Metal News for February 5, 2015
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Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth Streaming New Song
Classic Rock today premieres the epic centerpiece of Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth's self-titled debut album. Check out "La Mano Poderosa" below, and you can pick up the self-titled album February 17th, 2015.
Eleven minutes of shifting sands and foreboding intonations potently convey the ominous nature of the band's end-times music, with periods of decisive and direct riffing interspersed with captivating lamenting melodies.
Notes vocalist/guitarist Tad Doyle of the track, "Originally the main riff was one of the first songs for Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth, conceived in 2007 and developed over a period of seven years until this release. Lyrically, the subject matter is of the notion that one has been here for thousands of years. This comes with the realization that there are 'old souls' who may have been here many times and have witnessed glimpses of past lives through a series of déjà vus. Some who have lived as hunter gatherers working soil, some as soldiers on bloody battlefields joining their blades with others flesh, and those who have witnessed their lives as other living beings and animals. This return to 'here,' being the last time."
In related news, Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth will bring a sonic crush to the stage with a special record release show. The ritual will take place on April 18th, 2015 at The Columbia City Theater in Seattle with additional live performances to be announced in the coming weeks.
4/18/2015 The Columbia City Theater - Seattle, WA More...
Norilsk Releasing Full-Length Album
Named after Siberia’s northernmost city, home of a famous heavy metal smelting complex, Norilsk is a doom-death band from Gatineau (Québec), Canada.
After releasing the "Japetus" EP last Summer, Norilsk’s first full-length album - “The Idea of North” - will be released through CD, tape, and digital formats on March 10th, 2015. Pre-orders are available at this location.
The CD version will be presented in a glorious 4-panel digipack which includes a 12 page booklet containing all lyrics and translations (English and French), for worldwide fans of death-doom to enjoy the bitter taste of the Great White North. The CD version also comes with a bonus ninth track that will not appear on the other versions. The bonus track is “Coeur de Loup” (Heart of the Wolf), a ironic doom rendering of a song originally composed by the Belgian pop artist Philippe Lafontaine.
"The Idea of North" was recorded at Studio En-Phase in Montreal by Jean-Philippe Latour (Paroxysm, Fuck the Facts, Talamyus), and mixed at Pebble Studios in Ottawa by Mike Bond (Dissentient, Endemise, Loviatar, Signs of Chaos), while the artwork was designed by artist Sam Ford. The track listing is as follows:
1. Japetus
2. Planète heurt
3. Throa
4. La liberté aux ailes brisées
5. Nature morte
6. Potsdam Glo
7. La Grande Noirceur
8. The Idea of North
9. Coeur de Loup (*exclusive to the CD) More...
Uli Jon Roth Streaming "In Trance"
Uli Jon Roth will release "Scorpions Revisited," a double album of 19 re-invented Scorpions tracks, in physical format on March 10th via UDR Music.
You can now hear Uli's new version of "In Trance" below, thanks to a host streamed by Guitar World. You can also catch Uli Jon Roth supporting "Scorpions Revisited" on the "Extreme Guitar Tour" on these dates:
05.02.2015 – Connecticut – Hartford – Infinity Hall
06.02.2015 – New Hampshire – Londonderry – Tupelo Music Hall
07.02.2015 – New York – Poughkeepsie – The Chance
08.02.2015 – New York – Manhattan – BB King’s
09.02.2015 – Virginia – Springfield – The Empire
11.02.2015 – Missouri – Kansas City – The Scene
12.02.2015 – Texas – Dallas – Trees
12.02.2015 – Texas – Houston –The Concert Pub North More...
Godhunter Releasing New Split
Godhunter and Amigo The Devil present "The Outer Dark," the first recorded collaboration between the downtrodden sludge/metal perpetrators and banjo-strumming murderfolk soloist, which will see release on Valentine's Day.
The morose two-song 7" bears a heart-wrenching original track named "Weeping Willow" leading things off on the A-side, and a stark rendition of Nirvana's "Something In The Way" on the B-side, and the whole thing showcasing both acts in an entirely new way.
