Metal News for February 3, 2017
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Light Of The Morning Star Posts New Song Online
Today the occult metal project Light of the Morning Star premieres new track "Ophidian" online - listen in below. The track hails from debut full-length album "Nocta" (reviewed here), which is set for international release on March 3rd via Iron Bonehead Productions.
1. Nocta
2. Coffinwood
3. Serpent Lanterns
4. Grey Carriages
5. Crescentlight
6. Oleander Halo
7. Ophidian
8. Lord of All Graves
9. Five Point Star More...
Iron Reagan Streams "Crossover Ministry"
The crossover deviants from Iron Reagan just released new album "Crossover Ministry" via Relapse Records. Iron Reagan calls upon thee to join the holy order of thrash with 18 tracks of frantic, punk-metal fury!
All the songs have also come online for streaming today and can be heard below. If you like what you hear from the "Crossover Ministry" stream, pick up your own copy via Relapse Records here. More...
Imperium Dekadenz Announces New Tour
Imperium Dekadenz just announced a string of headlining shows and festival appearances in Europe for later this year.
The tour, which kicks off on February 4th in Minsk, sees the band performing at Wacken Open Air, Gothoom Open Air Fest, Barther Open Air, and many more. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
Regarding the tour, Imperium Dekadenz comments: "We are proud to announce a fine collection of European shows. We will perform in many countries that Imperium Dekadenz has never visited before and can hardly wait to finally present songs from our current album 'Dis Manibvs' live. We can promise you a wild and inspiring experience. See you on the road!" More...
Loudguns Posts New Singles
The wait is finally over for 80's hard rock fans: after a year of hiatus the thunderous Fnnish group Loudguns is back with a new double single release including two new tracks: "Billie The Queen" & "These Dreams."
These two tracks are culled from upcoming 3rd album "Revolution Days." Loaded with a new singer Olli Kärki, Loudguns launches this new era with a bang. Both songs have now come online via YouTube in the form of lyric videos - check 'em out below! More...
OmnisighT Posts "Seven Sisters"
Bringing progressive metal into new dimensions for those who enjoy explosive adventure, the Vancouver virtuosos from OmnisighT recently unleashed latest effort "Power of One."
Today the band is excited to share with fans a new lyric video for the "Seven Sisters" track in support of that EP. Vocalist / guitarist Raj Krishna explains:
"I wrote the 'Seven Sisters' riff just goofing around at home. I really didn't even like it that much! I still wanted to try it out live in the room though, and Chris our drummer put this super funky groove on it and I got a vocal off it right away.
"It's loosely based on the seven sisters oil cartel BP, Shell, Exxon, Texaco Standard Oil and the like. Basically it's about befriending people just to get at their resources. It's also in a 7/8 time signature through a lot of the song, so that's me just trying to be clever!" More...
Abbath Announces Tour With Amon Amarth
Abbath, the new incarnation of former Immortal frontman Abbath Doom Occulta, has announced a Latin American tour.
The "Jomsviking Latin America" tour 2017 kicks off on May 26th and sees Abbath touring alongside Sweden's Amon Amarth.
Abbath will be touring in support of his self-titled album from 2016, which managed to take home our Best Debut Album award last year.
Catch Abbath alongside Amon Amarth on these upcoming 2017 Latin American shows:
May 26 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
May 27 Sao Paulo, Brazil
May 28 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
May 30 Porto Alegre, Brazil
May 31 Curitiba, Brazil
June 2 Manaus, Brazil
June 3 Fortaleza, Brazil
June 4 Recife, Brazil
June 6 Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 7 Santiago, Chile
June 8 Lima, Peru
June 11 San Jose, Costa Rica
June 14 Chihuahua, Mexico
June 16 Monterrey, Mexico
June 17 Mexico City, Mexico
June 18 Guadalajara, Mexico More...
Aerial Posts "Foreign Coast" Video
Progressive metalcore quartet Aerial has released a new music video titled "Foreign Coast" and taken off 2016 EP "Foresight."
After spending six months in the U.K. writing and recording, the band reached out to Keaton Goldwire of Invent, Animate and Jesse Cash of Erra to produce the five track EP. Mixed and mastered by Brian Hood (Memphis May Fire, Erra), the group came away with a debut EP which reached over 250,000 streams so far.
