Metal News for March 24, 2022
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23 news articles posted on this day.
Bodysnatcher Posts New Music Video Online
Hotly-tipped US deathcore group Bodysnatcher have unleashed their brutal new video "Wired For Destruction," taken from their long-anticipated album, "Bleed-Abide," on 22nd April via MNRK Heavy. You can check it out below.
Elaborates guitarist Kyle Carter of the band’s latest bruiser, "‘Wired For Destruction’ lyrically was inspired by our drummer Chris Whited and expanded on by me. For me, it represents the common fear of being forgotten after death. It also touches on the fear of not having control and doubting every action you take. The name says it all really. Death, sickness, and most fears hold a lot of us back from living our life how we really want to, so we thought it was an important topic to talk about." More...
Seven Kingdoms Signs With Distortion Music
Seven Kingdoms have signed a worldwide record deal with Distortion Music Group for the release of Zenith.
Raising over $50,000, Seven Kingdoms successfully crowdfunded all associated costs with creating "Zenith." During the crowdfunding period, Seven Kingdoms was approached by Distortion Music Group. DMG is a new boutique record label helmed by industry veteran and Juno Award Winner, Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm, Ex Deo). Iacono has also helped build two thriving touring agencies: Continental Touring in North America and Decibel Touring in Europe, giving Distortion Music Group a big advantage in developing musical careers through the touring outlet. Distortion Music Group aims to serve artist needs and create a partnership that benefits everyone involved in this ever-changing musical climate.
DMG CEO Maurizio Iacono comments on the signing: "Today we are proud to announce the signing of Orlando area heroes Seven Kingdoms to the Distortion Music Group family! I watched Camden & Sabrina's dedication and hard work growing the Seven Kingdoms name and music to new heights during the last few years. I was impressed with their support performances during the latest Unleash the Archers tour where the band showed a growing fanbase and a killer live show! After hearing the new album, it was a no-brainer for us to give the band the needed help to get them to the next level. Stand by for an adventurous melodic power metal ride that will rock your world!"
7K guitarist Camden Cruz says, "We are very excited to announce this new partnership with DMG. We were approached by Maurizio about his new label and their new model that allows a band like us to still retain our current working DIY Financing Model - but gaining the power of having a label behind you in promotion. This is basically a distribution partnership where DMG is responsible for getting our CD and Digital releases promoted and released into the worldwide chain again. This is something we lacked as an independent artist. DMG will be pressing and selling our CD. The band will be pressing and selling the vinyl, directly, and we were able to use crowdfunding and handle our own finances until we need to put CDs into the food chain. This is where DMG comes in. Maurizio has been influential in many big bands’ successes, and we are thrilled to open new doors with DMG’s guidance, experience, and push. We will sign the first 400 CDs we receive from DMG and these will be used to send to our backers! We are very excited for this year as we have so many things on the table. Maurizio has already helped us quite a bit, but it's very cool that we get to take that next step forward with his team at DGM / Hard Impact. The future holds a lot of new and amazing opportunities for Seven Kingdoms, and we couldn’t be more excited!"
"Zenith" was recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL, and 8 Arms Audio in Orlando, FL during the summer and fall of 2021. The record was mixed and mastered by Jim Morris at Morrisound Recording in November of 2021. The cover art was done by Jan Yrlund (Battle Beast, Korpiklaani, Windrose).
"Zenith" is scheduled to be released worldwide in June via Distortion Music Group.
Malevolence Releases New Music Video
Last month, Malevolence announced their highly anticipated new album "Malicious Intent" (out 20th May) with blazing first single 'On Broken Glass', marking their place amongst metal’s heavyweights. With an impressive set of tour dates on the horizon alongside the record of their career, 2022 is inevitably Malevolence's year.
Today, the Sheffield 5-piece have delivered a decisive smackdown in the form of their crushing second single, 'Life Sentence'. Accompanied by Daniel Priess’ brainchild video concept, "Life Sentence" is another punishing masterpiece from these Steel-City savages.