Now just a week from its morose public destination, The Obelisk has exclusively premiered a new video for the A-side ballad, which can be seen below. The video was created by Frank Huang, diehard videographer for Metal Injection's Pit Full Of Shit live video column and more. More...
Grey Skies Fallen Releasing EPs In Physical Format
After the independent release of "The Many Sides Of Truth" LP in 2014, NYC-area epic death/doom act Grey Skies Fallen now declares several new releases in 2015, beginning with the official unearthing of two of the band's prior digital-only releases on physical format for the first time.
Grey Skies Fallen's fourth release, the four-song "Along Came Life" EP, was released in 2010, and recorded during tumultuous times for the band. This is the last recording with original member Joe D'Angelo on guitar, and sitting in on bass was Paul LaPlaca (October Thorns, Zandelle).
Two years later, the band released the three-song "Introspective" EP in 2012, and was recorded at a point when the group was technically a three-piece, featuring Dave Case (Helmet, Afterbirth) filling-in and providing bass tracks. This album includes the twenty-one minute title track, perhaps the most ambitious recording from the band to date.
Both recorded at Keith Moore at his Audio Playground in Patchogue, New York, together, these "lost EPs" fill in the long gap in between LPs, bridging 2006's "Two Way Mirror" and 2014's "The Many Sides of Truth," now available in one physical package. The band comments: More...
Steel Bearing Hand Announces U.S. Shows
Steel Bearing Hand's self-titled album is due out on vinyl this coming March 10th via Unholy Anarchy Records, and now the band has revealed a release show on February 27th at the Liquid Lounge in Dallas, Texas.
The release show will be followed by touring throughout the month of March, with currently confirmed dates as follows:
28 Feb-1 Mar: Badass Weekend Fest III in Houston, TX
2 Mar: Austin, TX @ The Grand w/ MOWER & SIGIL
3 Mar: El Paso, TX @ The Grynde Bar w/ HORRENDOUS MISCREATION, GIRTH, more
4 Mar: Phoenix, AZ @ 512 Gallery w/ TBA
5 Mar: Los Angeles, CA @ Los Globos w/ APPENDIX, MORPHEME & KORROSIVE
6-7 Mar: Manic Relapse Fest III in Oakland, CA (Schedule HERE)
8 Mar: Sacremento, CA (TBA)
9 Mar: Eureka, CA @ Siren Song w/ TBA
10 Mar: Olympia, WA @ Obsidian w/ TBA
12 Mar: Seattle, WA @ Highline Bar w/ TBA
14 Mar: Portland, OR @ Blackwater w/ LONG KNIFE
15 Mar: Boise, ID @ The Shredder w/ TBA
16 Mar: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Glendale House w/ REVOLT, DEATHBLOW, more
17 Mar: Denver, CO @ Bar Bar w/ SCEPTER OF ELIGOS, more
18 Mar: Kansas City, MO @ The Sandbox w/ TBA
19 Mar: Oklahoma City, OK (TBA)
20 Mar: Dallas, TX (TBA) More...
Phil Dubois Interviews His Parents
It must be awesome to have supportive metal parents, and Revocation drummer Phil Dubois is one such lucky son.
In the video below, courtesy of Metal Injection, he interviews his parents about his band, other metal acts they enjoy, and advice for fellow parents of metal heads.
Expain Posts Guitar Play Through
The Vancouver, BC jazz/thrash architects from Expain have teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the premiere of their latest guitar play through video.
Check out the "Allegiance To Pain" clip below. Guitarist Pat Peeve also comments: "Hey, Dudes! Hope you enjoy this play-through video! Now order up the most expensive escort you can afford, remove your clothes, and sit back and relax!"
The video is in support of the band's debut album "Just The Tip," released back in June of 2014. More...
