Metal News for December 5, 2014
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Steel Panther Announces New Shows
Steel Panther just wrapped up a trek with Judas Priest, and now has several upcoming headlining U.S. shows. The dangerously aroused rockers had this to say:
"First off, thanks to all who gave of their wives and girlfriends to make our tour with Judas Priest an incredible ride...or several rides, depending on the level of hotness. It was such an honor touring with these Metal gods.
"But, 2014 ain't over yet and we've still got some sex left in the tank! We've got a few more headline shows to close out the year and we want to party with you! Tickets and VIP packages are still available, but going fast! Check out the full list of dates below and get your asses to the show!! And, if you're thinking about VIP, be sure to check out the fun others had on our Facebook page! Don't worry, we kept out all the NSFW photos... Holidays + booze + mistletoe = bad decisions...let's fucking do this!
"Speaking of the holidays...we've got some incredible shit from the vault on sale RIGHT NOW at the official Steel Panther store and, even better, it's cheaper than a hooker on Sunset. So, you can get some great gifts for the Fanther in your life and still have money left over for blow...
"Hope to see you all at the shows! See all the dates, get tickets and check out the meet & greet packages right here! Happy Holidays, everyone!!"
Wed Dec 10 2014 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri Dec 12 2014 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
Sat Dec 13 2014 Northfield, OH Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live
Sun Dec 14 2014 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue Dec 16 2014 Chicago, IL House of Blues - Chicago
Wolfpakk Announces New Album Details
The two alpha wolves Mark Sweeney and Michael Voss continue their journey on February 27th when Wolfpakk's third album "Rise Of The Animal" will be released.
For the follow-up to "Wolfpakk" (2011) and "Cry Wolf" (2013), again many high-class musicians contributed to make this a very special album. The guest list consists of:
Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween)
Marc Storace (Krokus)
Don Dokken (Dokken)
Andi Deris (Helloween)
Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Rainbow)
Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio)
John Norum (Europe)
Axel Rudi Pell
Al Barrow (Magnum)
Bob Daisley (ex-Black Sabbath)
Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC)
Simon Philips (ex-Toto)
The new album's track listing is as follows:
01. Riders Of The Storm
02. Sock It To Me
03. Monkey On Your Back
04. Highlands
05. Black Wolf
06. Somewhere Beyond
07. Running Out Of Time
08. Grizzly Man
09. High Roller
10. Rise Of The Animal
11. Universe More...
Santa Cruz Announces First U.S. Shows
The Finnish rock hellions from Santa Cruz have booked their first U.S. shows. They will be playing The Studio at Webster Hall in NYC on Friday, December 12th and Loaded Hollywood in L.A. on Friday, December 19th.
Every night is a Friday night for Santa Cruz, but on these two particular and actual Friday nights, the band is going to raise holy hell.
The group also booked a slot on the 2015 edition of Rock on the Range, with a self-titled new album due out in March. More...
In The Company Of Serpents Posts New Song
With the official unleashing of "Merging In Light," the forthcoming EP from Denver doom sorcerers In The Company Of Serpents now less than one month away, today Revolver Magazine offers up second movement, "Third Mind" for public appreciation. Give it a listen below.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Catheter, Nightbringer, Primitive Man, Cobalt, etc.) at Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado, "Merging In Light" boasts over twenty hostile minutes of bottom-heavy, riff-sodden, cheerlessness and auditory gloom.
You can see the band live supporting the new album on these dates:
12/06/2014 The Marquis Theater - Denver, CO W/ To Be Eaten, Call Of The Void
1/16/2015 The Marquis Theater - Denver, CO * EP Release Show w/ The Flight Of Sleipnir, Ghosts Of Glaciers, Dreadnought More...
Bleak Flesh Streaming Full Album
Following previous EP "The Gateway" (still available for streaming here), Bleak Flesh has now made the "Transcendence" album available for listening in full. Check it out through the YouTube clip below. The "Transcendence" track listing is as follows:
1. Baryogenesis 05:31
2. Introspective Hypernova 04:54
3. Individual Collapsar (Instrumental) 04:20
4. Voyager 03:33
5. Cryosphere 05:19
6. The Quantum of Light 04:20
7. Cosmic Landscape (Instrumental) 01:54
8. Interstellar Medium 03:55
9. Mindless Sea 05:14
10. Antimatter Collector 03:38
11. The Psycho Pulsar 04:16
12. Transcendence (Instrumental) 05:08 More...
Outrun The Sunlight Posts New Video
Outrun The Sunlight just released a new music video for "The Pace Of Glaciers," which can be seen below.
