Metal News for April 25, 2016
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Drown This City Releasing "False Idols"
Melbourne's post-hardcore outfit Drown This City is out to make a first and lasting mark on the Australian heavy music scene with debut EP "False Idols."
"False Idols" will be released into the world on Friday June 3rd through MGM Distribution. Check out the "I'm Not Divided" single below, which is just one of five genre-bending tracks on the EP carved out together with brutal vocals, massive breakdowns, mind-twisting electronic sounds and a fresh take on heavy m usic. More...
Marauder Releasing "Bullethead" Album
Greek heavy metal act Marauder is back with sixth studio album, “Bullethead,” which follows 2012’s “Elegy of Blood.” This new album will drop May 6th via Pitch Black Records, with the record label commenting:
"There can never be enough said about this cult band’s long history. Formed in 1991 and still going strong, with a motto that hasn’t changed since day one and which has always summed it up pretty nicely: 'FOR US, METAL IS ENOUGH!'
"The 'Bullethead' album features the band’s new vocalist, a fact making this album even more eagerly anticipated by their many die-hard fans! This is Marauder’s most powerful and epic album to date, guaranteed to please even the most demanding heavy metal fan! Also featured are guest appearances by: Tassos Krokodilos (Spitfire), Kostas Tokas (Power Crue) and Makis Tselentis (2002GR)."
Pre-orders are now online at this location and the track listing is as follows:
1. Son of Thunder
2. Metal Warriors
3. Spread Your Wings
4. Tooth N Nail
5. Dark Legion
6. Predators
7. The Fall
8. Echoes in the Dark
9. Shadowman
10. Set me Free More...
Fjoergyn Signs With Lifeforce
Lifeforce Records just checked in with the following statement about inking a record deal with Fjoergyn:
"We are proud to announce the signing of German uncompromising avantgarde metal act Fjoergyn to the Lifeforce Records roster! Their new album is set to be released in Autum 2016.
"Originally intended to be a purely orchestral solo work, Fjoergyn was founded in 2003 by musical visionary Stephan L. His approach until today (with now having a full band line-up): to combine opulent orchestral, and classical sounds with heavy guitars, and a metal aesthetic.
"Following this path, Stephan L. achieves oppressive, yet tremendous compositions. Due to its challenging basis, and the unconventional direction of action, the result of his creative work has to be described as epic and forward thinking. More...
Reptilian Streaming Full New Album
Edged Circle Productions is proud to present the debut album of a Norwegian newcomer who'll soon be spoken of far and wide: Reptilian's "Perennial Void Traverse," which was just released internationally.
The entire album can now be heard online and is available in the player below. Across its six side winding tracks, "Perennial Void Traverse" indeed draws the listener into a void of ghastly contours that continually shapeshift. The track listing is:
1. Swamp
2. Possessed By The Eyes Of The Living God
3. Cede To Celestial Providence
4. Phantasm
5. Cadaverous Creature
6. Transmigration More...
Texas Hippie Coalition Posts "Angel Fall" Video
Red dirt metal outlaws and steadfast THC endorsers Texas Hippie Coalition dropped the "Dark Side Of Black" album on April 22nd via Carved Records. In celebration, the band has also released a new video for "Angel Fall."
The video was directed by Clark Deal and was filmed at 3130 Studios in Oklahoma City, OK. Take a long drag and relax to the heavy groove sounds and blazing visuals of "Angel Fall" below.
Vocalist Big Dad Ritch states, "Putting this video together, we knew we had to make haste, because we had to get on down the highway. As many people out there in the world know, if you're a musician, the only real way to make any money is to take the stage. And we put more miles on tires than any motorcycle club in the nation.
"When you take a look at this video, you'll notice the simplicity. I made sure the camera targeted in on the players faces, their emotions, and what they were going through playing the song. We just let what's inside them pour out onto the film. Nothing big about this, no inserts of visions that some director might whip up and to try and show what the singer/songwriter was trying to portray. We kept it pure and raw, just the way I like it. We wanted to keep it plain, let you see the darkness, let the black shine in, let the shadows on the face block exactly how the lips are moving where the words can't be seen. More...
Terra Tenebrosa Releasing New Album
After previous two albums "The Tunnels" (2011) and "The Purging" (2013), Terra Tenebrosa is about to release a brand new offering entitled "The Reverses" via Debemur Morti Productions. The label comments:
"On this new opus, their finest work to date, the band have pushed the boundaries of their thrilling approach to offer up an excessive, fascinating and purely extreme masterpiece! And this time, in order to accomplish his abominable goal, the Cuckoo surrounded himself with leading names of the extreme scene - Jonas A Holmberg (This Gift Is A Curse), Alex Stjernfeldt (The Moth Gatherer), MkM (Antaeus) and Vindsval (Blut Aus Nord) as very special guests."
New album "The Reverses" contains these seven ignominious compositions:
1. Makoria
2. Ghost At The End Of The Rope
3. The End Is Mine To Ride
4. Marmorisation
5. Where Shadows Have Teeth
6. Exuvia
7. Fire Dances
The gloomy artwork has been crafted by Jonas A Holmberg and "The Reverses" will be released by Debemur Morti Productions on June 17th (July 22nd in North America). The vinyl version will follow shortly after. More...
