Metal News for December 4, 2015
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26 news articles posted on this day.
STP Issues Statement About Scott Weiland
This morning it was announced that former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland had passed away.
Now his former band mates Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz have issued this statement online:
"Dear Scott, let us start by saying thank you for sharing your life with us. Together we crafted a legacy of music that has given so many people happiness and great memories. The memories are many, and they run deep for us.
"We know amidst the good and the bad you struggled, time and time again. It’s what made you who you were. You were gifted beyond words, Scott. Part of that gift was part of your curse.
"With deep sorrow for you and your family, we are saddened to see you go. All of our love and respect. We will miss you brother."
Although no cause of death has been revealed at this point, rumors have circulated that Weiland's death was due to serious drug abuse and reports have surfaced that cocaine was found at the scene.
Beaten To Death Releases New Music Video
Norwegian grindcore band Beaten To Death is pleased to present the brand new music video for “I Keep Stalling,” a song taken from the “Unplugged” album issued in early October via Mas-Kina Recordings.
The video for “I Keep Stalling” was filmed by Per Georg Krokstad and edited by Mika Martinussen. Check it out below. Bassist Mika Martinussen comments:
“I guess this is one of the more melodic songs on ‘Unplugged’ – even the vocals have sort-of a one-note melody going at one point. I’m not entirely sure, but I think the song is about never having enough time to get stuff done.” More...
Nuclear Holocaust Signs Record Deal
Selfmadegod Records is proud to announce the signing of Poland's Nuclear Holocaust for the release of the band's debut album next year. The label comments:
"Nuclear Holocaust is a new band born in Swidnik in April 2015, and since, they have already developed a solid reputation through their straightforward and intense classic grindcore through live shows and festival appearances.
"In August they released the 'Mutant Inferno' demo which met with a very positive response and saw the band offered shows at Into the Abyss Festival alongside Dead Congregation, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench and many others, Mini-Merciless Festival, upcoming shows in Ireland with The Dead Goats and more.
"While Nuclear Holocaust is hard at work writing their debut full-length which will be recorded in early 2016 to tentatively be released during the summer months, the 'Mutant Inferno' demo will soon be released as a split cassette through Massacre Distro, a split CD through Defense Records/Mythrone Promotion, and split 12' on Devil's Nun Records, in each case accompanied by different bands to be announced in the coming months." More...
Curezum Streaming "One Hundred Years/The Top"
Curezum, the black metal tribute to The Cure, just unveiled the flipside of the double-single "One Hundred Years/The Top." The track is a unique take on the psychedelic romp of the original song, and complements the A-side "One Hundred Years" with its dark and sinister mood. You can stream both tracks below.
In keeping with the 80s aesthetic of The Cure, the band will be doing a limited run of cassingles (yes, you read correctly) via Static Tension Recordings. The digital release date is December 10th, while the physical release date is set for January 8th. Pre-orders are now live at this location. More...
Reign Eternal Streaming Full New EP
U.K. metalcore band Reign Eternal just released debut EP "Premonitions" today and now you can stream all the tracks below.
Guitarist Ryan Simmons comments: "Premonitions is packed with fierce riffs, energetic melodies and crushing breakdowns. We just wanted to combine a traditional metalcore sound with a more modern style. This for me, is what makes the EP so unique." More...
Interview
Hate Eternal Comments On “Infernus” Album
Erik Rutan played with Morbid Angel during the height of popularity on the “Domination” album and previously played with Ripping Corpse. He left Morbid Angel in 1996 and formed what people were calling a death metal super group, Hate Eternal, with Suffocation’s Doug Cerrito, Alex Webster and the drummer who would go on to win the world’s fastest drum contest, Tim Yeung. Since then his lineup has changed and he has welcomed some of the best drummers in death metal like Kevin Talley, Derek Roddy and most recently Hannes Grossman.
Coming out of Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal’s sound has always seemed a bit like his older band. The Morbid Angel comparison is much less defined on the band’s sixth album, “Infernus.” The tempos are more varied and the music is more straight forward with fewer solos and harmonies. It still retains the infernal sound that defines the band, though.
Nearing the end of a tour supporting “Infernus,” Hate Eternal came to Austin, Texas with a tour package that included Rivers of Nihil, Beyond Creation and Misery Index. Bassist/backing vocalist J.J. Hrubovcak spoke to me concerning the album and tour, with the full transcript available below.
Hrubovcak flew back and forth between Rutan’s Mana Studios in Florida and his home base of New Jersey and was instrumental in helping write the album. J.J., whose been in the band since 2008, contributed music and wrote the lyrics to two songs. He gave me the lowdown on completing the album and how he feels about the overall package. More...
