Metal News for February 4, 2015
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Black Pussy Streams "Lion's Breath"
In just three days, Portland's stoner outfit Black Pussy will perform with Sleep at the Crystal Ballroom during the inaugural Sabertooth Music Festival.
Ahead of the event, Terrorizer.com is hosting a stream of "Lion's Breath," the anthemic third single from the band's sophomore album, "Magic Mustache," due out on LP/CD/DD February 17th via Made In China Records. Give it a listen below. More...
4Arm Announces New Album
4Arm is soon to release fourth album "Survivalist," which contains 8 tracks clocking in at 51 minutes and headed by new front man Markus Johansson. Mixing duties were once again handled by U.K. engineer Matt Hyde. The album artwork was designed by Colin Marks at Rain Song Design.
Singer and guitarist Markus Johansson had this to say about the album: "With 'Survivalist,' our goal was to take the material into new territory, while maintaining the sound that was previously established by the band. We wanted the album to have that familiar feel, but still stand on its own as a unique entity and not simply become a clone of the band's previous effort. Matt Hyde's production greatly accented the meticulous nature of the new tracks, bringing them to life in a way that highlights the detail we spent countless hours crafting."
1. Eyes Of The Slain
2. Fragment Of A Dream
3. Poisoned Mind
4. Poverty Of Flesh
5. Lights Out
6. In Living Decay
7. Ignitor
8. Survivalist More...
Ruby The Hatchet Streaming "Demons"
Philadelphia psychedelic doombringers Ruby The Hatchet will release new album, "Valley of the Snake," on February 24th via Tee Pee Records. The album was recorded at Retro City Studios in Germantown, PA.
Today, the band rolls out the scorching new track "Demons" in advance of the album's release. Listen in below, courtesy of a stream hosted by MetalSucks.net. The new album's track listing is:
1. Heavy Blanket
2. Vast Acid
3. Tomorrow Never Comes
4. Unholy Behemoth
5. Demons
6. Valley of the Snake More...
Interview
Carach Angren Talks Twisted Fairytales
Forgoing the typical Satan worship or mystical allegory, Carach Angren prefers to tell straight foward and specific stories with a dark bent, from battalions lost at war to children stuck in horrifying home environments.
New album "This Is No Fairytale" (reviewed here) drops at the end of the month via Season Of Mist, with several advance tracks already available online to whet fan appetites (check out a few below).
Ardek - one third of the Carach Angren trio - also got in touch with us to explain the themes of this new release and discuss working with the likes of Peter Tägtgren while recording "This Is No Fairytale" as well as lining up new tour dates to support the release. More...
A Forest Of Stars Posts New Video
A Forest Of Stars today premieres the new video "Drawing Down the Rain," which can be seen below courtesy of Decibel Magazine.
Directed by Ingram Blakelock, the track hails from the band's forthcoming fourth opus, "Beware The Sword You Cannot See," set for North American release on March 3rd via Lupus Lounge (a division of Prophecy Productions). The full track listing is as follows:
1. Drawing Down the Rain
2. Hive Mindless
3. A Blaze of Hammers
4. Virtus Sola Invicta
5. Proboscis Master Versus the Powdered Seraphs
6. Part I: Mindslide
7. Part II: Have You Got a Light, Boy?
8. Part III: Perdurabo
9. Part IV: An Automaton Adrift
10. Part V: Lowly Worm
11. Part VI: Let There Be No Light More...
Devathorn Posts "Vritra" Trailer
Greek black metal vanguard Devathorn today reveals a special teaser video for second album, "Vritra," set for international release on February 27th via W.T.C. Productions. The album's track listing is:
I. Veritas Universalis
II. Doctrina Fide
III. Cathedral of Set
IV. Ars Diaboli
V. Cantibus Ad Messorem, Sanctus Mors
VI. Principes of Chaos
VII. Sapphires of Vritra
VIII. Verba Inermis
IX. The Venomous Advent
X. Promethean Descent
XI. Draco Adligat Mundi More...
The Passion Of Our Souls Streams New Song
Finland's The Passion Of Our souls - consisting of Julia Mattila on harsh and clean vocals and Samuli Tuomas Mäkelä on all instruments - is streaming another new track titled "Give Me Your Soul," which can be heard below.