Saviours Signs With Listenable
With four full-lengths and seven EPs to the band's name and having played in twenty-one countries, Oakland, California-based metal unit Saviours continues to forge ahead with towering riffs, colossal rhythms, infectious guitar harmonies, and an obsession with the end of times.
Saviours opens a new chapter in its winding career with a partnership with French label Listenable Records, which will release the band's new album this Fall. Said Saviours in a collective statement:
"We're very happy to finally announce our deal with Listenable. They're true supporters of what we do and have been a pleasure to work with thus far. Since last June we've been beating the new songs into submission and now it's really starting to take shape and sound killer.
"There are some doomy crushers and faster ragers in the mix so it's sounding like a natural and logical continuation of where we left off with Death's Procession. In March we'll play some West Coast shows then begin recording at Type Foundry in Portland with the inimitable Billy Anderson. Can't wait to get this new record out, it's been too fucking long!"
Saviours is:
Austin Barber - guitar, vocals
Sonny Reinhardt - guitar, vocals
Scott Batiste - drums
Andy Anderson - bass
Mutilation Rites Announces New Tour Dates
Brooklyn's Mutilation Rites has crossed the pond to wreak havoc alongside Hierophant on a European tour running through February 22nd.
Upon returning to the States, the quartet will immediately launch a headlining tour across North America with German monsters Mantar in tow. Full dates can be found listed below.
“Harbinger” – the second full length release from Mutilation Rites - was released last Summer via Prosthetic Records. More...
Heaven's Cry Recording New Album
Having successfully returned from a seven-year hiatus with the release of 2012 comeback “Wheels of Impermanence,” the Montreal-based progressive metallists from Heaven's Cry are excited to reveal that they have entered the studio to begin recording a new record.
Featuring Pierre St-Jean (vocals, guitar), Sylvain Auclair (vocals, bass), Eric Jarrin (guitars), and René Lacharité (drums), the album is expected to be released this Fall.
Jarrin — also known for his work with Despised Icon — commented, “We are extremely excited about the new album. It’s coming along great. Drums and bass are recorded and guitar tracks are well on the way! So far, this is the most mature and sophisticated album we’ve written. Expect long and complex songs with intricate passages mixed with easy-to-listen song structures topped with our usual prog finesse.”
Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. In addition to recording new material with Heaven's Cry, Auclair can currently be seen as a contestant on “Le Voix,” Quebec’s version of the popular reality show/talent competition “The Voice.” Auclair entered the first round with a cover of the Foo Fighters classic “Best of You” and will be continuing to compete throughout the season.
Pentagram Posts "All Your Sins" Trailer
Pentagram's double-disc DVD collection "All Your Sins" will be released in North America on Peaceville Records.
Featuring over six hours of numerous electrifying concerts spanning three decades - all straight from the band's collection - "All Your Sins" is due for release in North America on March 31st, 2015.
The DVD can be pre-ordered now through the Peaceville web store. This first-ever official Pentagram video collection recovers, repairs, and resurrects the earliest known footage of this doomed metal pioneer. More...
Podcast
Metalunderground.com Official Podcast, Episode 41
Two months to the day since the last episode, the MetalUnderground.com podcast is back. This time, our regular co-host Kevin Perez (aka N0thinghead) is joined by longtime member, F.A.N. and veteran staff member Oliver Hynes (aka Diamond Oz/me) to discuss the MetalUnderground.com Best of 2014 Awards and whether or not they agree with the choices voted by staff members, as well as who they felt perhaps should have fared better.
The show also features Saboter as its unsigned band of the week, opening the show with the exciting thrash metal band's song, "Eye of Terror," before closing with their track, "Redemption."
Check out the new podcast at this location and feel free to leave us your feedback!
