Metal News for December 30, 2015
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30 news articles posted on this day.
The Dystopian Project Streaming "Ashes Of Time"
The Dystopian Project is streaming a new track titled "Ashes of Time," which can be heard below, and the band also comments:
"We are proud and delighted to share a brand new song, Ashes of Time, featuring our new singer Tess Olivia. The song can be listened to on the music section of our website.
"It is also available as a single track digital download via Bandcamp and after next week iTunes. 'Ashes Of Time' will also be part of our upcoming new EP, so stay tuned."
Lacuna Coil Comments On Facebook Hack
Over the last week, fans of Lacuna Coil were surprised to see the band's Facebook profile post a string of increasingly unrelated spam covering everything from popular memes to porn.
It would appear some fan figured out the Lacuna Coil password and took control of the page, locking the actual administrators out and then changing the page's name.
Things are finally back to normal, with Cristina Scabbia again taking control of the Facebook page, which has now been renamed "Lacuna Coil." A video message from Scabbia can be seen below.
The band's new album "Delirium," the follow up to "Broken Crown Halo" (reviewed here), will be released in 2016. More...
Traitors Posts "Burnout" Lyric Video
Traitors is due to release the "Night Terrors" EP this coming Friday, January 1st, and today a lyric video drops for the track "Burnout."
This newly unleashed song features Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder and can be heard below. Traitors is also gearing up to kick off a U.S. trek on January 1st, with full dates available after the jump.
Revel In Flesh Posts 2015 Recap
Germany's Revel In Flesh just checked in with this year-end message and announcement about upcoming activity:
"2015 is finally crawling to its end…It has been a really active and as well productive year in the logbook of Revel In Flesh. We’ve played more shows than in the previous years and with a look at the map of Germany we’ve conquered many regions. Some damned good memories like the minitours with Puteraeon, Obscure Infinity, Graveyard, and Decapitated Christ.
"Protzen festival, Summer Breeze, or for example the damned cool club show in Essen supporting Soulburn and Thanatos. For sure a crazy journey thus far! Thanx a lot to all those freaks and die hard maniacs who helped us in every possible way to spread the Deathkult!
"At the current state we stuck already in songwriting process for a possible 4th Revel In Flesh album, which is most likely supposed to hit the lights in 2016. Before this we will have in spring another split 7” EP coming up with a Swedish band, who basically did a nowadays called cult underground album back in 1993. Stay tuned for more details on the vinyl 'Casket Ride!'
"One more thing that comes to my mind now as well: it seems that a lot of critics claim that there’s too much old school death metal (especially Swedish sound inspired) out there nowadays! Well, in our case I think that back in 2011 when we started with writing material for Revel In Flesh there was no talk about overkill or even of something like 'a new wave of German death metal!' A lot of hype is always created by those who complain afterwards! More...
Black Autumn Releases "Rauhnacht MMXV"
Black Autumn has a new two-track EP online for streaming (available below) and the band also comments:
"So here it is! As already done in 2014 here's another free EP to celebrate the Rauhnächte of 2015 as a special time of the year for contemplation and introspection. It consists of 2 brand new instrumental tracks (written between 13 and 29 December 2015) and desktop wallpaper of the cover artwork!
"It's set to 'name your price' so you can donate a little if you feel it's worth it, but you can just enter zero and it's free for you to download! I hope you enjoy this little gift!" More...
Tantara Parts Ways With Guitar Player
Scandinavian outfit Tantara has parted ways with lead guitarist Isak Anakin Rosemarin. The band comments: "Isak, our lead guitar player has decided to leave the band. We are still close friends and we wish him all the best in the future! News about his replacement will be out in the upcoming days."
The man himself had this to say: "Hi, Isak here. There is no easy way to say this, so I'm simply just going to put it out there. My time in Tantara is over. This is something that has been on my mind for a while and it has finally come to a point where I have to be true to myself, as well as the other guys in the band.
"It's been a good one and I'm truly happy with all the times I had with this band. I want to say thank you to everyone who has been supporting this band and will continue to support this band. I'm sure that Tantara will continue as strong as ever. Thank you."