The band's upcoming album "Terrapin" can be pre-ordered through IndieGoGo here. "Terrapin" is due out December 16th, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Laughing With Such Abandon
2. Where Every Word Spoken, Speaks
3. And Every Glance Given Has Only One Meaning
4. Spirit
5. Stars in the Ocean
6. The Pace of Glaciers
7. Diminishment
8. Permanence
9. Achievement
Theocracy Posts New Christmas Song
Melodic metal band Theocracy just released a new holiday song, which can be heard below, and the band also comments:
"Merry Christmas 2014 from Theocracy! We wanted to do another traditional Christmas song for you this year, and we decided to do something a bit different by doing a (mostly) acoustic version.
"We hope you enjoy it, and we wish you and your families nothing but the best this holiday season. Thanks for another great year of support, and look for a new album from us in 2015!" More...
Redquarter Releases New Music Video
Brazilian heavy metal act Redquarter just released a new music video online for the band's self-titled track.
The images were captured during Redquarter's presentation at the "Innersight" release concert in Rio de Janeiro. The direction, edition and production were made by Ricardo Esteves and João Tayt-Sohn from Radar Audiovisual. Check it out below.
"Innersight" is also available for free download and the Redquarter website here.
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Metalunderground.com Official Podcast, Episode 40
This week on the MetalUnderground.com Official Podcast, we bring you yet another band hailing from Dayton, Ohio. This time it’s Four Star Revival, a four-piece Christian outfit dedicated to spreading the Good News not through screamo/hardcore - as has become inexplicably and irritatingly custom - but through an invigorating blend of hard rock, traditional and power metal.
Debut album “Knights Of The Revival” is out now, and we are proud to present and discuss the song “Hold On,” followed by an airing of “Red” at our sign-off.
Co-host Kevin Perez (n0thinghead) has another ticket giveaway for Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution Live to announce, so tune in to hear the details. He also is eager to report on his experience at last month’s giveaway concert featuring The Ghost Inside, Every Time I Die, and Architects.
Co-host Mike Smith (OverkillExposure) reacts to the recent implosion of Megadeth’s lineup that saw drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick unceremoniously exit the band. He also has a few thoughts to express regarding the online reaction to the widely-publicized financial woes of former Creed frontman Scott Stapp.
And before you start hollering, for the record, NO, he does not think Creed was a “metal” band. To learn why he thinks this topic belongs in the discussion… you’ll just have to listen in!
You can do so here, and subscribe via iTunes and RSS feed.
Ghoulgotha Reveals "The Deathmass Cloak"
On January 13th, Dark Descent Records will release the debut full-length from San Diego-based death metal band Ghoulgotha. The following press release was also issued about the album:
"After a demo, EP and a split, Ghoulgotha emphatically announces their presence in the metal realm with the 53-minute The Deathmass Cloak. Produced by Damian Herring (Horrendous) at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, The Deathmass Cloak is a weird and winding death metal album destined to satisfy even the harshest critics. Cover art by Mattias Frisk (Vanhelgd).
"W. Sarantopoulos (AKA Elektrokutioner - also of Decrepitah, Encoffincation, and more) moved from Dallas to San Diego and began searching for musicians that were looking to bring some Doom/Death to Southern California. Shortly after moving, he hooked up with drummer C. Koryn (Ascended Dead) who shared a lot of the same influences. Their playing styles worked perfectly with each other, making the song writing process very easy. The two jammed for a few months while looking for other members to complete the line up.
"The band name Ghoulgotha was chosen as it represents our dedication to rotting old skull doom/death. In the summer of 2012, J. Moreno (Ascended Dead) and I. Mann were added on bass/vocals and second guitar, respectively. The full horde quickly put together a two song demo/promo called No Peace To Rest In which will be released in September 2012. The band recently signed with Dark Descent Records, who will unleash The Deathmass Cloak in early 2015." More...
Desolate Shrine Announces New Album
Finland's purveyors of chaos and wrath from Desolate Shrine will return with a vengeance on January 13th with the release of "The Heart of the Netherworld" via Dark Descent Records. The label comments:
"The band's third album features seven of their darkest and most crushing invocations to date. With a massive, old-school-tinged wall of sound, the band continues to twist death metal into new and frightening forms while maintaining the genre's most destructive and necessary elements. The storm approaches..."
