Metal News for February 18, 2024
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Girlschool, Alcatrazz & Raven Rock Tufnell Park
There are some tours which are almost impossible to pass up. When a legendary band announces a tour it's exciting, but when a team of pioneers get together, then you know you're in for something special (or an explorers expedition.) So when it was announced that Girlschool and Raven, two bands from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal who, while not always gaining the recognition they deserve, helped lay the foundations for what metal is today, would be hitting the road with Alcatrazz, a band who achieved much success in the heyday of heavy metal, it was a no brainer. Time then to hop on the coach to London once again to visit The Dome in Tufnell Park, just a couple of stops away from Camden on the Northern Line to witness what promised to be a great night of old school heavy metal music.
As if the triple co-headlining sets weren't enough, opening the show was Airforce, who formed back in 1987 and is perhaps most notable for featuring former Iron Maiden drummer Doug Sampson behind the kit. What will immediately strike anyone witnessing them though is the absolute vocal powerhouse that is singer Flávio Lino, the former vocalist of doom metal band On The Loose. Lino has the perfect voice for this kind of metal and if one was looking to start a heavy metal band, he would be exactly the kind of vocalist you'd want. Airforce plays a fun, up-tempo brand of music well suited to this tour and it's of good quality too, leading to a number of fans in attendance singing along, even if they weren't familiar with them before. Airforce is a real treat for lovers of traditional heavy metal and I'd definitely recommend catching them live. More...
Mortifying Deformity Premiere New Single
Texas-based brutal death metal outfit Mortifying Deformity premiere a new single titled "Coagulated Meat Truck", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Krypteia Premiere New Single & Music Video
Melodic death metal band Krypteia premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Chaos Imperium", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Severance Premiere New Single "Sentenced''
Guildford, UK-based deathcore band Severance premiere their new single "Sentenced", streaming via YouTube for you now below.
Last Chance To Reason Premikere New Track
Last Chance To Reason has unveiled their latest single, "Archons & Acolytes," following an exclusive debut on their Patreon platform. This release marks another step in their comeback campaign. The progressive metal band, featuring Michael Lessard of The Contortionist on vocals, recently returned with their first new song in over a decade, titled "Digital Twin."
Suicidal Angels Debuts New Lyric Video
Today, Greek thrashers Suicidal Angels have released their brand new track "Virtues Of Destruction," which is part of their upcoming, highly anticipated new album "Profane Prayer," out on March 1st 2024. The band also recently announced a UK tour set to take place this April, which is part of a wider European tour.
Vocalist Nick commented,
"Our 3rd single just landed! Almost 2 weeks before our headline European tour, we are glad to share with you one more song from our new album 'Profane Prayer'! Play it loud and headbang along with the whole neighborhood!
"The time has come! Finally, almost after 4 years, our 8th studio album is true and ready to unleash itself in to the market, bringing you some new tunes to satisfy the needs and the appetites of the toughest audience! March the 1st of 2024, this beast will be out, in digital and physical form in all of Nuclear Blast’s channels. We have returned and it will be killer!" More...
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