Vyruden Streaming New Demo Track
Adelaide, Australia's Vyruden has a new demo track online titled "Cult Of The Leviathan," which was recorded and mastered by Luna Recordings and can be heard below. Vyruden consists of:
Primary Sonic Warlock, Death Shrieks - Dredge
Secondary Sonic Eviscerator, Demonic Howls - Ravenous
Sonorous Soul Crusher - Impermanence
Thunderous Flesh Flayer - Terra More...
Nazghor Streaming New Track
Swedish black metal band Nazghor has released a new song featuring Anders Strokirk (Necrophobic) on vocals. Check out "Craft of the Nihilist" below.
This new track is taken from the group's upcoming fifth full-length album, due out next year to follow 2015's "Diabolical Teachings."
Tragacanth Signs With Loud Rage Music
Loud Rage Music proudly announces it has reached a deal with Dutch newcomer extreme metal act Tragacanth. The label comments:
"Tragacanth is a black/death metal band with broad symphonic influences. Hailing from the heart of the Netherlands, their songs however tell of ancient Babylonian tales and times.
"Composer and lead guitarist Erik Brouwer set everything in motion in 2014 and soon Jasper van Minnen (theNAME) joined on drums. Adrian 'OQ' Neagoe (Negura Bunget) joined on guitar and with Terry Stooker to perform the vocals Tragacanth completed their recording line-up for their debut album, called 'Anthology of the East.'
"Tragacanth and Loud Rage Music have agreed on the CD version release of the band's debut album, 'Anthology of the East,' scheduled for the 4th of March 2016. An official lyrics video for the track 'Edimmu' is now available for streaming below." More...
Theologian Releases "Dregs"
The latest works of auditory cruelty from New York City-area dark ambient/industrial act Theologian see release today. You can hear all of the self-released "Dregs" below.
Evolving from its earliest incarnations, "Dregs" took on an entirely new aspect in recent weeks, the final product yielding more than an hour and ten minutes of material. Countless nocturnal recording expeditions and marathon mixing sessions have resulted in some of Theologian's most demoralizing material in years, with wells of harsh industrial chaos merging with rapturous end-time melodicism.
Also out today is "Black Fire Theology" -- a collaborative EP initiated by Russell MacEwan of Glaswegian doom act Black Sun -- available digitally here.
In celebration of the new titles, Theologian tonight releases them to the public at a special pre-New Year's live event in NYC, dubbed The Future. See the band live on these dates:
12/30/2015 Trans-Pecos - Queens, NY @ The Future w/ Pyrrhon, T.O.M.B. Sire
3/05/2015 The Depot - Baltimore, MD @ Altered States w/ T.O.M.B., Snakefeast, Darsombra More...
Tantal Issues Album Update
Russian band Tantal just issued the following announcement about working on a new album to come out next year:
"Dear all, we'd like to wish you a Happy New Year and say thanks a lot for your support! We have high hopes and huge plans for 2016!
"In 2016 we are going to record and release a new Tantal's album. All songs are already composed and we are looking forward to record it.
"The album's name is 'Ruin' and it will be the third band's record. We will try to keep you updated on the process! Stay with us!" More...
Illusions Dead Releasing Debut Album
Finnish black / death metal band Illusions Dead will release debut album "Celestial Decadence" on February 8th, 2016. The album will be available digitally and on limited edition CD (200 copies). The following press release was also issued about the full-length album:
"Driven by death and shrouded in darkness, 'Celestial Decadence' is shockingly robust for a debut, as the band honors a proud Finnish metal tradition that is marked by passion and power. Not a second is wasted on the debut, as each of these eight tracks hits with immediate force and penetrates the skull with ease, leaving permanent audio scars on the psyche."
The "Celestial Decadence" track listing is as follows:
1. Incursion
2. Devoured By Hatred
3. Shadow and Flame
4. Hour of the Raven
5. Revolution (Celestial Spheres)
6. Tormentor of the Weak
7. The Way of the Deceiver
08 - Illusions DeadDownload Track More...
I Exalt Releasing "Servant" Album
Adelaid, South Australia-based outfit I Exalt has a new teaser trailer online for the "Servant" album, and the band also comments:
"We are extremely excited to announce that our new record 'Servant' will be released on the 1/2/2016. You can pre-order 'Servant' now along with exclusive merch that will only be available via pre-order here.