Malevolence front-man Alex Taylor stated:
"Anyone that has followed us for a while knows that Malevolence is capable of delivering a fairly wide spectrum of different sounds. Sometimes we want to write ballads, sometimes we want to write big choruses and sometimes we want to write songs that make you want to smash everything in your house to pieces. One of the hardest, darkest and most aggressive tracks from Malicious Intent, Life Sentence is dedicated to anyone that thought we had gone soft!" More...
Dee Snider Reworks Song For Ukraine
Legendary heavy metal vocalist DEE SNIDER recently announced his steadfast support of the people of Ukraine using Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" as their battle cry anthem, and within just days, became heavily involved at the forefront of World United Live. The platform operates with the goal of raising awareness that may otherwise be shielded from the Russian people, to digitally, simultaneously protest in support of Ukraine, and to eventually coordinate the world's largest aid concert to help them rebuild.
Today, in support of World United Live's initiatives and the people of Ukraine, DEE SNIDER released a brand new, re-worked music video for his Leave A Scar track "Stand", specially renamed "Stand (with Ukraine)". The video, featuring various pieces of current sourced footage, can be viewed here via www.worldunited.live now.
Dee Snider tells the story in his own words:
"About a month ago, someone on social media told me people in Ukraine were using Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It' as a battle cry and asked if I was cool with it. Of course I was. My response elicited someone asking me why I was okay with Ukrainians using my song and not some other groups. I won't repeat my exact response (it was a bit political), but that tweet went internationally viral. Every news agency in the world suddenly wanted to talk to me.
"At that very moment, some great people (who were all friends of mine) were hatching the idea for World United Live and asked me if I would spearhead the organization. How could I say no? Since then, we have been beating the drum for the free world to come together, not only in support of Ukraine and condemnation of Putin, but in sending a message to the Russian people that they are misinformed and not being told the truth. Now, with the help of the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others, we are doing just that!
"About a week ago, it hit me that the song 'Stand' from my last Napalm Records album, 'Leave A Scar,' fit the crisis in Ukraine perfectly... but I had already released a video for 'Stand' recently. Yet I just couldn't get around how well the lyrics resonated with Putin's attack on these innocent people. Ukraine was the furthest thing from my mind when I wrote the words for that song, yet it was like I had done just that. So, I had a couple of incredibly talented people (Scott Pitek and Steve Sage Goldberg) cut together a new video using some live concert footage and news clips. The result is devastating. Please watch and share 'Stand (With Ukraine)' and join us at www.worldunited.live. Help save the world. Together we can."
Evergrey Shares "Midwinter Calls" Video
After breaking the charts worldwide with Escape of the Phoenix (2021), Gothenburg’s finest export of darkness, Evergrey, enters a bewildering new chapter with their new album, "A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)," out May 20, 2022 via Napalm Records.
With the previously released, pounding album opener "Save Us," Evergrey lifted the curtain on an overwhelming journey through progressive heaviness and searing emotionality. Today, glistening second single "Midwinter Calls" draws the listener further into this multifaceted world of sound with its grooving instrumentation, flowing between boisterous dynamics and a next level vocal performance by mastermind Tom S. Englund - one of the most distinctive vocalists in metal. The powerful track gleams with its melodic tunes and guitar riffs and marks just one out of many highlights of the new epos. The song features atmospheric audio recordings from the band’s latest tour through Sweden, giving the song a special effect and fans another opportunity to leave their everlasting mark on Evergrey history.
"Midwinter Calls" is visually brought to live via a sophisticated, cinematic music video, filmed by Patric Ullaeus and conceptually connected to the storyline portrayed in the "Save Us" video, allowing the viewer to jump even deeper into the universe of A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament).
Evergrey on "Midwinter Calls":
"'Midwinter Calls' is the second song but also the second chapter of a three-video story that reveals itself in a reverse order, why make it easy huh?
"This song is full of energy and it's once again featuring our fans and the live audience of Gothenburg, Stockholm and Karlstad - Co-creating at its best! We can't wait to hear the whole world singing along to this when we play it live!
"Hopefully you will find the video both thought provoking and uplifting at the same time. What is important, who are we and why? The resistance is getting real!" More...
