Metal News for April 21, 2014
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35 news articles posted on this day.
Solamnia Posts "Warrior's Trail" Track
Symphonic metal outfit Solamnia has released a track online for streaming titled "Warrior's Trail," which can be heard below and comes off the "Those Of Honor" EP.
You can hear more music from Solamnia over at Facebook here, and the band consists of:
Mika Lumijärvi - Drums, composing, lyrics
Ilkka Valkonen - Vocals
Veronika Paschenko - Vocals
Tommi Kangaskortet - Guitars
Contempt Streaming "Skinwalker" Album
Portland, OR four-piece Contempt has uploaded the "Skinwalker" album online for streaming. You can hear the songs below, and digital copies are available at Bandcamp here. The "Skinwalker" track listing is as follows:
1. Gallows 06:24
2. Bleak Harvest 11:43
3. Black Lungs 06:22
4. The Forking Path 04:02
5. Skinwalker 07:49 More...
Arms Of War Posts New Music Video
Brussels-based outfit Arms Of War has a new video clip out now for "Deus Amo," which comes off the band's debut album "Legions of Steel."
Check out the new music video below, or you can also downoad the "Deus Amo" track for free over at the Arms of War Facebook profile here.
UnKured Announces U.S. Mini Tour
Ohio's UnKured is excited to announce a mini-tour in May 2014 with Lysura.
UnKured's bassist Ben Stanton had the following to say about the tour:
"We're pumped to be going out with Lysura for this tour. Everyone that goes is in for two very unique bands. Unkured will be playing all new material and Lysura will have new music as well. So if you love true metal I expect to see you there!"
May 9th, Cleveland OH - Taxidermy Palace
May 10th Pittsburgh PA - TBD
May 12th Brooklyn NYC - The Acheron
May 13th Cambridge MA - Middle East
Unkured also recently teamed up with us to stream the full "As Reality Melts" EP, which can be heard in the player below. More...
Diamond Plate To Miss "America Under Plague" Shows
Diamond Plate was set to hit the west coast for live shows with Hatchet and Cellador for the "America Under Plague" tour, but the band has now checked in with the following statement about missing those shows:
"We've unfortunately been forced to postpone the upcoming appearances in the West Coast due to the time and cost of repairing the RV.
"A shitty situation was turned into a humbling and positive one because of the amazing donations coming in from worldwide. Thank you for the love and making it possible for us to survive! Help keep it going right here.
"We promise to hit the road and make it up to you as soon as we can! Be sure to catch the remaining dates with just Hatchet and Cellador." More...
Coronatus Posts "Towards Horizon" Video
Coronatus has a brand new video clip for the song "Towards Horizon," which is taken off the band's current album "Recreatio Carminis."
Check out the new clip below, and you can pick up your own copy of the album through Massacre Records here. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Ouvertüre
2. Towards Horizon
3. In meinem Reich
4. The Monk
5. Schwester
6. Der Gesandte
7. Winterrosen
8. Elisa (Eleven Swans)
9. Sternenstaub
10. So tanzt!
11. Erhebt die Wogen!
12. Fernes Land (feat. Carmen)
13. Sie stehen am Weg (feat. Carmen)
Wormreich Releases New Music Video
American black metal cult Wormreich today premieres a video for the track "Revelation II: Serpents of Choronzon."
Directed by guitarist/keyboardist N. Vathron, "Revelation II: Serpents of Choronzon" hails from the band's brand-new second album, "Wormcult Revelations," recently released by Moribund Records. The track listing is:
1. Revelation I: Vox in Rama
2. Revelation II: Serpents of Choronzon
3. Shaare-Maveth
4. Revelation III: Devotion’s Final War
5. Revelation IV: Enim Satanas Meum Sanguinem
6. Codex Lvciferivm
7. Malign Paradigm (Deathspell Omega Cover)
High Spirits Streams "Reminding You Of Me"
Chicago outfit High Spirits today premieres the new track "Reminding You of Me" through the Onion AV Club. Give it a listen below.
The track hails from High Spirits' second album, "You Are Here," set for North American release on May 13th via Hells Headbangers on both CD and LP formats. The track listing is as follows:
1. When the Lights Go Down (streaming here)
2. I Need Your Love
3. One Thousand Nights
4. Reminding You of Me
5. The Last Night
6. Can You Hear Me
7. Gone to Pieces
8. I Will Run
9. High Spirits
You can also see High Spirits live on these dates:
Apr 21 - Providence, RI @ Dusk
Apr 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
Apr 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Millcreek Tavern
Apr 24 - Raleigh, NC @ TBA
Apr 25 - Richmond, VA @ Gallery 5
Apr 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Howlers More...
