Metal News for May 22, 2014
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Comedy Gold
This week is a good time for a laugh and these bands have just what we need. First, The Last Vegas are playing dress-up, and then Outloud wants the seventies back and 3D In Your Face are just adorable. More...
Aeternus and Mitochondrion Scratched From MDF
Aeternus and Mitochondrion will not be making it to Maryland Deathfest 2014 as a result of visa issues. The festival organizer commented:
"Regarding Aeternus, it's a complicated ordeal to explain, but in a nutshell, the USCIS fucked up and gave them a visa date valid only until the day BEFORE they were supposed to leave the US. The original request was for visas valid until June 1st, but this error on behalf of the USCIS was not noticed until they were at the airport today and the airline told them they could not fly to the US. Frustrated? So are we, and so is the band. This is the first time a band actually received visas and still ended up cancelling for some reason."
"BÖLZER will be playing a second set at Rams Head tomorrow night. We will update the schedule tonight reflecting that change."
"Regarding Mitochondrion, we don't really understand what happened, but it had something to do with being stopped at the Canadian/US border and sent back home. We have a lot on our plate right now, as you can probably imagine, so please be patient and stay tuned regarding schedule changes to the Sunday shows at Rams Head."
Eldrimner Streaming Album Online
Eldrimner has posted the "Jag Känner Ingenting För Dig" album online for streaming. Listen to the tracks below, or pick up a digital copy via Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Ur Tragedin 04:18
2. Ett Andetag För Två 04:12
3. Ont Blod 03:42
4. Eftervärld 05:52
5. Mitt Barn 04:39 More...
Entrails Announces Demo Collection
Swedish death metal act Entrails today announces the "Resurrected From The Grave - Demo Collection," which is scheduled to be released the 18th of July, 2014 via Metal Blade Records in Europe, and July 22nd in North America,
Head over to this location to pre-order your copy of the album.
"Resurrected From The Grave - Demo Collection" contains the Entrails demos "Reborn" and "Human Decay," features 18 total tracks, and will be released as a Digi-CD as well as on vinyl in Europe. In North American, the album will be available on CD and digitally.
Entrails guitarist Jimmy Lundqvist comments: "It feels great to finally do something serious with the two demos from 2009, 'Reborn' and 'Human Decay.' After multiple requests from fans asking about the demos I had to release the brakes on this, now or never. While we are working on the upcoming new Entrails full-length, we feel better to do this release now which gives a bit more time for upcoming shows and the new album!" More...
Lorna Shore Announces New Tour Dates
Rising metal four-piece Lorna Shore today announces the band will be main support on a U.S. tour with Within The Ruins. The tour begins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 30th and covers mostly western and mid-western cities before wrapping up July 16th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“We’re excited about touring with Within The Ruins,” said vocalist Tom Barber. “It’s great that we’ll be in cities we’ve never played before and we hope to meet some new fans along the way.”
The New Jersey-based band is touring in support of sophomore EP, "Maleficium," which was recorded at The Machine Shop with producer Zakk Cervini. The band initially self-released the EP in December and it was re-released on Density Records in March. More...
Black Cobra Kicking Off Tour
The San Francisco shredders in Black Cobra will kick off their latest run of tour actions this evening, Thursday, May 22nd, in their hometown, after which they'll rip through Fresno, Pacifica, Portland and Seattle over the next five days.
Support will be provided on all shows by The Cutthroats 9 and Wizard Rifle, the latter of which replaces Norway's Arabrot who pulled out of the tour due to a medical emergency.
Following this run, Black Cobra will decimate Canada on a co-headlining tour alongside Anciients, with support from openers Black Wizard. Full dates are available below.
Black Cobra is currently constructing highly volatile new material; stand by for additional news on the band's 2014 actions to be released in the near future. More...
