Metal News for March 2, 2014
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15 news articles posted on this day.
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Sunday Old School: Trust
There are some bands in the history of heavy metal music who perhaps never gained the attention and recognition they should have, but some of these are lucky enough to have bigger names exposing their fans to their music. As good as Diamond Head are, it can be argued that without Metallica name dropping them, many younger metal fans today would not have heard of them. The same can be said for when Anthrax scored a hit in 1988 hit with the song, "Antisocial," which is considered one of their trademark songs, but was actually originally written and recorded by a French band named Trust, who we will examine today.
Trust began life in the French capital city of Paris in 1977, formed by vocalist, Bernard "Bernie" Bonvoisin, guitarist Norbert "Nono" Krief, bass player Raymond "Ray" Manna and drummer, Jean-Émile "Jeannot." They released their first demo, "Prends Pas Ton Flingue" ("Don't Take Your Gun With You" later that year, before re-releasing the song as a single in 1978. A year later, the band's debut full length, "L'elite" hit the shelves, which featured a cover of the AC/DC song, "Ride On," a band who the French outfit had befriended in recent times and whose singer, Bon Scott, Bonvoisin was often compared to. More...
Septic Mutagen Streaming Album
Australian slamming goregrind band Septic Mutagen has just issued its debut album "Colossal Predatory Anthropod Invasion" via Sevared records. The album is limited to 100 hand-numbered copies, but also may be streamed over at bandcamp and below in the player.
The album features seven tracks of sci-fi inspired brutal metal and features guest vocals from Slamophiliac, Todd Gore and Michael Krucler. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Abduction Productions between December 2013 and January 2014.
Soiled By Blood Streaming Album Track
Quebecois extreme metallers Soiled By Blood just officially launched their new album "Serving the Bowels of God" officially at a party with Kaotik, Warsenal and Atroce in the Canadian province on February 28th.
The album, available on Sevared Records, has a few tracks streaming from it over on the JamSpace youtube series. Listen to an upload of one of Soiled By Blood's tracks, "Barbed Wire Beating," below.
Dead Earth Politics Reveals EP Details
Starting on Saturday, March 8th, Dead Earth Politics will kick off "The Queen of Steel" release week celebration, that will run throughout this year's SXSW Music Festival. In showcases and on the streets, the band will be out in full force during the city-wide fest in support of the EP.
"The Queen of Steel" will be released as a digital-only, name-your-price download, complete with lyrics and liner notes. For more information, head over to Dead Earth Politics' website.
Turmion Katilot Posts New Video
Finnish industrial giants Turmion Katilot have posted an official video for the track "Rehtori." The song is the seventh track from the band's recent album "Technodiktator," which was released in the fall of 2013. Directing for the video was provided by Toni Riekkinen, while the screenplay was presided over by Jouni Kangas.
Impalers Posts Studio Footage
Denmark outfit Impalers has entered the studio to begin recording an upcoming new full-length album. Now Impalers has also released the first in a series of studio videos chronicling the band's time working on the impending release. Check it out below.
The Vitasound Projects Releases New Album
The Vitasound Projects has dropped a new release titled "American Werewolf in London," which is a 45 minute syncopated concept album written over 6 years alongside an edited version of the movie "An American Werewolf in London."
You can stream the release below, or buy your copy on a name-your-price basis at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Slaughtered Lamb 06:28
2. Beware of the Moon 04:51
3. David 03:37
4. Jack 05:40
5. Metanoia (Part I) 03:09
6. Prowler 04:32
7. Sleeping with Wolves 03:34
8. Jack the reprise 04:12
9. Metanoia (Part II) 06:36 More...
Crystal Tears Posts New Album Trailer
A second teaser trailer for the new Crystal Tears album "Hellmade," narrated by Lew Temple (The Walking Dead, The Devil's Rejects) and edited by FrameBOX Productions can now be seen online. Check it out below.
The previously posted first trailer is also still available at this location. "Hellmade" is due out March 28th, 2014 via Massacre Records.