"If you've been following I Exalt, you'd know that we've been relatively quiet this year - but we can promise you that we've been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that 'Servant' is perfect. Thanks for sticking with us, it'll be worth the wait!"
Tourniquet Issues Update On Band's Future
After the band parted ways with vocalist Luke Easter, Ted Kirkpatrick from Tourniquet has issued the following statement to fans:
"Hey everyone. Just a quick update on the present and future of Tourniquet. First, Tourniquet is not going away. I have more than a lifetime of music to give, and God willing, I plan to share it with whoever would like to hear it, just as I always have – under the name Tourniquet.
"The classical influence, the medical terminology, the allegories to nature, the beautiful and the ugly sounds, the fast and the slow, the ordinary and the unexpected, the triumphs and challenges to faith and hope – all these things you the fans have indicated you like about our music – will continue - and continue in new ways.
"The new material is very heavy (and sometimes beautiful), and full of melody and twists. Vocals will be with a new singer – not a collection of vocalists (although I love doing that, as you know by now – wait ‘til you hear the guys on the Sabbath tunes!)
"So – thank you all for hanging in there – onward to 2016 and beyond – and a very Happy New Year to you all!" More...
Spinecrusher Posts "Beyond The Gates"
Romanian death / thrash band Spinecrusher released a new song titled "Beyond The Gates," which can be heard below and is the first song to come online from impending album "Crypts of Slaughter."
The "Crypts of Slaughter" full-length is currently set to drop on April 2nd, 2016. Spinecrusher consists of:
Andrei Radulescu (ex-Violesson) - lead vocals (2008-2012, 2015-present)
Daniel-Andrei Gheorghiu - guitars, backing vocals (2008-present)
Stefan Pascu - guitars (2008-present)
Radu Nastase - bass, backing vocals (2008-present)
Vlad Ardeleanu (ex-Violesson) - drums (2014-present) More...
Primitiv Streaming "World War Zero"
Featuring members of Albatross and Killibrium, India's Primitiv will release "Immortal and Vile" on February 1st, 2016 via Transcending Obscurity. Check out an advance track below, and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Clash of the Gods
2. World War Zero
3. The Demon of Science
4. Lake Rancid
5. Dead Man's Desert
6. Taurus
7. Lords of Primitiv More...
Aonia Members Guesting On Blaze Bayley Album
Aonia just checked in with the following statement about having members appear on the upcoming Blaze Bayley full-length release:
"We are extremely excited and proud to announce that our two lovely leading ladies, Jo and Mel, have been recording vocals for Blaze Bayley's new album!
"In May of 2015 we put on our own festival, Aonia Fest (organised by Feralworld Music), which was headlined by Blaze Bayley. During our own set, Blaze performed the Iron Maiden classic 'Man on the Edge' with us, which was an amazing experience for all of us.
"After the gig, Blaze was so impressed that he contacted us about Jo and Mel recording some vocals on his up-and-coming new release. Yesterday that came to fruition and we can honestly say after hearing the tracks that Jo an Mel are on, that this will be a phenomenal metal album (and not just because Jo and Mel are on it!)
"There are some other exciting developments that are currently in the formation stages and we will announce these when we can give more concrete details. Blaze's new album, titled 'Infinite Entanglement,' is the first part of a trilogy of albums and will go on sale 1st March 2016." More...
El Caco Posts "Curious" Video
El Caco’s latest album, simply titled "7," will hit the streets on January 15th, 2016 and now the opening track has come online in the form of a new music video. Check out the "Curious" single below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Curious
2. Sickness
3. Ambivalent
4. Reach Out
5. The Silver Light
6. In Limbo
7. In Space All Huge Beasts Just Seem Tiny
8. Those Possessed
Subterranean Masquerade Posts Holiday Greeting
Subterranean Masquerade just checked in with the following year-end holiday message to fans:
"We made this as a Xmas greeting for Kjetil Nordhus but it turned out cool enough to share with all of you. THANK YOU for making 2015 such a beautiful year for Subterranean Masquerade.
"We got a much greater feedback for 'The Great Bazaar' then we ever dreamed. Played the album live in a packed club. Signed with a booking management and start recording our next full-length.
"2016 going to be a great year for music and we hope to get together with as many of you on the road. Love! Kjetil, Tomer, Shai Yallin, Golan Farhi, Eliran Weizman, Matan Or-El Shmuely & Ilan." More...