Eyehategod Announces North American Tour
Southern sludge legends, EyeHateGod, have just announced a handful of spring North American headline dates. Following their current tour supporting Clutch, the band will be hitting the road with support from IV And The Strange Band starting April 11 in Milwaukee and wrapping on April 17 in Tulsa.
Then, EyeHateGod will ramp touring back up with direct support from Bat starting on April 27 in Atlanta and wrapping on May 7 in Portland, with appearances from Come To Grief, Escuela Grind, and Snafu on select dates.
The headline dates are as follows:
April 27 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
April 28 - Huntington, WV - The Loud
April 29 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
May 3 - Richmond, VA - Broadberry
May 4 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
May 6 - Wallingford, CT - Cherry Street
May 8 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
May 9 - Brattleboro, VT - Stone Church
May 10 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
May 11 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Loverdrafts Brewing Co
May 13 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
May 14 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
May 15 - Cincinnati, OH - Legends
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Bloodgate Stream Full Album On Metalunderground
From performing at underground basements shows to opening for the likes of Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat, Bloodgate’s career is already jampacked with no signs of slowing. Experimenting with genre mixing, and following a number of line-up changes, the new album, Solace In Mourning, marks the next reincarnation of the hard-hitting heavy outfit.
"We at Bloodgate are pleased to announce the release of our newest record, "Solace in Mourning." With a revamped line-up, it is our reintroduction to the world as we usher in a new era of cryptic mysticism."
Bloodgate’s music is heavily inspired by mysticism, warfare, and fantasy elements. With their members stemming from such varied backgrounds to include pop punk to grindcore and everything in-between. The quartet’s sound is permeated with an array of style influences. Bloodgate deliver short, sharp explosive tracks; "Solace In Mourning" is a feverish collection of high impact energy, infused with groove riffs, demonic harsh vocals. 2020 brings a fury of vehemence in heavy instrumental form, before thrusting into the aggressive noise “Mirror Of Flesh”. Throwing their all into every track, Bloodgate find a new perspective to offer with each song. “Death On The Horizon” brings lightning speed while “Tome of Blood” opens the door to the depths below.
Dive straight into the dark abyss with "Solace In Mourning." The extreme intensity is a thrill for the senses with pounding heaviness and an abrasive edge creating a sheer display of power. More...
Desertfest UK Announces Lineup Changes
The organisers of the British edition of Desert Fest, which will celebrate it's tenth incarnation next month, have announced that a number of bands have been unable to make it to this year's festival, including Corrosion Of Conformity and The Obsessed. The good news however is that they have booked a number of replacements. A message from the organisers reads as follows:
"Due to circumstances well beyond our control, the following artists are no longer able to perform at DF London ’22: Corrosion of Conformity, The Obsessed/Wino, Khemmis, Somali Yacht Club, Mos Generator, URNE, Shuck.
"We know this news comes as a disappointment however, all is far from lost as we are thrilled to be welcoming 1000mods, Greenleaf, DVNE, Ritual King, Shooting Daggers, Old Horn Tooth & Personal Hell to the bill!
"We hope you understand that touring is still extremely difficult to navigate during these times, with a lot of decisions taken out of our hands. But your continued support of independent live music means everything to us. We cannot wait to see you in a little over a month!
"If you are still after a weekend ticket, the best thing to do is sign up to the DICE waiting list. Or you can nab yourself a Saturday + Sunday (Non-Roundhouse access) combo ticket here.
"More info regarding after-parties, merch + a very exciting reveal of what's going to be on offer down on Greenland Place is all to come.. stay tuned!" More...
Thrown Posts New Music Video Online
Brand new Swedish quartet thrown, featuring vocalist Marcus Lundqvist and drummer/producer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity's Last Breath), have released their aggressive new single "parasite," out now via Arising Empire. You can check out the video below.
The single is taken from their upcoming debut EP "extended pain," due for release this Friday (25th March). More...
Skid Row Parts Ways With Ex Dragonforce Singer
Skid Row has parted ways with singer ZP Theart and has announced new frontman Erik Grönwall (ex-H.E.A.T.). Grönwall will sing on Skid Row’s new album, "The Gang’s All Here," due out on October 14 on earMUSIC. First single and title track will be out March 25.