Extrema Releasing "The Old School" EP
Extrema - led by Tommy Massara’s abrasive guitars and energetic personality - got its start in Milan, Italy, back in 1986 and has been playing heavy and fast since before many of the group's current fans were even born.
During 30 years of activity, Extreme has built a faithful and cross-generational following worldwide, releasing a number of albums, EPs (all recently remastered and reissued with bonus tracks) and a DVD, toured with the likes of Motörhead and Death Angel, and opened for Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Korn and many others.
No stranger to controversy, Extrema recorded singles with Italian rappers Articolo 31, causing a ruckus in both the metal and rap communities. 2013 saw the release of latest full-length album "The Seed of Foolishness" and more relentless touring around Europe.
May 27th, 2016 will mark the launch of "The Old School" EP via Punishment 18 Records, featuring two powerful guests: Ralph Salati (Destrage) and Bob Capka (ex-Vicious Rumours). A promo video regarding the song "Carcasses" is scheduled to be released online in May. More...
Accuser Posts Live Video
Last month the German thrashers from Accuser released their new album - and Metal Blade Records debut - titled "The Forlorn Divide." Now, the band is launching a live video for the album track "Unreal Perception", which was filmed during the release show at the Vortex club in Siegen, Germany.
Accuser comments: "The song is about not real things that affect the human psyche to paranoia. Not real things are among others informative media or video games. The media madness. We had the idea to shoot a video for the song at our release show to capture the live energy of Accuser."
Latest album "The Forlorn Divide" took shape once again at Gernhart Studio, featuring Accuser's trademark blend of powerful thrash metal, virtuoso guitar-work, intricate drum patterns, and gripping, harsh vocals. More...
Fear Of Domination Releasing "Atlas"
After being delayed from an initial March release, Fear Of Domination has now announced new album "Atlas" is coming May 6th via Inverse Records. The label comments:
"The end-of-the-world theme is broken with contradictory and fucked-up-poppish twists. The Finnish shock-metal maniacs are telling in Atlas’ ten songs stories about relentlessness, frailty, loss and finiteness and finality of everything. Atlas is a journey. Atlas is a burden. Atlas is great...
Atlas is in you
"The journey of Fear of Domination started in 2006 in a Finnish town of Nurmijärvi, when a group of friends decided to create a hard-rocking show band. The band is known for its half-crazy and energetic live shows, which are combined with wicked theatrical elements and pyrotechnics. Fear of Domination has thousands of loyal and dedicated fans, dominators, throughout Europe and the world." More...
Nocturnal Hollow Streaming New Track
Today the death metal cult Nocturnal Hollow premieres new track "Spawn of the Possessed" online. The track hails from the band's third album, "Deathless and Fleshless," set for international release on May 2nd via Underground Movement.
"Deathless and Fleshless" contains 10 anthems of old school death metal featuring an absolutely crushing production and a mastering job performed by Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity/Bloodbath). The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Spawn of the Possessed
2. As Blood Flows
3. The Incantation of Astaroth
4. Devilish Blood
5. Necromantial Sin
6. The Crypt
7. The Blackest Sorrow
8. Beyond Death
9. Hammer of God
10. Your Curse...Your Death More...
Necrophagia Announces Shows With Venom Inc.
The cult death metal pioneers from Necrophagia are kicking off a second leg of their North American tour with Venom Inc. The tour will begin on May 31st in New York, and runs throughout June before concluding in South Carolina.
May 31 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
June 1 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
June 2 Boston, MA @ ONCE Ballroom
June 3 Montreal, QC @ Piranha
June 4 Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
June 5 Hamilton, ON @ This Ain't Hollywood
June 6 London, ON @ Call The Office
June 7 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
June 8 Detroit, MI @ Smalls
June 9 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
June 10 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
June 11 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
June 12 Lombard, IL @ Brauerhaus
June 13 Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Co.
June 15 Denver, CO @ 3 Kings
June 16 Missoula, MT @ Palace
June 17 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
June 18 Bellingham, WA @ Shakedown
June 20 Portland, OR @ Star Theater
June 21 Oakland, CA @ Oakland Opera
June 22 Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst
June 23 Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky
June 24 Los Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe
June 25 San Diegeo, CA @ Brick by Brick
June 26 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Club'
June 27 Austin, TX @ Grizzly Hall
June 28 Dallas, TX @ Trees
June 29 Houston, TX @ Walters
June 30 New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
July 1 Orlando, FL @ The Haven
July 2 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero More...
Epidemia Reveals New Album Details
Epidemia, a raw death metal troupe hailing from Ecuador, is gearing up to release new album "Leprocomio" next month.
The studio full-length release is due out May 15th, 2016 via Satanath Records. An advance track is available below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Leprocomio
2. Retribución Homicida
3. Redención Del Engendro
4. Miseria Introspectiva
5. Agonistes En El Inframundo
6. Cadáveres Poseídos
7. Necroticismo
8. Existencia Repulsiva More...
Rage Posts New Album Studio Trailer
Iconic German metal trio Rage is set to release brand-new studio album "The Devil Strikes Again" on June 10th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band reveals a second studio making-of trailer, giving an insight into the development of this upcoming new record.