The track listing is as follows: More...
Musk Ox Posts Second Making-Of Video
In celebration of the release of "Woodfall," Musk Ox has been posting a series of making-of clips online documenting the trio's meticulous recording process.
Following last week's episode, which saw band founder/guitarist Nathanaël Larochette discussing Woodfall's inspiration and concept, part two features Larochette tracking his painstakingly-composed guitar arrangements.
Check out part 2 in the video clip series below, courtesy of Decibel Magazine. More...
Zex Re-Releasing "Fight For Yourself"
As part of a massive upcoming 2015 label release schedule coming together, Magic Bullet Records is stoked to announce the upcoming worldwide re-release and distribution of "Fight For Yourself," the infectious debut album by Ottawa, Ontario-based punk rock quartet, Zex. Magic Bullet comments:
"Delivering their no-bullshit take on early punk penetrated with an edge of early heavy metal, carrying forth the torch lit by the influential predecessors who've inspired their path, Zex pumps out melodic and energetic but sarcastic and riotous tunes. Streetfight-ready songs with a darker edge are surrounded by catchy, upbeat anthems, producing a humble, raw and inspiring culmination of straight-up melodic punk rock.
"Citing influences including Gary Glitter, The Sweet, Sweeny Todd, Suzi Quatro, Slade, Shakin' Street, Brats and the like, elements of founders Blondie, The Ramones, X-Ray Specs, Vice Squad, The Partisans and others can be heard in ZEX's sound, with a tightly-knit musical backdrop courtesy of drummer Tasha G (ex- Gone Drinkin', Get Wrecked, Slumlord) and bassist Gab Sex (ex- Revenge Of The Mormons), and wailing leads and solos from guitarist Jo Capitalcide (ex- Iron Dogs, Germ Attak), all fueling the vocals of Gretchen Steel, her clean approach wavering between the erogenous style of Debbie Harry and the more raw approach of Joan Jett or Pat Benatar. More...
Kouzin Bedlam Releases New Album
Kouzin Bedlam's debut album "Longing For The Incomplete" is out today via Inverse Records, and you can stream the album below. Inverse also comments:
"Kouzin Bedlam is a baroque painting painted in the colors of heavy metal. It is highly technical and deeply embedded in mythology; it is sometimes over the top, yet always lyrical and sublime. Its extraordinary qualities lie not just in terms of song writing and technical ability. In fact, Kouzin Bedlam is not just a band; it is a philosophy, it is a family; it is psychology and spirituality expressed in a musical extravaganza with surprising depths.
"Carl Gustav Jung uncovered the archetypes dwelling in our collective unconscious. Our image of a great mother, the devil, God, the trickster and the hero all sit deep inside our minds. And then there is Kouzin Bedlam – the unknown twin, the uncivilized ”I”, we all try to ignore. The band’s debut album, Longing for the Incomplete (produced by Jimmy Westerlund), releases this being upon the conscious world. Kouzin Bedlam does its entrance in a blaze of virtuosic heavy metal, at times highly aggressive, at others bittersweet and melancholic. Lyrically it does everything from cursing its very existence to learning how to breathe.
"As mentioned, Kouzin Bedlam has so far been unknown to the world of conscious human thoughts, but the members of the band are all experienced musicians, artists and doomsday philosophers." More...
Requiem Posts New Lyric Video
California's Requiem is wrapping up the week with a brand new lyric video for the track "Say Hello To The Devil For Me," available below courtesy of AXS.com.
The lyric video premieres just in time to preview the band’s three upcoming performances. Catch Requiem live on these dates:
12/5 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerrys Pizza
12/6 - Hollywood, CA @ Bar Sinister
12/12 - San Jose, CA @ Rock Bar Theater
Trivium To Headline Bloodstock 2015
The heavy hitting Florida metal heads from Trivium are revealed as the Bloodstock Friday main stage headliners in a U.K. exclusive for 2015.
Frontman Matt Heafy raves: “The UK is where the world first took notice of Trivium, and to pay true homage to that, Trivium will be playing the most Metal festival that exists in the UK: Bloodstock! We are thrilled beyond words to celebrate our first time at Bloodstock with the the UK’s Metal elite.”
