Metal News for February 10, 2022
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17 news articles posted on this day.
The Defaced Releases New Lyric Video
Swedish metal veterans, The Defaced are releasing a new video and single for "Bleeding Ore". The song is taken from the bands upcoming album "Charlatans" that will be released on March 4, 2022
The band about the song: "The lyrics of Bleeding Ore are about the utter frustration one can feel in a world that seems to look more into a narrower and more egocentric periscope. We tend to miss the holistic side of life and nature in a highly effective- and measurable world. When writing the lyrics, I felt a profound sadness that sometimes can flow over us, but at the same time I felt the need not to linger too long in these thought patterns.
"The video is a representation of how individuals can feel about personal trauma, but the video still has a more humoristic side with the unicorn that we used in the promo picture. My daughter's unicorn was in my car, and we started using it in the pictures, then we integrated it into the video to take the edge of all seriousness. The video and the lyrics were getting too dark. Hey, it's just music after all." More...
Sator Reveals New Album Details
Following their much acclaimed, latest record "Ordeal" (2017), Genoa-based heavy sludge and doom metal trio Sator has announced the release of their third studio album. "Cleansing Ritual" will be out on April 22nd through Argonauta Records.
Inspired by both the classic yet current scene, from the pioneers of doom and kraut-rock to modern extreme, sludge and post-metal bands, Sator merges an enthralling blend of all that is heavy, while doubling down their songwriting talent and colossal sound to a new level on "Cleansing Ritual." Slower, heavier, and even more psychedelic, Sator's forthcoming record proves to become one of the heavy doom and sludge metal highlights in 2022 – highly recommended for fans of acts such as EyeHateGod, Neurosis and alike – and ultimately sees the band stepping out as one of Italy’s best kept underground secrets!
Listen to a first sneak peak, as the trio just shared an album teaser below.
Guitarist Mauro: "Cleansing Ritual is our heaviest, most psychedelic album: a ritual of slow riffs and angst-ridden screams drenched in feedback and distortions. We cleanse ourselves from the evil of this world to become as pure as children. The Children of Doom...Doom's children."
Tracklist:
1. Ancient Disease
2. Solaris
3. Murder By Music
4. On The Edge More...
Hate World Hero Unveils New Lyric Video
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Hate World Hero has released a new single entitled, "The Beast Has Awoken." You can check out a lyric video for the song below.
"'The Beast Has Awoken' is about the awakening or waking up of The Beast. The Beast itself can signify anyone or anything, even an object or an experience. In life we face setbacks, doubts and downplay from different directions, but once you find your inner spark and let it burn, it will break all chains and kick-start you on new paths, although others might not always understand. What is The Beast then? That’s for you to decide!
"'The Beast Has Awoken' is a powerful, fast-paced, and energetic song that rolls on with rising intensity and enormous power. The song’s pace, melodicity and massive choruses will no doubt make you bang your heads." More...
Suidakra And Graveworm Members Form New Band
Dragonbreed is a collabaration of current and past Suidakra members with longtime friend and Graveworm vocalist Stefan Fiori. A message from MDD Records reads as follows:
"The guys of the Suidakra / Graveworm melodic death metal mash-up Dragonbreed have finished work on their debut longplayer. The stylistic and also personal journey back in time to the early days of the genre will be titled Necrohedron, and will be released on April 22nd via MDD Records.
Raw, wild and inspired by the spirit of the early years, the quintet around Graveworm singer Stefano Fiori and Suidakra's Arkadius Antonik will play eight songs with a playing time of 38 minutes. Also on board: cover artist Kris Verwimp, who is not only responsible for the artwork, but also for the lyrical content, which is a concept story that has been lying untold in his drawer for a long time and now fits Dragonbreed like a glove. A first sample and further information will be available soon." More...
Caveat Streaming New Album
Caveat has been making music together for the better part of two decades and in that time they have put out five records, the most recent of which is the soon-to-be-released "Alchemy" that has been a few years in the making. This long-running band has made a name for themselves in the Canadian metal scene all the while refusing to be constricted to the genre rules and employing a vast array of influences and techniques in their music. This upcoming full-length is no different as it is progressive, aggressive and keeps the listener on their toes as they experience this complex and detailed musical offering.
The band says that they have been getting steadily more progressive since 2004 when guitarist Joe Sikorski joined the fray. With him, he brought many possibilities in the realm of guitar harmonies and his virtuosic skills as a soloist. They continue to say that they definitely peaked as far as technical prowess on 2006’s "Red," but the twin guitars, cross vocalization and wide variety of styles and songs have been a trademark of Caveat for almost 20 years. There is still innovation to be had though which they explain further:
"The creation of Alchemy has been one that has taken a few years to come to fruition, due to the stage and challenges of the modern world, but with that, we feel like the subject matter and music is more relevant than ever dealing with subjects such as addiction, the loss of a loved one, personal growth and even finding that light at the end of the tunnel. Being the band is now going on two decades of making music together, Alchemy is the first album putting newest member Amanda Marie Bourdon on lead vocal duties. She joined during the recording of our last album showing a glimpse of her vocal potential; this time around Amanda steps into the limelight as the main vocalist, which still sharing vocal duties with Greg Musgrave, but offering a new, fresh take on the Caveat sound taking the listener to uncharted territories that have turned out amazing."
