Metal News for December 31, 2014
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Clutch Performs New Track Live
Footage is available online - courtesy of YouTube user Christopher Martin - of Clutch playing a new track live.
See video below from the Starland Ballroom show that took place on December 29th in Sayreville, NJ. This new material will appear on an upcoming release to follow the "Earth Rocker" album (reviewed here).
Golers Re-Releasing "In N Outlaws"
Vancouver's Golers - which recently shared with us a pit story about a razorblade set loose in the mosh pit - is set to digitally re-release the album "In n Outlaws" on February 6th, 2015.
Originally released as a limited edition CD, the band plans to bring the music to an expanded audience via Bandcamp.
Formed in 1998 after the disbanding of Subversion, of which all four members were also part of, Vancouver's Golers has built up momentum over the course of 4 albums and many tours. 1999's "South Mountain Style" ushered in the classic Goler sound combining most, if not all, extreme metal styles with punk and thrash into one cohesive sound.
Next up was 2004's "2nd Generation," which showcased a slightly more polished sound, and with these two albums the band began to gain a following in hometown of Vancouver, BC and surrounding cities.
2009 saw the release of 3rd album "Backwoods Messages" which has helped spread the Goler word further. 'In ‘n’ Outlaws' is the first new material from Golers since "Backwoods Messages." The band hit Mushroom Studios [R.I.P.] with producer/engineer/manager Rob Shallcross (Gene Hoglan, Strapping Young Lad, West Of Hell) in 2012-2013 to record the release. More...
Queensryche Drum Cam Footage Available
Drum cam footage has been posted online - courtesy of Mike Savoia - of Queensryche's Scott Rockenfield performing live in Snoqualmie, WA on December 5th, 2014. Check it out below, and Savoia also comments:
"For the last show of the 2014 tour welcome back into Scott Rockenfield's office for a drum pounding session of 'Eyes of a Stranger' & 'Empire' at the Snoqualmie Ballroom 12.5.14. As the last video of the year I added some short behind the scene bonus clips that will make ya laugh your head off as to the fun back in this band. Watch poor Fozzy & the drumstick tossing aftermath and the comical Todd backstage. Oh how can I forget Scott's brother surprising even me during 'Eyes of a Stranger,' you won't miss it ha ha!! Hope you enjoy and hope to bring you lots more of these rare clips from the Ryche road in 2015!"
Jotnar Working On New Album
Spanish outfit Jotnar has checked in with the following announcement about gearing up to release a new album next year:
"2014 is almost gone and we've been a little 'disconnected' without too much updates BUT we can assure you the wait will worth it!
"2015 will be an AWESOME year for Jotnar and prepare yourself for our new album! We wish you all a have New Year's Eve and a great 2015! Stay tuned for exiting and shocking news... really soon!" More...
Just For Fun
Metal Grasshopper Comes To A Conclusion
As the Metal Grasshopper series draws to a dramatic and monumental close, the final episode finds Philip H. Anselmo and delusional manchild Dave Hill mending their often tumultuous relationship before Hill is released back into the wild.
Check out the sixth and final segment in the series below. If you missed it, be sure to watch Part 5 over at this location.
Dominanz Streaming Full Album
Norwegian industrial black metal band Dominanz is now streaming the entire "Noxious" album online, which follows the debut full-length "As I Shine."
You can hear all of "Noxious" below, or grab a physical or digital copy at Bandcamp here. The full album's track listing is as follows:
1. Embraced by Malice 05:27
2. Discipline 04:17
3. Dream of Fire 05:22
4. Salvation 03:51
5. Devoured by the Black Hole 04:49
6. Divine Ignorance 04:48
7. Servile Luckeys 05:25
8. You Shall Sire 04:52
9. Noxious 06:35 More...
Gross Misconduct Writing New Album
Gross Misconduct has checked in with the following brief update about working on a forthcoming full-length to release next year:
"Happy New Year friends! We're almost done writing our new album, and it will be out some time in 2015. Cheers to your beers!"
This forthcoming album will follow previous release "The Disconnect," which can be heard in full over at this location.