Re-Armed Issues Year-End Update
Re-Armed just checked in with the following year-end update about working on a new album due out next year:
"Summing up the year of 2015 and embracing 2016! We played 24 shows this year in the following countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, China and of course in our homefront Finland. We spent total of 32900 km on the road using cars, vans, ferries, trains and plains.
"We're currently preparing our third full-length album which should be out in 2016. We're very stoked about the new material we have been working on and we can honestly say that it's gonna be stronger and heavier than ever!
"We would like to thank our partners in crime: Laura Danberga/Deodium, Ben Pakarinen/Antagonist Zero, Jim Beerman/Beermageddon Metal Festival, Alexi Yan/Mort Productions, Robert Dujmusic & Nicole Wendeborn/Eternal Sound Records, Jarno Lahti/Kaamos, Mega/Metal Asylum Promotion, Scott Alisoglu/ClawHammer Promotion, Aapo Salo and also our families and friends, to name a few. Without your support things would've been WAY harder." More...
Fall City Fall Teases New Album
Fall City Fall has posted some sample tracks online via Bandcamp - but they will only be up for a very limited time, so listen in now! The band comments:
"It's been a really long time coming but FINALLY... here's a taste of the new record. Download it, listen to it, and sing it with us. These tracks will make an appearance in our set at the new years eve house show (which remains an invite only event at this point).
"For everyone else who won't be able to attend, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy these songs until the record comes - but you need to jump on it today before they're gone. I know that sounds like a garbage catch phrase you'd expect from a best buy ad, but hey, we want to keep some suspense, alright?
"We love you all and we know we suck at time management, thanks for staying with us while we put this thing together DIY style." More...
Coraxo Parts With Bassist, Working On Album
Finland's Coraxo just checked in with the following update about lineup changes and working on a new album:
"OK, here goes some bad news and some good news. Our bass player Ville Kokko has decided to part ways with the band since he'll be moving out of the country with his wife. Best of luck to them in the future!
"The German dates in Bremen, Hamburg and Rostock will be played normally, with W. Horepreacher from Wömit Angel stepping in for bass. The K17 date in Berlin is unfortunately cancelled because of this.
"And some good news! The recording of our second album is nicely underway, this time it'll be much more melodic and 'sunny.' Working title for the album is 'Sol,' and it'll hopefully be released sometime in late 2016 / early 2017." More...
Angist Issues Album Update
Icelandic band Angist just issued the following update about parting ways with the band's label and working on a new album:
"Dear friends! First of all we would like to thank you all for your patience and support regarding our upcoming album. We know we have been silent regarding the recording process for some time. We want to share with you what has been going on with Angist.
"We started to record our album which we were really excited for but unfortunately we had to part ways with our producer in the middle of the process which put those things on hold. We didn’t anticipate the delay to be this long. Life can be unpredictable and we’ve had to face difficult tasks and one member has been dealing with serious illness since last year but is now on the mend and getting stronger.
"We would also like to use this opportunity to report that we have parted ways with Abyss Records and we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Daniel and Abyss Records for their support and their devotion to metal music. More...
Obscura Updates Tour Schedule With Death DTA
Obscura just checked in with the following announcement about updates and changes to the band's European tour with Death DTA:
"Next spring, Steve Di Giorgio and Gene Hoglan will be on U.S. tour with thrash metal legends Testament to conquer the stages with mighty Slayer. Unfortunately, this tour overlapping with the upcoming Death DTA Tour.
"To make sure you still get the full Death experience, the band decided to re-schedule the dates. Obscura will not perform at the mentioned dates below due to scheduling conflicts and drop off the tour after Tallinn, EE. Here’s what changed:
19.04.2016 FR – Strasbourg, La Laiterie (moved from 24.03.2016)
20.04.2016 CH – Aarau, Kiff (moved from 26.03.2016)
21.04.2016 IT – Brescia, Circo Colony (moved from 29.03.2016)
22.04.2016 IT – Cagliari, Cueva (moved from 28.03.2016)
23.04.2016 IT – Pordenone, Deposito Giordani (moved from 27.03.2016)
"Already purchased tickets are also valid for the new dates. We are still trying to find a date to re-schedule the already announced show in Lyon @ CCO Villeurbanne. Furthermore, Death DTA could add some extra dates to the tour. Please find the new schedule below." More...