"Give Me Your Soul" comes from the upcoming EP "Soulmates," due out on March 3rd. Pre-orders are available at this location. Julia Mattila comments:
"This song tells about how it feels when you meet a person who really understands you and you feel like you have found your true soulmate. 'Give Me Your Soul' was the first song that we made together and that's why it's also opening track for the whole EP. "
01. Give Me Your Soul - 3:26
02. Everything - 4:58
03. What Tomorrow Brings - 3:53
04. Till Death Do Us Part - 5:16 More...
Seven Year Storm Posts New Video
Seven Year Storm, the Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band created by drummer Sean Lang with added support from guitarist Dean Lamb (Archspire), has teamed up with Exclaim! Magazine to premiere the video for "Dyatlov" online.
"Dyatlov" is taken from the upcoming EP "Aion I," due out on February 24th as the first of two EPs set for release in 2015. Sean Lang comments:
"Inspired by the bizarre otherworldly events of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, this track (as well as the EP, 'Aion I') was never really meant to be released...until people heard it, demanded its release, and made it happen with a crowdfunding campaign. This instrumental track packs a punch, thanks to Archspire's masterful guitar wizard Dean Lamb, who is featured throughout Aion I."
1. Morphogenesis 4:58
2. Dyatlov 4:28
3. Virtue 4:30
4. Nazca Lines 5:23
5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:47 More...
Artillery Embarking On U.S. Tour
Denmark's thrash metal veterans Artillery will return to the U.S. in April. The tour will also feature Striker and VX36 and begins on April 9th, weaving its way through the U.S. before wrapping up on April 27th in Salt Lake City, UT.
Artillery comments: "It's with a great pleasure that Artillery are returning to the United States. This time as a head liner for the United Legions Tour, together With Striker And VX36. We can wait to play songs from Legions together with our old songs as Terror Squad, Khomaniac and the Almighty. Come and join the Legions!" More...
Royal Thunder Posts Album Trailer
Royal Thunder today offers a first listen to music from the sophomore album "Crooked Doors" - due out April 7th via Relapse Records - with a brief trailer featuring music from the eleven-song release.
The band began work on "Crooked Doors" in early 2014, returning to record at the Aria Recording Studio. Pre-orders are available on CD or 2xLP editions at this location. The track listing is as follows:
1. Time Machine
2. Forget You
3. Wake Up
4. Floor
5. The Line
6. Forgive Me, Karma
7. Glow
8. Ear On The Fool
9. One Day
10. The Bear I
11. The Bear II More...
Conceived By Hate Releasing Split With Akheron
On March 10th, Morbid Skull Records will release a double dose of destruction called "Coalition of Death," a split release featuring El Salvador’s Conceived By Hate and Colombia's Akheron. The album will come in 500 hand numbered copies, including 50 diehard versions with extras. Morbid Skull comments:
"Death thrashers Conceived By Hate begins the sinister proceedings with three original slash 'n burners and an incendiary rendition of Dissection's 'Thorns of Crimson Death.' Formed in 2002 by Morbid Skull Records owner and guitarist/vocalist Jorge Montesino (Disorder, Morbid Stench) with co-founders Carlos Basagoitia and Rene Vega, the El Salvadoran unit leaves behind nothing but scorched earth with their contribution. Conceived By Hate is currently working on its next full-length album and is in the midst of planning a European invasion.
"The second half of the split features the sonic mayhem and savagery for Akheron’s violent thrash! Featuring four tracks, including a wicked cover of Misft’s 'Where Eagles Dare,' Akheron continues their eardrum shattering assault with lyrical themes on the originals of existentialism, mental degradation, mankind’s warring territorial obsessions, and the continual downward spiral of what others might call daily life. Launched in 2003, Akheron is led by founder/composer/vocalist/guitarist Juan Guerra who along with bassist Julie Gomez, drummer Luis Galeano, and guitarist Jonathan Jimenez seeks only to destroy."
