Metal News for March 10, 2015
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Pit Stories: Scalped At CBGB
Tuesday's here so its time for some more pit mayhem! This week sees a story taking place at the CBGB music club - which managed to make it on the U.S. register of national historic places.
Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma shared this story of tearing his head open and revealing his skull to the audience:
At CBGB's 1982 Agnostic Front Death Before Dishonor, I was moshing around and going off to Death Before Dishonor when I ran across the stage and leaped off Big Rob's shoulders. I cracked my head open, hitting it on the monitor speaker that was above the stage.
When I fell to the floor, got up and realized that I got scalped. The skin was hanging off and my skull was exposed. People were throwing up and running away from me. I remember Doug Holland from Kraut puking and I'm saying to my self, I can hardly feel it. I went to the hospital and they played with out me.
Agnostic Front's new album "The American Dream Died" is set for release on April 3rd (EU), April 6th (UK/FR), and April 7th (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out a video clip for a track off the album, titled "Police Violence," below. More...
Vanhelga Spreads Some "Happiness"
Sweden's Vanhelga, one of the more extreme and uncompromising exponents of DSBM, is set to release a digital mini-album on March 13th.
With the band's sense of irony fully intact, the 5-track album is titled "Happiness" andwill be available at Bandcamp as well as from the usual digital distribution and streaming outlets.
The group comments: "This piece of art is an expression of using destructive tools like drugs and self-mutilation to be happy. Be happy with Vanhelga and stay positive!"
Darkend Streaming Paradise Lost Cover
Italian extreme ritual metallers Darkend today reveal their participation in a Paradise Lost tribute album with a new arranged rendition of “Colossal Rains,” taken from the 1993 album "Icon." Give it a listen below courtesy of the Darkend Bandcamp page.
Additionally, Darkend is well into the recording process for a new album, set to be released later this year and featuring guest performances by some of the pillars of the old school black metal scene. More...
Ken Mode Headed To Europe
Winnipeg power trio Ken Mode has announced a new European tour, which begins on April 1st and sees the band travel throughout Switzerland, France, Germany, and more before concluding on April 11th. Support on this tour comes from Cortez.
In addition to the European tour, Ken Mode will also be appearing at this year's SXSW Metal Injection Showcase. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
Ken Mode will be touring in support of forthcoming new album, "Success," which was recorded with Steve Albini and mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. More...
Valve Streaming Full New Album
French group Valve just released the "Apnée" album, which can be heard in full via Bandcamp or in the player below.
The album was recorded and mixed by Sylvain Biguet, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and the artwork comes courtesy of Francis Passini. The track listing is:
1. Lapsit Ex Illis 07:19
2. Apnée 05:02
3. Odds 03:48
4. Une Carcasse Vide de Vie et de Sens 13:13
5. 777 05:20 More...
Gust Releases New Music Video
Trollhättan, Sweden's hardcore crust outfit Gust just premiered a first official video hailing from the band's self-titled debut LP for Southern Lord Recordings.
The video was cut to the mid-paced "Reality Chokes" crusher by director Jimmy Olausson and merges a performance-style delivery with projected graphic images and film. Check it out below, thanks to Metal Injection.
Comments Gust about the song and corresponding video: "'Reality Chokes' is a song about people blaming their miserable lives on those less fortunate. Instead of trying to see the bigger picture, and learning more about it, whatever it may be. If people would put as much energy into compassion and care for others as they do into prejudice and hate, maybe the gap between some of us wouldn't be as big." More...
Gift Giver Streaming "Loose Cannon"
Detroit's Gift Giver today reveals a new track from forthcoming album "Shitlife," coming April 21st, 2015 via Century Media.
The song "Loose Cannon" is now on the Century Media YouTube channel and features Frankie Palmeri from Emmure. Check it out below. The full album's track listing is:
1. Shitlife
2. Trendkill
3. Cursed (streaming here)
4. Bastard
5. Loose Cannon (featuring Frankie Palmeri)
6. Hellhound
7. Grudge
8. Scumbag pt. 2
9. Death Wish (featuring Tyler Dennen)
10. Money $hot More...
Obsolete Announces "Riven" EP
Up and coming progressive metal band Obsolete is happy to announce the release of new EP "Riven" on April 21st, 2015. The following press release was issued about the group:
"Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, dark progressive metal band Obsolete began as a solo project for singer and multi-instrumentalist Dan Rivera. He started making music as a youth when he first learned to play the bass guitar. Picking up drums and then guitar over the years, he has since played in several local metal bands.