"The Devil Strikes Again" was recorded in September/October 2015 at Megafon Studios (Burscheid, Germany) and at Soundchaser Studios (Zandhoven, Belgium). production was handled by Marcos Rodriguez and Peavy Wagner, while the renowned Dan Swanö took care of the mix and mastering at Unisound Studios (Grefrath, Germany).
Stunning cover artwork was created by Karim König and the full track listing for "The Devil Strikes Again" will be as follows:
1. The Devil Strikes Again (4:25)
2. My Way (4:23) (see video clip here)
3. Back on Track (4:23)
4. The Final Curtain (4:13)
5. War (4:24)
6. Ocean Full Of Tears (04:04)
7. Deaf, Dumb And Blind (04:18)
8. Spirits Of The Night (4:52)
9. Times Of Darkness (5:21)
10. The Dark Side Of The Sun (5:56) More...
Lord Mantis Streaming "NTW"
Chicago extreme metal band Lord Mantis will release an EP titled "NTW" on April 29th via New Density. Recorded at Bricktop Recording with engineer Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos, Like Rats) and mastered by Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room (Windhand, YOB, Voivod), the release features searing new songs that build on the music of the group's 2014 LP, "Death Mask."
Today the EP's title track comes online and can be heard in the player below. "NTW "marks the recording debut of the new Lord Mantis line-up, which now features vocalist Dylan O'Toole and bassist Will Lindsay -- each formerly of Indian -- and guitarist Scott Shellhamer (also of American Heritage) joining the core of guitarist Andrew Markuszewski and drummer Bill Bumgardner. The track listing is:
1.) SIG Safer
2.) NTW
3.) Semblances
4.) Final Division More...
Arcana 13 Posts "Hell Behind You" Video
"Danza Macabra" is the spellbinding debut LP from Italian occult doom rock collective Arcana 13. The members of Arcana 13 - whom collectively hail from such acts as Mnemic, The Modern Age Slavery, Void Of Sleep, Stoned Machine, and more - carefully selected eight legendary horror classics from the '60s and '70s to represent on "Danza Macabra."
Today a video for one of those tracks comes online. Check out "Hell Behind You" below, which centers itself around Dario Argento's 1980 film, Inferno. Comments vocalist/guitarist Simone Bertozzi:
"Inferno by Dario Argento. Do I need to say more? This movie is simply majestic on so many levels and one of my personal favorite of all time; such a supernatural horror classic. Not many know that Argento got very sick with hepatitis while shooting and invited his mentor, the legendary Mario Bava, to step over and help him with some scenes like unforgettable the underwater ballroom one and also some optical effects."
"We opened 'Danza Macabra' with Mario Bava's Mask Of Satan," he continues, "and closing it with the Argento/Bava masterpiece Inferno was the natural choice, pairing it with one of the most epic songs of the whole album: 'Hell Behind You.' It's intense, gloomy and evocative with its swinging groove and Black Sabbathy interlude. Dutiful mention to the genius that wrote the incredible soundtrack of Inferno: Keith Emerson. He sadly passed away the very day 'Danza Macabra' was released, March 11th. This one goes to you, Keith. Rest in peace." More...
Backwordz Posts "Statism" Video
Texas-based hip hop / metal band Backwordz just released the "Statism" music video, which features a guest perfomance from Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate. The video was directed by Albert Gonzalez and shot in Houston, TX.
"Statism" is the second single off of the band's debut album, "Veracity," due out later this summer. Eric July of Backwordz comments:
"We spent the first year getting a name for ourselves and doing a ton of background work for this band. Now that all of that is out the way, we aren't playing around. We gave our audience a jab with 'Utopias Don't Exist' and now we are throwing straight haymakers. As far as lyrical content, 'Statism' IS BackWordz and it sets the tone for what exactly this band stands for. Alex and I are hardcore libertarians and we want to spread the message of liberty within our music, as well as speak on the dangers of The State.
"It seems that so many people our age have been brainwashed into supporting government expansion; today's music artists in general tend advocate for big government. We are that dissenting voice and we wanted to make it known with 'Statism.' The music video consists of us wearing the colors that represent different types of anarchy. The black and yellow being the most prominent, because we are for the most part anarcho-capitalists.
"We want the state to be abolished, and we want you to know why. I think the coolest thing about us, is that Alex and I actually know what we're are talking when it comes to economics and politics. This makes our lyrics far more in depth and thought provoking. We don't just talk about it during election time, or highside on the internet to sound as if we are a lot smarter than what we are.. We actually live this." More...
Interview
Udo Dirkschneider Reflects On A Legendary Career
Heavy metal has it's fair share of superstars but all the more important are it's heroes and legends. There are some names which strike reverence and respect in the hearts of metal fans such as Rob Halford, Lemmy, Ronnie James Dio and one of Germany's most beloved voices, Udo Dirkschneider, whose voice was first heard when Accept released their self-titled debut album in 1978 and since then has gone on to have hit records, write classic songs and forge a legacy which will always be respected.