1. Devotees of Death [Conceived by Hate]
2. Hypocritical Sense of Ego [Conceived by Hate]
3. Embrace the Absurd [Conceived by Hate]
4. Thorns of Crimson Death (Dissection cover) [Conceived by Hate]
5. Estigma [Akheron]
6. Chemtrail [Akheron]
7. In-conformista [Akheron]
8. Where Eagles Dare (Misfits cover) [Akheron] More...
"Mr. Crowley" Tribute Track Posted Online
UDR Music will release "Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute" and its accompanying bonus DVD (with digipack edition) on March 3rd, 2015.
After the absolutely abysmal Serj Tankian cover of "Crazy Train," today a new cover from the release comes online. Check out "Mr. Crowley" below, courtesy of LA Weekly.
"Mr. Crowley" features a line-up of all-star performers: Chuck Billy (Testament), Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Kelle Rhoads (brother of Randy Rhoads), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot/Ozzy Osbourne) and Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio). More...
Adimiron Posts Guitar Video
Italian progressive metal act, Adimiron, has teamed up with Guitar World to launch a guitar play-through demonstration of the track "Liar's Paradox" from the band's fourth studio album, "Timelapse," out now on Scarlet Records. The video also shows off the band's new custom Overload Guitars model. Check it out below.
"For the first time in our career, and after much research and experimentation, we've found the perfect guitars made for our hands and perfect to express all our musical intentions," guitarist Thomas Aurizzi told Guitar World. "The versatility that we can get out of this guitar is just incredible, allowing us to play everything from death metal to jazz music with extreme simplicity and a perfect sound. Also, in a track like 'Liar's Paradox,' composed by a fast ride at the beginning and a proggy dynamic structure in the middle, this guitar shows versatility both in the rhythmic and in the solo parts. We're very proud of this new collaboration with Overload Guitars and can't wait to hit the stage and studio with our new axes."
"With Timelapse, we're trying to explore our relationship with the only aspect that cannot be modified in our lives: the flow of time," commented guitarist Alessandro Castelli. "The new album extends all our personal and daily feelings about the choices that compose our identity, a sort of glass sliding doors. But Timelapse is not only a mirror reflecting our inner tensions, it's like a 'portal' to our relationship with the surrounding world and how it's been modified from the beginning." More...
Sarpanitum Streams "By Virtuous Reclamation"
With the release of "Blessed Be My Brothers," the forthcoming new long player from atmospheric blackened death metal troupe Sarpanitum, now less than two weeks away, today the track "By Virtuous Reclamation" is thrust forward. Listen in below, courtesy of Stereogum.com.
Captured at Dreaming Studios U.K. by drummer Leon Macey (Contrarian, Mithras, The Senseless et al) and centered on the abysmal consequence of religious warfare, Sarpanitum's "Blessed Be My Brothers" heaves with a deliciously diseased synthesis of traditional death metal, blackened riff onslaughts, and perverse melodic atmospheres.
Relays guitarist/bassist Tom Hyde: "The song takes place during the Council of Clermont, specifically the speech given by Pope Urban II with the aim of manipulating Christian Europe into taking arms against Islam in the East and effectively starting what we now know to be the First Crusade. It is a grim reminder of how, throughout history, the elites exploit spirituality in order to make false claims and turn religions and races against each other in war. Musically it is filled with chaotic melody, brutally intense drumming and vibrantly ancient atmospheres." More...
Exhumed Streaming Full Album
Today Vice Magazine offers up Exhumed's "Gore Metal: A Necrospective 1998 - 2015" full-length in all its gruesome glory (also available below).
A genre-altering slab of venomous, jaw-jarring death-metal, "Gore Metal" was initially issued in 1998 and oozes audio repugnance with foul-themed, slasher-film-inspired verbiage and putrid cover art still abhorrently alluring nearly two decades since its unveiling.
Rather than let the opus decompose into dust however, Exhumed returned to the studio to revisit the underground classic, the results of which can be heard on "Gore Metal: A Necrospective 1998 - 2015." Adding depth and a new level of devious urgency to the proceedings thanks in no small part to years of touring and a vastly improved-sounding recording quality, this new edition still maintains the grinding, bone raw aggression of the original recordings. More...