Miasmal Streaming New Track
Cursed Redeemer, the new album by Gothenburg's Miasmal, will be released on May 13th in North America via Century Media Records.
The album, which was recorded at Studio Fredman, contains eight tracks of relentless death metal with cover artwork created by by Mattias Frisk (Ghost, Vampire).
For a preview of "Cursed Redeemer," check out the album track "Call Of The Revenant" in the player below, courtesy of Noisey.Vice.com.
Pre-orders are available over here, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Cursed Redeemer
2. Call Of The Revenant
3. Whisky Train
4. Excelsior
5. A Veiled Remembrance
6. Until The Last (streaming here)
7. Frozen In Time
8. 2013 More...
Suicidal Tendencies Releases New Video
Suicidal Tendencies has released a video for the song "Slam City," which can be seen in the player below. The band also comments:
"Filmed on last Fall's French tour and January in Europe while ST headlined the 'Persistence Tour,' the video was filmed and edited by Aussie Luke (the Kangaroo) Sorensen, who previously did the 'I Feel Your Pain And I Survive' video and the new "Possessed to Skate" video (which was filmed in Perth, Australia. Thanks for everyone that came out and showed their Cyco STyle and represented for the gigs and video."
Evocation Posts Rehearsal Footage
Swedish death metal outfit Evocation has released rehearsal footage of the band's new lineup, which can be seen below.
The band is currently working on a new studio album, (which will follow the 2012 release "Illusions of Grandeur), with a previously posted pre-production teaser available at this location.
Black Stone Cherry Posts New Music Video
Black Stone Cherry's new official music video for "Me And Mary Jane" is out now and can be seen below.
The clip comes by way of the new album "Magic Mountain," due out May 6th, 2014. The band also recently covered Johnny Cash and you can see the clip for "Folsom Prison Blues" at this location.
Rockstar Mayhem Festival Photo Book Seeing Release
Fans can relive their Rockstar Energry Drink Mayhem Festival memories with the "Mayhem: 2008-2013" book, a collection of dynamic and bold photos spanning the first six years of the festival. The following press release was also issued:
"Created by Los Angeles-based photographer Strati Hovartos, this book gives an inside view of the fearless, behind-the-scenes look at the art, the rebellion and the grit that, in all of its glory… is Mayhem! As the official tour photographer, Strati’s body of work has documented the festival since its inception.
"Striking and bold, his images have captured epic performances of Metal greats, such as Rob Zombie, Slayer, Slipknot, Korn, and Avenged Sevenfold. With the turn of every page, your mind will be dominated and transported to the timelessness of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.
"'Mayhem: 2008-2013' features special forewords by Rockstar Festival co-creators Kevin Lyman and John Reese, as well as Slipknot and Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor and Rockstar Energy Drink’s Jason May.
"'Mayhem: 2008-2013' is available now as a 2014 ticket buyer exclusive in select markets, so make sure to add 'Mayhem: 2008-2013' to your Ticketmaster ticket purchase at check out! If you purchase a VIP package, 'Mayhem: 2008-2013' automatically comes with your purchase. If you’ve already purchased your ticket or 'Mayhem: 2008-2013' isn’t available in your market, standby – more details on how to get the book are coming soon, including details on how to obtain it via the upcoming Rockstar Festival online store. More...
Mongrel Signs To Unable Records
The female-fronted hard rock band Mongrel has inked a deal with independent record label Unable Records, based in southern New Jersey, for the release of the “Evolution” EP in June. Unable Records comments:
"For Mongrel, noted as the hardest working band in Boston by Metal Edge Magazine, this signing represents the next logical step on their path forward. Since the addition of lead singer Jessica Sierra, Mongrel has been an unstoppable force, taking the bars and hard rock venues of the eastern U.S. by storm. Show after show, release after release, Mongrel has consistently proven that they are among the best bands active in the scene today.
"Dan Nelson, formerly of Anthrax, has said, 'Mongrel is more than punk, more than metal, they tread the line somewhere in between; a rare musical hybrid that brings the listener into their dangerous and heavy world, then keeps them there with beautiful and unapologetic force.'
