Metal News for February 29, 2016
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28 news articles posted on this day.
I, Ohms Streaming "Parallel Connection" EP
LGBTQ+ friendly metalcore/djent newcomers I, Ohms today premiere debut EP "Parallel Connection," which can be heard in full below. Drummer Brittany Yarnell commetns:
“Recording the EP was really fun and we're super excited to be sharing it with everyone! It's meant to reflect our darkest times and the way we heal; be it a riff that feels empty, a chaotic breakdown, or words that you would tell yourself repeatedly to dig yourself out of a hole. We're all one way on the surface, but there's so much more beneath.”
1. Terms and Conditions
2. Deep Divide
3. Civil War
4. Scream Your Heart Out
5. End: Disclaimer More...
Kawir Releasing "Father Sun Mother Moon"
On April 30th, Iron Bonehead Productions is proud to present a new album from Greek black metallers Kawir, titled "Father Sun Mother Moon."
Since 1993, Kawir has been one of the unsung pillars of the classic Greek black metal sound. While the names Rotting Christ, Varathron, and Necromantia are incredibly important to that style's foundation, it was Kawir who kept the faith during the '90s and into the new millennium. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. To the Sovereign Sun
2. Dionysus
3. Hercules Enraged
4. To Diouscuri
5. To Mother Moon
6. Hail To The Three Shaped Goddess
7. The Taurian Artemis
8. The Descent of Persephone More...
Five Finger Death Punch Releases New Video
Five Finger Death Punch just debuted an official music video for new single “My Nemesis.” The video concept was conceived by the band and realized by director Nick Peterson, who previously directed the 5FDP videos for “Coming Down” (2012) and “Wrong Side Of Heaven” (2014).
“My Nemesis” is the third single from the band’s current album, "Got Your Six," and has already climbed to Top 20 on the Active Rock radio chart. The clip’s storyline explores the hard and painful choices everyone has to face one time or another in life. The video is focused around the pain and grief involved in overcoming and moving on from emotionally entangled difficult situations.
Zoltan Bathory (guitars) states: “In life everyone has a nemesis… it can be anything… a self defeating thinking pattern, a bad habit, an addiction, an adversary… something or someone that puts you in an impossible scenario, where you are presented with a fork in the road. Sometimes there is no other choice but making a hard choice.
"You can give up and just suffer the situation, or you can use your pain to overcome it, as pain is truly the wind in the sails of change. We wanted to present a story about moving on, a story that probes and questions compassion and loyalty. Those are beautiful notions, but remember you have to be loyal and fair to yourself as well, so will you sacrifice yourself for another or will you live with the guilt that you didn't.” More...
Gadget Streaming "Choice Of A Lost Generation"
This week, Relapse Records presents a full-on smear campaign for the ravenous new LP by Sweden's Gadget, which will see five caustic tracks fired into the populace in five days as "The Great Destroyer" nears release in less than two weeks.
This intensified bombing run begins this afternoon with a stream of "Choice Of A Lost Generation" - listen in below. "The Great Destroyer" will see release on CD, LP and digital formats through Relapse Records on March 11th, 2016. More...
Ruby The Hatchet Releasing Album On Vinyl
Philadelphia psych-metal band Ruby The Hatchet will see debut album "Ouroboros" issued on deluxe LP this coming April 29th via RUR Records / Outer Battery.
Recorded three years prior to the group's celebrated Tee Pee Records debut, "Valley of the Snake," the 2012 digital-only release -- now presented for the first time on any physical format -- offers insight into Ruby The Hatchet's formative years and blues-based hard rock sound. The limited edition colored vinyl LP is available to pre-order now at this location.
“It has been a long time coming and we are beyond excited that after four years our first album is getting a proper vinyl pressing," comments vocalist Jillian Taylor. "'Ouroboros\ holds a lot of nostalgia for us and is a fan favorite. This album shows our blues and classic rock beginnings and it is also where organ enters the soundscape, shaping our sound from this point on.”
1. Taking Sides
2. Black Tongue
3. Can't Get Him Away
4. Strange Hold
5. The Lean
6. Holy Father
7. Wicked Ones
8. Nowhere
9. Good God Damn More...
Dead Procession Streaming Full Album
Labyrinth Productions, the doom sub-label of Altare Productions, is proud to present the full-length debut of Dead Procession, "Rituais e Mantras do Medo," set for international release on March 1st.
Today you can hear the album in full below, courtesy of BlackMeatlAndBrews.com. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Mantra de Sombras
2. Percorrendo os Caminhos da Noite
3. Osmose Espiritual
4. No Labirinto
5. No Fundo dos Lagos Negros More...
Universal Mind Project Reveals Album Details
Inner Wound Recordings today presents you the artwork for "The Jaguar Priest," the upcoming debut album from progressive metal band Universal Mind Project.