Void Paradigm Reveals Album Details
Void Paradigm has unveiled the cover artwork for "Earth's Disease," set to be released on May 11th (June 6th in the U.S.) via Apathia Records. This new album will contain the following five dissonant and experimental black metal tracks:
1. Crushing The Human Skull
2. Revenge
3. Earth's Disease
4. Sick Life Fading
5. From The Earth To The Skies More...
Abstracter Posts Full LP Online
As Oakland, California's apocalyptic Abstracter prepares sophomore LP, "Wound Empire," for release next week, the entire record has been unveiled early. Stream the full release below, courtesy of CVLT Nation.
"Wound Empire" boasts Abstracter's most demoralizing elements to date, with four massive movements consuming forty-two minutes of material recorded and mixed at Earhammer Studios by Greg Wilkinson (Brainoil, Pallbearer, Noothgrush) and mastered at Audiosiege by Brad Boatright (Wolves In The Throne Room, Nails, Sunn O))), Sleep). More...
Apophys Reveals The "Prime Incursion"
The Dutch death metal practitioners from Apophys - featuring members of God Dethroned, Prostitute Disfigurement, Detonation and Toxocara among others -- are readying to release their debut full-length, "Prime Incursion," on April 7th via Metal Blade Records. The song "Requiem For The Absurd" can be heard below.
A word derived from Apophis, an asteroid that, upon initial observations, indicated a probability that it would hit Earth on April 13th, 2029 causing a collision of immeasurable proportions, Apophys was forged in 2012 and has since been surgically carving a path within the annals of the modern death metal scene.
Mixed by vocalist Kevin Quilligan and mastered by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance etc.), the band's forthcoming "Prime Incursion" long player boasts nine sadistic hymns of scif-fi tinged death metal centered on themes ranging from transcendental travel, rapid evolutionary progression, and global epidemics, to artificial intelligences in all-out war with their maker. More...
Blackwelder Announces Debut Album
International metal band Blackwelder has announced “Survival Of The Fittest” as the title of an upcoming debut album, due to be released on April 24th, 2015 via German label GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music.
Hailing from the four corners of the world, Blackwelder is a brand new metal experience featuring some of the top names in power/prog, including Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear, ex-Gamma Ray), Andrew Szus (Seven Seraphim), Bjorn Englen (ex-Yngwie Malmsteem), and Aquiles Priester (Primal Fear, ex-Angra).
The new album was mixed by Matt Smith (Theocracy), mastered by Anfinn Skulevold and features artwork by Mario Bouffier. More...
Ufomammut Streaming New Track
There's smoke rising from the chimneys as Ufomammut anoints the first track to be spread across the lands in the form of "Temple," culled from upcoming Neurot Recordings-bound seventh album, "Ecate." Check out "Temple" below, courtesy of TheQuietus.com. "Ecate" will drop in North America on March 31st.
Ufomammut is also thrilled to announce the "Ecate" release tour of Europe, which kicks off in April and takes the band across Europe, including appearances at both of this year's Desertfest events in London and Berlin alongside the UK's Conan.
Additional tour dates are to be announced, including a North American tour coinciding with the band's first performance at Maryland Deathfest 2015 alongside Conan, Primitive Man, Mantar, Jex Thoth, labelmates Yob and others, and more.
4/19/2015 Glazart - Paris FR w/ Conan
4/21/2015 Forum - Bielefeld DE w/Conan
4/22/2015 Schlachthof - Wiesbaden DE w/ Conan
4/23/2015 Feierwerk - Munich DE w/ Conan
4/24/2015 Desertfest - Berlin DE w/ Conan
4/25/2015 AB - Brussels BE w/ Conan
4/26/2015 Desertfest - London UK w/ Conan
4/28/2015 Vortex - Siegen DE w/ Conan
4/29/2015 Kellerclub - Stuttgart DE
5/21/2015 Maryland Death Fest - Baltimore, MD More...
Poison Idea Confirms Album Release Date
Poison Idea is preparing to release the band's first new album since 2006's "Latest Will and Testament."
Southern Lord Recordings, responsible for reissuing the band's back-catalog in recent years, is irresponsible enough to bring to you "Confuse & Conquer," now confirmed for U.S. release on April 7th, 2015. The label comments:
"Soaking up respect from generations of hardcore punks and dishing none out, the dastardly denizens of mid-paced punk shred are in trademark form on 'Confuse & Conquer.' With longstanding members Jerry A (vocals), Eric 'The Vegetable' Olsen (guitar) and Chris 'Spider' Carey (bass) alloyed by the fresh faces of Nathan 'Skinny' Richardson (drums) and Brandon Bentley (guitar), Poison Idea's brand new full-length proves itself both identifiable and rewarding to listeners who have encountered them at any point from their 1980 birth onwards.
