Metal News for February 21, 2015
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Beyond Creation Recruits New Bassist
After parting ways with Dominic "Forest" Lapointe earlier this week, Beyond Creation has now issued the following update about recruiting a new bassist:
"It is a great pleasure to announce that Hugo Doyon-Karout is now part of Beyond Creation as our new bass player!
"Being a very talented, forward thinking musician and a 6 string fretless bass player as well, he proved himself to be right what we needed to complete our formation. As most of you may not know, Kevin and Hugo have been playing together with our brothers in Brought By Pain for the past 3 years, allowing us to develop a close friendship and musical synergy along the way.
"It is the start of an exciting and inspiring experience for us and we'd like to thank every fan for their supportive attitude towards our evolving musical journey." More...
Night Posts New Single
In this first single from the upcoming "Soldiers Of Time" album, Night leaves its safe home to go exploring "Across The Ocean." Join the band in this journey below.
Night went back to the future to reinvent the band's self-proclaimed "80's heavy metal before 81" attitude. Upcoming album "Soldiers Of Time" tells a larger story holding 11 tracks of pure rockin' music where the band explores new territories and reconnects with the force that burns strong within. On the 2nd of March the album will be released worldwide.
"Soldiers Of Time" was recorded at Studio Underjord by Joona Hassinen (Year of the Goat, Skreakoedlan, Vanhelgd) and produced by Niels Nielsen (Ghost BC, Dead Soul). The drums on the album were handled by Martin Hjerstedt (Pg.Lost, Dead Soul), while the cover was made by Mattias Frisk. More...
Winterage Streaming Album's Title Track
Symphonic power metal outfit Winterage just released a new album titled "The Harmonic Passage," which was recorded with an orchestra at Nadir Music Studios in Genova by Tommy Talamanca (Sadist).
You can hear the title track in the YouTube player below, and a teaser trailer showcasing the recording can also be found after the jump.
Sister Of... Reveals New Album Details
On May 12th, Crowquill Records will finally release "The Serpent, the Angel, the Adversary," the debut full-length by St. Joseph's Missouri's Sisters Of... Crowquill Records also comments:
"The band's debut EP 'Follow Me As A Ghost' was hailed by critics and fans alike, and now the band has taken their music to the next level with an album that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best of 2015.
"Fans of Neurosis, Isis, Pelican and Russian Circles need to pay attention, as this album is what post-metal fans have been waiting for!
"The band is a project of musical mastermind Aaron Coker, who is best known for his jaunts as drummer in bands such as the Appleseed Cast and Reggie and the Full Effect. While those projects showcased Aaron's proficiency in more mainstream music, his new project shows that he is just as deft with heavier music. Once Aaron was joined by Chris Clark, the project became known as Sisters Of..."
Crowquill Records founder BJ Dierkes further comments: "Within seconds of listening to their first EP Follow Me as a Ghost,' I knew that we were going to sign these guys. From the beginning, the entire deal really revolved around putting out *this* record, their first full-length on vinyl. That was in mid-2013, making this the longest running project that we've been involved with as a label. I've heard every stage of the record from early writing, to scratch tracks with drums, and all the way through mixing and post-production. Aaron and Chris have created a phenomenal record, and we could not be any more ecstatic to be putting it out with them." More...
Vereor Nox Streaming New Single
Italy's symphonic black metal unit Vereor Nox has a new track online for streaming titled "Kronos: Fear," which can be heard below. Vereor Nox consists of:
Vocals - Fenrir
Guitars - Kronos
Bass - Krampus
Drums - Seth
Hillbilly Revenge Releases Split Album
Metal label Witches Brew just made available a ten track split CD featuring the Greek bands Hillbilly Revenge and Human Slaughter. You can also stream all the tracks below, and Witches Brew had this to say:
"Hillybilly Revenge from Drama open the split with five catchy tracks of Bay Area inspired crossover thrash with powerful clean vocals; Human Slaughter from Thessaloniki dominate the remaining five tracks with crust infested crossover thrash combined with death / thrash styled vocals. Highly recommended for all who are into the Bay Area sound and 80's New York hardcore."
The split's track listing is as follows:
1. HILLBILLY REVENGE March Of The Hillbillies 01:12
2. HILLBILLY REVENGE Zombie Town Mosh 03:10
3. HILLBILLY REVENGE Hillbilly Revenge 02:52
4. HILLBILLY REVENGE Reduced To Decay 01:43
5. HILLBILLY REVENGE Black Red Bar 02:22
6. HUMAN SLAUGHTER Sti Dini Tou Xaous 03:54
7. HUMAN SLAUGHTER Doomsday Is Coming 02:37
8. HUMAN SLAUGHTER A Good Cop Is A Dead Cop 02:05
9. HUMAN SLAUGHTER Pisteveis Pws T'Aksizeis 02:08
10. HUMAN SLAUGHTER Pathitiki Neolaia (Live) 02:34 More...
Vale Of Pnath Parts With Guitarist
Vale Of Pnath just issued the following announcement online about splitting with the band's guitar player:
"Unfortunately, we have to announce that we have parted ways with guitarist, Mikey Reeves. It has been a honor and a privilege to work with him for over 8 years.