Soulfly Announces Headlining Tour
Metal icons Soulfly just announced dates for the band's upcoming European headlining tour in early 2016 taking place in support of latest album, "Archangel."
Max Cavalera comments: "Now it's Europe's turn to have a taste of the 'We Sold Our Souls To Metal' tour 2016. It's gonna be epic and unforgettable.
"Plus, we got Lody Kong, Incite, and King Parrot. No stone will be left unturned. Prepare your metal head, we'll see you in the pit!" More...
Anthrax Posts "For All Kings" Teaser
Anthrax will release long-awaited new album, "For All Kings," on February 26th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The band just uploaded a new trailer as well: watch Joey, Jonathan, Frank, Charlie and Scott discuss what fans can expect from Anthrax's upcoming album below.
"For All Kings" will be available as a box set, 2CD digi with a bonus live disc, and a black vinyl LP. The album's track listing is as follows:
CD1
01. You Gotta Believe
02. Monster At The End
03. For All Kings
04. Breathing Lightning
05. Suzerain
06. Evil Twin
07. Blood Eagle Wings
08. Defend/Avenge
09. All Of Them Thieves
10. This Battle Chose Us
11. Zero Tolerance
CD2 (Bonus Live CD)
01. Fight ‘Em ‘Til You Can’t
02. A.I.R.
03. Caught In A Mosh
04. Madhouse More...
Cradle Of Filth Releases New Music Video
The barbarous hellhounds from Cradle Of Filth have released a music video for the track "Blackest Magick In Practice." The clip was directed by Sam Scott-Hunter and the song is taken from the groups latest tome of horror and romance, "Hammer of the Witches" (reviewed here).
Comments the director: "There’s dark madness in this video. 'Blackest Magick In Practice' is a deeply tragic tale of lost love. It’s the grief stricken insanity of trying to bring back that loved one from the dead; desperately trying to hold onto that person who’s gone, even if that leads down a dark and gruesome path. I don’t want to give it all away, but I will say that the hardest part of the production was getting hold of a human ear.
"I wanted to convey the power of the band too, in amongst the romance, madness and magick. Behind the imagery of the lyrics is a great and powerful metal band of amazing musicians, and I hope people can feel the intensity of the band when they watch this. It is intense viewing. There should be a bit of madness in the video, because there’s madness in this song." More...
Witherscape Recording New Album
Witherscape - the duo of Dan Swano and Ragnar Widerberg - is now working on a sophomore studio album. The band's debut "The Inheritance" netted Witherscape our best newcomer of 2013 award and you can read our review of the album right here.
Witherscape just issued this update about the new album's recording process via Facebook: "Yo!! The vocal recordings for the 2nd Witherscape album are going super! Almost all of the 'not growled' vocals are done.
"The combo of Shure SM7B and Universal Audio 6176 is just insane. It's really inspiring to sing with a 'mix ready' sound for a change. Gotta go now, have some Slowdive drum sounds to nail."
Stay tuned for full details as they become available. To tide fans over between releases, Witherscape also released an in-between EP titled "The New Tomorrow" back in December of 2014.
Dust Bolt Posts Studio Footage
Germany's Dust Bolt has been hard at work on a new album to follow the 2014 full-length release "Awake The Riot." Today the band releases a drum recording clip shot in the studio, which can be seen below.
Dust Bolt also comments: "New album summer 2016 Greetings from our drumboy Nico from the rehearsal room! Who's excited?! Sorry for bad quality - we prefer spending more time on instruments than on smartphones." More...
White Wizzard Announces Return Of Guitarist
Looks like White Wizzard is back in action, as Jon Leon just issued the following announcement about bringing back a former member and working on a new album:
"White Wizzard is proud and excited to welcome back original founding lead guitarist and ex-Holy Grail/Vindicator guitarist James J Larue. A new album is still in the works and we hope to have some more surprises for you in the coming months leading up to its release.
"James J Larue played a very important part in the early formation of White Wizzard. He was there investing with me and pushing hard every step of the way. His guitar contributions to the high speed GTO song and EP are world class and I have personally never played with a better guitarist and musician.
"The chemistry is stronger than ever and we look forward to the new album in 2016."
