
Katharos plays in the style of Emperor, Dimmu Borgir and Death. The debut brings together Scandinavian black/death-sound, epic symphonic arrangements and a complexity that rewards multiple listens. Heavy guitar riffs are accompanied with battle drums and carried along by majestic choirs and synths with lyrical themes bridging philosophy and religion.
The track list for "Exuvian Heraldry" is:
1. Abadonnas intåg
2. Thy Fortress of Regrets
3. Svaneti
4. De Cinere
5. Schaktet
6. Damnatio Memoriae
7. Awakening of the Converted More...
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2016 Metal Newcomers Explored, Part IV:
Our annual staff awards were recently announced, but each year we delve into some of the newcomers a little more in-depth to help our readers discover new metal bands. Here are my top metal newcomer picks for 2016: More...
Sulphurous Pre-Release Full-Album Streaming
Danish blackened death metal duo Sulphurous debuts the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new two-song 7'' EP named "Abomination Temple", which is set for release on January 30 via Night Shroud Records.
Check out now "Abomination Temple" in its entirety below.
Pray U Prey Premieres "Psychodrama Peepshow"
British death metal/deathgrind quartet Pray U Prey - featuring members of Suicide Watch, Prophecy of Doom, and Alehammer - premieres a new song titled "Psychodrama Peepshow", taken from the upcoming new album "Figure the 8", which will arrive in stores on January 20, 2017 through SelfMadeGod Records.
Check out now "Psychodrama Peepshow" below.
Dreaming Dead Debuts New Song "Buried"
Dreaming Dead debuts a new song entitled "Buried", taken from the upcoming new album "Funeral Twilight", which will be out in stores on February 20 via the band's new label, Hammerheart Records based in The Netherlands. Vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Schall is joined on this album by drummer Mike Caffell (Terrorizer LA), as well as guitarist Chris McCarthy (Murder Construct) and bassist-vocalist William Palacios-Toledo.
Check out now "Buried" below.
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