Asphyx Re-Issuing Albums On Vinyl
Originally released in 1991 ("The Rack") and 1992 ("Last One On Earth"), the first two full-length albums by Dutch death/doom commando Asphyx are finally returning back on vinyl. Both are set for worldwide release on March 16th, 2015 via Century Media Records. Asphyx vocalist Martin van Drunen has checked in with the following comment about these re-releases:
"Over the years Century Media has put out a lot of superb vinyl re-releases. Especially for that LP freak of today for whom it's difficult, if not impossible, to find the originals. Even I couldn't obtain everything as a young metalhead back in the days and therefore I am happy that labels do decide to re-release some sonic classics.
"And so is the case with these first two Asphyx albums. After the mauling 'Death...The Brutal Way' and crushing 'Deathhammer,' old and new Asphyx fans are now given the opportunity to add 'The Rack' and 'Last One On Earth' to their vinyl collection. Two outstanding re-releases by dedicated metalheads for loyal metalheads. Kept as close to the originals as possible, not only when it comes to the artwork of ancient master Axel Hermann, but also sound-wise these take you back to the early days of true death metal...and of Century Media as well!
"The band is proud of these milestones, as lots of the tracks are still and always will be played live with the intensity and volume Asphyx is so well-known for. So get your hands on these albums, and give 'em a deafening spin on your record player! Vinyl...The Brutal Way!"
Both vinyl editions orientate on the original pressings and feature the original covers. Both albums are based upon the original early 90's recordings and were specially mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel / Temple Of Disharmony (Massacra, Dissection, Grave) in December 2014. You can also see Asphyx live on these dates: More...
Old Wounds Signs A "Bloodpact"
New Jersey hardcore dynamo Old Wounds has premiered a new video, "Bloodpact," which can be seen below thanks to Metal Injection.
The video, created by Old Wounds drummer and visual artist Brandon Gallagher, consists of new live footage of the band doing its thing. The song "Bloodpact" appears on the Wounds' latest EP, "Death Projection," out now on Good Fight Music.
Old Wounds will embark on a tour of the U.S. and Canada this spring, including dates with Deathwish Inc's finest, Cult Leader, as well as festival appearances alongside Sick Of It All, Biohazard, Life Of Agony, and more. More...
Griever Insists "Our Love Is Different"
San Diego's Griever has teamed with BrooklynVegan to reveal the title track off debut LP, "Our Love Is Different." You can also stream the track below.
The album is due out February 24th on Vitriol Records. "Our Love Is Different" was recorded by Griever frontman Alex Jacobelli, with Tommy Garcia, and was mastered by Nick Zampiello (Converge, Coliseum) at New Alliance. See the band live:
Feb 15 - San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar w/ Enabler
Feb 27 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar w/ Ghostlimb
Feb 28 - Los Angeles, CA w/ Ghostlimb More...
Lifeless Signs With Fast Break! Records
Fast Break! Records is currently preparing for the impending release of "Dream," the new full-length from New Jersey's devastating Lifeless (not to be confused with the German band of the same name). Fast Break! had this to say:
"Formed in 2008, in the demise of Delaware-based Dead And Buried and New Jersey's When These Days End, the motivated members of both bands united to form Lifeless -- also known as Lifeless NLFTW -- who began immediately writing and recording material and taking it to the masses live anywhere they feasibly could.
"With monolithic, metallic tones, grooves which plow through everything with the force of glaciers, and pummeling breakdowns, the band was quickly recognized as a new force in the East Coast hardcore scene with which to be reckoned. Lifeless' debut LP, 'NLFTW,' was released by Harvcore Records in 2011, and was followed two years later with the If I Could Be Anyone But Me 7" by the same label.
"They expanded the scope of their attack, and began touring beyond their Eastern US turn, invading the Southeast and Midwest regions on tour, began picking up more high profile festival slots including every installment of the annual This Is Hardcore Fest in Philadelphia, and crossed the Atlantic for their first European excursion in 2012. More...
Lo-Pan Kicking Off New Live Trek
The Ohio riff dealers from Lo-Pan will take to the streets next month on a near two-week Northeastern run of live dates.