A snippet of "The Gang's All Here", which received its world premiere earlier on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", can be heard below.
The band says in a statement: "It's a new era for Skid Row. With a new album, a new single and a world tour, we've added a new voice. Welcome powerhouse vocalist Erik Grönwall, formerly from the band H.E.A.T. from Sweden."
Grönwall says: "Ladies and gents. I hereby declare the circle of all fucking circles complete. You’re looking at the new singer of Skid Row." More...
Hacktivist Announces Rescheduled UK Shows
UK grime-metal quintet Hacktivist have announced rescheduled dates for their Hyperdialect headline tour. Originally confirmed for December 2021, the band had to postpone the dates when co-vocalist Jot Maxi suffered a fractured pelvis.
All original tickets remain valid for Manchester, Birmingham and London. Refunds are available for those with tickets to the original dates in Glasgow and Bristol. Original tickets for Glasgow and Bristol are non-transferable to the replacement shows in Newcastle and Cardiff.
The rescheduled dates are as follows: More...
Iron Savior Releases New Lyric Video
Iron Savior has released a new lyric video for iconic anthem "Heavy Metal Never Dies." The album "The Landing" is out now on Vinyl on AFM Records.
The 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Landing," the band’s classic and most successful album, out now on Vinyl. In support of its 10th anniversary, German power metal force Iron Savior released a special edition of their 2011-classic album The Landing on November 19, 2021. Finally, the record is now also available on Vinyl through AFM Records!
"The Landing" became one of the most successful albums of the Hamburg-based band and was heralding a kind of resurgence for Iron Savior back then. It contains several classic tracks such as "Starlight", "Hall Of The Heroes" and - of course - the metal hymn par excellence, "Heavy Metal Never Dies" – a song which was streamed way more than 10.000.000 times until this day.
"We are absolutely thrilled about this very special release.“ Guitarist and vocalist Piet Sielck comments. "It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years already since “The Landing” came out, a true milestone in the history of Iron Savior. This tenth anniversary special edition with its subtile enhancements brings the timeless classics like “The Savior”, “Starlight” or the anthem “Heavy Metal Never Dies” with even more power and sparkle to your ears. Also check out the small changes and improvements of the reworked cover art. And now finally all this is available ON VINYL as well with “only” 5 months of delay." More...
Greenleaf Signs With Magnetic Eye Records
Greenleaf have inked a deal with Magnetic Eye Records. The veteran desert rockers will finally be returning to detonate stages around Europe this year, and have already started to gather hot ideas for their next full-length to be released via the label.
Greenleaf comment: "Signing a new record deal with Magnetic Eye was a pretty easy decision for us", writes vocalist Arvid Hällagård. "We already knew them to be good people who do this for the love of heavy music, which is exactly the only kind of people that we want to work with. With them by our side, we feel that we can continue to do what we do in harmony with our label. This is something you won't find every day."
Jadd Shickler welcomes Greenleaf: "I almost don't know where to begin in expressing my incredible pleasure at this signing", tells the Magnetic Eye director. "I've known guitarist and founder Tommi for more than 20 years, and I've been a fan of every band and project he's been part of. Yes, I liked Greenleaf when they were his low-pressure side project, but when they transformed into a proper band with the 'Trails and Passes' album, it was a 'holy crap' moment, because they instantly became one of my absolute favorite heavy rock outfits on earth, and have remained so ever since. Saying how pleased we are to welcome Greenleaf to the Magnetic Eye roster is a supreme understatement!"
Greenleaf have already announced a set of live dates in Europe including Hellfest. Please see below for a list of currently confirmed shows.
17 JUN 2022 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
02 JUL 2022 Gera (DE) Graveyard Summer Fest
08 JUL 2022 Borlänge (SE) Alive Festival
11 AUG 2022 Bagnes (CH) Palp Festival
01 OCT 2022 Göteborg (SE) Musikenshus
8-9 DEC 2022 Stockholm (SE) Fuzz Festival
Victorius Reveals New Album Details
Prepare yourself for another battle of fantastical might with German power metal space warriors Victorius! Leading the listener into a far-out world of myths, tales and battles with new allies to save mankind, their new album, "Dinosaur Warfare Pt. 2 – The Great Ninja War," merges the worlds of the band’s "Dinosaur Warfare - Legend of the Power Saurus" EP and previous album, "Space Ninjas From Hell." This otherworldly amalgamation blends the thrilling plot of their new opus with grand storytelling, forcing you to wonder if you’re listening to an album, or experiencing the next huge blockbuster action hit, on record!