"In 2009, Dan picked up his acoustic guitar and began to write simpler, more personal songs. These songs grew, electric guitars and other layers were added, and his solo project was born, which would eventually become Obsolete. With the help of his brother Matt Rivera and dear friend Lloyd Martin (of Mairin), Dan recorded Ockham's Razor in February 2012 with engineers Richard Schneider and Joey Hendrickson.
"Jason Hufford (an old friend and drummer for The Conquering) and Steven George then joined in on drums and bass/backing vocals respectively, thus completing the live lineup. Daniel Stucky was then added for live percussion, bringing great energy and depth to Obsolete's live sound. The four-song EP 'Riven' is coming in Spring 2015, and the band is looking to bring its music to other cities and into many new ears." More...
Catatonic Society Releases New Album
Catatonic Society just released debut full-length album "Baptistina," which is now available digitally at Amazon here, with a physical edition to shortly follow. The track listing is as follows:
1. Left Hand Path
2. Lost at Sea
3. Gravity
4. Mandrake
5. Baptistina
6. Solomon's Temple
7. Lazarus Frankenstein
8. Last Stand
9. Shiva the Destroyer
10. Ashes More...
Sepultura Seeking Tattoo Photos
The Brazilian metal icons from Sepultura are celebrating their 30th anniversary by releasing a special tribute to the fans.
The band has asked fans to contribute to the artwork for a new track. Sepultura comments:
“We wrote a new song that expresses the respect and love we have for you all, and the support we received during the last 30 years was overwhelming. No band has better fans like we have.
"We are still here doing what we do because of you! Lovers and haters alike, we are all one big family and we thank you! So, we will need your help once again! If you have a Sepultura tattoo on your skin, that tattoo can be on the artwork of our new release.
"It is going to be a historical release and you can be a part of this! Show our artwork on your skin and the passion you have for Sepultura.”
Starting today, March 9th, 2015, you can send your tattoo photo to ink[AT]sepultura30years[DOT]com. Contest submission closes on March 17th, 2015 so be sure to submit your tattoos ASAP.
Enslaved Posts Final Track-By-Track Video
Enslaved released thirteenth studio album "In Times" today, and to celebrate the album finally being out, Nuclear Blast is releasing the third and final track-by-track video featuring Ivar Bjørnson.
Watch as Ivar explains how the title track "In Times" and closing track "Daylight" came about below. The previous second clip in the series can still be seen over here.
The long running Norwegian progressive extreme metal band was also just covered in our Sunday Old School column, and you can read our review of "In Times" at this location. More...
Motor Sister Shows You "A Hole"
The day has finally arrived and the debut from Motor Sister, "Ride," is out now on Metal Blade Records.
Coinciding with the album's release, the band is pleased to unveil a new video for the track "A Hole." Check out the video directed by Jack Bennett below, courtesy of Billboard.com.
In support of the new album "Ride," the band is set to play two exclusive California shows this week: March 11th at The Whisky in Los Angeles and March 12th at DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA. More...
Meek Is Murder Posts Studio Video
The countdown is on to Meek Is Murder's third LP, "Onward/Into the Sun," coming May 5th on Rising Pulse Records.
Last week, the first slice of the new album – the 1-minute ripper of a song, "Outward" – was premiered online, and today Gear Gods presents a video showing the band recording "Outward" at Developing Nations Studio with producer Kevin Bernsten (Magrudergrind, Full of Hell). Check it out below.
"Onward/Into the Sun," a collection of the brand new "Onward" EP and 2012's "Into the Sun Where It Falls Off the Sky" EP, is the trio's third full-length and sixth overall release. More...
Six Feet Under Taps Victor Brandt For Hatefest
April 2015 will see the return of the Hatefest Tour: the unholy billing will be headlined by Six Feet Under and features support from Marduk, Vader, and Hate. Special guests on all weekend dates will be Eisregen and Debauchery.
Six Feet Under has announced Victor Brandt will be stepping in on bass for this run of dates. Chris Barnes comments:
"Thanks to all the fans for the great response to the upcoming new SFU release 'Crypt of the Devil' and the first track 'Open Coffin Orgy' thank you so much! We are currently getting ready for our upcoming tour with Vader and Marduk on the HateFest tour of Europe. It will be a cataclysmic event. Do not miss it!