"Inventive beyond its steadfast roots, yet altogether as blunt as a stagediver's knee hurtling towards your face, 'Confuse & Conquer' sees the band wasting not a single second on non-music activities, riding high on this wave of creativity. Their forceful hardcore pummel is underwritten with dark humor, rage, disdain, and moments of real melancholy well beyond the usual remit of the genre, but it's to be expected of Portland's nihilistic champions, proudly unaligned with any other sound out there. They were there at the beginning and they'll be there at the end, and in the meantime they have a lot more punk rock left to produce.
"'Confuse & Conquer' was recorded in their hometown by Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust) and mastered by Brad Boatright (From Ashes Rise) at Audiosiege over the closing few months of 2014, and will see release via Southern Lord on the 7th of April on CD, LP and digital formats. Additionally, expanded reissues of seminal Poison Ideas titles 'War All The Time,' 'Feel The Darkness' and more are also in the works for the coming years. More...
Overkill Returning To Europe
U.S. thrash outfit Overkill will return to European shores this coming March, supporting latest onslaught "White Devil Amory," which saw the New Jersey thrash metal veterans taking the international charts by storm with the following entries:
Germany: #20
Finland: #28
Switzerland: #31
Austria: #53
UK: #148
"White Devil Armory" was released on July 18th, 2014 via Nuclear Blast. The effort was tracked at Gear Recording and mixed by Greg Reely, who also worked on 2012's "The Electric Age." See the band live: More...
Anthrax Posts Studio Footage
Nominated for the sixth time at this weekend's Grammy Awards, Anthrax also just released a new video clip from the band's recent recording sessions. Check out the studio update on rhythm tracks below.
Anthrax - Charlie Benante/drums, Scott Ian/guitar, Frank Bello/bass, Joey Belladonna/vocals, and guitarist Jon Donais - will continue to record over the next several weeks, working with producer Jay Ruston.
The new album, the follow up to 2011's "Worship Music," will be released later this Summer via Megaforce Records. More...
Death Engine Streaming Full New Album
"Mud," the debut full-length by French dark hardcore/noise outfit Death Engine, is now up for full streaming and pre-order via Throatruiner Records and Apocaplexy Records.
This follow-up to 2013 EP "Amen" was recorded by Amaury Sauvé at La Senelle, Laval and then mastered by Sylvain Biguet, while the artwork was designed by Hugues Pzzl.
"Mud" is due out on March 2nd on 180 gram 12" vinyl, CD and tape, with pre-orders are available at this location. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Medusa
2. Organs
3. Cure
4. Zero
5. Still
6. Entertain
7. Negative More...
An Autumn For Crippled Children Says Goodbye
Mysterious Dutch ensemble An Autumn For Crippled Children is back to cast a shadow on your gloomy winter days with a unique blend of primordial black metal harshness and indie sounds.
"The Long Goodbye" will release as a limited digipack edition with booklet on February 23rd. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Long Goodbye 4:58
2. Converging Towards the Light 4:12
3. A New Form of Stillnes 4:03
4. Only Skin 5:01
5. When Night Leaves Again 4.10
6. She's Drawning Mountains 4.40
7. Endless Skies 5.44
8. Gleam 3.54
9. The Sleep of Rust 4.22 More...
Joe Satriani Announces New Tour Dates
Guitarist Joe Satriani is proud to announce "The Shockwave UK Tour" which will take in nine dates starting November 1st, 2015.
The tour promotes Joe's upcoming new studio album (released in July), and will also be the first time since he last toured the U.K. with his "Unstoppable Momentum" album in 2013.
A 48-hour ticket pre-sale will launch on Planet Rock radio on Wednesday February 4th. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 6th from the 24 Hour Box Office: 0844 888 991 and online here.
Joe's touring band will include Bryan Beller (bass), Mike Keneally (keyboards, guitars) and Marco Minnemann (drums). More...
