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Allegaeon Guitarist Explains New Album "Damnum"

Death metal as a genre is so diverse. From its origins as a thrash metal spin off to arguably the most popular and imitated sub-genre in all of metal, death metal has given listeners so much since the 1980s. Two of the most endearing areas of death metal are the technical and the melodic and when a band combines them, they're sure to be worth listening to. One such group would be Allegaeon, formed just over fifteen years ago as Allegiance, before changing their name in 2008.

This past Friday, Allegaeon unleashed their sixth album, "DAMNUM," once again through Metal Blade Records. To find out more about this release, the recruitment of drummer Jeff Saltzman and more, Metal Underground caught up with guitarist and founding member Greg Burgess. You can watch the interview in full below. More...

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Wyvern Posts New Music Video Online

French progressive metal outfit Wyvern has posted a new music video online for the song, "Black Medicine." You can check it out below. The track comes from the new album, "Radiations," which is scheduled to be released on March 18th through Wormholedeath worldwide.

A message states: "From harsh and strong riffs to smooth and soaring atmospheres, mixing amplified guitars with new and organic electronic sonorities, this is how the band wants to tell their stories." More...

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White Skull Signs With ROAR Records

Italian power metallers White Skull have signed with ROAR! Rock of Angels Records.

Sharp voice, screaming guitars, hammering rhythms, a stunning mixture of power and melody; the result is a high incendiary gradation sound, coming from the heart of five musicians! All this is White Skull! After two demo tapes, one EP, three compilations and ten full-length albums in a career that spans for over 30 years with countless club and festival live shows, it was about time for White Skull to find their rightful home under ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records to release their new and upcoming album.

Tony “Mad” Fontò comments on the signing: "The proposal to sign for ROAR came from our longtime friend Chris (Boltendahl, Grave Digger) who recommended these guys to us for our new album. There was an excellent feeling immediately, they made the important decisions quickly and a working plan dedicated to the future of the band. We're honored and excited to be part of the family Rock Of Angels Records, can't think of a better place to call home for White SkulL. Big news are coming. Stay tuned!"

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Therion To Embark On European Tour This November

Swedish symphonic metal pioneers Therion are proud to announce that they will embark on an extensive European tour, named Leviathan II, in November / December 2022. Besides some classics fans can expect songs from the band's highly acclaimed latest album Leviathan, and probably also brand new material from its immediate successor, which will be released later this year. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming new Therion studio album.

The ticket pre-sale for the tour starts on Tuesday, March 1st, at 12.00pm CET. Dates are as follows: More...

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Dawn Of Ashes Shares Title Track From New Album

Los Angeles based Industrial Metal band Dawn Of Ashes has revealed the third single and title track off of the upcoming new LP, "Scars Of The Broken." Continuing themes of depression and mental illness, "Scars of the Broken" is a soaring, pulsating canticle that recalls such classic Industrial and EBM giants as NITZER EBB and Godflesh.

Scars of the Broken releases March 18 through Artoffact Records.

"This self titled song is dedicated to those who feel damaged or have dealt with sensitive issues that make it hard for them to move forward in life. Sometimes it feels like you are alone or that others don’t understand. It’s a struggle to let go of the issues. These are the scars of the broken. You wear it as a reminder of what you been through. In all reality the scars are war wounds and it just proves that we are all survivors and can handle anything in life." - Kristof Bathory More...

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Wings Of Destiny Recruits Former Manowar Guitarist

Costa Rican power metal outfit Wings Of Destiny has announced the latest addition to their ranks, with the confirmation that former Manowar guitarist David Shankle has joined the band. Shankle was with Manowar for six years, appearing on the 1992 album "Triumph Of Steel." In celebration of the new incarnation, Wings Of Destiny has released a new song named, "Rise Above Them All," which be heard below.

Vocalist / keyboardist Anton Darusso states: "It's a new step for the band, we are adding a new explosive ingredient, though it can be considered as a certain risk by adding already established name in our ranks, I am sure our fans and followers will embrace this new line-up and we will bring even more attention to everything we do. We are a bunch of musical war dogs, ready to hit the stage. Absolute power and renaissance, finesse & aggressiveness. It will certainly be a blast for everyone."

David Shankle states: "My metal brothers in Wings Of Destiny are a mega-shredding arsenal of music close to my heart. After collaborating on 'Rise Above' we were all excited about joining forces to create a new unique metal machine. My composing and shredding style fit perfectly into this musical force, and I can't wait to bring this demonic sound of power, speed and aggressive intensity live to metal fans everywhere." More...