Out June 24, 2022 via Napalm Records, this adventurous ride sees the mighty dinosaurs rise again to fight against the evil space ninja clan Sunbladers. Led to the battleground by a magical mammoth, the laser dinosaurs unite their power on earth and in the sky to halt the ninja’s second try to enslave mankind!
Today, Victorius deliver the album’s smashing first single, "Dinos and Dragons"! The track offers epic tunes and catchy, intense speed metal guitar solos that herald their next battle against the evil space ninja clan Sunbladers. Stay tuned for their next move in this ongoing feud!
Victorius on "Dinos And Dragons":
"Sharpen your sword and saddle your dinosaur! We´re proud to present you the first song and video from our upcoming new album! ‘Dinos and Dragons’ combines all trademarks Victorius is known for: Speed, crushing guitars and an epic chorus that will get stuck in your head! As it continues the story of the dinosaurs as well as the space ninjas, we thought this is the perfect song to give you a first taste of what the new album is about! Also the great work of director Mirko Witzki and his team visualizes this song perfectly. As said, this is just a first taste. To be continued…" More...
Borehamwood Premiere New Single “The Overlook”
Californian deathcore trio Borehamwood premiere a new single titled “The Overlook”, streaming via YouTube for you below.
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Stabbing Premiere New Official Music Video
Texas brutal death metal quartet Stabbing premiere a new official music video for “Gutted by the Beast”, taken from their latest EP "Ravenous Psychotic Onslaught", which was released December 10, 2021 via Comatose Music.
Check out now "Gutted by the Beast" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Thorium Premiere New Song & Music Video
Danish death metal quintet Thorium premiere their new song and music video “Reign The Abyss”, taken from the band's upcoming new album "Danmark", which will be out in stores on April 29 on Emanzipation Productions.
Check out now "Reign The Abyss" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Assumption Premiere New Single
Italian death/doom metal band Assumption premiere a new song entitled “Submerged by Hadean Tides”, taken from their upcoming new album "Hadean Tides", which will be out in stores May 20, 2022 via Everlasting Spew Records.
Check out now "Submerged by Hadean Tides" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Celestial Season Premiere New Song
Dutch doom outfit Celestial Season premiere a new song entitled “The Golden Light of Late Day”, taken from their upcoming new album "Mysterium I", which will be out in stores April 25, 2022 via Bandcamp.
Comments vocalist Stefan Ruiters: More...
Writhing Shadows Premiere New Track
Birmingham, Alabama-based death metal band Writhing Shadows premiere a new track by the name of “Warplust Contortions”. It is taken from their upcoming self-titled debut full-length, that will be out in stores May 13th on CD and cassette from Gurgling Gore (North America) and Dawnbreed Records (Europe). Vinyl to be deployed later this year.
Check out now "Warplust Contortions" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Comment Writhing Shadows: More...
The Scum Premiere New Song
Manizales, Colombia-based death metal quintet The Scum premiere a new song entitled “I Drink Your Blood and I Eat Your Skin”, taken from their upcoming new album "The Hunger". The effort is set for co-release on April 18th by Satanath Records and the Colombian label Wild Noise Productions
Check out now "I Drink Your Blood and I Eat Your Skin" streaming via YouTube for you below.
Kingsmen Premiere New Single & Music Video
Kingsmen‘s new song “Trial By Fire” has premiered online. It arrives with an accompanying official music video streaming via YouTube for you below.
Tells the band’s vocalist Tanner Guimond: More...
Decapitated Premiere New Music Video
Decapitated premiere a new official music video for their latest track “Cancer Culture“. That single is the title track to their new studio full-length, which has been shceduled for a May 27th release by Nuclear Blast Records.
Explains guitarist Waclaw “Vogg” Kieltyka: More...
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