The artwork was created by Jan Yrlund (Apocalyptica, Korpiklaaini, Leah) and "The Jaguar Priest" will be released on April 29th in Europe and North America. "The Jaguar Priest" was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni and features the following track listing:
01. Anthem For Freedom
02. Truth
03. The Bargain Of Lost Souls
04. Dreamstate
05. Awakened By The Light (Universal Mind)
06. A World That Burns
07. Seven
08. The Jaguar Priest
09. The Force Of Our Creation
10. Xibalba More...
Head Of The Demon Finishes New Album
The second album from Swedish outfit Head of the Demon will be entitled "Sathanas Trismegistos" and is due for for release The Ajna Offensive in the U.S. and Invictus in Europe.
A finalized release date will follow in a near future, and today the front cover for the second album comes online. Stay tuned for full details coming soon on the follow-up to 2012's self-titled "Head Of The Demon."
Demise Of The Crown Streams Full Album
Montreal, QC's Demise Of The Crown is now streaming the band's full new self-titled album ahead of the official March 4th release date.
The album was produced by Kevin Jardine (Uplift Studios, guitarist of Slaves On Dope) and mastered by Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Rush). The track listing is as follows:
1. We Are Invincible (4:23)
2. Human Denial (4:20)
3. Save Me (3:35)
4. Sides Of The Wave (4:30)
5. Don't Worry (4:36)
6. Cold Dead Eyes (4:47)
7. Eons (4:37) More...
Sarke Posts "Alternation" Video
Sarke today reveals a new video for the "Alternation" single - check it out below. This clip contains footage from the upcoming movie "Saga - A Black Metal Viking Biker Film With Zombies."
This single is taken off upcoming album "Bogefod," set for release on March 11th, 2016. Pre-orders are now up at this location. The track listing is as follows:
1. Taken
2. Blood of Men
3. Barrow of Torolv
4. Alternation
5. The Wickeds Transient Sleep
6. Burn
7. Dawning
8. Evil Heir
9. Sunken
Drowning Pool Releases "By The Blood" Video
Drowning Pool just released a new video for "By the Blood" off latest album Hellelujah, which is out now via Entertainment One Music.
The band is also currently on the road with Audiotopsy and Violent New Breed. Remaining dates on the trek are as follows:
3/2/2016 - Tyler, TX @ Cowboys
3/3/2016 - Lava Cantina - Baton Rouge, LA
3/5/2016 - The Warehouse - Clarksville, TN
3/10/2016 - Main Street Station - Daytona Beach, FL
3/13/2016 - Speaking Rock - Socorro, TX More...
Carach Angren Posts Drum Cam Footage
Ivo Namtar Wijers, the drummer for symphonic black metal band Carach Angren, has seen the release of pro-shot live footage taken during the band's current U.S. tour alongside Fleshgod Apocalypse. Footage of a drum play-through for the track "Bitte Tötet Mich" can be seen below.
Carach Angren just concluded a tour throughout North America as direct support to Fleshgod Apocalypse and Abigail Williams.
Regarding the tour, Carach Angren commented: "We are very thrilled to return the horror to the USA & Canada! After bringing Death to the Phantom Ship in Florida we will set foot on mainland for the entire month of February. Our first visitation last year was met with your incredible support and now we will finally bring 'This Is No Fairytale' alive to you, embedded in well known chapters from our previous horror stories." More...
The Convalescence Streaming "Reflections"
Rising death metal sextet The Convalescence recently announced the upcoming release of debut album, "Poison Words," due out April 1st, 2016 via 3Thirteen Entertainment Group/eOne Music.
With an already confirmed SXSW tour set to launch March 13th, the band is revealing additional headline tour dates as part of thei"Poison Words Tour" fueled by Coldcock Whiskey and featuring support from So This Is Suffering and Beside The Silence.
The dates will kick off on April 1st in the band's hometown of Toledo, OH with an album release show at Realm. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates. In sync with the tour announcement, The Convalescence is revealing a brand new track, entitled "Reflections." More...
Amorphis Posts New Music Video
Amorphis just premiered an official video for "The Four Wise Ones," which can be seen below and comes off latest album "Under The Red Cloud" (reviewed here).
Esa Holopainen commented on the video and upcoming tour dates: "Splendid! The 'Under The Red Cloud' tour hits Europe. Good guess, Finnish savages Amorphis are playing glorious shows across beautiful Europe between March 4th - April 17th.
"Looking forward for these dates as we got such good feedback from the shows that we did supporting Nightwish. Check out our latest video from 'The Four Wise Ones' on Prog's website. It's filmed in Amsterdam during the tour with Nightwish and Arch Enemy at the end of 2015." More...
Lody Kong Posts New Lyric Video
Mascot Label Group (Black Stone Cherry, Monster Truck, Black Label Society) will release Lody Kong’s debut album "Dreams and Visions" on March 25th, 2016. A new lyric video for the track "Chillin' Killlin'" just came online and can be seen below.