"Also, for this run of dates, we want to let you know that stepping in for our bass player, Jeff Hughell, will be Victor Brandt from Entombed. Steve, Marco, and I are very much looking forward to sharing the stage with Victor while Jeff and his wife Fazi welcome the birth of their first child! It's gonna be a great year for SFU! Can't wait to see you all soon!"
Victor Brandt adds: "I am very proud and happy to step in for my good friend and Warwick brother Jeff Hughell to play bass with the mighty Six Feet Under for their upcoming tour in Europe. We're gonna have a blast! Be sure to check out this killer tour that also features Marduk, Vader and Hate! See you in the pit and/or the bar."
Six Feet Under will release an eleventh studio recording this spring via Metal Blade Records. Titled "Crypt Of The Devil," the ten track slab of audio violence was composed by vocalist Chris Barnes and Cannabis Corpse bassist/vocalist Phil "Landphil" Hall. More...
Dark Symphonica Streams "Chains Of Misfortune"
Aussie metallers Dark Symphonica have released their brand new single "Chains of Misfortune." Give it a listen below.
The release follows Dark Symphonica's debut single launch "Scream and Bleed" in 2014, which peaked at #4 on the Australian iTunes Metal Charts.
“Chains of Misfortune,” like its predecessor “Scream and Bleed,” was recorded and mixed with Adam Merker of Studio Anders Debeerz (Aversions Crown, Lagerstein), and mastered by the talented Jens Bogren (Opeth, Arch Enemy) of Fascination Street Studios.
Despite the delays of 2014, Dark Symphonica looks set to scream headlong toward the release of a debut album while continuing to contribute to the live scene with a huge 5-piece show. More...
Iron Reagan Adds Tour Dates Through July
Richmond, Virginia's Iron Reagan just wrapped up an extensive North American run, and the band has a quick break before heading over for its first-ever Australian tour. Iron Reagan is then set to head down under April 7th in Wollongong, NSW and wrap up April 11th in Melbourne, VIC.
After Australia the band shows no signs of stopping as today Iron Reagan announces a touring schedule that will run through July! The band has announced new United States dates, European dates and a headlining U.K. Tour. A complete list of dates can be found below.
Bassist Land Phil comments on touring Europe: "I am very excited to bring Iron Reagan to all you crazy head bangers across the ocean. We have been busy as hell these past two years touring the U/S. and Canada and have yet to get the opportunity to go overseas and play in front of some of the greatest audiences in the world. Prepare for some raging, out of control, cross-over insanity!"
Front man Tony Foresta also had this to say about hitting the UK: "Iron Reagan's first trip to the UK!!!! And to top it off a gig in London at one of my all time favorite venues with legends Terrorizer. I'm greatly looking forward to seeing so many old friends as well as bringing Iron Reagan to a whole new audience. I'm going to fill up on so much food at Cookies and Scream in Camden that I will most likely barf it all up later that night at the Crobar. Can't wait!" More...
Green Jello Releasing VHS Documentary
21 years since the band's last video, release Green Jello is seeking funding to release a live VHS film/documentary about the group and it's wacky history of 600 odd previous members including Danny Carey & Maynard James Keenan of Tool, Karen Black, Weird Al Yankovic, Hulk Hogan, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, plus members of GWAR, Cannibal Corpse, Fishbone, The Residents, Skid Row, Danzig, and many more.
The band has teamed up with filmmaker Rob Gabriele of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has launched a Kickstarter campaign that has received 20% of the small $5000 goal in it's first two days. Get full details and contribute at this location.
The film will be released exclusively to VHS and digital download only available through the campaign and will not be available after the campaign closes.
Kult Of Taurus Posts "Adverserial Paths" Teaser
Greek black metal group Kult of Taurus has revealed a special teaser video today for second album, "Adversarial Paths: The Sinister Essence," which is set for international release on April 20th via Forever Plagued Records.
A statement from Kult of Taurus reads: "Adversarial Paths: The Sinister Essence shines as a monument to glorify and praise all aspects of the Adversary, known through the course of history by many names, while capturing HIS sinister essence through various spiritual incentives. To those who dare, hail Lucifer!"