"A professional and dedicated band that has already put out amazing records to wide critical acclaim, Mongrel and Unable Records are poised to raise the bar yet again with the June release of the five-song EP entitled 'Evolution.' Aptly named, this latest effort by Mongrel was recorded by Jim Foster (POD, Nullset, Sully Erna) and mixed by Dave Fortman (Slipknot, Evanescence, Godsmack). Famed engineer Howie Weinberg, who has worked with bands like Metallica, Nirvana, Sound Garden, and Pantera, mastered 'Evolution,' bringing huge production value to the outstanding song writing and musicianship that has made Mongrel fan-favorites everywhere they go. More...
Sean Malone Posts "Veil Of Maya" Playthrough
Cynic bassist Sean Malone has released a new play through video of the track "Veil of Maya," taken off the 1993 album "Focus." Check it out below.
The band's new album "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is out now (read our review here), and Cynic recently announced two North American Festival dates.
The first date will see the band perform in Los Angeles, CA as part of "United We Stand Festival" on May 10th. Following the stateside appearance, Cynic will then trek to Canada for an exclusive performance as part of Heavy Montreal festival in early August. More...
Vinterbris Inks Deal With Nordavind Records
Vinterbris has inked a deal with Nordavind Records for the release of the "Solace" album on June 16th. The label comments:
"Formed in 2008 in Bergen (Norway), the music from Vinterbris is highly inspired by groups such as Primordial and Moonsorrow while retaining its own atmosphere and originality. After having released an EP and a self-titled full-length, the band is now back with Solace, a desolate and melancholic record with the backbone of true Norwegian black metal. With a lyrical concept centered around one man’s struggle with self-acceptance, existence and place in nature, the soundscapes of Solace are complete."
Kristoffer Aalhus (bass) comments on the signing: “Today we announce the great news of inking our first record deal! Vinterbris are very happy to have signed a contract with Nordavind Records for the release of Solace, and we look forward to seeing what this partnership can bring.”
The track listing is as follows:
I. Dysphoria
II. Ash Alight
III. Fathoms
IV. The Aurora Of Despair
V. Gazing At A Fallen Sky
VI. Euphoria More...
Mist Announces European Shows
The Slovenian doom metal ladies in Mist are set to embark on their first ever European mini-tour in May.
For now scheduled shows are booked in Belgium and the Netherlands, and before that they will appear at Doom Fest 2014: Night Of The Fallen Angels II in Italy and also support Helstar in their hometown, Ljubljana. Currently confirmed dates are available after the jump.
Mist is a new all-female occult doom metal band from Ljubljana, formed in July 2012. Check out two tracks from Mist in the Bandcamp player below.
Elitist Signs Record Deal
Los Angeles, CA-based progressive metal outfit, Elitist, has signed to Equal Vision Records. Vocalist Chris Balay comments:
“We could not be more excited to sign with Equal Vision Records - we have been waiting a long time to find the right label for us and the search is finally over. With EVR's awesome roster and the name they've made for themselves, we have no doubt that Elitist's future is in good hands.”
The band will head into the studio in May to record a sophomore full-length, which is expected to be released later this year. The album will be co-produced by Daniel Braunstein (Volumes, Elitist) and Julian Rodriguez and recorded at both DB Music Studios in Woodland Hills, CA and Parallel Focus Studios in Westlake Village, CA.
The band will kick off a U.S. tour supporting labelmates Texas In July tomorrow, April 22, in Baltimore, MD. The four-piece band has previously toured with the likes of Volumes, Misery Signals, The Color Morale, Scale The Summit and more. All upcoming tour dates can be seen below. More...
Hacride Issues Tour Recap
After wrapping up a recent run of live shows, Hacride has now checked in with the following statement:
"We've safely reached our respective homes after long hours of driving... The last gig in Kingston marked the end of our European tour and we wanna thank all the people who were there for making this show really intense!
"It felt great to end the tour on such a positive and brutal note!! We also wanna thank our good friends from Uneven Structure. You guys sure know how to party and hanging out with you was awesome... Let's do this again in the future!!
"Here is a live version of 'My Enemy' at UneDose2Metal on French TV in order to celebrate the end of the 'back tour!'" More...