Intervals Posts 2014 Recap
Intervals - which split with the band's vocalist last month - has checked in with the following recap of the year:
"2014 was an unforgettable year for us. We embarked on our first European tour, traveled America multiple times over, charted Billboard with an independent release, put out three music videos, and most importantly, played music for and met so many of you guys.
"Thank you to everyone for your relentless support and thank you to all the bands we shared the road with this year.
"2015 will bring some very exciting new things as we begin working on a new record and more. Happy new year everyone and see you all again soon!" More...
Chthonic Posts Acoustic Video
Chthonic just released a video for an acoustic rendition of the track "Defenders of Bú-Tik Palace," taken off the "Bú-Tik" album reviewed here). The band also comments on the clip:
"A Taiwanese soldier who belongs to Japan Imperial Army was finally back from the battle ground in WWII and reunited with his beloved, but what he doesn't know is the 'KMT Party' of China which were defeated by Communist Party in their civil war came to Taiwan after Japan left here.
"Soon after their coming, many Taiwanese rebelled against KMT's cruel governance. But then, there was a 228 Massacre happened. Hundreds of thousands Taiwanese people got arrested and killed in secret. Once again, their beloved lost them, but this time they can only reunite in the dream which was never happened in reality."
Noveria Starts Pre-Production
Italy's Noveria has issued the following brief announcement about starting work on an upcoming sophomore album:
"Hello Metallers! We're glad to announce the begin of the pre-production of new killer material... we've been working non stop for 2 days with our drummer Omar Campitelli building up new grooves and atmospheres!
"More news coming in the next days! In the meantime we wish you all a great New Year's eve! Rock On!"
Noveria's debut full-length "Risen" album (reviewed here) earned the band our "best newcomer of 2014" award. More...
Diabolus Arcanium Pays Tribute To Emperor
Indian symphonic black metal band Diabolus Arcanium is paying tribute to the legendary Emperor with a cover of "I Am The Black Wizards," taken off the iconic "In The Nightside Eclipse" album. Give it a listen below, or pick up a digital copy of the cover track at this location.
Ingurgitating Oblivion Streaming Full Album
Ingurgitating Oblivion's stately conglomerate of doom, complexity and dissonance has by no means passed into oblivion as the band spews forth a malicious, cacophonous beauty: "Continuum of Absence."
You can stream all the tracks below, or order a copy of the album via the Willowtip Records Bandcamp page. The track listing is as follows:
1. Eternal Quiescence 10:21
2. Antinomian Rites 04:52
3. Burden Of Recurrence 08:28
4. Descent To The Temple 06:45
5. Avatar Of Radiating Abscence 07:26
6. Offering 03:46
7. Stupendous, Featureless, Still 07:50 More...
Nergard Unveils Album Artwork, Track Listing
Norwegian melodic metal band Nergard today reveals the Bernt Kulseth-created artwork as well as the track listing for new album "A Bit Closer To Heaven." Details are as follows:
1. Light And Shadows (08.02)
Feat: Ralf Scheepers/Nils K. Rue/Andi Kravljaca/Ole Martin Moe Thornæs
2. Fall From Grace (03.41)
Feat: Thomas Løseth
3. On Through The Storm (05.10)
Feat: Elize Ryd/Andi Kravljaca. Guest guitarist TBA
4. Let It Come (05.15)
Feat: Michael Eriksen. Guitar solo by Øyvind Voldmo Larsen
5. Stay (04.04)
Feat: Thomas Løseth
6. Help Me Through The Night (05.05)
Feat: Andi Kravljaca. Guitar solo by Stig Nergård
7. I Will Find You (04.50)
Feat: Andi Kravljaca
8. A Bit Closer To Heaven (04.58)
Feat: Andi Kravljaca. Guitar solo by Stig Nergård
9. When All I Want Is You (06.15)
Feat: Sunniva Unsgård. Guitar solo by Jostein Svarstad More...
Within Temptation Posts Video Recap
Within Temptation has a video recap of the year online, which can be seen below, and the band comments:
"Dear fans, 2014 was an amazing year for us and we hope it was just as great for you! We've compiled a short video of all the shows we did throughout the year, we hope you'll like it! We look forward to seeing you in 2015 and wish you and yours a happy New Year!"