"Alchemy" will be released tomorrow (February 11th) but can now be heard via The Prog Space.
Sanhedrin Shares New Music Video
New York’s Sanhedrin has debuted the first video from their upcoming album, "Lights On," set for worldwide release on March 4th. You can check it out below.
The Brooklyn power trio do metal the old school way, channeling the greats that preceded them to create something that is instantly familiar yet with a new, modern energy to it. On this particular track, vocalist/bassist Erica Stoltz explains, "’Lost at Sea’ is about how we are drowning in excess here in the developed world. We are moving ever further away from a seven-generations perspective of our own existence, the effect it has on the future and how it is tied to the past."
The video was shot at the historic King's Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Built in the 1920's, it is a visually stunning facility with ornate features that lend itself to the lyrical theme of opulence. The vast ceilings, bold carvings and beautiful stage and seats provide an epic atmosphere for the band's performance. Also starring in the video is fellow Brooklyn metaller, Tanya Finder of the band Shadowland, as the death-dealing fortune teller.
Rounded out by drummer Nathan Honor and guitarist Jeremy Sosville the band state, “In a time where the world around you feels like it’s aflame, when our heavy metal heroes are beginning to disappear to failing health or changing social norms, we, Sanhedrin, stand here as a shining light through the dark. We are prepared to fly the flag of heavy metal in these trying and uncertain times and have only begun to show the world what we are capable of.” More...
Crown Magnetar To Release New EP In March
American modern deathcore juggernauts Crown Magnetar have announced their new EP, "Alone In Death," due 25 March via Unique Leader Records.
The band have also released the first single from the record, the ferocious "Realistic Flesh Mask" feat. Nick Arthur of Molotov Solution.
Crown Magnetar commented: "Everyone will experience death. This song is about having to be a fake version of yourself. Forced to hide your emotions and continue crawling through the mud endlessly. People may think you are strong when confronted with suffering. But all you want to do is curl up and die."
With a compelling combination of tech, core and death elements, Crown Magnetar emerged in 2017 showcasing technical riffs, relentless blast beats and crushing yet dynamic vocals. Releasing "The Prophet Of Disgust" EP in 2018, the band followed up with their critically acclaimed debut full-length entitled "The Codex Of Flesh" on 30th April, 2021 which they supported with a US tour alongside Lorna Shore.
Of the new EP Crown Magnetar adds, "While as a band we’ve always been about incredibly fast, incredibly jarring deathcore with a lot of death metal influence, Alone In Death was written with speed and captivation in mind the whole time, on top of our go-to writing styles. At the same time, we’ve added an emphasis on emotional depth, making sure the riffs and beats were as memorable as they were extreme. Everyone goes through varying degrees of hardship, pain and isolation. Alone in Death reflects that both lyrically and emotionally."
"Alone In Death" demonstrates a band not fucking around, showcasing a captivating display of precision, musicianship and relentless savagery across six blistering tracks, determined to claw their way to the very top of the deathcore pile. More...
Sevendust Announces Second Leg Of "Animosity" Tour
Sevendust will celebrate the 21st anniversary of their Animosity album with an upcoming US tour. The second leg of the tour has been confirmed, and all dates can be found below. Tickets and VIP packages available Friday, February 11 at Sevendust.com.
The tour dates are as follows:
First Leg (with Tetrarch and Dead Poet Society):
March 4 - Oklahoma City - The Diamond Ballroom
March 5 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
March 7 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre
March 8 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
March 11 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
March 12 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
March 13 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst
March 15 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
March 18 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater
March 19 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater
March 20 - Wichita, KA - The Cotillion
March 22 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
March 23 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
March 25 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman
March 26 - St. Louis, MO - The Factory
March 27 - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon
Second Leg:
April 29 - Grand Rapids, Mi - 20 Monroe
April 30 - Detroit, MI - The FIllmore
May 1 - Cleveland, OH - The Agora Theater
May 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theater
May 4 - Syracuse, NY - Sharkey’s
May 6 - Long Island, NY - The Paramount
May 7 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino
May 8 - Hartford, CT - The Webster Theater
May 10 - Harrisburg, PA - HMAC
May 11 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of The Living Arts
May 13 - Baltimore, MD -Rams Head Live
May 14 - Charlotte, NC -The Neighborhood Theatre
May 15 - Charlotte, NC -The Neighborhood Theatre
May 17 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Magestic
May 18 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall
May 19 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
May 20 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville
Decapitated Confirms Rescheduled UK/Irish Tour
Decapitated are pleased to announce re-scheduled Irish/UK dates for their 25th Anniversary Tour, which was recently postponed due to the ongoing pandemic situation. The masterly death metallers will hit our stages throughout this March and April, accompanied by new special guests Signs Of The Swarm and Harbinger. New show dates have been added in Hull, Leeds, Bridgend, Norwich and Milton Keynes.
