Metal News for February 18, 2025
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9 news articles posted on this day.
Wednesday 13 Announces New Album
After returning in 2022 with his widely-acclaimed full-length album "Horrifier" (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated Murderdolls reunion shows, world-renowned fearsome frontman Wednesday 13 is back with another slew of harbingers of horror to slay the masses. His new full-length album, "Mid Death Crisis," is set to drop on 25th April, 2025 via Napalm Records.
Wednesday 13 has unveiled the album's first single, the ultra-catchy "When The Devil Commands," and its equally raucous, blasphemous new music video. The track stuns with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars. You can check it out below.
The Duke of Spook himself dubs the album as a fun, campy, “leave-your-brain-at-the-door” rager and a true return to his hard-rocking roots. Produced by guitarist Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z'Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver) the album oozes infectious 80s sleaze metal energy, further accented by a blitzing guest vocal from Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe.
Wednesday 13 comments:
"Growing up in the 80s, I remember the satanic panic of heavy metal music and parents' concern over what their kids were listening to. My mother was constantly checking my cassettes and making sure I wasn’t possessed by the devil. Most of the music that I listened to never had any of those themes, but they were just accused of it. So when writing the lyrics to this song, I wrote what I thought would terrify my mother if she had stumbled upon this music. I wanted the lyrics to be upfront and leave no question as to what they were about… the Devil. This song is done in a fun spirit, and we don’t plan on burning any churches in the future." More...
Nachtblut Drops "Das Leben Der Anderen" Video
Today, German dark metal masters Nachtblut have released their gloomy third single "Das Leben der Anderen" [Eng: The Lives of Others], cut from their upcoming seventh studio album Todschick [Eng: Dead chic], out this Friday via Napalm Records.
In the age of social media, this sentiment is more relevant than ever. The melancholic track "Das Leben der Anderen" captures a deep sense of loneliness and isolation, reflecting the all-too-common feeling of being left behind while everyone else seems to be thriving. Underlined by Askeroth's guttural screams and explosive synths, this offering elevates their sound to new heights as the band prepares to showcase this and more Todschick tracks on tour, starting this Friday!
Nachtblut on their new single "Das Leben der Anderen":
"When was the last time you scrolled through social networks for hours? From one perfectly staged vacation photo to the next, from faces distorted by filters that warp our beauty standards. And have you ever asked yourself: Why is everyone so flawless and seemingly living an exciting life - except for me? If so, this song is for you." More...
Nightfall To Release New Album In May
Since 1991, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The blackened death metal band sound as vengeful as ever. But the Athenians' upcoming eleventh album is their darkest and most epic creation yet. Backed by monumental production, a powerful message and the biggest choruses in the band's 30-year history, with "Children Of Eve," Efthimis Karadimas and his fellow rebels are set to unite blackened souls everywhere.
"I love how this album came out," Efthimis says. "We're excited to play these songs live. The sound is massive. The choruses are huge. And there's a message that comes through. It's an album about how we come through pain, how we live with pain and how we die in pain."
Like their brothers-in-arms, Nightfall sculpt towering Gothic melodies from their blackened slab of death metal. After all, they're the first Greek band to perform at Wacken Open Air. "Children Of Eve" is blessed with the mightiest set of hooks in their deep discography. Their new album was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, who's worked with Volbeat, Amaranthe, The Black Dahlia Murder and many other big names from metal's pantheon. "I Hate" seethes with thunderous bass, riffs that crack like lightning and blast beats from ex-Septicflesh drummer Fotis Benardo that flow with all the fire and fury of the River Styx.
"I am a manic servant of deity of doom", Efthimis roars as a Greek choir echoes his righteous anger like the call of a siren.
Their new single will have the festival masses headbanging and raising horns, but it wouldn't bear the mark of Nightfall if it didn't possess a deeper message. While the band's disdain for the restrictions of the Eastern Orthodox Church has only grown, their latest act of rebellion was fueled by the ongoing rise of religious wars. "Anger was the root," Efthimis reveals about what inspired "Children Of Eve." In the video for "I Hate," a fallen warrior is resurrected, only to hunt down his guardian angel.
"Faith is a personal matter", Efthimis continues, "but it can become a dirty business." More...
One More Problem Premiere New Single & Music Video
Sacramento, CA-based metal/hardcore quintet One More Problem premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Kill Me", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Dark Forest Hypothesis Premiere New Lyric Video
Greensboro, North Carolina-based slamming deathcore outfit Dark Forest Hypothesis premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Snagwalker", taken from their current EP "Root Of Terror", out in stores now.
Check out "Snagwalker" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Amenra Premiere New Single & Music Video "Forlorn"
Belgian post-metal collective Amenra have unveiled their latest track, “Forlorn.” This song serves as the opening cut from their upcoming EP, “With Fang And Claw,” which is set for release on March 28th via Relapse Records. Notably, this EP is one of two companion releases arriving that day, with a separate effort titled “De Toorn” also scheduled to drop simultaneously.
Frontman Colin Van Eeckhout had the following to say about the track: More...
Mantar Premiere New Music Video
German sludge metal duo Mantar have unleashed an official music video for their latest single, “Cosmic Abortion.” Once again, Guilherme Henriques handled the directorial duties for the clip, which accompanies the track from their newly released album, "Post Apocalyptic Depression." That record is out now via Metal Blade Records.
Justice For The Damned Premiere New Single & Video
Justice For The Damned’s latest single, “The Current,” made its official debut today, February 17th, accompanied by the official music video directed by Crystal Arrow. The track was produced, mixed, and mastered by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Will Putney (Body Count, Better Lovers) alongside Steve Seid.
The band shared their thoughts on the song: More...
Machine Head Premiere New Single “Unbøund”
Machine Head's upcoming eleventh studio album, UNATØNED, is fast approaching, with the band unveiling a brand-new single, "Unbøund", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. With a distinct ‘American’ feel, UNATØNED is set to drop on April 25th via Nuclear Blast.
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