Metal News for May 15, 2016
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New Doom Trailer Is Every Metal Cover Ever
You may recall for a while there we were running a regular column about video games with heavy metal soundtracks, and it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise that several of us here at Metalunderground are avid gamers or involved in the games industry.
For those who like the two worlds to collide - have you seen the new Doom launch trailer or picked the game up yet? It's like every heavy metal album cover ever, all rolled up into one gory package. We're stoked to see the return of relentless, fast-paced action in Doom again, as it was meant to be!
Thranenkind Streaming Full Album
Thranenkind just posted the entire new "King Apathy" full-length album online for your listening pleasure, with the band also commenting:
"Our second full length album 'King Apathy' was released yesterday! We could not be happier. A big thank you goes out to all the people involved in creating this record and making this album possible. If you haven't done it, give it a listen!"
1. Desperation 03:46
2. King Apathy 04:32
3. Ghosts 05:44
4. Urban Giants 05:16
5. The Blood On Our Hands 05:04
6. Drifter 03:49
7. What We Believe In 03:35
8. Smokestacks And Concrete Walls 04:27
9. Vanishing Youth 05:15
10. Homeruiner 04:04 More...
Ancient Ascendant To Record Album
U.K. metal band Ancient Ascendant is about to record the follow-up to 2014's "Echoes and Cinder." The group issued this statement online:
"We will be entering the studio in 1 weeks time to record album number 3, which we are very proud to announce will be released via Spinefarm Records later this year.
"The album will be recorded and engineered at Ritual Sound - Recording Studio by the wonderful Sam Turbitt, and we'll be returning to the dream team of Dan Swanö and Rotten Fantom for the mix/master and artwork respectively.
"We can't wait to unleash this new material on you all, it is the absolute epitome of what this band have been trying to achieve since its inception. Be prepared for the most Ancient Ascendant album you can imagine!
"Keep an eye out for updates from the studio for equal parts snippets of new songs, and snippets of us being idiots." More...
Aftershok Streaming "Friend Or Foe"
Aftershok just relesaed new track "Friend Or Foe" taken from upcoming album "Detonate," which will see release via Auburn Records on May 20th, 2016 on CD and digital formats. The album was mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering and the new track is available below.
Node Posts "Death Redeems" Footage
Node released sixth studio effort “Cowards Empire” on April 26th via Punishment 18 Records. In support of that release, the Italian band performed on Friday, May 13th, at Rock In Park 2016.
Video footage for the song "Death Redeems" has been posted online (Courtesy of CMPofficialTV). Check it out below.
Moments Till Fall Premieres New Song & Music Video
Lubbock, TX-based metalcore outfit Moments Till Fall premieres a new song and music video for "Against the Current", taken from the upcoming new album "Truth Favors the Brave", which will be out in stores May 27 via Tragic Hero Records.
Check out now "Against the Current" below.
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