Under The Pledge Of Secrecy Splits With Drummer
Germany's Under The Pledge Of Secrecy has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer:
"First of all we have some sad news for you today. After almost 10 years with Under The Pledge Of Secrecy, our drummer Stefan decided to quit the band for personal reasons.
"Not only was he a founding member back in 2005 but he has been of great importance for the band ever since whether we talk about songwriting, organizing, generally pushing forward or just being a beast behind the drum kit.
"Stefan will definitely be missed but of course we respect his decision and thank him for everything he has done in the past 10 years! Thanks Stefan! More...
Exclusive
Shining Premieres New Song "Vilja & Dröm"
Heavy metal has it's share of infamous outlaws, but as black metal enters it's third decade, Shining's Niklas Kvarforth continues to be its leading agent provocateur; inciting as much consternation among the "true" as he does fanaticism among the soon-to-be soiled minds of his growing legions of devotees.
Kvarforth's antics, opinions, and sometimes mere presence is accompanied by the gnashing teeth and wailing, tone-deaf opinions of the self-proclaimed genre "elite."
Shining adds yet more fuel to the fire with the brazen new album "IX / Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends," which is an altogether moodier and more reflective album than the band's previous works.
To give you a taste of what's to come, today we at Metalunderground.com are stoked to bring you the official premiere of new track "Vilja & Dröm," which can be heard below.
If you like what you hear, "IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends" will drop via Season Of Mist on April 21st, with pre-orders available at the Season of Mist e-shop over here. The full album's track listing is:
1. Den Påtvingade Tvåsamheten
2. Vilja & Dröm
3. Framtidsutsikter
4. Människotankens Vägglösa Rum
5. Inga Broar Kvar Att Bränna
6. Besök Från I(ho)nom More...
Serenity Announces Split With Guitarist
Austrian symphonic power metal act Serenity announced the departure of guitarist Thomas Buchberger and vocalist Clémentine Delauney from the band. The band has decided to proceed without a permanent female singer, returning to its roots. Buchberger's permanent replacement has not yet been announced and the band has begun work on the follow up to "War of Ages" (see review here).
In a post on the band's Facebook page it states: "As a new year begins we took the time to look back on the past year and came up with new ideas, new inspiration and a fresher look over what Serenity is and should be. Since this common thinking lead us to some decisions, we have to share them with you.
"First of all, as you noticed, Serenity doesn’t have a permanent keyboard player and won’t have. However, as we enjoy playing live more than over samples, we have the chance that from time to time, Mario is still willing to join us on tour. When he is not available, we can rely on a great friend of our band, Franz-Josef who will step in with the incredible talent that is his own. So there will be gigs in 2015 either with one or the other but both matter to us and we appreciate their dedication very much.
"You must also have noticed that Tom officially said he was not going to perform any gig in 2014. He had to focus on his family and his job and for a time we would be honest to say that he had left the band. However, recently we heard from him that, if joining back on stage is yet not to be considered, he would still be willing to take part of the band’s life behind the scenes…and this means a lot to us.
"When all was still uncertain regarding the guitar player position, we were very lucky to have Cris with us on all gigs that were and are scheduled. His energy and will to take part of the band’s history is something we are very grateful for and we are looking forward to keeping sharing the stage with him as he is meant to remain our live guitar player still for a quite while. More...
Distance Releases "Seeker Of Truth" Music Video
Spanish progressive metal act Distance released a music video for the track "Seeker of Truth." The song appears on the band's debut full length album "I," which was issued this past November via Mighty Music.
The video was directed by Alfredo Fernandez and Miguel Mateos with visual effects by Miguel Mateos, Ernesto García and Alfredo Fernandez. It was rroduced by Firefront Pictures and can be seen here:
The Gentle Storm Posts Concept-Story Preview Clip
The Gentle Storm - the new procject of Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine) and Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering, Devin Townsend Project) - released more behind the scenes footage, this time about the story and concept of the upcoming debut album "The Diary."
The album is set for release on March 23rd (EU) and March 24th (USA/World) via InsideOut Music. For a taste of the album, check out the lyric video for the track "Endless Sea" at this location. Check it out the latest preview clip here:
Quartz Streaming "Tell Me Why" From Compilation CD
U.K. NWoBHM act Quartz, founded in 1977 and featuring guitarist/keyboardist Geoff Nicholls who worked with Tony Martin and Black Sabbath, is streaming the track "Tell Me Why," which can be heard in the player below.