"We still all remain good friends and wish him the best of luck. He is a rad dude and has sick band called Vimana, so keep an eye out.
"With that said, we're stoked to announce Harrison Patuto (Dissonance in Design) as a full-time member of Vale of Pnath. Many of you are already aware that Vance & Harrison collaborated to write Dissonance in Design's Sentient in 2013, and now they are collectively focusing their creative forces to bring our music to another level.
"We can't wait to see to see what comes next! See you guys on the road in April!" More...
The Beautiful Ones Releasing New Album
The first full-length release from Arizona's The Beautiful Ones has finally been announced: "Jaded Love" is set for an April 21st release date and the first song from the release, "Exhale (Room 312)," is available to stream below. 6131 Records comments:
"At first blush, it might seem easy to dismiss The Beautiful Ones as yet another in a long line of current hardcore bands aping late '80s NYHC conventions. Upon further investigation, a deeper and more genuine aesthetic becomes apparent, as evidenced on their new full length, 'Jaded Love.'
"The NYHC elements are undeniably present, yet a broader spectrum of influences stand out as well. Clearly the band has been listening to everything from Alice In Chains to Slowdive and have impressively melding them into one cohesive sound all their own.
"Unafraid to explore their mellower side, The Beautiful Ones recruited Pity Sex vocalist Britty Drake to sing on two of their new songs, including 'The Morning' which features Drake handling lead vocal duties.
"The result is unlike anything heard on records from their contemporaries and nods towards a certain progression for the band. The Beautiful Ones are not the sort of band that sets out to turn things on their head, but with Jaded Love they may be naturally stepping in that direction, and the results are striking."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Jaded 01:41
2. Preface (Take It All Away) 02:54
3. Exhale (Room 312) 04:04
4. Transcend 03:27
5. The Morning 02:08
6. Flowercrown 04:06
7. Lovers Stomp 03:35
8. Bloom & Destroy 03:58
9. Stay 01:38
10. Heart in a Jar 03:42
11. Nothing. Existing. Missing. 04:06 More...
Greasebeast Posts Recording Clip
Canadian outfit Greasebeast has released a brief clip online of the band recording an unreleased track titled "Lacrimosa," which can be seen below.
To hear more from Greasebeast, you can also stream the band's entire 2014 self-titled album by heading over to Bandcamp here.
Culture Abuse Posts New EP Online
Culture Abuse just dropped a new EP titled "Spray Paint The Dog," which can be heard below. 6131 Records comments:
"It has finally arrived... the awe-inspiring new two-song release from San Francisco Bay area bad boys Culture Abuse. Entitled 'Spray Paint The Dog,' this brief offering provides only a glimpse at what these rockers have been cookin' up, suggesting more awesomeness is sure to come. Pick up a copy of this must-hear release at the links below."
1. Nicotine 03:34
2. Perfect Light 02:58
Immortal Opus Posts New Song
Brazilian metal band Immortal Opus is gearing up to drop a first studio album, which will take place at a gig with Sonata Arctica on March 2nd. An advance demo track titled "Spectrum" has now been made available online and can be heard below. Immortal Opus consists of:
Alessandra Nunes - Vocal
Guilherme Hübner - Guitarra
Victor Aburachid - Guitarra
Samuel Vieira - Baixo
Izabella Dias - Bateria
Sabertooth Zombie Aims To Give You A Headache
MassAppeal.com has premiered "The Headache," the opening track off the mighty Sabertooth Zombie's new EP, "Human Performance IV." Give it a listen below.
The Northern California band's fifteenth release to date, "Human Performance IV" is marked for a March 3rd release on Twelve Gauge Records, the San Francisco label behind the new Youth Funeral EP and other recent records by No Sir and Nervous.
"Human Performance IV" was recorded and mixed by Sam Pura at The Panda Studios (Self Defense Family, North) and mastered by Piper Payne (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). The track listing is:
1. The Headache
2. Coffin Coast
3. Gardens of Loss
4. Crazy Endings More...
Saboter Streaming Self-Titled MCD
Greek heavy metal band Saboter just released a self-titled MCD via Witches Brew, which is available for streaming in full below.
Production for the MCD was performed at the Eleventh Tower recording studio in Athens, Greece over the course of August and September of 2014 with Harris Vogiatzis in the producer role. The track listing is as follows:
1. Eye Of Terror
2. Land Of Anger
3. Inner Peace
4. Nasty Warriors
5. Redemption More...
Chugger Posts "Virus" Video
This coming April 1st, groove death metal band Chugger will release debut full-length album and second release overall entitled "Human Plague."