Roads Of Glass Posts Performance Footage
Twin Cities metal band Roads Of Glass has released a brief live video online, featuring footage from a performance at The Garage in Burnsville, MN on February 21st, 2014. Check it out below. The band also comments on recruiting a new member:
"We're a bit late on this announcement, but we would like to officially introduce our new guitar player David! We are lucky and honored to add a new brother to the ROG family. David is an extremely talented musician and we couldn't be happier to have him writing and performing with us! Welcome to the family!"
Roads of Glass is:
Colton Holmquist - Vocals
Cory Gazda - Vocals
Zach Anderson - Guitar
T-Jay Mosser - Bass
Tom Mandery - Drums
David Drake - Guitar More...
Xandria Reveals Album Track Listing, Posts Teaser
Xandria's new album "Sacrificium" is set for release this coming May in Euruope via Napalm Records, and pre-orders are now available at this location.
Today the band reveals a teaser trailer, available below, and has announced the track listing will be as follows:
1. Sacrificium
2. Nightfall
3. Dreamkeeper
4. Stardust
5. The Undiscovered Land
6. Betrayer
7. Until The End
8. Come With Me
9. Little Red Relish
10. Our Neverworld
11. Temple Of Hate
12. Sweet Atonement More...
Nocturnal Breed Posts New Song Online
Nocturnal Breed has released a new track online for streaming titled "Krigshisser (D.N.K.)," which can be heard at Pitchfork.com here. The song features a guest appearance by Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto on lead vocals.
"Krigshisser (D.N.K.)" comes off new album "Napalm Nights," available for pre-order at this location. The album will hit stores on March 11th in Europe and March 18th in North America via Agonia Records. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Devil Swept The Ruins (streaming here)
2. Speedkrieg (streaming here)
3. Cursed Beyond Recognition (streaming here
4. The Bitch of Buchenwald
5. Napalm Nights
6. Thrashiac
7. Dawn Campaign... Flamethrower Ridge
8. Under The whip
9. Dragging The Priests
10. Krigshisser
A Mentira Oculta Streaming New Single
Brazilian death metal outfit A Mentira Oculta is streaming a new single titled "A.V.S.E." Give it a listen below, or you can also read the lyrics and download the track for free at this location. A Mentira Oculta consists of:
Yuri Kurt - Vocals
Vincent Valentyne - Guitar
Victor Azevedo - Guitar
Rodrigo Claos - Bass
Renato Bruno - Drums
Animality Streaming EP Online
Nashville-based death metal band Animality has posted the group's self-titled EP online for streaming, which can be heard in the player below. You can also download the tracks via the Animality Reverbnation page here. Animality is:
Blake Bailey - Vocals
Lucas McMillan - Drums
James Blue - Bass
Alan Atkins - Guitar
Brian Roberts - Guitar
Steak To Record New Album
In two weeks, London stoner outfit Steak will hit the California desert to record a first full-length album, due out this fall on Napalm Records. Steak's riffmaker-in-chief Reece comments:
"With the help from some desert rock legends, this album is going to be bigger and more badass than anything we have done before. We just need to make it out of Vegas alive!
"Thanks to Napalm Records, we have been able to take the time to create some of the best tracks to date and let them evolve naturally. Having two weeks in the studio will be a total contrast to the short time we had to record the first EPs, and will hopefully show through on the end product." More...
Born Of Ruin Splits Up
U.K. band Born of Ruin has issued the following announcement about deciding to call it a day and move on to other projects:
"It's been a long time coming, but we will no longer be together as Born Of Ruin.
"We have all mutually decided to go our separate ways. With more things going in for us outside the band, we feel that we can't fully commit to this band.
"We had a good run and some awesome times, we'd like to thank everyone whos ever supported us and came to one of our shows. It means a shit load to us and we had a laugh over the past two years!
"Our EP is on soundcloud and will be available to download soon. We have some merch left so we will be selling them off stupidly cheap soon.
"Much love. Billy, Frank, Salad, Waiting for a Mate, Pearly/Lavender. (Keep an eye out for future projects)" More...
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