The Neologist Taps Bjorn Strid For New Album
The Neologist's upcoming album "Coming Full Circle" will feature a guest appearance by Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within), and now the band has issued this update about another guest spot:
"THE Bjorn Strid from Soilwork will be doing a guest vocal spot on our new song 'Chasing The Sun.' We could act all cool and casual, but this is kind of a big deal for us. Fuck yeah!"
A previously posted teaser trailer for the upcoming new release can also be found below.
Cattle Decapitation Announces European Shows
Cattle Decapitation will be hitting the festival scene in Europe this summer, and in between those festival appearances will be shows featuring Possessed! Catch the band live on these dates:
18.07: Trutnov-Battlefield, Czech Republic @ OBSCENE EXTREME
19.07: Mittelsinn, Germany @ GRINDTASTIC OPEN AIR
20.07: Bratislava, Slovakia @ RANDALL (Cattle Headline Show)
21.07: Innsbruck, Austria @ PMK (w/Possessed)
22.07: Vienna, Austria @ ARENA w/Possessed
23.07: Tolmin, Slovenia @ METALDAYS
24.07: Milano, Italy @ MAGNOLIA OPEN AIR (w/Possessed)
25.07: Tannheim, Germany @ SCHWARZER ADLER (w/Possessed)
26.07: Steenwijk, The Netherlands @ STONEHENGE FESTIVAL
27.07: Oberhausen, Germany @ HELVETE (w/Possessed)
28.07: London, UK @ THE GARAGE (w/Possessed)
29.07: Cologne, Germany @ UNDERGROUND (Cattle Headline Show)
30.07: Belgium @ TBC (w/Possessed)
31.07: France @ TBC w/Possessed
01.08: Erfurt, Germany @ CLUB FROM HELL (w/Possessed)
02.08: Aalen, Germany @ ROCK IT (w/Possessed)
03.08: Moormerland, Germany @ PHÖNIX (w/Possessed)
04.08: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset, (w/Possessed)
05.08: Oslo, Norway @ OYA FESTIVAL
06.08: Esbjerg, Denmark @ KONFUS (Cattle Headline Show)
07.08: Gävle, Sweden @ GETAWAY ROCK FEST
08.08: Alicante, Spain @ LEYENDAS DEL ROCK More...
Close Your Eyes Posts New Music Video
Close Your Eyes has premiered a brand new music video for the track “Kings Of John Payne," which can be seen below.
"Kings Of John Payne" is taken from the band's latest album "Line In The Sand," and you can also check out the previously posted video clip for "The End" at this location.
Auroch Reveals New Album Artwork
Vancouver outfit Auroch has revealed the cover artwork for upcoming album "Taman Shud," which was created by Colid Poison.
The new album is due for release via Profound Lore Records on June 24th, 2014 and an LP edition is also being planned for release in July via Dark Descent Records.
Kal-El Signs To WormHoleDeath
Norwegian stoner rock outfit Kal-El has signed to WormHoleDeath for the release of the "Pakal" album - recorded last year in Valhalla Studio - on May 26th, 2014. A preview track can be heard below.
The band comments: “Kal-El is extremely proud to announce that we are now a part of the Wormholedeath family! The label has the same vision and passion as the band and therefore we feel very at home at Wormholedeath. Kal-El is looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship with Wormholedeath. May the rock be with you”
WormHoleDeath adds: “I am so proud to announce the release of such a great album and to be honest we have been looking for something like this for ages. During 7 years of label’s A&R activity I haven’t been able to find a rock ‘n’ roll album with stoner sound-imprint that could really and fully persuade me but, finally I found my way with Kal-El. This is a solid record with real sound identity, strong songs and the band is formed by true musicians that work hard to stand out. Again, the whole label team is so proud, so please support our choice by supporting this band!” More...
Hrizg Announces Album Release
Moribund Records has announced June 22nd as the release date for Hrizg's "Individualism" album. The label comments:
"Ever aptly titled, Individualism sees this one-man black metal cult perfecting his iron-willed, iron-clad craft, contorting the otherworldly mysticism of ancient black metal to his own isolationist design.
"Compared to 2011's celebrated Anthems to Decrepitude, Hrizg's Individualism drives at both extremes - classic grimness vs. tense atonality - but arrives at a destination no less sepulchral and dynamic. Enter the realm of Individualism..."