Formed by Zyon and Igor Cavalera (sons of Max and Gloria Cavalera), Lody Kong is ready to continue the family’s legacy with a raw and frenetic sound. The new album's track listing is:
01. Chillin', Killin'
02. Dreams and Visions
03. Kreative Center
04. Pig In The Pen
05. Rumsfield
06. Smashed and Blasted
07. Some Pulp
08. The Dangerous Quest
09. Topaz
10. Venomous Kool-Aid More...
Corprophemia Reveals New Album Details
Be prepared to be crushed as Canada’s Corprophemia will release "Abhorrogenesis" on March 11th, 2016 through CDN Records. You can pre-order your copy here, and a new guitar playthrough also just came online and is available below. The full "Abhorrogenesis" track listing is as follows:
1. The Descent
2. Coalesce The Human Condition
3. Palace Of Pine
4. Hour Of The Witch
5. ... And Consumes Us All
6. An Offering To The Ancient Ones
7. Abhorrogenesis
8. Divine Creation
9. An Ode To Kingdoms Cold
10. Supreme Dark Covenant
11. I AM FREE More...
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Slipknot Details New Tour With Marilyn Manson
Slipknot just announced full details of a massive summer headline tour with Marilyn Manson and Of Mice & Men.
The North American trek will see the Grammy Award-winning group bringing an explosive live show across North America, kicking off June 9th at Salt Lake City, Utah’s USANA Amphitheatre (see tour itinerary below).
Slipknot Fan Club ticket presales will begin March 1st at 12:00 PM local time at this location, followed by Citibank presales on March 2nd, local Live Nation and radio presales on March 3rd and general onsale March 4th at 10:00 AM local time.
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor will be launching a new radio show on Apple Music’s Beats 1. Titled "A Series of Bleeps with Corey Taylor," the first installment is set to air to air Wednesday March 2nd at 7:00 PM PT on Beats 1, with an encore Thursday the 3rd at 9:00 AM PT.
".5: The Gray Chapter," Slipknot’s fifth studio album for Roadrunner Records and first since 2008’s "All Hope Is Gone" made a stunning chart debut upon its arrival in October of 2014. See the band live with Marilyn Manson and Of Mice And Men on these dates: More...
Bullet For My Valentine Adds More U.S. Shows
U.K. metal band Bullet For My Valentine will return to the U.S. for a second invasion in May in support of the "Venom" album. Special guests will include Asking Alexandria and Cane Hill on select dates.
The tour will start in Jacksonville, FL on April 30th at Welcome To Rockville festival and will wrap up in San Antonio on May 29th at River City Rockfest. The full listing of upcoming B4MV tour dates is available below. Matt Tuck comments:
"Attention Army of Noise U.S.! We haven't even left your country yet, but we're super excited to announce that we're coming back to the U.S this May for another run of shows on our Venom World Tour 15/16. We're gonna be hitting a ton of places we couldn't get to this time around so make sure you get yourself our new BFMV App to check and see if we’re coming to a town near you. Thank you and we'll see you all very soon." More...
Human Fortress Post Single Teaser
Human Fortress just released a minute-long snippet from upcoming single "Thieves Of The Night," which will also be the title track off the band's impending album. Check it out at SoundCloud here. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Amberstow
2. Last Prayer To The Lord
3. Rise Or Fall
4. Thieves Of The Night
5. Thrice Blessed
6. Hellrider
7. Just A Graze
8. Vicious Circle
9. Smite On The Anvil
10. Dungeons Of Doom
11. Gift Of Prophecy
12. Alone More...
Blood Mortized Signs With Xtreem Music
The Swedish death metal masters from Blood Mortized just signed a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of an upcoming 4th album, due to be recorded after the summer for a fall release.
Formed back in 2007, Blood Mortized currently features ex-members from bands like Amon Amarth, Grave, and Demonical. During the course of the band's nearly 10 year existence there have been four demos, one EP, and three full-length albums.
Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming fourth album, and in the mean time you can hear all of previous release "The Demon, the Angel, the Disease" below. More...
Dperd Posts New Video
"Frenetika" is the first single of Dperd's upcoming album "V," due out via My Kingdom Music on March 14th, 2016. Check out an official video for the single below. The "Frenetika" music video was reated and directed by Gaetano Bognanni and Rossana Rizza for Pitch Black Sublime.
Dperd's Carlo Disimone says: "The result is absolutely professional, faceted and cryptic as we are and as Dperd's music wants to be. We really hope you all enjoy the video, and with it we want that our thank you arrives to all our fans for their support during all these years."