The song can be found on the band's new compilation release "Too Hot to Handle," which contains 16 unreleased and rare tracks recorded between 1981-1982. The release was issued on January 31st via Skol Records.
Check out "Tell My Why" here:
Muck Releases "Provoke Me" Music Video
Icelandic dissonant punk/indie-noise quartet Muck released a music video for the new track "Provoke Me." The song will appear on the upcoming new release "Your Joyous Future," which is set for a February 24th release date via Prosthetic Records.
The album's artwork can be seen here:
Check out "Provoke Me" here: More...
Headline News
Rage Announces Split
Legendary German power thrash act Rage just announced the end of the current era of the band. After 15 years, the age of founding member Peavy Wagner and guitar/composer virtuoso Victor Smolski - which began with "Welcome of the Other Side" in 2001 - has come to an end.
A statement on the band's Facebook page reads: "Hi Rageheads, After thinking it over carefully, Peavy and Victor decided to stop working together in the future. This is due to musical and personal changes. We have developed in different directions in the last years that much, that we cannot identify with the current band situation anymore. In this situation we will also part from drummer André Hilgers.
"The last 15 years were blessed with many Highlights and great releases but this era is over now. Every extension would be untrue to ourselves and to our fans.
"We wish each other all the best! Thanx to all the fans for your trust and support!
'Peavy & Victor, Feb 2015"
Recently, Wagner joined forces with old bandmates guitarist Manni Schmidt and drummer Chris Efthimiadis to form Refuge - a tribute to the classic era of Rage when albums like "Perfect Man," "Trapped" and "The Missing Link" were released.
The band played its first official performance on board 70,000 Tons of Metal last week. There is no indication as to whether the current lineup of Refuge will assume as Rage, as that project is still considered to be a fun side project of friends playing classic Rage material in a live setting.
More information is expected soon. More...
Deus X Machina Posts New Song
Argentina's power metallers Deus X Machina will be releasing their album "X" as digital download on March 4th 2015 via Power Prog Records.
In anticipation of the new album the band is streaming a first track titled "Absolute Reality" below.
Blockheads Posts New Music Video
The French death grinder Blockheads have been spitting rage at high speed for more than 2 decades, with 5 full-length albums beginning with Last Tribes in 1995.
Today the band premieres a clip of one of the most devastating tracks taken from their latest album "This World Is Dead" titled "Crisis Is Killing the Weak". "This World Is Dead" was released via Relapse Records in January 2013.
Check out now the new clip below.
The Body & Thou Posts New Music Video
The Body & Thou - a collaboration between the two bands The Body and Thou - is streaming a new music video for the song "Beyond the Realms of Dream, That Fleeting Shade Under the Corpus of Vanity" off the album "You, Whom I Have Always Hated" out on Thrill Jockey.
Being asked about where the clip was shot and who the person in the parka is Thou’s Mitch Wells explains: "The video was all done pretty easily, and cheaply! I only spent $30 on a strobe light, and the creepy person in the parka is my beautiful, beautiful, amazing wife Kathryn. Unfortunately for her we don’t really know too many people in Los Angeles yet so she’s forced, by marriage law, to walk around late at night scaring the neighbors. I would tell her things like, “Okay now act weird!” and she’d say, “What does that mean!? I don’t know what you want!!” I think she nailed it!"
You can now stream the eerie clip below.
Annihilated Posts New Lyric Video
The brutal death metal outfit Annihilated just posted a new lyric video for the song "Global Enslavement" off their Unique Leader debut album "XIII Steps to Ruination".
Produced by Annihilated drummer Scott Fuller (also of Abysmal Dawn) the record hurls forth eleven mutinous, methodically-composed psalms of hate and hostility fueled by political/corporate disgust and societal revulsion. "XIII Steps To Ruination" features guest appearances by Sven De Caluwe (Aborted), Monte Pittman (Prong), Peter Truax (Vesterian, Eyes Of Fire) and Eric Stobel (Plaguereaper, P.O.R.).
Check out now the new clip "Global Enslavement" below.
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