Cendra Streaming "Maniac Homicida"
The Satanic punk metal alcoholics from Cendra are going to release their sophomore album, aptly entitled "Metal Punk," on January 15th, 2016. Today an advance track titled "Maniac Homicida" comes online and can be heard in the YouTube player below. The "Metal Punk" track listing is as follows:
01. Maniac Homicida
02. Boig Perdut
03. Sadic
04. Resurreccio
05. Tu-Pa-Tu-Pa!!!
06. Antisocial
07. Metal Punk
08. Lliures
09. Rates
10. Anirem a L'infern
11. Sense Objectius More...
Lithium Dawn Streaming New Album
Lithium Dawn is due to drop new album "Tearing Back The Veil I: Ascension" tomorrow - December 5th - but today all the tracks come online early for pre-listening. Check it out below. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Tearing Back The Veil
2. Ascension
3. Point of No Return (feat. Sithu Aye)
4. Decimator (feat. Plini)
5. Self Collapse
6. Synchronicity
7. Tidal
8. Spires
9. Labyrinthian
10. Incantation
11. B'ak'tun
12. Horizon
13. Edge of the Earth More...
Baroness Posts New Song Online
Baroness is currently on the road and playing the 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City this evening. While out touring, the band also releases a new song today from upcoming album "Purple." Check out "Morningstar" below.
You can also hear previous track "Shock Me" at this location. "Purple" will drop December 18th and you can catch the band live on these dates:
December 4 Oklahoma City, OK 89th Street Collective
December 5 Dallas, TX Good Records
December 5 Dallas, TX Double Wide SOLD OUT
December 6 Austin, TX Mohawk SOLD OUT
December 8 Houston, TX Rudyard’s SOLD OUT
December 9 New Orleans, LA Gasa Gasa
December 11 Gainesville, FL 8-BIT Bar SOLD OUT
December 12 Savannah, GA The Jinx SOLD OUT
December 13 Atlanta, GA The Earl SOLD OUT
December 15 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506 SOLD OUT
December 16 Richmond, VA Strange Matter SOLD OUT
December 18 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery SOLD OUT
December 19 Manayunk, PA Main Street Music
December 19 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s SOLD OUT
December 20 Brooklyn, NY Rough Trade
December 20 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus Bar SOLD OUT
April 23 Mexico City, MX Vive Latino Festival More...
Vorkreist Streams "Losing Sanity Key"
French black/death metal band Vorkreist will release new EP "Sacrifice" on January 29th via Agonia Records. The cover artwork was prepared by Brianvdp (Coffins, Grave Miasma, Antaeus) and new song "Losing Sanity Key" can be heard below.
The EP will feature two exclusive, twisted-death-black metal tracks, mixed at Vamacara Studio (Order of Apollyon, the 135, Khaos Dei). Commented by the band:
"Chaotic and weak lives, from ashes to ashes, from dust to dust. What appeared so intense and bright soon fades away into oblivion and bitter haze. Human fears this black hole beyond us sucking our lives… There is a way to win, as She did. To give a life a meaning, by following a direction. This direction is Lower. It requires madness, by losing sanity key. With a new strength to overcome death. Through Sacrifice." More...
Denner / Shermann Posts "Satan's Tomb" Video
Denner / Shermann recently released the debut, 4-track EP "Satan's Tomb" via Metal Blade Records. Today, the legendary guitar duo from Mercyful Fate has launched the video for the EP's title track. Visions of darkness and blood-soaked women drench the digital landscape while the band performs "Satan's Tomb."
Hank Shermann comments: "We are happy to be able to release a video for the title track, which was the first song that really got us going as a band. Now we are building upon the shadowy metal essence of what we created with the 'Satan's Tomb' EP, and are moving forward with a full-length release for next year."
Featuring cover artwork painted by Thomas Holm (best known for his work on Mercyful Fate's Melissa and Don't Break The Oath), "Satan's Tomb" is classic heavy metal infused with an outpouring of Michael Denner and Hank Shermann's signature dark magic shred-work. More...
Bloodlash Releases "Godsbreath" Music Video
Bloodlash was founded in late 2011 in Morelia, Mexico. Bloodlash began as an act of rebellion against pointless violence: while the band's music displays aggression, Bloodlash tries to make it a force for creation and to build awareness rather than for the mere purpose of aimless destruction.
After releasing debut EP "Drowning Amidst The Nebulae" in 2014 through Inverse Records, the band will next release the "Rain" EP digitally on December 21st, 2015. To get a taste of the release, check out "Godsbreath" below. More...