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Dirkschneider when his European tour came to London, in which we discussed why he has decided to say goodbye to the Accept catalogue, plans for the next U.D.O. album and if performing in Spain allows him time to head to his home in Ibiza. You can watch the interview below. More...
Napalm Death Checks In From The Road
U.K. grindcore outfit Napalm Death is currently on a massive touring campaign across North America as part of the "Savage Imperial Death March" together with The Melvins and Melt Banana.
Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury checked in with the following status report: "This ongoing tour with Melt Banana and the The Melvins has been awesome! A really great vibe between all 3 of the bands with a lot of the shows selling out which is great to see. The diversity of the fans and the musical styles of the bands on offer for me is really refreshing! I also got to play 'Night Goat' live with The Melvins, which for me is one of the best songs ever! But for sure this kind of tour is inspirational food for thought as I look towards writing for the next Napalm Death album!"
Napalm Death has also revealed a string of new European festival dates, a tour across South America for June/July, and a first show of 2017. See the band live: More...
The Electric Hellfire Club Announces Reunion Show
Fans who have been wanting to hear from The Electric Hellfire Club are in for a treat, as a one-off reunion show is now in the works. Early bird tickets are available here. The band comments:
"The Electric Hellfire Club will be performing live for ONE SHOW ONLY to celebrate the band's 25th Anniversary. There will be NO TOUR. There will be NO ADDITIONAL DATES added. If you have always wanted to see the band or if you have been hoping to see them again years later, this is your chance.
"Many of you have expressed that you would do or give anything for that opportunity. Now you have it. All you will have to do is travel to Florida.
"Please do NOT ask if the band will reconsider and add more shows, make offers to arrange shows in your area, or complain that this single show is inconvenient or unfair. THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE SHOW.
"EHC band members, some of whom have not seen each other in over ten years, will be converging from several corners of the country for this reunion at great expense and no small personal sacrifice. It will NOT happen again. For this performance, the Electric Hellfire Club will be:
Rev. Thomas Thorn - vocals, etc.
Ricktor Ravensbrück - guitar
Richard Frost - keyboards
Rex Sterling aka John Hatch - drums More...
Interview
Vader Drummer Discusses New Album And More
At a recent show in Bristol with American thrash metal legends Overkill (see review here,), James Stewart, drummer for Polish death metal veterans Vader was able to take some time to speak Metal Underground about how it feels to be a member of such a respected band, how the tour with Overkill had gone and when we can expect to hear a new Vader album. You can watch the interview below. More...
Report
Butcher Babies Take London By Storm
Butcher Babies are a band which have attracted plenty of attention in their relatively short time, garnering both praise and (sometimes unwarranted) criticism. However, they've always been more than willing to fight back and answer the naysayers, particularly in the live setting. Last week in London, the band, joined by Canadian outfit Sumo Cyco, brought their blistering performance to the English capital.
Although I unfortunately missed the majority of the local opener's set, I did arrive with plenty of time to see Sumo Cyco. Having known nothing about the group before watching them, I had the fair position of having no expectations about their performance. However, I am now convinced that I have seen the next big thing, a phrase I have never used before. Sumo Cyco bring a hard rocking take to some very catchy numbers, as well as something of a party atmosphere to a gritty, punk influenced style. More...
Product Of Hate Announces Tour With Mushroomhead
Are you ready to be buried in violence this spring? Product Of hate will hit the road soon for a first tour since the release of Napalm Records debut "Buried In Violence."
Product Of Hate will support Mushroomhead on this impending U.S. trek, with front man Adam Gilley commenting:
"We couldn't be more excited to be hitting the road again, this time in honor of our debut album, 'Buried In Violence.' Being a longtime fan, and having attended many of their concerts over the years, it's especially exciting that it's Mushroomhead taking us out with them on this run. They're an incredible live act, and we're looking forward to playing with them, as well as Sumo Cyco and Madame Mayhem in the weeks ahead. Let's bring the chaos!" More...
Long Distance Calling Posts Album Teaser
Long Distance Calling is set to release new album "Trips" this Friday, April 29th via InsideOut Music. In anticipation, the band has launched another album teaser which you can hear below. The group also begins a European tour this week, with dates as follows:
28th April - Skater's Palace, Münster, Germany
29th April - Uebel & Gefährlich, Hamburg, Germany
30th April - Mau Club, Rostock, Germany
2nd May - UT Connewitz, Leipzig, Germany
3rd May - Musik & Frieden, Berlin, Germany
4th May - Kulturkirche, Köln, Germany
5th May - Backstage Halle, München, Germany
6th May - Substage, Karlsruhe, Germany
7th May - KiFF, Aarau, Switzerland
8th May - Le Batofar, Paris, France
9th May - 013, Tilburg, Netherlands
10th May - Boston Music Room, London, UK
11th May - Exchange, Bristol, UK
12th May - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
13th May - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK More...
Cardiac Announces New Album
Comprised of Bastien C. Antony (drums), Cédric Nicolet (bass), Julien Emery (guitar), Mariano Martin (guitar) and Ricardo Chimichanaga (vocals), Cardiac has released four full-lengths and two EPs to date.