1. Channeling Consciousness
2. Black Embrace
3. Edafio I
4. The Piercing Conjunctions Of the Sinister
5. Cordially Baneful
6. Through Lunar Wombs
7. Vibrating Crossroads
8. Arch Of Exceedance More...
Poison Idea Gets Stuck In A "Bog"
The first single to be released from the "Confuse & Conquer" LP by Portland, Oregon's hardcore punk heroes Poison Idea has been debuted today through New Noise Magazine, as Southern Lord prepares to release the album in one month.
Get stuck in the "Bog" with Poison Idea below. "Confuse & Conquer" will see North American release via Southern Lord on April 7th on CD, LP and digital formats. The track listing is:
1. Bog
2. Me & JD
3. Psychic Wedlock
4. Hypnoptic (alternate version)
5. Trip Wire
6. I Never Heard Of You
7. Cold Black Afternoon
8. Rhythms Of Insanity
9. Dead Cowboy
10. Beautiful Disaster
11. Reprise More...
The Tangent Releasing Eighth Album
InsideOutMusic has announced that psychedelic rock outfit The Tangent will release eighth studio album "A Spark In The Aether - The Music That Died Alone Volume Two" on April 20th, 2015 in Europe and April 21st, 2015 in the US.
A promo lyric video for the title track can be seen below. The band, led by multi-instrumentalist Andy Tillison, is made up of Jonas Reingold (Bass), Theo Travis (Sax & Flute), Luke Machin (Guitar) & Morgan Ågren (Drums). Andy also had this to say about the track:
"'A Spark In The Aether' is the title track of the new album by The Tangent. In many ways it's a bit of a rallying cry to people to keep open minds about newer music in a world where remasters and re-issues are more eagerly anticipated than new material.
"But it's a hugely optimistic piece that's primarily about keeping a young spirit as you go through life. The song was premiered on the 2014 tour and was filmed by several audience members who uploaded their clips of it to Youtube without knowing that we would use their clips to make our video.
"Of course it's an alternative version of the studio recording you're hearing as the soundtrack. We wanted to make a video that showed the real energy of the band on stage, something that has always been important to the group who have never set much store by big light shows or video projections. 'We do it with our bodies' is the philosophy. And what the fans do with our music, we use and give back to them." More...
Leprous Posts In-Studio Footage
Norwegian prog metal outfit Leprous is currently working on an upcoming full-length album to be titled "The Congregation."
"The Congregation" is due to drop on May 25th, 2015 in Europe and June 2nd, 2015 in North America via InsideOutMusic.
Today the band has released a brief studio clip showcasing the drum, guitar, and vocal recordings. Check it out by heading over to the Leprous Facebook profile.
Vocalist Einar Solberg comments: "Lyrically 'The Congregation' covers the dangers and consequences of blindly following the flow, thus the album title will speak for itself."
"The Congregation" follows previous album "Coal" (reviewed here). You can also see the band live on these dates: More...
Outre Reveals New Album Release
"Ghost Chants" is a twisted beast of an album: the first full-length from Poland's Outre is a thirty five minute mindtrip of the highest order and will drop on April 14th via Godz ov War / Third Eye Temple / Essential Purification. The following press release was also issued about the album:
"The seven tracks each possess individual character, and yet amount to more than the sum of their parts: 'Vengeance' is a blistering romp enhanced by a similar triumphant stride to that of their compatriots in Behemoth, while 'Shadow' touches on the crazed mania of Deathspell Omega, while 'Equilibrium' stirs in a writhing primordial ooze of riffs from Damian Igielski. The work of drummer Maciej Pelczar is simply stellar, whether in relentless double-bass or rumbling grooves of Lament.
"Fans may have been saddened by the loss of vocalist Andrzej Nowak, but Stawrogin, who was asked to lay down the vocal parts on Ghost Chants, delivers an incredibly varied performance. From the chanting that marks the 'Departure' to his strangled rasps and icy sneers, or a roar not unlike that of Anaal Nathrakhs Dave Hunt when he intones Our heavenly father, who failed me!, he establishes himself as one of its kind.
"The production on Ghost Chants is a perfect balance of crisp and sinister, a masterful turn from M. of the well-acclaimed Mgla. Set for release via Godz Ov War/Third Eye Temple/Essential Purification Records, this is an essential release for any fan of boundary-stretching black metal, Polish or otherwise."
The album's track listing is: More...