"We've put a lot of work into this EP, and being an independent band makes everything so much more expensive and time consuming," says vocalist, Markus Johnsen. "Getting all this positive feedback means everything!" More...
Veonity To Support Freedom Call
Veonity will head out for a European tour starting on February 7th, 2017. Following recent gigs with Sabaton, this Veonity will be supporting power metal group Freedom Call across Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. After wrapping up that trek, Venocity will make an appearance at Vicious Rock Festival in Sweden on July 8th.
The band is still promoting latest album, "Into The Void" (available from Sliptrick Records), a record that brings out the best of Veonity’s energetic, glorious, and guitar driven metal. See the band live on these tour dates:
07 Feb | Köln (DE) | Underground
08 Feb | Aschaffenburg (DE) | Colos-Saal
09 Feb | Hamburg (DE) | Knust
10 Feb | Erfurt (DE) | From Hell
11 Feb | Pratteln (CH) | Z7
12 Feb | Stuttgart (DE) | Club CANN
14 Feb | München (DE) | Backstage
15 Feb | Nürnberg (DE) | Hirsch
16 Feb | Bremen (DE) | Tivoli
17 Feb | Bochum (DE) | Matrix
18 Feb | Berlin (DE) | Badehaus
01 Mar | Gothenburg (SWE) | Sticky Fingers
02 Mar | Stockholm (SWE) | Klubben
04 Mar | Finspång (SWE) | Hugo
08 Jul | Trollhättan (SWE) | Vicious Rock Festival More...
Skeletal Releases Debut Album
After forming back in 2007, Finnish death metal squadron Skeletal is now releasing a debut full-length album today - February 3rd, 2017.
"Dreadful Life" is the band's first full studio album, and was recorded and mixed by Tom Brooke at Tonehaven recording studio. The album features eight songs that can be heard below or over at Spotify here.
1. Death Works Overtime
2. Sewers of This World
3. Leap of Faith
4. Life and Dread
5. Downward Spiral
6. Reaching Out
7. Ravaged
8. Return to the Grave More...
Rottenness Signs With Gore House
Gore House Productions is proud to announce the signing of Mexican brutal grinding legion, Rottenness, and issued this statement about the band:
"Since its inception in 1994, the Yucatán based beast has made a mark onto the fast growing death metal scene. Rottenness has not only become one of Mexico's most active extreme acts, but has also without a doubt influenced many more to come. While the band has gone through various line up changes, Rottenness as been able to stand among various death metal giants and has performed on many stages including Maryland Deathfest, Los Angeles Murderfest, Obscene Extreme Fest, and more."
Guitarist and founding member Jaleel Castillo comments: "This is excellent news!! We are so excited to announce that we will be part of one of the amazing metal family community - Rottenness is part now of Gore House Productions! This will be a perfect collaboration from both camps, We are very happy to be part of one of the greatest underground labels. You can expect our new material very soon! It´s an honor to start this year under the ranks of Gore House Production and we want to thank them for the patience and support!! Get ready for this 2017 - Stay sick and brutal!!!" More...
Righteous Vendetta Posts "Weight Of The World"
Righteous Vendetta has revealed the first single off upcoming full-length record, "Cursed."
The new song, "Weight Of The World," can be heard below and is also an grat track for those who pre-order the album ahead of the March 17th release via Century Media.
In addition to the release of "Cursed," Righteous Vendetta will begin the band's first tour of the new year next week in hometown of Casper, WY. Full date details are available after the song stream.
“We’ve always wanted to have a positive influence on people’s lives, but in a real way,” Ryan Hayes (lead vocals) explains. “We want to connect with people, find common ground, and develop real relationships that aren’t superficial." More...
He Is Legend Signs With Spinefarm
Spinefarm Records is proud to announce that North Carolina's He Is Legend is the latest addition to the label's global roster. The band will release a new album through this deal on April 28th.
"We're very excited to start a new relationship with people who truly understand this band as a whole," said frontman Schuylar Croom. "It was really important for us to find the proper home for this record after seeing the tremendous response from our fans during the crowdfunding campaign. We truly believe Spinefarm Records is the best possible partner to help us keep that momentum trending in the right direction."
He goes on to say, "In our eyes, this is the most important He Is Legend record to date and we're happy that our friends at Spinefarm are going to help us get this album out to the masses."
The band will embark on a slate of headline tour dates in March and will also support Norma Jean on a separate trek. All upcoming confirmed tour dates are available below. More...
