Metal News for February 27, 2016
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6 news articles posted on this day.
Helen Money Announces U.S. Tour
Helen Money will tour the U.S. with Magma and play all but two dates (Atlanta and Toronto). "These shows with MAGMA are really special for me," Chesley explains. "Their music comes from such a pure, inspired place and their audience is so open minded and willing to listen. To do this tour with them is a once in a lifetime thing and I can't wait."
“The first time we saw Helen Money play her cello we immediately thought about former Magma bass player Jannick Top, who was also playing cello," Magma stated, adding "Her playing is genuine and intense! It will be a perfect introduction to our show” More...
Lightsucker Posts "All Out Reset"
Following a stream of the succinctly titled "Written While Stoned" (still available here), Finnish doom sludge band Lightsucker today releases the second single from forthcoming new album “Zammal.”
This new song “All Out Reset” is available below, and upcoming album “Zammal” will be released on CD/DD by Argonauta Records on March 11th, 2016. Preorders are up for grabs at this location. More...
Wretch Issues Album Update
Wretch just posted a new teaser clip online and issued this announcement about progress on a new album:
"We are about 40% complete on recording the new Wretch album. We should have all drums recorded by March 1st. Bass guitars are about half-way done, as are rhythm guitars. Recording of vocals should commence within the next week if we can keep Ron from getting a cold.
"Over the next few months we'll have additional music teasers, a sneak preview of the cover art and other updates. Bottom line - this is happening in 2016. Hard to predict at this point, but we hope to have this released prior to our European road trip in August.
"How about a taste? Although it's a rough mix, here's a bit of one of the songs that actually has all music recorded and is waiting for vocals." More...
Node Announces New Album Guest Musicians
Ialian technical death metal band Node recently signed with Punishment 18 Records to release a sixth studio effort titled "Cowards Empire." During March/September 2015 band recorded this coming album with producer Larsen Premoli (Destrage) at Reclab Studios in Milan.
Guest musicians set to appear on the effort include names such as Daniele Orlandi (Blackstarr & The new Black), Gianluca Ferro (Time Machine), Tommy Massara (Extrema), Lisy Stefanoni (Evenoire), Luca Di Fato (Wake Arkane), Oinos (Will o wisp Australwave), Andrea Caniato, and Steve Minelli. More details will be revealed soon. Node consists of:
Gary D’Eramo: Guitar, vocals (1994 - present)
CN Sid: Vocals
Pietro Battanta: Drums (2011 - present)
Rudy Gonella Diaza: Guitar (2012 - present)
Davide (Dero) De Robertis: Bass (2012 - present) More...
Judas Priest Premieres New Live Music Video
Judas Priest premieres a brand new live music video for "Breaking The Law", taken from the upcoming new live CD/DVD "Battle Cry". The outing will be out as CD, Blu-Ray/DVD, and was largely filmed/recorded during the band’s August 01, 2015 performance at the annual "Wacken Open Air" festival.
Check out now "Breaking The Law" below.
Battle Cry CD Track List: More...
Polyphia Premieres New Song "Nightmare"
Polyphia premieres a new song and music video for "Nightmare", taken from the upcoming new album "Renaissance", which will be out in stores March 11th.
Check out now "Nightmare" below.
Says guitarist Tim Henson: More...
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