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Metal News for February 22, 2024

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7 news articles posted on this day.

Iron Monkey To Release New Album In April

English sludge metal veterans Iron Monkey has announced that they will be releasing a brand new album, titled "Spleen & Goad," through Relapse Records on April 5th. In anticipation of their fourth album, the band has unveiled a new music video for the opening song, "Misanthropizer." You can check it out below.

You can pre-order the album from the band's official Bandcamp.

Tracklisting:

1. Misanthropizer
2. Concrete Shock
3. C.S.P.
4. Off Switch
5. Rat Flag
6. Lead Transfusion
7. Exlexed
8. The Gurges
9. O. D. Rose More...

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Judas Priest Posts New Lyric Video Online

British heavy metal icons Judas Priest has released a brand new lyric video for the song, "The Serpent And The King." You can check it out below. The song is the fourth single from the band's upcoming nineteenth studio album, "Invincible Shield," which will be released through Epic Records on March 8th. This will be the band's first album in six years, following 2018's, "Firepower," and will mark their third release with guitarist Richie Faulkner. More...

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Hammer King Shares "The Devil Will I Do" Video

Mighty German heavy metal/power metal unit Hammer King strike with their brand-new hammering single, "The Devil Will I Do," together with an official music video! The vigorous song is cut from the band’s upcoming studio album, "König und Kaiser," set for release on March 22, 2024 via Napalm Records. "König und Kaiser" continues the storyline of the band paying homage to the mighty Hammer King.

With "The Devil Will I Do," Hammer King unleash another headbanger hit to heat up the anticipation for their next full-length. On "König und Kaiser," the band, led by ex-Ross The Boss vocalist Titan Fox, is joined by noteworthy guest features from the likes of The Tribune of labelmates Warkings, with whom Hammer King is heading out on a huge European tour with in March and April 2024.

Hammer King on "The Devil Will I Do":
"’The Devil Will I Do’ is Hammer King’s tribute to Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’, especially the infamous ‘Swamp Castle’ scene. It might just be our most atmospheric video, as well. We have turned a medieval castle’s keep into a realm of shadows, and its church into the temple of the King. We have stepped up 108 stories of height in two days, have provoked a major fire department run and endured temperatures below the freezing point. Enjoy watching this video as much as we did shooting it!

"‘The Devil Will I Do’ is an anthem of liberty and resistance. Whatever they demand me to be, the Devil will I do!" More...

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Enemy 906 Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Guadalajara, Mexico-based beatdown/deathcore quintet Enemy 906 premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Finish You", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track features members of Kraanium.


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Feared Premiere First New Single In 7 Years

Feared has released their first new single in seven years, titled "Song Of The Dead," which is now available for streaming. The core lineup of the duo, consisting of Ola Englund (The Haunted) and vocalist Mario Santos Ramos, remains intact. The track was produced by Jocke Skog of Clawfinger fame.


Englund shared his thoughts on the release. More...

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Mastiff Premiere New Track "Void"

Sludgy metalcore band Mastiff premiere another single from their upcoming studio album, "Deprecipice." Today the outfit is presenting their new track "Void", available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

Guitarist and vocalist James Lee Ross shared his thoughts on the song. More...

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Necrophobic Premiere New Track “Grace Of The Past”

Necrophobic has unveiled "Grace Of The Past," a track from their upcoming album, "In The Twilight Grey," slated for release on March 15th via Century Media Records. Check out now "Grace Of The Past" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

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