Gape Releases "Exploit The Moist"
Tazmanian brutal death metal band Gape releases sophomore effort, "Exploit The Moist," today - February 3rd - via CDN Records.
The follow-up to 2012's self-titled debut, "Exploit The Moist" promises to deliver on its title with nine songs clocking in at a quick-yet-abusive 33 minutes of groovy gore-grind-sludge-slammin tunes.
1. Rimjob Romance
2. Porn Gore Core
3. Mang'n Mung Minge Mang Mmmm...
4. Exploit the Moist
5. I Love to Fuck Song
6. Prolapsed Pleasures
7. Smelly Vag Kebab
8. Slow Death of A Porno Junkie
9. Sludge Puppet More...
King Of Asgard Releasing New EP
Swedish blackened metal band King Of Asgard will release the group's first new music in three years on March 17th, 2017. Titled "Taudr," the EP sees the group return in force with a revamped lineup, newfound power, firm conviction and a few surprises.
Produced by Magnus "Devo" Andersson (SubRosa, Marduk), "Taudr" is the follow-up to 2014 release "Karg," which was hailed as "a thrilling and intimidating heavy metal adventure" by AllMusic.
This upcoming five song EP is King Of Asgard's first release for new label Trollmusic. A teaser is available below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. The Curse and the Wanderer
2. Death...and A New Sun
3. Taudr
4. ...for the Fury of the Norse
5. Raging Waves (Mithotyn cover) More...
Final Drive Streaming Full New Album
New album "Dig Deeper" from St. Louis thrash metal act Final Drive is out today, and in celebration fans have a chance to hear all the tracks for 24 hours - listen in below before the stream is deactivated.
“We’re extremely excited to hear the reaction to 'Dig Deeper,' we definitely took a new approach on this one and it shows a side of Final Drive you’ll be hearing more from in the future,” comments vocalist Jordan Gaw on the recent release.
100% funded by fans via Kickstarter, "Dig Deeper" represents the core of Final Drive: dedication, sacrifice, and a focused belief in the power of music to connect us all. Jordan adds, "We owe our fans this record, they made it happen, they supported us and it’s changed our abilities to present this album to so many more.”
1. This Is How
2. Built To Break
3. The Last Time
4. Six Feet Down
5. Want It All
6. Life Decided
7. Follow The Curse
8. Beneath Us
9. Of A Killer
10. Black Out More...
Mean Streak Releasing "Blind Faith"
Swedish traditional heavy metal band Mean Streak has signed a three album deal with Japanese label Marquee/Avalon. The first album to see release will be "Blind Faith," coming May 31st and featuring 12 songs with one bonus Japan-only track.
Bassist Peter Andersson states: “This is exciting for us, as Japan is one of the most important markets. We are really looking forward to do our fourth album with Marquee/Avalon, the premier rock & metal label in Japan."
The album was produced by Peter Andersson and Max Norman, mixed by Max Norman, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at The Panic Room Mastering.
Max Norman stated: “Just finished mixing Mean Streak new album – it really rocks! Thankfully all mixing completed and congratulations to the guys on a killer album!” More...
Afterlife Streaming New EP
Florida's alt-metal crew Afterlife released debut EP "Vicious Cycle" today (February 3rd) via Stay Sick Recordings. All the EP's track have also come online for streaming today and can be heard below.
The band will announce tour plans soon, but for now, listen to "Vicious Cycle" below and get a taste of what Afterlife are all about. The track listing is as follows:
1. Anthem
2. Pain and Pleasure
3. Vicious Cycle
4. Fading Away
5. Catalyst More...
Ghastly Sound Posts "Where The Ghosts Hide"
Burlington, VT power trio Ghastly Sound recently signed with heavy music indie label Magnetic Eye Records. The bass-driven three piece, which fuses 90’s-era noise rock dissonance and distortion with a nod to modern stoner, doom and cult rock, will release a self-titled debut EP on March 10th.
Today, new song "Where the Ghosts Hide" comes online and can be heard below. The upcoming EP's track listing is as follows:
1.) The Worst
2.) Where the Ghosts Hide
3.) Cape Buffalo
4.) Cuttlefish More...