Now in 2016, the Geneva-based group prepares to release a fifth album titled "Sangrar Hasta Lograrlo," which was recorded at Ignition Prod Studio & Downtone Studio, mixed by Thomas “Drop” Betrisey (Samael & Sybreed) and mastered at Studio Du Flon by Greg Dubuis.
The album features ten tracks of groovy and intense hardcore-tinged southern metal and is set for release on May 6th via Tenacity Music. The track listing is: More...
Even The Dead Love A Parade Signs With EMP
EMP Label Group (owned by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson) has signed Dallas, Texas metal outfit Even The Dead Love A Parade (featuring Drowning Pool bassist Stevie Benton) for the release of an EP on May 13th, 2016. The band also just released a video for “Heart Poacher," which can be seen below.
Even The Dead Love A Parade began life when guitarist Braxton Henry and drummer Clint Litton decided they had wanted to get back to their original metal roots; a band with simple crushing riffs, huge drums, in your face vocals, a straight forward METAL group.
Braxton and Clint started sharing their ideas and riffs for the project with bassist Stevie Benton, better known as the bassist for international rock band Drowning Pool, who almost immediately signed on, and the musical core was completed with the addition of second guitarist Matt “Mattador” Raffaele. More...
Cyborg Octopus Releasing "Learning To Breathe"
Bay Area progressive metal quintet Cyborg Octopus has been making big waves in the underground metal community, specifically with the recent release of the “Data_M1nefield” video.
Exhibiting influences ranging from Soreption and The Faceless to James Brown and Beethoven, the musicians from Cyborg Octopus seeks to execute and implement elements of all the music they love into one cohesive package. They push themselves beyond the boundaries of what one would expect from an average metal band.
Each song on "Learning To Breathe" is completely different from the last and explores a completely different genre. The track listing is:
1. Data_M1nefield
2. Divine Right (In D Minor)
3. Shark Pit
4. Baptism Of Clay
5. bitter. (Featuring TJ Vasquez of WRVTH)
6. DiscoBrain! (streaming here)
7. Epiphany
Be sure to catch Cyborg Octopus live on these dates:
May 6 - Crockett, CA @ Toot's Tavern
May 20 - Walnut Creek, CA @ The Redhouse - CD Release show More...
Ethera Streaming "Thralldom"
Tulsa, Oklahoma's fast rising progressive metal troupe Ethera just premiered new single, "Thralldom," which can be heard below.
This is the second single to be released from the band's forthcoming debut full-length album, following first single and album opener, "Odyssey."
The guys from Ethera had this to say about the new single: "Thralldom is the third part of our forthcoming concept album, 'From Animal to Man,' and is styled to be more active and energetic. It's also one that we've been playing live for a little while, and the response has been fantastic. We certainly hope you like it!"
Ethera's forthcoming debut album, "From Animal To Man," was produced by Donovan Wade and is slated for a release on May 17th, 2016. More...
Avulsed Crowd Funding Double Album
Spanish death metal squadron Avulsed just checked in with this update about crowd funding an impending double release:
"Hi Goremaniacs! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Avulsed we've decided to commit a very ambitious project, that is a double album containing 18 of our most outstanding songs from our entire discography showing not only the evolution of these songs through the years, but also adding very special guest vocalists on each song: Peter (Vader), Barney (Napalam Death), Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates), Sven (Aborted), Antti Boman (Demilich), Chris Reifert (Autopsy), Per Böder (God Macabre), Anton Reisenegger (Pentagram), Kam Lee (ex-Massacre), Rogga Johansson (Paganizer), Mike Van Mastrigt (ex-Sinister), Ville Koskela (Purtenance), Will Rahmer (Mortician), Ludo (Supuration), Johan Jansson (Interment) & last but not least, Paul Zavaleta (Deteriorot). A total of 17 singers in 17 of the songs!!
"This double album (80 min.) will be released in a deluxe double CD digipack with slipcase and a thick 40 pages booklet containing the original versions on disc #2 (just for the freaks who hate re-recordings), double gatefold 12" LP and double Cassette with slipcase!! 'Deathgeneration' will come on a very limited black boxset with silver foiled logo, of which only approx. 100 copies will be made containing the 2-CD, 2-LP & 2-MC. This special cassette release can only be obtained on this boxset that will come with T-shirt, poster, signed photo card, sticker, patch, badge, guitar pick and other goodies. The 2-CD, 2-LP & T-shirt can be obtained separately or in bundles too. For this ambitious (and expensive) project, Avulsed will need the inestimable collaboration of its fans for which the band will release a crowdfunding campaign during the next days. More...
Gorgosaur Streaming New Track
All hail the Gorgosaur: this Swedish death metal band's music is every bit as vile and aurally devastating as the name suggests, and today a new track comes online to hear for yourself.