Beyond Creation Posts Guitar Playthrough
Technical death metal band Beyond Creation - which just recruited a new bass player - today reveals a guitar playthrough clip for the track "Elusive Reverence."
"Elusive Reverence" comes off the group's latest album "Earthborn Evolution," which can be heard in full at this location. You can also catch Beyond Creation live:
3/27 Westland, MI @ Token Lounge
3/28 Crest Hill, IL @ Bada Brew
3/29 Akron, OH @ Empire Concert Club
4/10 Philadelphia, PA @ Infest w/Cannabis Corpse
4/11 Brooklyn, NY @ Coco 66
4/12 Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13 More...
Murashita Checks In From The Studio
Murashita - the new band led by former Hemoptysis front man / guitarist Masaki Murashita, just began recording a debut EP, tentatively due out this Summer. He comments:
"I’m stoked to have all of our fans to hear these new songs. The recording is going well and Kevin Talley did amazing job on drums! Also, you will hear a special surprise soon, so stay tuned!"
Murashita released the debut single “Retribution” in January, and the track features bassist Kelly Conlon (Death, Vital Remains), drummer Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Chimaira), and was mixed by Ryan Greene (Megadeth, NOFX). More...
Rotting Out Streaming Full New EP
L.A. hardcore band Rotting Out released the new "Reckoning" EP today via Pure Noise Records. The band has partnered with AltPress.com to stream the record in its entirety. Listen in via the SoundCloud player below.
Rotting Out’s latest offering, "Reckoning," features three brand new songs and two additional Circle Jerks covers, “I Don’t Care” and “Live Fast Die Young.”
Fans can catch the band in concert this Spring and Summer on a U.S. co-headlining tour with Expire and at South By So What?!, Southeast Beast Festival 2015, New England Metal and Hardcore 2015, Rainfest 2015, United Blood Festival and the entire Vans Warped Tour. Dates are listed below. More...
Infernal War Streams "Transfigure"
Polish extreme black/death metal unit Infernal War has offered up a second taste of upcoming album, "Axiom."
In conspiracy with Terrorizer Magazine, the band has made available the track "Transfigure," which can be heard below.
Featuring 11 new tracks, "Axiom" will be launched on April 17th in Europe and April 21st in North America via Agonia Records.
"Axiom" was recorded, mixed, and mastered in No Solace Studio with M. (Mgla/Kriegsmaschine), who also guest appears on the album on vocals. The 11 new songs on "Axiom" clock in at around 42 minutes. The album cover was created by Mentalporn and the track listing is:
I. Coronation
II. Militant Hate Church
III. Into Dead Soil
IV. Paradygmat
V. Nihil Prayer
VI. The Parallel Darkness
VII. Transfigure
VIII. Eater Of Hope
IX. Camp 22
X. No Forgiveness
XI. Axiom More...
Korpiklaani Posts Album Teaser
Finnish folk metal superstars Korpiklaani will release brand new album "Noita" on May 1st (Europe) and May 5th (U.S.) via Nuclear Blast.
You can pre-order your copy of "Noita" at this location. Now the band has published a teaser trailer, giving an insight on the recordings of this ninth studio encounter.
"Noita" was recorded at Petrax Studio with Aksu Hanttu handling production, recording, and mixing again. It will also be the first Korpiklaani album to feature new accordion player Sami Perttula, who has been playing a very active role in the folk arrangements along with Fiddler Tuomas Rounakari. More...
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Meaxic Premieres New Track
Meaxic is currently wrapping up work on the "Synergy" release, which is now officially set for an April 27th drop date.
The New York outfit puts together a refreshing blend of rock and metal with a progressive sensibility, and today we're letting loose another advance taste of "Synergy."
Check out our exclusive premiere of the "Down" track below, and be sure to let us know what you think of the song.
If you want to hear more from Meaxic, the previously released track "On Instinct" can also be heard right over here.
You can find more info on Meaxic at the band's Facebook profile. The full "Synergy" track listing is as follows:
1. Attitude
2. Iruka
3. On Instinct
4. Down
5. Crazy More...
Starquake Signs With Pure Rock Records
Starquake, the studio project of German multi-instrumentalist, singer, sound angineer and producer Mikey Wenzel a/k/a The Voice," signed on with Pure Rock Records for the release of the album "Times That Matter." The release date and other details will be announced shortly.