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I Am Morbid Announces "Blessed Are The Sick" Tour

Headlined by the mighty I Am Morbid, Morbidfest Tour 2022 is dedicated to the 30-year anniversary of the release of the "Blessed Are The Sick" album. Initially announced for 2021, the Morbidfest Tour had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But, it‘s finally happening in 2022 with even higher anticipation!

Formed by David Vincent, the legendary, long-time frontman (vocalist & bassist) of the genre-defining extreme metal purveyors, Morbid Angel, I Am Morbid, performs Vincent-era classics from Morbid Angel‘s "Altars of Madness," "Blessed Are The Sick," "Covenant" and "Domination" albums.

Morbidfest Tour 2022 will include a touring package supported by two very special guests, Belphegor and Hate!

The tour dates are as follows: More...

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Aenimus Releases Opeth Cover

Bay Area natives Aenimus has offered fans a visualizer for their cover of Opeth's, "Demon Of The Fall." Listen to "Demon Of The Fall" below.

Aenimus comments,
"When Nuclear Blast approached us with the idea of covering a classic metal song, we honestly had a hard time deciding what song or even artist we would cover. We went back and forth for months before one of our label reps brought up the idea of paying tribute to Opeth. This idea felt immediately right with all of us. Opeth is one of Greg's favorite bands and they are one of the pioneers of progressive death metal, so it was an easy yes. We decided to go with one of their older songs, 'Demon of the Fall' because not only is it a great song that is heavy and really fit the vibes we were going for with our follow up EP Sacrificial, but we felt with today's modern production we could really transform this song into something amazing. When reimagining this track, we wanted to keep that classic Opeth feel to it but give it a more modern Aenimus sound, so we focused in on adding a full orchestration behind the song and Brian even added a nice arpeggio section over one of the instrumental breaks. We are super happy how it all turned out and hope that the legends in Opeth get a chance to hear it, and maybe even dig it too." More...

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Mors Principium Est Posts New Single Online

April 8, 2022 will see Finland’s melodic death metal machine, Mors Principium Est release their upcoming album, 'Liberate the Unborn Inhumanity', through AFM Records.

For Liberate the Unborn Inhumanity, vocalist Ville Viljanan brought together the original line-up, guitar players and Mors Principium Est co-founders Jori Haukio and Jarko Kokkoo, as well as bass player Teemu Heinola rejoining the band. Together with new drummer Marko Tommila, the new old line-up radiates the power of a real band without compromises. "Liberate The Unborn Inhumanity" features a finest collection of their first three albums "Inhumanity“ (2003), "The Unborn“ (2005) and "Liberation = Termination“ (2007) plus the second demo "Valley of Sacrifice“ (2001).

The album was entirely re-recorded, mixed and mastered. As the first single releases prove, the direction of Liberate the Unborn Inhumanity is immediatly evident: No drum computer, no needless gimmicks and no experiments, just double riff power and full blast grandeur! Today, Mors Principium Est have unleashed a killer excerpt and a new video for "The Lust Called Knowledge". More...

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Secrets Of The Moon Announces Breakup

Secrets Of The Moon have announced the break-up of the band. One of the most individual, influential, and important German black metal and later dark rock acts will cease to be. Before the Northern Germans leave the stage forever, there is a last chance to see them live at a festival: Party San Open Air has added Secrets Of The Moon to this year's billing. The festival will take place in Schlotheim, Thuringia, Germany from August 11 to 13.

Secrets Of The Moon comment: "We are seeing the darkness at the end of the tunnel", writes singer Phil Jonas on behalf of the band. "From the moment that we built the four walls of the 'black house' with our bare hands skyward, we knew this would be not only our ultimate record but the epitaph at our final resting place. We thank you for walking this long winding idiosyncratic path with us over all these years. It has been an illuminating ride. Our appearance at this year's edition of the Party San Open Air will mark our final festival show."

The band's last album, "Black House" was released in 2020 and saw the band move further away from their black metal roots. To learn more about the record, you can read the interview which Metal Underground conducted with guitarist AR here. More...

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Cockoroch Premiere New Music Video

Murcia, Spain-based slamming brutal death quartet Cockoroch premiere a new music video for “Circle Pig”, streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Abysmal Piss Premiere New Single

Central Valley, California-based deathgrind/death metal outfit Abysmal Piss premiere a new single entitled “Chained And Maimed”, streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Grayscale Season Premiere New Music Video

Grayscale Season premiere a new official music video for their latest track “Side Effects“. The single finds Vildhjarta guitarist Calle-Magnus Thomér guesting and is off the band's new EP “Side Effects“.

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