Decapitated's Vogg commented: "I still remember it like it was yesterday… 22 years ago, our first ever UK tour, straight after Winds of Creation was released. We'd been touring with Lock up and Corporation 187. That was the first time we played for fans in England, and they called us the "helicopter band" because we would windmill for the entire set. It was a really great time for us, and we received a warm welcome in every town. That's why I am grateful that Decapitated can come back to the UK/IRL, which are almost like our second homes when we talk about the metal scene. We can't wait to smash some venues we haven't played for years, like The Underworld in London, which is legendary, plus visiting completely new places like Bridgend, Milton Keynes and Hull, where we have never played before. Prepare for more songs from our old catalogue, Nihility and Winds of Creation. Prepare for death metal madness, and let's celebrate it all together like we always did. See you soon friends!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Matt Pike Posts New Music Video Online
From rewriting the hard rock rulebook with his Grammy award-winning trio High on Fire, to reverse engineering doom metal with his genre-defining trio Sleep, Matt Pike has channelled his natural talents and chiselled a steely path straight to the heart of modern-day metal’s molten core.
On 18th February, Pike will release his debut solo LP, "Pike vs The Automaton," via MNRK Heavy.
Today, 10th February, Pike releases a video for the new song 'Land' which he describes as, "totally different, like an old blues song". The track and clip each feature Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds. You can check it out below.
Of the single, Pike comments: "'Land' was written after I had just come home from a tour. It's like an old blues song. I was thinking of it as like a bunch of old dudes in a subway doing a doo-wop thing. It has the feel of a two-step like my Mom used to dance to, like Country Western. It’s totally about depression and leading a hard life. Later, I was playing the song for Brent Hinds from Mastodon who had come out to Portland to jam with me and he laid down this smokin’-ass Billy Gibbons kind of solo! I did one solo and then he did his solo and I’m like, “You’re a dick,” (laughs). The bass player from Brent’s other band West End Motel, Steve McPeeks, played some stand-up bass – both plucking and with a bow – and it really brought out this depth to the song. I’ve never written a song like that and recorded it and made it as cool as it is. It’s totally different." More...
Cruachan Reveals New Album Title
Irish folk metal pioneers Cruachan has announced that the name of their upcoming ninth studio album will be "Forest Songs." The band has also confirmed that the record will contain the previously released single, "The Hawthorn." This will be Cruachan's first album since 2018's, "Nine Years Of Blood" and will be their first to be released through Despotz Records.
Atrocity Premiere Abominable Putridity Cover
Californian slamming brutal death band Atrocity premiere their take on Abominable Putridity's "Remnants of the Tortured”, streaming via YouTube for you below.
Reaping Asmodeia Premiere New Music Video
Reaping Asmodeia premiere their new music video for "The Forge Of Moira" streaming for you below. The clip was captured at the band's record release show for their latest outing "Darkened Infinity".
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Corrupter Premiere Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
French death metal band Corrupter premiere the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming full-length debut "Descent Into Madness". The record will be released by Godz Ov War Productions on February 11th in CD and digital editions. The cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado.
Check out now "Descent Into Madness" in its entirety below.
Cancer Bats Premiere New Single & Music Video
April 15th has been scheduled as the release date for the seventh studio full-length from Canadian hardcore band Cancer Bats. That album has been dubbed “Psychic Jailbreak” and it will be released via the group’s own Bat Skull Records and New Damage Records.
A music video for the album’s title track has premiered online and can be streamed below.
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Flaw Premiere Cover Of lovelytheband’s “Broken”
Nü metal band Flaw announce their new album “Revival”. The covers effort is scheduled for a March 04th release by Cleopatra Records. The opening cover track of lovelyltheband‘s “Broken” is the first advance track to be premiered and an accompanying music video for it is streaming via YouTube below.
Comments the group’s frontman Christopher Volz: More...
Midnight Premiere New Single
Another new single from Midnight‘s upcoming fifth studio full-length “Let There Be Witchery” has premiered online. The one-man-band led by Athenar debut “Nocturnal Molestation” from that album ahead of its March 04th release by Metal Blade Records.
Midnight will be out touring this spring with Mayhem and Watain on the ‘Sanguine Sodomy Of North America Tour. The trek will stop at the below cities: More...
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