Sepulchral Curse Posts "Gospel Of Bones"
Sepulchral Curse released latest album "At the Onset of Extinction" at the tail end of 2016 in late December via Transcending Obscurity Records. Today another track from that release has come online - check out "Gospel of Bones" in the video clip below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Envisioned in Scars (song streaming here)
2. In Purifying Essence
3. Gospel of Bones
4. Disrupting Lights of Extinction (streaming here) More...
Witherfall Posts New Album Trailer
After an epic pit story about mob justice, Witherfall is gearing up to release debut album "Nocturnes and Requiems" on February 10th.
During the recording process and subsequently after, the band shot a series of album trailers that will be released over the coming days. Today the second trailer has been made available for viewing and can be seen below.
Witherfall headed to Phoenix, Arizona to self-produce "Nocturnes And Requiems" with engineer Ralph Patlan (Megadeth, Brian "Head" Welch, MSG) in late 2014. The album was then sent on to New York City for mixing and mastering by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Rob Zombie, Queensrÿche, Hatebreed) at Planet Z.
The "Nocturnes And Requiems" album is dedicated to the life of Adam Sagan who passed on December 7th, 2016 during the final stages of production. Witherfall collectively commented:
"This, as we know, is the last piece of work that Adam contributed and played on. Adam's talent, passion and personality is woven throughout every part of this record as he was easily 1/3 of the creative force. 'Nocturnes and Requiems' was a name that Adam eerily came up with one evening when we were figuring out album titles would not have sounded the way it does now without his immense contribution on and off the drums. Adam, we love you and it's a tragedy that you were not able to see this release. You will always and forever be a member of Witherfall. Rest In Peace man." More...
Life Of Agony Posts New Album Title Track
Brooklyn's Life Of Agony has completed work on new album and Napalm Records debut "A Place Where There's No More Pain." The album will be released April 28th, and today you can hear title track "A Place Where There's No More Pain" below.
"We have a long history of connecting to our fans on an emotional level through our words and music," says bassist/lyricist Alan Robert. "And that's why I think there's something really relevant and timeless about the message behind the title track, 'A Place Where There's No More Pain'. It's about facing your problems head-on in order to find peace within yourself. A topic that really hits home for a lot of our fans struggling with their own demons. The opening line "running away only makes it worse" couldn't be more true, because sooner or later those problems will catch up with you, and when they do, you gotta be strong enough to deal with them."
1. Meet My Maker
2. Right This Wrong
3. A Place Where There's No More Pain
4. Dead Speak Kindly
5. A New Low
6. World Gone Mad
7. Bag Of Bones
8. Walking Catastrophe
9. Song For The Abused More...
Internal Bleeding Announces U.S. Tour
New York death metal crew Internal Bleeding will bring crushing brutality to stages across the country this spring on the "Strike Of The Empire" U.S. tour with Vader.
Set to commence on May 27th in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and running through June 16th in New York City, New York, the trek will annihilate a total of eighteen venues across the country. Additional support will be provided by Sacrificial Slaughter, Voices of Ruin and Micawber.
5/27/2017 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
5/28/2017 Brass Mug - Tampa, FL
5/29/2017 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
5/30/2017 Siberia - New Orleans, LA
5/31/2017 Acadia - Houston, TX
6/01/2017 Curtain Club - Dallas, TX
6/03/2017 Blu Phoenix - Albuquerque, NM
6/04/2017 Club Red - Phoenix, AZ
6/05/2017 Malones - Santa Ana, CA
6/06/2017 Oakland Metro - Oakland, CA
6/07/2017 Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA
6/08/2017 Las Vegas Death Fest - Las Vegas, NV
6/09/2017 Metro - Salt Lake City, UT
6/10/2017 Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO
6/11/2017 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO
6/13/2017 High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI
6/14/2017 Reggies - Chicago, IL
6/16/2017 Webster Music Hall - New York City, NY More...
Svart Crown Releases Lyric Video
"Khimba Rites," track number 5 on Svart Crown's new album "Abreaction," is available today as a digital single. In celebration, a lyric video has also come online and can be seen below.