Influenced by the greats of metal and progressive rock - Iron Maiden and Spock's Beard - the music of Starquake features heavy guitars, huge drums and elaborate vocals. Spiced up with a good amount of Hammond organ with big arrangements, the picture is harmonic and melody-oriented.
With guest-musicians (which include music-teachers and a musicologists), all of whom look back on long years of stage and studio experience, Mikey creates a sonic journey with Starquake with a nod to the '70's and '80's, while still sounding contemporary.
Mike commented: "After long hard work it is finally done, 'Times that Matter' is ready, and Starquake [is] very happy to have found Pure Rock Records, a label that shares the musical visions of this project."
The line up is:
Mikey Wenzel (ex-Socks, ex-Chikeria, ex-T-Bone, ex-SixPack, ACCA/DACCA, Boxhead, Timerunner, Spiritus Mundi) - Vocals, Instruments, Programming
Alex Kugler (ex-Get Back Band, ex-SixPack, ex-Blues District, ACCA/DACCA) - Guitars
Jan "Donkey" van Meerendonk (Boxhead, Big Band Dachau) - Drums
Andi Pernpeintner (Boxhead) - Hammond organ
Joe Wagner (ex-Redlight Sheeder, ex-Liquorstore, ex- she said alright, Timerunner) - Guitars
Michael "Wopsi" Wopshall (Spiritus Mundi) - Guitars
Corinna Reif - Violin
Sandra Wenzel - Additional Vocals More...
Black Hawk Welcomes Back Guitarist Wolfgang Tewes
German metal act Black Hawk, one of the "founding fathers" of the German metal scene, announced that the band is once again a five piece. The newest addition is former guitarist Wolfgang Tewes, who recently left power metal act Paragon. Tewes returns to wield the metal axe along side fellow guitarist Günny Kruse.
Black Hawk's updated lineup is:
Udo Bethke - Lead Vocals
Günny Kruse - Guitars
Wolfgang Tewes - Guitars
Michael "Zottel" Wiekenberg - Bass
Dan Schamschor – Drums More...
At The Dawn Announces Sophomore LP
Italian power metal act At the Dawn announced that the forthcoming sophomore LP will be entitled "Land in Sight." The album is the follow up to the 2013 debut "From Dawn to Dusk" and was recorded, mixed and mastered at Domination Studio under the supervision of Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios). Mularoni also appears as a guest guitarist on the title track.
In another guest appearance, Synful Ira vocalist Letizia Chiozzi (Synful Ira) lends her vocals for the songs "Siren Call" and "Rosamund's Suite."
At the Dawn was founded in 2011 by Michele Viaggi, from the ashes of his previous band, the death metal band Conspiracy.
The track list for "Land in Sight" is:
1. Through A Darkened Sky
2. Land In Sight
3. Siren Call
4. The Deserter
5. Ouverture
6. The Offense
7. The Revenge
8. The Day When Heroes Die
9. Tiger Within
10. Ladyhawke
11. A Crow With No Wings
12. Revelations (Iron Maiden Cover) More...
SilentLie Announces Debut Full Length Album
Italian gothic metal act SilentLie announced the impending release of the debut full length album "Layers of Nothing." The album is set for release on April 14th via Bakerteam Records. It was recorded and mixed at Fear Studios (Extrema, Blaze Bailey, DGM) in Ravenna, Italy and mastered by Mika Jussila (Nightwish, Apocalyptica, Children Of Bodom) at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
Established in Trieste, Italy, in 2005, SilentLie were initially influenced by the rising male-fronted gothic rock movement. The band released two EPs: "Behind My Face" in 2008 (which includes songs being used in several compilations and one of them, "River of Torments", became part of the soundtrack for the movie "Blood Sisters") and "Blood Under Snow" in 2013. "Layers Of Nothing" is a mix of modern hard rock/metal with dark atmospheres.
The track list is as follows:
1. Unbreakable
2. Invisible Fall
3. Layers Of Nothing
4. Slave
5. My Scream Is Silence
6. The Worst Enemy
7. Change
8. We Are Wolves
9. Anger
10. Dark Nights More...
Starsick System Announces Debut Release
Italian modern rock/metal act Starsick System announced that the debut release "Daydreamin'" is set to drop on April 14th via Bakerteam Records. The band features Pathosray/Fairyland vocalist Marco Sandron (ex-Eden's Curse) and fellow Pathosray member Ivan Moni Bidin on drums.