The track listing is as follows:
I. Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes (1:24)
II. The Darkness I Witness (3:31)
III. No Life After Life (3:25)
IV. To Leave the Roots Grow... (1:48)
V. Night of the Wolf (4:45)
VI. When the Cryings are for the Weak (4:06)
VII. The Hall of Falseness and Impurity (4:44)
VIII. The Strong Against the Stronger (2:57)
IX. From Endless Blackness (4:24)
X. With a Crown of Bitterness (5:27)
XI. The Lament of God (4:53)
Hrizg mainman Erun-Dagoth also states: "I did Individualism as a call for the inner strength against those ones who crawl through the scene holding the banner of weakness. Hrizg plays black metal for the strongest of the strong!" More...
Writing The Future Releases New Music Video
Swedish outfit Writing the Future has released a new official music video for the track "Skyscrapers," which can be seen below.
You can find more info on the band at Facebook, or listen to the previous single "See You At The End Of The World" over at this location.
Fatum Aeternum Announces Lineup Changes
Following the 2012 release of “The Sermon,” Fatum Aeternum is releasing a new single and announces two new band mates: George Falk (guitars) and Igor May (drums). The band comments:
"After one year of hiatus and creative search, Fatum Aeternum are back with renewed line-up and a new single 'One Bastard.' The work was done by Alexander and Vitaly Zvulun in A.G Studio in Tel-Aviv, which became the residency of leading metal and underground bands of Israel, including such acts as The Fading, Desert and Deface.
"First formed in 2006, the band went through major changes of line-up and genres of alternative music, though always acquired a recognizable style in both music and live appearance. Another important principle the band always followed and still does - is the highest priority of live shows, which made the band mainly live act for a few years."
Bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Steve Gershin commented the latest news: “We’ve been through a lot during 2013 and the beginning of 2014. We left the 'big city' of Tel-Aviv to the suburban Haifa where we found the peace of mind for creating and experimenting, as well as great musicians and friends to work with. Although at first we planned on recording a full-length album (considering we have enough material), eventually we decided to take one song at a time, picking the best ones and making each of them as great as possible. It also gives us the freedom to exploit one of the most prominent features of our music – eclecticism, combination of various styles. It’s all in our style, but might seem awkward when gathered on one CD.” More...
Dead Shape Figure Splits With Bassist
Finnish outfit Dead Shape Figure has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's bass player:
"We wanna inform you that Neissus has left the band, he told us that he wants to fully concentrate on his working career and he can't dedicate his spare time or his money to touring and playing shows anymore.
"But like it has been since 2004... Show must go on and there are still guys in the band who wants to rock and tour the globe. We had +30 song-skeletons ready for the next album but after Neissus decision to leave the band we as a band decided to start from a scratch and write something totally new, fast and vicious.
"We are currently not seeking any new members to the band so our friends Erno Talvitie and Ari Niemi will help us with the live shows till the end of 2014. These two guys already did the Chinese tour last year so... It's gonna get wild!" More...
Black Tongue Reveals "Born Hanged" Details
Black Tongue is due to release the "Born Hanged" album at the end of the month, and now the band has revealed the track listing and cover artwork (available below). Pre-orders are available over at this location.
1. Foreshadow
2. Waste
3. Blight
4. Purgatory
5. Coma ft. Matt Jones
6. Eclipse
7. Wasted [DELLUX Remix] More...
De Profundis Mixing Album
U.K. based band De Profundis has been busy working on a new album this year, and now the group has issued the following brief update:
"The first mix of the new De Profundis album has been delivered by Fernando The Terminator and it sounds killer!!!! Details about release schedule coming soon."
This new album will follow previous full-length "The Emptiness Within," and you can check out photos from the recording studio at the De Profundis Facebook page. More...
My Autumn Releases New Music Video
My Autumn's new video "Such As You" is out now and can be see below. The track comes by way of the forthcoming "Back To The Future" album, and the band also comments:
"Now it's online! Please give a few minutes yourself to watch this and share with your mates if you like it! Now we just crossed the EU border and going to hit many old & new places with I Declare War, Martyr Defiled & Boris the Blade during next few weeks!"
Warlord (U.K.) Signs To Xtreem Music
It is with great pride that Xtreem Music announces the addition to its roster of U.K. death metal outfit Warlord for the release of "We Die As One" this coming June. The label comments:
"Formed back in 1993, releasing two demos and signing to Nuclear Blast with whom they released their acclaimed debut album 'Maximum Carnage' in 1996, the band later did split in '98 and reformed in 2008 releasing a 2nd album entitled 'Evil Within' in 2010 on british label Copro Rec. and a 3rd sef-financed album 'We Die As One' in 2013.