Other new confirmations include Sabaton and Agalloch. The currently announced festival lineup is as follows:
Rob Zombie, Trivium, Within Temptation, Opeth, Sabaton, Sepultura, Cannibal Corpse, Ihsahn, Orange Goblin, Death DTA, Nuclear Assault, 1349, Dark Angel, Armored Saint, Belphegor, Overkill, Ensiferum, Agalloch
Cvinger Releases New Album
Slovenian black metal band Cvinger just released debut full-length album "The Enthronement ov Diabolical Souls."
The album was recorded at Truga Studio during the Fall of 2014 and was produced & released by the band. Give it a listen below. Cvinger will also be heading out in the coming weeks for a short tour in Eastern Europe to support the new album. The track listing is as follows:
1. Chapter I: Charons passage to the world beyond
2. In Hell
3. Summoning
4. Eikmus Event
5. Bogs of the Ancient Ones
6. Reclaim the Crown
7. Chapter II: Pass the Seventh Gate
8. Anguish in ossuaries
9. Vile Flesh
10. The Enthronement ov Diabolical Souls
11. Chapter III: Amen II More...
Morgoth Splits With Vocalist
Morgoth has checked in with the following announcement about splitting with the band's front man:
"Today we must bring you the unfortunate news that we have parted ways with our longtime vocalist Marc Grewe. The chance for a further cooperation between us simply wasn’t possible anymore.
"This has been an extremely tough decision for us to make, and one that was not made easily, but we believe it to be the best for the band at this stage.
"That said, we are already working with a new vocalist on our upcoming album. The record will be entitled 'Ungod' and will be released in spring 2015 via Century Media Records.
"More details about the recordings and a string of new shows for next year will be revealed soon. Please notice: All upcoming confirmed shows will be performed as planned!" More...
Crimson Blue Streaming Full Album
Crimson Blue's full new album "The Angelic Performance" is now online and available for streaming.
Give it a listen below, and you can also get your own copy of the album at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Locust 05:49
2. Dolores 03:48
3. 3rd Eye Close 04:16
4. Sacrifiction 04:51
5. Mechanical Madonna 05:32
6. Road To Oblivion 04:06
7. Lab II Yggdrasil 09:10
8. Dark Heart Of Mine 04:56
9. Tonalli 04:54
10. Black Wings 11:17 More...
Warbringer Comments On Band Lineup
After parting ways with two members earlier this year, Warbringer has issued the following update about the band lineup:
"Status report - new lineup almost complete. Of previous members, it is myself (Kevill) and original guitarist Adam Carroll remaining.
"We have two new guys, Noah Young on guitar and Vicken Hovsepian on drums, these dudes kill on their instruments and in the month or so we've all been jamming we have about 12 songs getting pretty fucking tight. They are both longtime metalheads and have been into Warbringer for many years, and know well the spirit of the band. Awesome to work with such motivated and talented people.
"Unfortunately Ben Mottsman (Bass) is not going to be joining us again, best wishes to him in his new project, farewell to a rocking dude.
"We have some bass tryouts coming up and we'll see how that goes. Yeah, I know, we've hit basically every conceivable obstacle out there and this is taking forever. But we aren't gonna play a damned note to you guys until the band is sounding tighter than ever, we aren't gonna do some half-assed comeback, when you see us again it's gonna be sharp as a goddamned razor."
Desource Announces Lineup Changes
Desource is proud to announce the recruitment of new bass player Flavio M. Cardozo, who previously played with tech death band Hideous Divinity and is also working on a solo album.
For the next live shows, the band is also excited to reveal that Giulio Burini (In Tenebra, Dreamless, Subcortical Inertia) will play drums, with the first show scheduled for December 6th with Destrage, Protest the Hero, The Contortionist, and The Safety Fire.
For the recording sessions of an upcoming new album, waiting for a new permanent drummer to be found, the band will work with drummer Mike Malyan (Monuments and The Algorithm). The new 5-track album is called "Ambition," with a release date TBA. More...
Ire Clad Live Footage Available
Footage has made its way online of Ire Clad performing the song "Feeds On Them" at the release party for new album "God Of War."
Check out the clip below. The new "God Of War" album is available at iTunes here and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Prey for Thee, God of War
2. Feeds On Them
3. Piece of Life
4. Death in Disguise
5. Sinnerstone
6. Do What I Say
7. Succubus
8. Cult of Souls
9. Blindside
10. Brothers in Arms More...
Atomicide Releasing New LP
Once again Iron Bonehead Productions unleashes a tornado of ancient South American darkness: Atomicide's second LP, "Chaos Abomination," is set for international release on January 30th, 2015. The label comments:
"For the past decade, this Chilean power-trio have been mining the depths of the death metal underground, delivering one deadly demo after another, before culminating in the band's debut album, the accurately titled Spreading the Cult of Death, in 2013.