The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Frenetika
2. Cercando Solitudine
3. I Believe In You Song
4. Aggrappata Al Silenzio
5. The Way Down Song
6. Aspettare Che Il Mondo Passi
7. But I Love You Song
8. Vorrei Una Vita Semplice
9. Paura E Fede
10. They Do Know Song More...
October Tide Posts "Sleepless Sun" Clip
Sweden-based melodic doom/death metal outfit October Tide today premieres a new song entitled "Sleepless Sun" that can be experienced in a form of a lyric video. This is the first song to be revealed from the band's 5th full-length album "Winged Waltz," which will be released on April 22nd via Agonia Records.
The band has announced a European tour in support of the album, which will take place this fall, together with label-mates Demonical acting as co-headliner. A fFull list of shows is available below.
Alexander Högbom (vocals) commented on the "Winged Waltz" album: "This is undoubtedly the best and most emotionally charged material October Tide has created, in my opinion. I know how much hard work Fredrik (guitars) has put into making this album and you can really feel the thought behind it all. I almost injured myself physically and was close to pass out a couple of times during the recording of the vocals. I gave it all to match the intense music and those powerful lyrics and I'm very happy with the result".
1. Swarm
2. Sleepless sun
3. Reckless abandon
4. A questioin ignite
5. Nursed by the cold
6. Lost in rapture
7. Perilous
8. Coffins of november More...
Lords Of Black Issued "Ghost Of You" Song Stream
Spain's Lords Of Black - featuring the new voice of Rainbow, Ronnie Romero - is streaming the new track "Ghost of You." The song appears on the new album "II," which will drop via Frontiers Music srl on March 18th, 2016.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Malevolently Beautiful (Intro)
2. Merciless
3. Only One Life Away
4. Everything You're Not (see music video here)
5. New World's Comin'
6. Cry No More
7. Tears I Will Be (song streaming here)
8. Insane
9. Live by the Lie, Die by the Truth
10. Ghost of You
11. The Art of Illusions Part III: The Wasteland
12. Shadows of War
13. Lady of the Lake (Rainbow Cover) (Bonus Track - CD Edition)
14. Innuendo (Queen Cover) (Bonus Track - Digital Edition)
Check out "Ghost Of You" here: More...
Myrath Issues "Nobody Lives" Lyric Video
Franco-Tunisian progressive metal act Myrath released a new lyric video for the track "Nobody Lives." The song appears on the band's latest album "Legacy," issued a few weeks back via Nightmare/Sony/RED in North America. A review for the album can be read at this location, and the full "Legacy" track listing is as follows:
1. Jasmin
2. Believer
3. Get Your Freedom Back
4. Nobody's Lives
5. The Needle
6. Through Your Eyes
7. The Unburnt
8. I Want to Die
9. Duat
10. Endure the Silence
11. Storm of Lies
12. Other Side (North American Bonus Track)
Bloodred Announces Title, Release Date For Debut
The long awaited debut full length release from German blackened death metal act Bloodred will be entitled "Nemesis" and will be issued on April 8th, 2016.
Bloodred recorded the album in July 2015 when Ron Merz teamed up with Alexander Krull (Atrocity/Leaves Eyes) at Mastersound Studio in Germany. For the two, it was the continuation of the successful cooperation from the debut EP "The Lost Ones." Krull produced, mixed and mastered the release.
Once more Atrocity/Leaves' Eyes drummer Joris Nijenhuis was tapped for drum duties. Merz commented: "Joris is a world-class drummer, bringing in a whole new way ennobling, powerful dimension to my music with its style!"
More information is expected soon.
Sylosis Streams New Single
U.K. melodic death metal act Sylosis is streaming the new single "Different Masks On The Same Face." The track will be available from iTunes soon. The song is the follow up to the 2015 release "Dormant Hearts."
More information is expected soon. Check out the track here:
Mob Rules Is Living "On The Edge"
German melodic power metal act Mob Rules released a lyric video for the new track "On the Edge." The song appears on the new release "Tales From Beyond," which will see release on March 18th via SPV/Steamhammer Records. "Tales From Beyond" will be issued as a Digipak (incl. 1 bonus track + poster), double colored vinyl LP and digital download. Pre-orders are available at this location.
The track list for the release is:
1. Dykemaster's Tale
2. Somerled
3. Signs
4. On The Edge
5. My Kingdom Come
6. The Healer
7. Dust Of Vengeance
8. A Tale From Beyond (Part 1: Through The Eye Of The Storm)
9. A Tale From Beyond (Part 2: A Mirror Inside)
10. A Tale From Beyond (Part 3: Science Save Me!)
11. Outer Space (Digipak Bonus Track)
Check out "On the Edge" here: More...
Periphery Posts Second Studio Update Clip
Periphery has posted a second studio update-clip from the band's ongoing recording sessions for the upcoming new album, which will arrive later in the year.
States Misha Mansoor: "We are making a new album. This video will also tell you everything and leave you with no questions."
Check it out now below:
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