Kicking off on March 12th in Detroit, Michigan at Berserker II alongside Poison Idea, Iron Reagan, Incantation, Full Of Hell and many others, the NxNe Tour 2015 will trounce eleven cities, coming to a close on March 22nd in Columbus, Ohio. The band will be joined by Detroit rockers, Against The Grain.
From there Lo-Pan will take a short breather before crossing the Atlantic for a European expedition that will see the band level the stage of Roadburn, Desert Fest, Asymmetry Fest and more with psyche peddlers, Abrahma, and psychedelic war metallers, Black Pyramid, sharing the stage on select dates.
Lo-Pan will be touring in support of the "Colossus" long player, released last Fall via Small Stone. See the band live: More...
Secrets Of The Sky Signs With Metal Blade
The Oakland, CA natives from Secrets of the Sky have signed with Metal Blade Records and will be releasing their sophomore album in the Summer of 2015! Metal Blade comments:
"The psychedelic doom act released 'To Sail Black Waters' through Kolony Records in late 2013. The album was incredibly well received and Decibel Magazine declared that it 'overflows with that rare quality of sounding familiar while remaining wholly unique…Do not miss this.' Popular blog Metal Injection took describing the band's sound to task and said 'imagine if you tossed Neurosis, more recent Immortal, and Porcupine Tree into a blender…it's an awesome fucked up mix.'
"After touring in support of 'To Sail Black Waters' over the past two years, Secrets of the Sky are prepared to take their next step. They've completed tracking their sophomore album at Trident Studios with producer/engineer Juan Urteaga (Testament, Machine Head, Cattle Decapitation). Details and new music will be released this Summer."
Secrets of the Sky had this to say about joining forces with Metal Blade Records: "We are very excited to be joining the Metal Blade Records roster. The Metal Blade legacy, reputation and commitment to heavy music has stood the test of time. The staff we have been working with genuinely 'get' what it is that our band is doing and have been tremendously supportive of it thus far.
"We are also pleased to announce that our second full length will be released in the coming months. The album was again recorded by Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios and is another abstract concept piece. We believe we pushed ourselves in writing it to further develop our sound and we put more focus on creating a collection of songs that flow from beginning to end, while still retaining the cinematic qualities we originally set out with on our debut." More...
Enabler Wraps Up Work On New Album
Enabler recently completed recording forthcoming album, "Fail To Feel Safe," at Silver Bullet Studios with engineer Chris Teti and producer Greg Thomas, who also produced the band's "All Hail The Void" album (2012).
Mastering is currently being done by Bill Henderson at Azimuth Mastering and an early Summer 2015 release date is planned. The band is also kicking of a new tour with Call Of The Void tonight. Dates for the trek are as follows: More...
Maladie Streaming New 18 Minute Track
Maladie is now presenting the first track off upcoming album "Still," which is due out March 6th via Apostasy Records. Check out the 18 minute roller coaster ride "Inexistentia" below.
The 72-minute "Still" features artwork by French artist Remy from Headsplit Design (Cryptopsy, Misery Index, Arch Enemy), and the album includes guest spots by Guido Meyer de Voltaire (Bethlehem), Vespasian (Imperium Dekadenz), and Tobias Alter (Spheron). The track listing is as follows:
01. Demutatio
02. Agnitio
03. Inexistentia
04. Asperitas
05. Abdico
06. Discrepantia
07. Circuitus
08. Semivivus
09. Evigilantem More...
Shattered Sun Signs With Victory
Victory Records is proud to announce the signing of Texas metal ensemble Shattered Sun to its roster.
Hailing from Alice, TX, Shattered Sun quickly grabbed the attention of management team Breaking Bands LLC, led by Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, one of metal’s original architects, Jon Zazula, and Testament front-man Chuck Billy.
Shortly after, Victory Records took note of the band's punishing brand of melodic metal, and will be releasing the new album, "Hope Within Hatred," on April 21st, 2015.