Check out "In Darkness They Come Crawling" below. The band's new album "Lurking Among Corpses" drops today - April 25th - via Memento Mori and features the following track listing:
1. Basement Funeral Hymn
2. Terror Incarnate
3. In Darkness They Come Crawling
4. Body Snatchers
5. Pyromaniac Narrations
6. Lurking Among Corpses
7. Gashes and Demise
8. The Antropophagus
9. Burial of Rats
10. Death is Psychosomatic More...
Van Halst Joining "Because I Am A Girl" Benefit
Edmonton, AB's Van Halst will perform at this year's 2nd annual "Because I Am A Girl" benefit concert on May 28th in Toronto, ON at the Hard Rock Cafe.
The benefit concert features all acts with female musicians to raise proceeds for Plan Canada’s "Because I am a Girl" initiative, which helps to create a brighter future for girls in the developing world. For more info on Plan Canada, head here.
Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments: "We are very excited to be apart of the fundraiser for the Because I Am A Girl foundation. Because I Am A Girl is a global initiative working to end gender inequality. This is something very important to us, we speak a lot about feminism in our music and believe that no one should be held back from achieving their potential due to gender or sex.” More...
Hatebreed Releases New Video
Hatebreed just released a clip for "Looking Down The Barrel of Today," the first music video from upcoming album, "The Concrete Confessional," due out May 13th (Nuclear Blast worldwide).
Directed by David Brodsky (Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel, All That Remains) the performance piece was shot earlier this month at the band's rehearsal space in Connecticut.
The video opens with the preface "Welcome to Two Minutes and Forty-Seven Seconds with Hatebreed," and includes special text throughout that was written by vocalist Jamey Jasta as a message of keeping a positive mental attitude.
In addition, the track "Looking Down the Barrel of Today" is now available at iTunes as an "instant-grat track" when placing a pre-order for "The Concrete Confessional." More...
Urgehal Announces Trondr Nefas Memorial Show
Urgehal, Beastcraft, and Endezzma will join forces with some very special vocal guests for the Trondr Nefas memorial concert next month.
The Vulkan Arena in Oslo, Norway will host a singular event entitled "Death Is Complete" on Friday the 13th of May. This night will honor the work and life of the late Urgehal front man Trondr Nefas, who sadly departed from life on the 13th of May, 2012.
The concert will feature the unholy trinity of Trondr Nefas' bands Urgehal, Beastcraft, and Endezzma sharing the stage for the first and last time. Full details are available here and the guest vocalists performing with Urgehal on this night includes:
Hoest from TAAKE
Nag from TSJUDER
Nattefrost from CARPATHIAN FOREST
Niklas Kvarforth from SHINING
Sorath from BEASTCRAFT
Mannevond from KOLDBRANN
M Shax from ENDEZZMA More...
Sons Of Balaur Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Sons Of Balaur, the notorious and much rumored about black metal outfit from Oslo, Norway. Sons Of Balaur will release a debut full-length on the label later this year. Regarding their signing, frontman Tomas comments:
"For years we have kept to the shadowy underworld of the Balaur Kvlt, secretively committing our visceral incantations to limited release for only the trvely worthy, calling for our great Lord Balaur's return. Now he has risen and the new world order is at hand, through blood lust, orgiastic sex and unimaginable vampiric terror this Realm Of The Damned is now a reality.
"With the release of the Realm Of The Damned graphic novel and the forces of good now vanquished, our debut album, a trve black metal gospel of praise to the Lord Balaur is set for release though Season of Mist Records later this year. Let the chaos begin! Screaming Blood And Pussy, Hail Lord Balaur!"
Sons Of Balaur is true kult black metal band based in Oslo, Norway. Formed in March, 1992, the band was part of the original first wave of Norwegian black metal – a notorious inner circle of underground artists who took music to extremes it had never previously reached. Started in secret, for obvious reasons, the band features some of Norwegian black metal's most dedicated and shadowy personalities: Tomas (vocals, guitar), Markus (bass), Kristoffer (guitar), and Lars (drums).
The graphic novel Realm of the Damned (due out on May 13th) will portray biographic events featuring the Sons Of Balaur. More...
Glorior Belli Frees "Satanists Out Of Cosmic Jail"
With less than two weeks left before the release of Glorior Belli's new album "Sundown (The Flock That Welcomes)," the French avant-garde black metal band has unveiled new track "Satanists Out Of Cosmic Jail."
Glorior Belli announced a return to black metal roots on "Sundown (The Flock That Welcomes)", which is set to be released on May 6th via Agona Records.
"The production is by far one of the best that Glorior Belli ever had," comments the band. "Drums & bass are absolutely devilish and placed under the spotlight. Everything was recorded, mixed and mastered in our own studios, having an absolute control as usual over the sound. The guitar work overall will bring you back to the origins of Glorior Belli."
The statement goes on to read, "Conceptually wise, 'Sundown (The Flock That Welcomes)' will smother you with darkness and light, both stuffed down your throat with the same rage that could be heard on Glorior Belli's ealier records. When the Night is coming down on you, will you find a way through the dark? A record for the very few of us who truly embrace the desire to break from the cosmic prison." More...
Fates Warning Details New LP "Theories Of Flight"
U.S. progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning announced a worldwide release date of July 1st for the much anticipated 12th studio album via InsideOutMusic. The new album is entitled "Theories Of Flight" and comes packaged with unique artwork (which can be seen below) created by Michigan artist Graceann Warn.