"It was this 3rd work the one that caught the attention of Xtreem Music that offered a deal to the band and after months of negotiations, we're honoured to say that Warlord U.K. belongs to the Xtreem Music family where they have found a safe place to give their honest and authentic incarnation of Death Metal, a fair treatment and get the recognition they deserve.
"Deeply rooted in the British classic death metal sound of their countrymates Bolt Thrower & Benediction, Warlord U.K. completes the triad with their heavy and epic Death Metal that will definitely please every fan of such bands."
Warlord's main man and original member Mark "Warlord" White commented: "We are proud to be signed to Xtreem Music and looking forward to a good working and friendly relationship, I myself know this is a great opportunity for Warlord UK to excel and start to get the attention we think we deserve after all these years of hard work and dedication to the brutality genre. Bands performing extreme music need an extreme label so who better than Xtreem Music. Warlord UK onwards and upwards!!!" More...
Interview
Goatwhore Comments on Upcoming Album
A modernized, fancy van sat in the parking lot of Emo's in Austin, Texas. Goatwhore's Sammy Duet sat inside the van drinking a beer. The group's bassist, James Harvey, stood outside. Both gave a running commentary on the band's new album "Constricting Rage Of The Merciless," which raged through the van's speakers. Sammy told me that I didn't hear the album, so I there will be no descriptions of the album in this introduction, although I will comment on the track "Baring Teeth For Revolt" because the group premiered this song during their set.
I didn't approach Goatwhore's van to hang out and hear new tunes. I was there looking for Ben Falgoust to set up an interview time. The clearly visible members of Goatwhore sitting in an open van seemed rather inviting, at least for approaching the band for an interview. A man with long, blonde hair and goatee spoke with a European accent I couldn't place. I thought he was a member of Behemoth hanging out with Goatwhore. He actually was Archaon, guitarist of 1349 and the Goatwhore members were sitting in his group's van.
I learned this fact of van ownership during my interview with Falgoust a couple hours later. We discussed this massive tour that the band had only just begun. In the following interview, we also talk about the band's forthcoming full-length "Constricting Rage Of The Merciless."
Rex_84: Goatwhore has a new album, "Constricting Rage of the Merciless," on the rise. You have a way for fans to purchase it at your shows. More...
Vanhelga Streaming Full Album
Today, singular Swedish black metal outfit Vanhelga streams the entirety of the band's new third album, "Längtan," set for release April 28th via Art Of Propaganda.
Give the full album a listen below, courtesy of Terrorizer.com. The following press release was also issued about the band:
"Vanhelga was formed in Linköping, Sweden, in 2001 by J. Ottosson, AKA 145188, who got together with like-minded musicians in order to finally breathe life into his vision, something he had not been able to do with any previous bands and musicians he had worked with. Through music and lyrics, Vanhelga - which, translated from Swedish, means 'Profane' - explores the darker side of humanity, the one that few will admit exists, but which nevertheless is a huge part of every individual's existence.
"Vanhelga's music can doubtlessly be classed as black metal, but that would be too restrictive a definition. Their music is cold and sinister, but with melodies and melancholic moments that can draw you in and lull you into a false sense of security before you realize, too late, that you have been caught in an ominous web of sound that sends shivers down your spine. With their second full-length album, 2012's Höst, receiving high praise from both the press and the fans, Vanhelga has been hailed by many critics as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Sweden in recent years.
"The upcoming release of Längtan, coupled with the band's intense stage presence, will only serve to confirm and strengthen this opinion and expand Vanhelga's ever-growing fanbase." More...
Wovenwar Releases First Single
Wovenwar - featuring the talents of Jordan Mancino (drums), Nick Hipa (guitar), Phil Sgrosso (guitar), and Josh Gilbert (bass/vocals) of act As I Lay Dying and Shane Blay (vocals) of Oh, Sleeper - has just released the first single titled "All Rise."
The track off the band's upcoming self-titled debut, due out in late Summer, 2014. Check out the song below or over at the official Wovenwar site here.
Over approximately the last year, Wovewar completed work on the new material recorded with producer Bill Stevenson (Descendents, Black Flag), with mixing duties currently being handled by Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Machine Head, Trivium). Further details on the release are forthcoming. More...
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