Hic Iacet Reveals New Album Details
The mysterious Spanish entity Hic Iacet is rumored to include various movers 'n' shakers of the underground, and also equally rumored to be a solo-project of one supremely sick individual.
Five members or one, Hic Iacet's debut demo "Hedonist of the Death" floored many who heard it, especially when it was reissued on 12" vinyl and sold out almost immediately. The band followed it with the equally guts-fucking "Prophecy of Doom" 7".
At long last, Hic Iacet emerges from the funeral fog with new album, "The Cosmic Trance Into the Void," due out January 30th. As suggested by its title as well as mystical cover artwork, The Cosmic Trance Into the Void" displays a more dynamic and transcendental Hic Iacet. The track listing is: More...
Heavenwood Posts Re-Recorded Track
Portugal's Heavenwood recently launched a crowd funding campaign for "The Tarot Of The Bohemians - Part I," which will come out in 2015.
In celebration, the band has released a re-recorded version of "Frithiof's Saga," taken from the debut "Diva" album, recorded again after 18 years! Give it a listen at the band's Facebook page over here. You can also hear the new demo track "The Empress" below. More...
Seer Streaming New EP
British Colombia outfit Seer is currently streaming the "Vol. 1" EP online, which can be heard below or downloaded on a pay-what-you-want scale at Bandcamp here.
"Vol. 1" was recorded and mixed by Kyle Thomas at KT Audio House in White Rock, BC and then mastered by Stuart McKillop at Rain City Recorders in Vancouver, BC. The track listing is as follows:
1. Glimmervoid 07:51
2. Hive Mind 06:12
Heaving Earth Reveals New Album Details
Czech death metal band Heaving Earth will release "Denouncing the Holy Throne" on February 6th via Lavadome Productions.
Heaving Earth now launches a new reign of terror, moving beyond the charred remains of the celestial kingdom devastated by 2010 debut "Diabolic Prophecies." The album's track listing is as follows:
1. The Final Crowning
2. Nailed To Perpetual Anguish
3. Doomed Before Inception
4. And The Mighty Shall Fall
5. Worms Of Rusted Congregation
6. ...Into The Sea Of Fire
7. Forging Arcane Heresy
8. I Am Nothing
9. Into The Depths Of Abomination
10. ...Where The Purified Essence Descends Ablaze
11. Jesus Died
12. Endless Procession Of The Holy Martyrs / Final Termination More...
Black Pussy Streaming New Track
As a new year's eve treat to fans, Decibel Magazine is hosting a stream of the "Butterfly" anthem from Black Pussy's forthcoming sophomore album, "Magic Mustache." Listen in via the player below.
New album "Magic Mustache" will be available on LP/CD via Made In China Records on February 17th, 2015. You can also catch the band's previous music video "For The Sake Of Argument" over at this location.
Dani Filth Will Count You Down To The New Year
Cradle Of Filth has checked in with the following announcement about Dani Filth hosting a DJ set tonight to count down to the new year:
"Happy bloody new year from Cradle Of Filth and Devilment! Half-eaten mince pie Dani Filth will be counting down the hours to the New Year TONIGHT, with a six hour DJ set for Kerrang! Radio starting at 7pm and continuing through until well after the chimes of Midnight.
"Wishing you a Filthy New Year: The one and only Dani Filth is here to help you give 2014 a very metal sending off! You can listen in online at this location on Freeview channel 717 or on DAB in London.
"Mr. Filth will be injecting a whole wad of his own metal madness into the fray, as well as playing the best stuff from this year's raucous releases (including three Devilment tracks) and of course, blasting out some proper heavy metal classics to boot! Listen in, if you dare!"
Cradle Of Filth's new album, tentatively titled "Hammer Of The Witches," will drop in the Summer of 2015.