Ancient To Play Under The Black Sun Fest
In addition to playing Blastfest 2016 reactivated metal unit Ancient is now confirmed for the Under The Black Sun Festival, set to take place on June 30 - July 2, 2016.
Ancient comments: "We're very much looking forward to come to Under The Black Sun festival and unleash the Ancient spirit, we will include some old songs in the set that we have never performed live previously, so this should be a special night indeed!"
More info on the festival is available at this location. Ancient is set to release new album “Back To The Land Of The Dead” in February 2016.
This incarnation of the band features Zel (aka Aphazel) on vocals/guitars/keyboards, Dhilorz on guitars/bass and Nick Barker on drums, and just recently the band announced Ghiulz Borroni of Bulldozer to be the band’s live session guitarist. More...
Eluveitie Added To 70,000 Tons Of Metal
UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal - has added Swiss folk metal act Eluveitie to the upcoming 2016 edition of the cruise, bringing the total of 41 bands of the 60 revealed. Three more acts (Hint: from Switzerland, Germany and Sweden) will be added this week.
70,000 Tons of Metal 2016 will set sail on February 4th-8th from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and return to Jamaica with a stop at Falmouth.
The festival will board a new vessel, the second in as many years: The Independence of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean). The ship will accommodate four stages: The Alhambra Theater is a five-story concert hall in which they spare no expense to remove part of the (very comfortable) seating so you have a real Mosh Pit on the High Seas; The more intimate Egyptian themed Pyramid Lounge offers the local club atmosphere; The third indoor stage is in Studio B, the ice skating rink featuring a maritime version of the Arena experience and last but not least their jewel: The Pool Deck stage - The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to ever sail the Open Seas, surrounded by multiple bars and pools, plenty of room to sunbathe on several decks and even hot tubs incorporated into the Pool Deck stage to soak in while you watch the shows!
The All-Star Jam band, which returned this past January will also be back, led by Annihilator's Jeff Waters and members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live.
Ticket prices include all on board entertainment, most non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on board restaurants and even 24 hour room service. For more information or to book your high seas metal adventure, head on over to 70000tons.com.
Eluveitie joins the following previously named acts (with 19 still to be revealed):
Ancient Rites
At the Gates
Aura Noir
Belphegor
Bloodbath
Carach Angren
Children of Bodom
Cradle Of Filth
Delain More...
Dvalin Releases "Redeemed By Oblivion" Lyric Video
German blackened folk metal act Dvalin released a lyric video for the new track "Redeemed By Oblivion." The song appears on the upcoming debut full length album "Aus dem Schatten," which is set to drop on January 8th via NoiseArt Records.
The track list for the album is:
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 (song streaming here)
Check out "Redeemed By Oblivion" here: More...
Headline News
Reunited Guns N’ Roses To Play Coachella Festival
Billboard magazine says that "multiple sources" have told them that Guns N' Roses, featuring vocalist Axl Rose and guitarist Slash, will headline next year's edition of the Coachella Festival, set to take place April 15-17 and April 22-24 in Indio, California.
The band is also in talks to play as many as 25 football stadiums in North America in the summer of 2016. In addition, Guns N' Roses will be one of the first acts to play the new Las Vegas Arena opening April 6, 2016. The band is said to be asking up to $3 million per show, with tickets topping out in the $250-$275 range.
The official lineup for Coachella will be announced on January 5, 2016.
Vocalist Tony Harnell Parts Ways With Skid Row
Singer Tony Harnell has confirmed that he has left Skid Row, less than a year after he first joined the band. Writes Harnell in a Facebook post on Tuesday (December 29):
I'm sorry to inform everyone that I'm no longer the lead singer for Skid Row. I thank the fans for their love and support! XO TH
Posted by Tony Harnell on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Harnell officially joined Skid Row in April as the replacement for Johnny Solinger, who was the band's frontman for the past fifteen years.
Deströyer 666 Reveals Track Listing Of Upcoming CD
Australia's black/thrashers from Deströyer 666 reveal the track listing of the upcoming new album "Wildfire", which will be out in stores February 26th via Season Of Mist.
Tracklisting: More...
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