"This has been a day we have been working and striving for since we were 13 years old, just barely picking up an instrument. The fact that we have signed with Victory, who have produced some of our favorite bands of all time, is unreal,” Shattered Sun vocalist Marcos Leal offers. “This is a dream come true for six small town guys and it's truly an honor to be a part of this family." More...
Carach Angren Releases New Lyric Video
After releasing a lyric video for "There's No Place Like Home," symphonic black metal band Carach Angren now has a follow-up clip online for "Two Flies Flew Into A Black Sugar Cobweb." Check out this new video below, courtesy of Terrorizer.com. The band comments:
"As the release date of our fourth album is crawling closer, we once again teamed up with the extremely talented Costin Chioreanu to visually tell the next chapter in our horror story, namely 'Two Flies Flew Into A Black Sugar Cobweb.'
"Where the opening track and video introduced the terrifying atmosphere, this one will reveal key elements of the overall story, full of twists and turns, all leading to a bitter place ahead…"
Both tracks come off forthcoming album "This Is No Fairytale" (reviewed here), due out February 24th via Season Of Mist. For more info on the album, check out our interview with the band at this location. More...
Upon Wings Streaming "You Are My Weapon"
Upon Wings is streaming "You Are My Weapon" online, courtesy of Metal Hammer (give it a listen below). "You Are My Weapon" comes off the "Afterlife" EP, which has the following track listing:
1. Afterlife
2. You Are My Weapon
3. Take Away
4. The Dream More...
Gormathon Posts "Hellbender" Clip
Gormathon just released a new lyric video for the track "Hellbender," which can be seen below courtesy of Metal Insider.
"Hellbender" comes off the "Follow the Beast" album released last year. The full album's track listing is as follows:
1. Remedy
2. Land Of The Lost
3. Hellbender
4. Break The Chains
5. Celestial Warrior
6. In Benevolence
7. World Of Sin
8. Remember (watch the video here)
9. Absence Of Trust
10. Warlords Of Doom
11. Into Oblivion
12. Silent Walk More...
Dominanz Parts With Guitarist
Dominanz has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the group's guitar player:
"A while ago, our guitarist from the very beginning, Jørn came to the conclusion that it was for the best to leave Dominanz so he could focus 100% on his other band Hades.
"We are very grateful that we got the opportunity to exploit his creativity the past few years, especially with our latest release Noxious. As huge fans of Hades we are looking forward to their next chapter. We salute you Jørn. Cheers, Roy and Frode."
You can also stream all of Dominanz's latest full-length album "Noxious" over at this location. More...
Blind Guardian Posts Full New Album Stream
Blind Guardian is streaming the full new album "Beyond The Red Mirror" which was released on January 30th (Europe), February 2nd (UK) and February 3, 2015 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Check out the entire new album below.
Just For Fun
Sock Puppet Parody Posts "Master Of Sock Puppets"
Sock Puppet Parody has posted another video titled "Master Of Sock Puppets" which hilariously parodies Metallica's "Master Of Puppets".
Explains Sock Puppet Parody: "The song describes a lost sock that gets a shot at redemption when the master of puppets brings him to life."
Check out now "Master Of Sock Puppets" below.
Heiress Streaming Full New Album
Seattle's Heiress is streaming the entire new album "Of Great Sorrow" which is set to drop February 10 via Mylene Sheath Records.
You can now stream the full album stream of "Of Great Sorrow" below.
Down Posts New Clip "Conjure"
Down's video for the song "Conjure" can be seen below. The haunting and twisted ode to '70s horror films was directed by JM Stelly and Chris Trainor at Lab Productions. "Conjure" is taken from the band's latest EP "Down IV - Part Two".
States Philip Anselmo about "Conjure": "'Conjure' is basically the old adage of be careful of what elements are hovering around you at all times, and be careful what you want out of life and what you bring into your life, because a lot of times it might seem crystal clear and the right thing, whatever that thing may be, but in reality it's a trap waiting to happen or to be sprung. So it's basically, 'be careful what you wish for,' something like that."
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