Crucifyre Streaming Full Album
Swedish death metal outfit Crucifyre's latest album "Black Magic Fire" - which dropped earlier this year via Pulverised Records - is now available for streaming online in full. Hear it below, or grab your own copy of the album at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Apocalypse Whore 05:22
2. Black Magic Fire 04:05
3. Pentagram Palms 04:45
4. Baphomet's Revenge 02:39
5. Funeral Pyre 06:01
6. Faces Of Death (His Satanic Shadow) 04:26
7. Through The Darkness 03:02
8. Anneliese 04:36
9. Wolf's Hour 03:04
10. One And One Is One 04:48 More...
Moonspell Posts End Of Year Message
Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell has checked in with this following year-end message to fans:
"We take the chance of wishing all of our fans, sisters, brothers wolves, a great 2015! May your wishes come true and may you help us preserve our species throughout the next and other years to come.
"See you in your part of the world or right here in Portugal! A little souvenir from Omega White before Extinct takes over completely. This night is right for it: NEW TEARS EVE."
Moonspell's new album "Extinct" is due out March 2015 via Napalm Records. Check out the Seth Siro Anton-created cover artwork for the release at this location. More...
Bleeding Gods Wrapping Up New Album
Bleeding Gods - the Dutch metal band featuring former members of Sinister, Houwitser, Supreme Pain and Deadcell - recorded debut album "Shepherd of Souls" in the German Soundlodge Studio (God Dethroned, Nightfall, Dew-Scented, Sinister, Suicidal Angels, and many more) together with producer Jorg Uken.
The band's upcoming new full-length will be released in the Spring of 2015 by Punishment 18 Records. Stay tuned for further details.
Red Circuit Posts Peter Gabriel Cover
Prog Power USA alumni Red Circuit has a video online now for a cover of Peter Gabriel's "Digging In The Dirt" (taken from the "Us" album).
Red Circuit's edition can be seen in the player below, and is also included on the band's 2014 album "Haze of Nemesis."
Crocell Issues Year-End Message
After announcing the band's signing to Deepsend Records, today Crocell has issued the following year-end message to fans:
"Aside from a few concerts we haven't been that visible in 2014, but behind the scenes we have been working at full throttle writing, demoing and recording our new album, 'Prophet's Breath' - and now we are looking forward to a busy 2015.
"As announced yesterday we have inked a deal with Deepsend Records, who will release the album in the spring and on that occasion we have several concerts in the pipeline, in Denmark as well as abroad.
"We hope to be able to release a new music video and we hope to have the album out on vinyl as well, but at this time we can't promise anything so stay tuned for more info.
"One thing we do know: we are looking so much forward to present 'Prophet's Breath' to you, and we hope to meet a lot of you on the road in 2015.
"Have a great party tonight everyone!"
Headline News
Metalunderground.com's Best Of 2014 Awards
What was old is now new again, as much like with Hollywood returning to Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Terminator, metal heads had a desire for past and present to collide throughout 2014.
This was another year of major reunions and comebacks with the likes of At The Gates, Slipknot, Sanctuary, and Massacre all returning with new material. The long dead Coal Chamber also came back to life, although we won't see an actual release until next year (with varying opinions on to whether that particular resurrection was wanted or needed).
Besides all the blasts from the past, this was a year marked by spectacles in the metal world – some truly unfortunate and others less so. Heavy metal managed to hit the Facebook trending bar and gain exposure to millions when 92 year old actor Christopher Lee released his Metal Knight EP and Christmas single ”Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing.”
Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying was finally sentenced after being arrested back in 2013 for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife – an act that lead to the creation of Wovenwar, featuring the remaining members of As I Lay Dying as well as a fellow ex-believer from Oh, Sleeper.
This was also the year that included Roadrunner Records botching the release of the first Opeth single from “Pale Communion” and subsequently breaking the Internet. And who could forget Wintersun's infamous rant (perhaps best summarized as “I can't possibly record an album unless its in my own personal studio that someone else has paid for”), which sent a horde of lemming-like fans to send death threats to the Nuclear Blast Facebook page?
Typical metal shenanigans aside, this was actually a solid year for metal overall even past the major reunions. Now moving into 2015, the big question marks are if that Metallica album actually comes out, when Dimmu Borgir is finally going to get around to leaking some new info, and for those of us who have been impatiently waiting since 2012 – when will God Of Atheists finally drop that debut release that we voted most anticipated two years ago?
Before any of those questions come close to getting answers, let's take a look back at what 2014 had to offer for metal fans... More...
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