Product Of Hate Posts "Blood Coated Concrete" Clip
Today Product Of Hate debuts a video for the song "Blood Coated Concrete" taken from "Buried in Violence." Directed by James Zahn with Gary Jones serving as assistant director, the video was produced by Robert Kurtzman and can be seen below. Vocalist Adam Gilley comments on the track:
"'Blood Coated Concrete' is an interesting song to have included on 'Buried In Violence' since it's one of our oldest songs from a live perspective, but a fan-favorite and longtime set-closer. It was also our first music video, though most people will be experiencing it now for the very first time, complete with James Murphy's new audio mix.
"One of the visual pieces that we worked on with Robert Kurtzman and his Creature Corps, we had a blast shooting this - a video that adds to the brutality and in-your-face nature of the song. We've grown as a band since 'Blood Coated Concrete' was first written, but listeners can be assured that we've maintained the aggressiveness, and will bring it to new heights when 'Buried in Violence' arrives this February!" More...
Night Demon Kicking Off U.S. Tour
Southern California road warriors Night Demon kick off tour dates today with Holy Grail in continued support of debut album, "Curse of the Damned," released earlier this year. Night Demon comments:
"No better time to spend the holiday season, than getting back on the road with our brothers Holy Grail. Visiting some of the great western cities of the United States, some for even the fourth time this year! We will finish it out on the west coast with some shows with the mighty Flotsam and Jetsam. Looking forward to getting the blood flowing before we hit the studio in early January for the follow up album."
12.04.15 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock
12.05.15 Albuquerque, NM - Sister
12.07.15 Austin, TX - The Dirty Dog
12.08.15 Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey
12.09.15 Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
12.10.15 Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
12.11.15 Denver, CO - Casselman's
12.12.15 Salt Lake City, UT - The Loading Dock
12.13.15 Las Vegas, NV - Dive Bar
12.17.15 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
12.19.15 Santa Ana, CA - Malone's More...
Aborted Posts New Music Video
Belgian death metallers Aborted premiere their new music video for the song "Termination Redux", taken from the upcoming 20th anniversary EP, "Termination Redux", which will be out in stores January 15, 2016 via Century Media Records.
Check out now "Termination Redux" below.
Against The Plagues Streaming New Song
Death metal outfit Against The Plagues premieres a new song entitled "Man's Modern World", taken from the upcoming new album "Purified Through Devastation", which will be out in stores December 18, 2015 via Non Serviam Records.
Check out now "Man's Modern World" below. More...
Shotgun Rodeo Premieres New Song "Withered Earth"
Hailing from Trondheim, Norway thrash infused power metallers of Shotgun Rodeo premiere a new song entitled "Withered Earth", taken from their upcoming new album "World Wide Genocide", which will be out in stores tomorrow Friday December 4.
Check out now "Withered Earth" below.
Manowar Premieres "The Dawn Of Battle" Music Video
Manowar premieres a new music video for the song "The Dawn Of Battle". The live footage was shot this past April at the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo, Brazil.
Check out now "The Dawn Of Battle" below.
Dream Theater Premieres New Song
Dream Theater today premieres a new song entitled "The Gift Of Music", taken from the upcoming new album "The Astonishing", which will be out in stores January 29th via Roadrunner Records. States John Petrucci about the new concept album:
"The idea to do a concept album as a band felt right. The last one we did was about 15 years ago, and it really felt like we were in a good place to do this. I knew that what needed to happen, first and foremost, is that we had to have a story to base this on, because the idea of basing an album off of a loose concept or something that was sort of arbitrary, that didn’t interest me at all. I wanted this not only to be a concept album, but really to write a full show. And to have all the elements in place, the story needs to drive that. We needed to have the storyline, a plot, places, characters, maps you name it.
"So that started about two and a half years ago. it took about a year for me to get that story done and ready to present to the guys. And I wanted to write from a place that was familiar to me, so I knew that music had to play a role in the story somehow. I’m a huge fan of the sci-fi and fantasy genres, so I had a pretty good idea of where I wanted to go. But it was a matter of really diving into it and working on it, revising and revising again, and working on it every day until I had something solid.” More...
Headline News
Ex-Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Dead
Update: The members of Stone Temple Pilots have now released a statement regarding Scott's death. Read it over here.
According to TMZ.com, former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus in Minnesota.
A source connected to Scott's band The Wildabouts says Weiland was found on the band's tour bus Thursday night around 9 pm, shortly before the The Wildabouts' live set at the Medina Ballroom. He was 48.
Stone Temple Pilots fired Weiland in 2013 after reuniting with him in 2010 for a series of tours and one self-titled album. The band had previously been on hiatus since 2002, primarily due to the singer's struggles with drugs and alcohol. The band then recruited new vocalist Chester Bennington.
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