Fates Warning guitarist and main composer Jim Matheos comments about the title and the artwork for the "Theories Of Flight" album as follows: "The working title for the album was 'The Ghosts Of Home' and the song with that name was first called 'Home Again.' When I started searching for artwork I came across the piece that's now the cover and it was called 'Theories Of Flight.' In fact, the title you see on the cover is part of the original art, not something we added. There's a loose theme running through a lot of the lyrics, and this developed organically and separately, where Ray and I are often writing about various uprooting, escapes....flights. So I was immediately drawn to that phrase as being a better description of what some of the songs are about."
The track listing for "Theories Of Flight" reads as follows:
1. From The Rooftops
2. Seven Stars
3. SOS
4. The Light And Shade Of Things
5. White Flag
6. Like Stars Our Eyes Have Seen
7. The Ghosts Of Home
8. Theories Of Flight More...
Tarja Issues "No Bitter End" Music Video
Former Nightwish vocalist Tarja issued a music video for the new track "No Bitter End." The song is the first single from the upcoming new "prequel release" entitled "The Brightest Void." The release is set to drop on June 3rd via earMusic
"No Bitter End" is the first glimpse on Tarja’s heaviest work to date. Surprising with massive guitar riffs, a driving beat provided by no other than Chad Smith and of course Tarja’s incredible vocals, the powerful rock tune paves the way of what is yet to come.
“No Bitter End” is available as iTunes Instant Grat with immediate effect as part of the preorder of “The Brightest Void” at this location.
"The Brightest Void," is a specially priced prequel album with over 50 minutes of brand new music, will be released as 1CD Digipak, 1LP+Download Code and Digital. It will sweeten the wait until the release of the new studio album "The Shadow Self," which will be released on August 5th in various formats, including 1CD Digipak, Special Edition CD+DVD and Digital with further formats to be announced soon.
Check out the video clip here: More...
Astralion Issues Preview Clip For New LP "Outlaw"
Finnish power metal act Astralion issued a preview clip for the upcoming new album "Outlaw," the band's sophomore effort. The album is due out on May 6th (EU) and July 8th (North America) via LMP Records.
The track list is as follows:
1. Deathphone (Final Destination)
2. Black Adder
3. Sacrificed & Immortalized
4. Be Careful What You Wish For
5. Nightmares Never Give Up
6. Wastelands of Ice
7. The Outlaw
8. Ghosts of Sahara
9. Heading West
10. The Great Palace of the Sea More...
Dust Bolt Issues Trailer Clip For "Mass Confusion"
Germany's Dust Bolt issued a teaser preview for the third full-length album "Mass Confusion." The album is due to drop July 8th via Napalm Records.
Dust Bolt previously commented on the album: "We are more than thrilled and excited to unveil 'Mass Confusion!' We have never put so much blood, sweat and tears in anything else than this album before. Since the release of 'Awake The Riot' we've incredibly learned, as musicians, as people and together as a band. With 'Mass Confusion' we have managed to accurately represent the band, exactly the way we wanted it to convey and we are incredibly happy about that.
"It shows the typical Dust Bolt sound, as well as new sides from us, which makes the album so unique. Our goal was to show that a new generation of musicians and metal bands have grown up, which is now ready to face the world with Mass Confusion on July 8th - The day everyone lives in confusion!"
The track list for the album is:
1. SickxBrain
2. Mass Confusion
3. Allergy
4. Turned to Grey
5. Blind to Art
6. Mind the Gap
7. Exit
8. Empty Faces
9. Taking Your Last Breath
10. Portraits of Decay
11. Masters of War
12. Into the Void (LP Bonus Track)
Check out the teaser here: More...
Defiled Streams New Track "Force And Obedience"
Japanese brutal death metal act Defiled is streaming the new track "Force and Obedience." The song appears on the new album "Towards Inevitable Ruin," which is set for release on July 8th via Season of Mist.
The track list for the album is:
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force and Obedience
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear from Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Be'Lakor Streaming New Track "An Ember's Arc"
Australian melodic black/death metal act Be'lakor is streaming the new track "An Ember's Arc." The song appears on the upcoming new release "Vessels," which drops on June 24th via Napalm Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Luma
2. An Ember's Arc
3. Withering Strands
4. Roots to Sever
5. Whelm
6. A Thread Dissolves
7. Grasping Light
8. The Smoke Of Many Fires
Check out the track here: More...
Winterhorde Issues Lyric Video For New Track
Israeli progressive extreme metal act Winterhorde released a lyric video for the title track of the new album "Maestro." Check it out in the player below.
Winterhorde will release the long-awaited "Maestro" on May 20th via ViciSolum Productions. Combining vision with impressive musical expertise, the veterans orchestrated a powerful, epic tale of classical music and divine madness while drowning deep into the clutches of the underworld. "Maestro" is the band's strongest and most emotive powerhouse release to date. Prepare your ears for a true and deadly epic!