"Now, with the equally accurately titled Chaos Abomination, Atomicide unload their most devastating arsenal yet. Surging with war-torn intensity, gnarled and gnarling, teeth-gnashing and frothing with sadistic intent, Chaos Abomination is a veritable hellstorm of deathrashing madness. Deservingly, Atomicide have coated Chaos Abomination in a production that's bold and bursting with rawness, and yet is clear 'n' nuanced enough to highlight their hackle-raising execution rather than neuter it. The time of Chaos Abomination is at hand; submission is the only response."
1. Is Vis Pacem Para Bellum
2. Pestilential Hammer Blows
3. A.T.O.M.I.C.I.D.E.
4. Preparing Your Gallows
5. Under The Spell of Destruction
6. Megaton Desolation
7. Poison Graves
8. Chaos Abomination
9. Victorious Under The Ashes More...
Cendra Unveils New Album Info
The Satanic punk bastards from Cendra have everything ready for the release of their 2nd album "666 Bastards."
Today Xtreem Music reveals the complete artwork as well as full tracklist for this 12-song album that is planned for the very 1st of January 2015. The label comments:
"666 Bastards is a fucking addictive album that will hook you with their evil and nasty songs that blends in equal parts, elements of Black, Thrash and Death with a strong Punk stench. This stuff is suitable for every lover of bands like Sodom's 'In The Sign Of EVIL,' Toxic Holocaust, very early Onslaught, Discharge, Midnight, and early Sarcofago..."
01. Satànic D-beat
02. Argh!!!
03. 666 Bastards
04. Mort
05. Dalla
06. Cementiri Rocker
07. Sang, Suor i Alcohol
08. Tot és Una Porqueria!
09. Fart
10. Dimonis Motöritzats
11. Privant Fins Rebentar
12. Castell Okupat More...
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Cannabis Corpse Blazes Down Austin, Texas
Austin punk hangout Red 7 hosted D.R.I. the night before, a band that coincidentally hugely influenced Municipal Waste. Although “Land Phil” Hall plays in Municipal Waste, it was his love for death metal, not crossover that brought him into Austin this night. This time he joined with his brother Josh “Hallhammer” Hall and new guitarist Brandon Ellis in support of the band’s latest full-length recording “From Wisdom To Baked" on an Austin stop that is part of a Metal Underground.com sponsored tour.
Before hearing songs of bud monsters and weed-induced murderous rampages, three opening bands sparked up the festivities. San Antonio brutal death squad Flesh Hoarder initiated the melee. The group was short two members due to it having taken on the show on short notice. Ryan Sylvie of Whore of Bethlehem filled in for Nick Moreno and the band played without guitarist Angel Tarin. It’s been a couple of years since Sylvie fronted Scattered Remains, but he was up to the task, as was the band. The group played a mix of slamming rhythms, guttural voices, quick cymbal strikes and down-tempo riffs in the vein of Immolation and Morbid Angel. Songs like “Ejaculating on the Faces of the Aborted” kept their set utterly offensive. More...
Blasphemic Cruelty Reveals Mini-Album Details
Today, the deaththrash commandos from Blasphemic Cruelty reveal the cover art for their upcoming mini-album for Hells Headbangers, to be titled "Crucible of the Infernum."
Painted by Juanjo Castellano Rosado, the cover art for Blasphemic Cruelty's "Crucible of the Infernum" will feature on both the mini-CD and mini-LP versions. A statement from founding guitarist Gene Palubicki reads:
"It has taken a bit of time, since 2008, to get back here with some new Blasphemic Cruelty material, but time has come for our death engines to rattle, and it is in the form of Crucible of the Infernum. It will feature three new full-force death/thrash insanities as the band is known for from the previous output and a merciless cover version of Sodom's 'The Crippler.' Final mixing sessions are in mid-January, and we're aiming for an early 2015 release." More...
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Ctulu Premieres Full "Sarkomand" Re-Release
The beast has arisen from the Baltic Sea once again: Ctulu’s extreme metal will now be available for record collectors for the first time ever.