The album will be released on Rambo Music/GAIN Music Entertainment/Sony Music and will be available in CD and indDigital formats. Recording and production for the album was performed by Daniel Antonsson (Dark Tranquillity, Soilwork) at Gothenburg Rock Studios; while the cover and booklet design for the CD were produced by graphic designer Sam Hayles at DOSEprod.
Starting in Gothenburg, Sweden on March 6th, Chugger will head out on a 27 date tour across Europe in support of the new album. Chugger has also released an official video for the track "Virus" from the upcoming album. Check it out below. The full album's track listing is: More...
Alienchrist Streaming New EP
Seville, Spain-based outfit Alienchrist has a new EP online titled "Exolution," which can be heard below or over at Bandcamp here. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Zimabu Eter (Feat. Bryan Long from Dealey Plaza) 03:39
2. Signals 03:48
3. All Seeing Eye 03:52
4. The Mind Of The Psychopath 03:34
5. Zimabu Eter (Dubsteb Remix) 02:58 More...
Reign Streaming "Hack/Override"
Chicago, Illinois-based metal outfit Reign has a new track available for streaming online titled "Hack/Override," which can be heard below. The song will appear on a forthcoming new EP from Reign due out in the near future.
Abysmal Grief Announces Split Release
Italian Doom Metal Records is pleased to announce the release of a split 12" between Abysmal Grief and Runes Order.
This vinyl edition will be limited to 500 copies (200 X grey vinyl + 300 X black vinyl). Some copies will come with a strictly limited certificate hand signed by both bands. The release date is scheduled for April 13th, and the record label comments:
"Side A - Hymn Of The Afterlife
"The Abysmal Grief, historical lords of Italian dark sound, propose an horror/dark Ambient track conceived as a hymn to the afterlife and to the tragic fate that our frail, short lives share.
Death is a lady and noble Queen. She is the destiny of every man.
"Side B - Snuff The Nun
"The Italian master of experimental music, Claudio Dondo, proposes with his Runes Order an horror/dark Ambient song with a gothic decadent atmosphere. The track is a macabre hymn to pleasure and blasphemy portraying the profanation of the sacred through sbyff rituals of which the artist is a follower and faithful admirer. Alex De Siena, who was his partner in the Star Matter project, is both the singer and the priestess performing the rite."
Cold Lungs Posts 24 Minute Video
On the southside of Edmonton in the dead of winter, Cold Lungs set out to gather friends from the local hardcore scene to record a first live video.
It was shot entirely live off the floor in the practice space for Cold Lungs and a few other local bands. Chad Steeves Photography, Firth Photography, and a couple of GoPro's captured the madness that ensued.
The entire EP "New Pictures//Old Frames" was played front to back (along with 2 older songs) by 3 frenzied young men. This video represents two parts: one dim and the other grim, the black and white filming gives viewers a sense of the atmosphere and the loud abrasive music showcases the aggression of the Edmonton Hardcore scene. The video spans just under 24 minutes covering every facet of their passionate performance. Check it out below, thanks to PureGrainAudio.com.
Bassist / vocalist Justin comments: "This video couldn't have happened without the help of these insanely talented people we're lucky to call our friends.. Alley Kat brewery were also kind enough to give us a keg of beer, and a ton of people were kind enough to drink said beer and trash our basement. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out, it has the exact mood and atmosphere we want to create for our music, abrasive and chaotic." More...
Of Mice & Men Premieres New Song
Of Mice & Men has premiered a new song titled "Never Giving Up" taken from the upcoming new album "Restoring Force: Full Circle". Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments.
"Restoring Force: Full Circle" is due out on February 24 via Rise Records.
Apophys Posts New Video
The Dutch death metallers from Apophys - featuring members of God Dethroned, Prostitute Disfigurement, Detonation and Toxocara -will be releasing their debut full-length "Prime Incursion" on April 7th through Metal Blade Records. In anticipation of the debut release the band offers a first taste and is streaming a new clip for the song "Requiem For The Absurd" which can be seen below.
Oceano Posts New Song "Transient Gateways"
Chicago death metal and deathcore outfit Oceano will release new studio album "Ascendants" on March 24th via Earache Records. In anticipation of the new album the band offers a first taste of it and is streaming another new track, this time for "Transient Gateways."
Explains front man Adam Warren: "This album is an evolution of our brand of heaviness. It is our most focused release ever and contains a concept that elevates the band onto a higher plane. I want every Oceano fan old and new to be launched into an altered state and immerse themselves into discovering what 'Ascendants' is all about."
The Ritual Aura Posts New Song
A new technical death metal outfit hailing from Australia named The Ritual Aura premieres a new song titled "Time-Lost Utopia", which will appear on their upcoming full-length "Laniakea". The song gets an additional boost from a guest solo by Christian Münzner (Spawn of Possession, Alkaloid, ex-Obscura).
The album "Laniakea" doesn’t have a precise release date yet, so expect it to come out later this year.
You can now check out the track "Time-Lost Utopia" below.
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