The cover, logo and artwork (shown below) was created by Rhett Podersoo of Machine Room Design (My Dying Bride, Dope Star Inc., Elvenking). The grand piano on the track "Strong" was performed by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever, Hardline, Level 10, Frontiers).
Starsick System is a new sensation in modern hard rock, "mixing influences from bands like Alter Bridge, Papa Roach, Sixx AM, Shinedown with the deep research for a personal sound where catchy choruses and melodies are melted with heavy riffing." The band was born in 2012 from the union of experienced musicians: vocalist and guitarist Sandron, bassist Valeria Battain and lead guitarist David Donati (both known in Syrayde) and producer-songwriter Bidin on drums, giving birth to new sounds and melodic approaches.
The track list for "Daydreamin'" is:
1. Start Again
2. Spit It Out
3. Believe
4. Tomorrow
5. Interlude
6. Pull The Trigger
7. Don't Fly Away
8. Let It Go
9. Last Goodbye
10. Strong
11. Back In Time
12. Daydreamin More...
Xandria To Release New EP This Summer
German symphonic metal act Xandria has been at the Sandlane Recording Facilities in the Netherlands recording new music for an EP release this summer, as a follow up to "Sacrificium" (see review here). The full details of the EP are not yet revealed, but in addition to three new tracks there will be a few classics re-recorded, as well as some cover songs.
The band posted the following message:
"Well, we dropped a few hints here and there, so let's be straight forward on this now: No rest for the wicked - there will be an EP coming out this summer! As some of you might have already heard or seen on our Instagram channel, we currently have invaded the Sandlane Recording Facilities in the Netherlands to nail down some new music for you folks.
"Everything we are recording right now will end up on this yet to be titled EP. Not only it will contain 3 brand new tracks… No, here comes the fuzz: we are also going to have two remakes of Xandria classics and 1 or 2 cover versions for you!
"How does that sound? We can promise . It's gonna be rad!!!"
More information is expected soon.
At The Gates Announces Split 7" EP With Voivod
Having just wrapped up some touring in Asia, Scandinavia as well as through Spain, Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates will soon be back on the road again in support of their much acclaimed comeback studio album and Century Media Records debut, "At War With Reality" (see our review here). First up, the band will embark on the Decibel Magazine Tour together with Converge, Pallbearer and label-mates Vallenfyre across North America, starting March 27th.
To coincide with the start of the tour, At The Gates will release a very special split 7" EP together with label-mates Voivod on April 6th through Century Media Records. The 7" EP will feature the At The Gates bonus track "Language Of The Dead," a previously unreleased track recorded during the "At War With Reality" sessions (previously unreleased on vinyl!), while Voivod contributes the new song "We Are Connected." The EP is "Double A-Sided" (meaning, each band has their own, reversible front-cover side!) and comes with artwork created for both bands by Voivod's Michel "Away" Langevin.
The 7" EP will be available in the following limited worldwide editions:
--1,000x copies black vinyl
--500x copies white vinyl
--500x copies transparent red vinyl
The 7" EP will be on sale during At the Gates' North American tour, but is also available for pre-order from CM Distro at this location. More...
Secret Sphere Unveils Artwork For Re-Recorded LP
Italian power/progressive act Secret Sphere has re-recorded the highly acclaimed 2011 sophomore album "A Time Never Come" with the current lineup, including renowned singer Michele Luppi, with whom the band released their latest album "Portrait Of A Dying Heart." The re-recorded version was mixed by Simone Mularoni (DGM) at Domination !Studios. Brand new artwork - shown below - was created by Nathalia Suellen (Dark Moor, Almah).
"A Time Never Come" originally jump started Secret Sphere's career and is now considered one of European power metal’s finest moments: a cross between Queensryche, Helloween and Fates Warning, with plenty of captivating melodies and great orchestral arrangements.
Secret Sphere’s mastermind and guitarist Aldo Lonobile commented: "Due to an overwhelming demand, we had initially planned to re-release ‘A Time Never Come’ exclusively for the Japanese market, but later on we thought that would have been cool to make it available in all the other territories.
"This is album has been a milestone for our career and this year marks the 15th anniversary of us entering the studio to record it. We didn’t want it to be a nostalgic move but give the album a new life, with new arrangements and new graphics.
Mission accomplished if you ask me!"
More information, including the release date, will be announced soon. More...
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