After selling out the 2011 full-length release, "Sarkomand," and just in time for the band's tenth anniversary celebration, Northern German metal act Ctulu is pressing the Lovecraft-inspired themes and melodies on black 12” vinyl.
This new edition of "Sarkomand" is scheduled to be released via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust today. In celebration of the release, we're hosting a stream of the entire album, which can be heard below.
If you dig Ctulu's non-euclidean tunes and have an appreciation for vinyl, be sure to pick up your own copy over at this location. You can also catch Ctulu live:
13.03.2015 – Magazinkeller, Bremen (Freie Geister Festival co-organised by the band) More...
Simus Announces Debut Full Length Release
Italy's Simus announced that the band's debut full length album will be entitled "Vox Vult." The album is set for release on January 19, 2015 via Bakerteam Records.
Simus formed in 2008 and since the beginning they have been aware of their precise and ambitious goal: to express themselves in music, trying to be as true and original as possible, looking for inspiration from many other artistic fields, in order to involve their audience and make it reflect upon their work. Some of the works conceived in this initial phase are included in their first EP 'Human Prison," recorded and mixed in Summer 2009 at Studio One Black Sock in Turin, Italy.
In February 2010, the group signed its first contract with Myphonic Records, officially making their first step into the music world. The band promoted the EP by playing live as much as possible, including a Russian tour, and in December 2012 they released their first music video for the song "Planet Cayak," which will be included in the band's upcoming new album.
The track list for "Vox Vult" is:
1. Giano
2. Vox Vult
3. Planet Caiak
4. Mantis
5. Who Am I
6. The Soulmaker
7. Bitter Taste
8. Fakir
9. Deus Vult
10. Requiem For My Moon
11. The Golden Pendulum Of Babylon More...
Diablo Blvd Releases "Rise Like Lions" Music Video
Brussels heavy rock/metal act Diablo Blvd released a second music video for the new album "Follow the Deadlights." Check out the new track "Rise Like Lions" in the player below. The new release is set to drop on January 23, 2015 via Nuclear Blast.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Beyond The Veil
2. Rise Like Lions
3. Get Up 9
4. Follow The Deadlights
5. Son Of Cain (see music video)
6. Come With Me (Battle Call)
7. Fear Is For The Enemy
8. Peace Won By War
9. End Of Time
10. Inhuman
11. Saint Of Killers
Check out "Rise Like Lions" here: More...
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At the Gates and Rotten Sound Destroy Helsinki
I arrived at the venue early, picking my way over snow that had turned to treacherously slippery ice in the weak Saturday sun. Moving through the now familiar steps of collecting my photo-pass, putting my winter layers in at the cloakroom, and trailing upstairs to the main venue area, I suddenly felt a burst of homesickness.
Rotten Sound is a Finnish deathgrind band originally from Vaasa. If you haven’t heard of them, you might have heard of their former drummer, Kai Hahto. They are intense, they are in your face and they are addictive to see live. The area in front of the stage was half-filled with enthusiastic fans, giving an illusion to not many people being at the venue yet. However, the small stage-level bar was
already packed and the railings of the balcony bar were filled.
Blind Guardian Releases "Twilight Of The Gods"
German power/progressive act Blind Guardian released a lyric video for the new single "Twilight of the Gods." The song appears on the upcoming new release "Beyond the Red Mirror," which is set for release via Nuclear Blast on January 30th (EU), February 2nd (UK) and February 3rd (North America). A review for the album can be found at this location.
"Twilight of the Gods" is available as an extended single with two live tracks from Nuclear Blast or via Amazon and iTunes. The track list for the full album is:
1. The Ninth Wave
2. Twilight of the Gods
3. Prophecies
4. At the Edge of Time
5. Ashes of Eternity
6. The Holy Grail
7. The Throne
8. Sacred Mind
9. Miracle Machine
10. The Grand Parade
Check out "Twilight of the Gods": More...
Ektomorf Releases "Whisper" Music Video
Hungarian metal act Ektomorf released a new music video for the track "Whisper." The song appears on the latest release "Retribution," which is available on AFM Records. The previous music video for "You Can't Control Me" is available to view at this location.
Check out "Whisper" here:
Nightwish Releases Eighth Trailer On New Album
Finland's Nightwish released the part eight in a "making of" documentary series for the upcoming, yet untitled, new album, which set for release in 2015. The clip features the band is visiting the rainy city of London to record the choir, orchestral parts and percussions for their new album at Angel Studios.