"Abreaction" will be released in Europe on March 3rd and on March 17th in North America as a limited deluxe CD digipak (unfolding into cross-shape) and limited LP version with gatefold sleeve. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Golden Sacrament (5:23)
2. Carcosa (3:44)
3. The Pact: To The Devil His Due (7:21)
4. Upon This Intimate Madness (4:38)
5. Khimba Rites (5:23)
6. Tentacion (3:34)
7. Orgasmic Spiritual Ecstasy (4:56)
8. Transsubstantiation (6:40)
9. Emphatic Illusion (5:43)
10. Lwas (1:10)
11. Nganda (6:08) More...
Gene Hoglan Releases "The Clock Strikes Two"
Today marks the release of Gene Hoglan's second DVD, "The Atomic Clock: The Clock Strikes Two," which features the Clock himself breaking down some of his favorite beats, telling stories and playing along with tracks from several of his most legendary projects, including Strapping Young Lad, Testament and Death.
In celebration of today's release, Hoglan is giving fans a sneak peek at some interviews cut from the DVD, featuring heavy metal legends Scott Ian and Frank Bello of Anthrax. The duo reflects on Hoglan's drumming legacy and time playing double duty with Testament and Anthrax in 2012.
Check out the interview clips below, and you can pick up your own copy of "The Clock Strikes Two" over at this location. More...
Product Of Hate Releases New Video
Product Of Hate kicks off 2017 by releasing "Revolution of Destruction," the fifth official video from Napalm Records debut album "Buried In Violence." This thunderous slice of genuine American metal is an anthem for a new year, destined to provoke fists in the air.
"We're super excited for this video to be released! It gives audiences a real taste of what we do to make these songs come together," said lead guitarist, Geno Rathbone. "No fancy effects, no laser light show. Just the five of us, in the pocket, doing what we do best -- playing off of one another to create something pure for our fans. This video really captures that feel."
"This is a bit different than the other videos that we've released," adds frontman Adam Gilley. "Playing to each other with our gear surrounding us is very much how we normally practice and write. There's a lot of energy."
Now Product Of Hate looks forward to hitting the road in further support of the album, with the next tour announcement expected shortly. More...
Havok Streaming "Ingsoc"
Thrash outfit Havok just unleashed another new track off upcoming record "Conformicide." The song, titled "Ingsoc," is the longest running track on the new album and lyrically takes heavy influence from the classic George Orwell novel, "1984."
Speaking about "Ingsoc", Havok lead guitartist Reece Scruggs states, "This is one of my favorite tracks on the record, and a bit left field compared to most Havok tracks. Full of slamming riffs and burning lines; it's still 100% us but a bit progressive. I fully believe this song display the best in each of us and comes together to be a ripper!"
Adding his thoughts on the writing and thematics behind the song, David Sanchez (vocals, guitar) comments:"'1984' takes place in a socialist hell wherein there is perpetual war, government-sanctioned propaganda, massive gaps between the rich and poor, and Big Brother spies on every citizen. It appears that Orwell was not just a novelist, but a prophet; as 'Ingsoc' has become all too real. War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." More...
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Versus Premieres New Video, Reveals Album Details
Following previous EP "The Black" and a U.S. tour, Seattle five-piece outfit Versus is gearing up for the release of a full-length album titled "The Cardinal."
Today we're proud to bring you an exclusive premiere not just of a new music video, but the official announcement that "The Cardinal" will land via Revival Recordings on March 3rd, 2017.
Check out the cover artwork below for this new album meant to spread a message of hope for individuals battling mental illness. The new album was produced by Casey Bates with additional engineering by Brandon Boylan, Mack Newman, and Josh Kendrick. In addition to the album info, we're stoked to bring you a video for new single "Stone Heart," which can be seen below.
Versus comments on the video single: "'Stone Heart' is a song that talks about how hard of a path life can be, especially when dealing with mental illness. When you feel like the ant under the magnifying glass, it can already be an uphill battle to climb out of and even harder when there’s a weight holding you down.” More...
Wan Announces Album Release
The Norse old-school black metal miscreants from Wan are set to release "Wan Way to Hell," their third and most devastating album to date, on February 10th via Carnal Records.
Wan was formed in 2009 as a triad of aggression with the intent of bringing metal back to its roots - raw, filthy, and in the gutter with a twist of punk. A year later, the band released first full-length "Wolves of the North."
Core members Aganaroth, Isengrim, and Tsjud recruited drummer Dimman for the 2013 follow-up "Enjoy the Filth." Dimman's time in Wan was short-lived, opening the door for current skin-basher Draup.
"Wolves of the North" was re-recorded in 2015 and released together with "Enjoy the Filth" as a limited gatefold double LP. The band has since brought primal, old-school black metal to several stages in preparation for this upcoming deadliest release to date. More...
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