"Maestro" was once again produced and mixed by V.Santura (Obscura, Triptykon, Dark Fortress, etc), with mastering handled by the renowned Jens Bogren (O[eth, Soilwork, etc), and features guest appearances from Jirí Valter (Root) and Peter Huss (Shining). With renewed energy running through the veins of a potent new lineup, Winterhorde is bound to spread emotional darkness for those willing to feed upon the new album's magnificence.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. That Night in Prague
2. Antipath
3. Worms of Souls
4. They Came with Eyes of Fire
5. Chronic Death
6. The Heart of Coryphee
7. A Dying Swan
8. Maestro
9. Through the Broken Mirror
10. Cold
11. Dancing in Flames
Check out "Maestro" here: More...
Adligate Releases Details Of New Album
German groove metal act Adligate will issue the new release "New Blood Old Chapter" on June 10th via Pure Steel Publishing. The pre-order phase will start on May 27th.
Adligate was founded 2007 as a metal act and the band worked hard to finalize the line up for the new album "New Blood Old Chapter." In the years up until 2014, the band polished a signature sound of rock/groove with genius riff attacks from the heart.
"New Blood Old Chapter" was produced and mastered at the QuSOUND Studios in Hagen, Germany. The track list is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Mountain
3. Sweet Revenge
4. Mother Of Lies
5. Pussyeater
6. Kill The Moon (see music video here)
7. ADHS
8. Big Balls More...
Diviner Issues "Evilizer" Music Video
Greek heavy metal act Diviner - featuring ex-InnerWish vocalist Yiannis Papanikolaou - issued a new music video for the track "Evilizer." The song appears on the 2015 debut album "Fallen Empires," which is available through Ulterium Records. A review for the album can be read at this location.
Check out the clip here:
Wings Denied To Release New EP "Voyager"
Progressive, Washington, D.C. based metal band Wings Denied is back with new songs and a new EP, "Voyager," which will be released on May 13th. The band is surrounded by a slew of activity leading into the EP release.
Wings Denied is donating 10% of the proceeds from physical pre-orders of Voyager to the SANCCOB Seabird Sanctuary. Pre-orders can be made at this location. For more information avout SANCCOB, head on over here.
"We saw it as a way to give back to the natural world around us," the band said. "We chose SANCCOB Seabird Sanctuary as it helps endangered penguins that have long been akin to us. Seabirds play an important role in nature and who wouldn't want to help some cute penguins? As animal lovers through and through, we knew it was something we wanted to do with this release."
The band premiered the first song "Trembling Creature" via Metal Injection. "Matches in the Wind" premiered over at Metal Insider.
The track list for "VOYAGER" is:
1. Trembling Creature
2. Catalyst
3. Matches In the Wind
4. Sultans of Spin
5. Traveler's Curse More...
Spawn Of Annihilation Streaming New Track
Mexican brutal death metal act Span of Annihilation is streaming the new track "Absortion for the Creation," which can be heard in the player below. The song will appear on the upcoming debut full length release "Insurrection, which is targeted for release this summer via GlobMetal Promotions.
Check out the track here:
Beyond All Recognition Announces New Album
Swedish dubcore metal act Beyond All Recognition is set to release the self-titled album on May 27th, via Gain/Sony Music.
The band comments the inspiration for making the album:
"The inspiration for writing this album is nothing else than a will to challenge ourselves. With the last release, 'Drop=Dead,' we weren’t ready to deliver music straight out of our hearts as we are for this upcoming album.
"The lyrics are inspired by the world and how it works today. Why there’s violence and injustice in the world and what politics and religion actually does to the human race. Aside from the very deep meaning and message in the songs, no political or religious statements are made. It’s a view from everyone’s perspective. An open minded perspective that is critical to all the things we’re doing to ourselves and our planet. The truth is out there for those who want to listen. Even if truth has a different meaning for each person.
"When it comes to the music, a lot of inspiration comes from plenty of different acts. To name a few, we’ve always loved Slipknot, which some probably can tell, but aside from that there are influences from bands like Soilwork, Alter Bridge, Rammstein, Asking Alexandria and even band such as Judas Priest and Europe. Look at the song “Unfounded” for example. Rob Halford has always inspired the singer David Söhr, and he finally got to take his vocals to a whole new level with some 80’s heavy metal vocals. It’s hard to really say that the songs are truly inspired by these bands, but since the bands has been with us during our childhood and growth, there is of course something that makes us write the music we do. Of course the whole dubstep and electronic era was a very big challenge for us, since no one had done it before. So during the years from the debut album we have evolved in a better way than we could’ve imagined.
The electronics isn’t controlling the feel to the music anymore. It sort of merges together in a better way than before. It’s more like an instrument than an effect nowadays." More...
Quercus Premieres New Song "Illegible Tree Name"
Czech funeral doom outfit Quercus premieres another new song entitled "Illegible Tree Name", taken from the upcoming new album "Heart With Bread", which will be out in stores today, April 25 via Solitude Productions and Moscow Funeral League.
Check out now "Illegible Tree Name" below.
Beartooth Premieres New Song "Always Dead"
Beartooth premieres a new song entitled "Always Dead", taken from the upcoming new album "Aggressive", which will be out in stores June 03 via Red Bull Records.
Check out now "Always Dead" below.
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