Commented keyboard player and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen: "This must be the sixth or seventh time we’re working with these people. We’ve realized what they can do during these years. So it’s really not a surprise anymore but it hasn’t ceased to amaze me. The level of professionalism is just unbelievable. But even more importantly, they clearly like what they’re doing. The guys we’ve worked with for over 10 years are still up for it."
Added session-drummer Kai Hahto (Wintersun): "The professionalism is amazing. We were recording ethnic percussion yesterday. Some of the guys had played on Star Wars movies – and done Hans Zimmer soundtracks. I thought of myself as a humppa drummer. It was pretty amazing. They know their prima vista. You give them the notation, and they’ll nail it in no time."
Nightwish previously revealed the famed evolutionary biologist and atheist writer/leader Richard Dawkins as a guest on the album.
The clip was produced by Ville Lipiäinen. Check it out here: More...
Powerwolf To Release New Album In 2015
German power metal werewolves Powerwolf revealed that the majority of the songwriting for the follow up to "Preachers of the Night" (see review here) has been completed and will be released in 2015.
Guitarist/songwriter/producer Matthew Greywolf posted the following update: "During the past six months we have been secretly busy writing songs for the follow up album to 'Preachers of the night.' By now, the major part of the songwriting is finished and we're right now preparing for the studio work. The recordings will begin in early January and will keep us busy until March. The release is scheduled for summer 2015.
"So, what can you expect? Without revealing too much at this early stage, you can expect an album that's 100% uncompromising POWERWOLF-stuff.
"There's songs to go wild to, there's epic and atmospheric stuff - and a lot of wolfish metal madness in between - and quite a bunch of songs that will be must-plays on any future POWERWOLF liveshow for damn sure. We can't wait to get this album shaped! We'll keep you posted!"
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The Faceless Vocalist Geoff Ficco Quits Band
Geoffrey Ficco, vocalist for The Faceless since 2011, quit The Faceless yesterday evening.
States Ficco: "After nearly four years with the band, I have decided to leave The Faceless to pursue new opportunities. Thank you to the fans of the band, as well as the past and present members of The Faceless, for the unforgettable experience. One of the projects I will now have more time to focus on is my black metal band Ys, which just released an album in November. Thanks everybody." More...
Sepultura 30th Anniversary Video Report Posted
A short report on Sepultura's 30th-anniversary celebrations from "Bom Dia São Paulo" can be seen below.
The English-language edition of "Relentless: Thirty Years Of Sepultura", the first complete biography of Sepultura's epic career by Sao Paulo, Brazil-based U.S. author Jason Korolenko, was made available on December 4 via Rocket 88, a UK-based publisher dedicated to exploring new worlds of music and popular culture.
The foreword, preface and first chapter of "Relentless: Thirty Years Of Sepultura" can be found on the Rocket 88 web site.
Asking Alexandria Partners With BitTorrent Bundle
Asking Alexandria has partnered with BitTorrent Bundle to release "Live From Brixton And Beyond" on Monday, December 15, the same day, the 2-disc live concert DVD will be available through all major retailers and at the Asking Alexandria webstore.
Following in the footsteps of Thom Yorke and Diplo, the group will make the digital version available in the BitTorrent Bundle.
Explains Ash Avildsen president of Sumerian Records: "Sumerian Records is excited to team up with BitTorrent Bundle to allow all the content available on the Asking Alexandria physical DVD to be packaged digitally online, where other outlets were unavailable to offer the same service. More importantly, BitTorrent taking positive steps to help both musicians and labels monetize their art in such a turbulent time in the music biz is both admirable and exciting. They take a small fee for their services and are very favorable to those on the creative side. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Sumerian and BitTorrent Bundle." More...
RVNT Posts New Clip
RVNT - a metalcore act hailing from Virginia - will release its debut EP "Vulnerable" on December 16th via We Are Triumphant Records.
In anticipation of the debut, the band premieres a new music video for the track "Vain," which can be seen below.
Axegressor Posts New Clip
Thrash metal outfit Axegressor hailing from Finland is streaming its new clip for the song "Command to Last" and is giving away one copy of their third CD "Last" to two lucky winners.
The Give-Away-Competition's entry rules are simple:
Just name two bands other than Axegressor that appear (on a shirt or otherwise) in the video and
send in your response to the following question to axegressor_cont(at)yahoo.com by 5pm EST on Monday, December 8th and the band will pick two winners.
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