Civil War Recruits New Guitarist
Swedish metal band Civil War hereby announces that guitarist Petrus Granar will be added as a full member to the line-up. The band comments:
"He as of today officially joined the band with a 'wet' ceremony baptizing him in Champagne, what else…
"Petrus have been a friend and working closely with the band since 'The Killer Angels' with demos, arrangements etc. He is a very talented guitarist and good with arrangements. Petrus also worked as a backline tech for the band since last November. It feels just natural to offer him a place with the band as he’s been our '7th member' all along.
"We look forward to have him in our band of brothers and he will add another dimension to our live sound and push the boundaries for what we can do with pretty much everything both on album and what we can make out of it as a live band."
Last year Civil War released debut full-length album “The Killer Angels” (reviewed here). The band is currently in the studio recording an upcoming album that will be released through Napalm Records later this year. More...
Revolted Streams "Behind The Sacred Verses"
With the new album "Revolutionary Order" just released, Brazilian modern thrash metal act Revolted streams another song from the release titled "Behind The Sacred Verses." Check it out below.
To hear more from the album, check out the previously posted lyric video for "Hope Is Just An Illusion" at this location.
"Revolutionary Order" was recorded at studio Graffon and produced by Junior Xavas, Xavier Collard, and the band itself. For mixing and mastering, the disc traveled to France where Xavier Collard in SteelMind Studios completed the work. More...
Opium Warlords Streaming New Song
Opium Warlords has premiered the new track "In Melancholy Moonless Acheron," which is available below courtesy of CvltNation.com.
"In Melancholy Moonless Acheron" comes off the upcoming "Taste My Sword of Understanding" (almost certainly a bizarre penis reference based on the band's previous album titles) set for international release May 30th via Svart Records. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. The Sadness Of Vultures
2. The Land Beyond The Pole
3. The Self-Made Man (streaming here)
4. The God In Ruins
5. The Solar Burial
6. Mount Meru
7. This Place Has Been Passed
8. Manisolas From Misandria
9. In Melancholy Moonless Acheron More...
Holy Cross Posts "Place Your Bets" Music Video
French metal act Holy Cross released a new music video for the track "Place Your Bets," the title track of the band's latest release, which is available via Pure Steel Records. The video screenplay is by Holy Cross, Freaks Production and MCDTS in collaboration with Partouche Casino.
Check out the video here:
SpaceWaster Streaming "Static On My Blindside"
Progressive funk metal outfit SpaceWaster is gearing up to release "Whatever, Forever" this coming June 13th, 2014.
Today you can hear an advance single from the album. Check out "Static On My Blindside" in the player below, and also see the band perform live on these dates:
6/13 Seattle, WA - ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! @ Highline
6/19 Vancouver, WA @ Dublin Down Saloon
6/20 Eugene, OR @ Tiny's Tavern
6/21 Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp Lounge
6/22 Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
6/24 San Francisco, CA @ Honey Hive Gallery
6/25 Santa Barbara, CA @ Whiskey Richard's
6/26 Ventura, CA @ Billy O's
6/27 Hollywood, CA @ Cafe NELA
6/28 Pasadena, CA @ Old Towne Pub
6/29 Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
7/1 Tucson, AZ @ The Flycatcher
7/2 El Paso @ Monarch
7/3 San Antonio, TX @ Korova Basement
7/4 Austin, TX @ Lucky Lounge
7/5 Houston, TX @ Rudyard's
7/6 New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
7/8 Atlanta GA @ The Music Room
7/9 Nashville, TN @ The Atomic Sweater
7/10 Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar???
7/11 Cincinnati, OH @ The Drinkery
7/12 Indianapolis, IN @ The Melody Inn
7/13 Columbus, OH @ ask a punk
7/15 Pittsburgh, PA @ Howler's
7/16 Baltimore, MD @ The Windup Space
7/17 Philadelphia, PA
7/18 New York, NY @ Don Pedro
7/19 New Haven, CT -- TBA
7/20 Baltimore, MD @ Shockwave Festival
7/21 Chicago, IL @ The Mutiny
7/22 St. Louis, MO @ Lemmon's
7/23 Kansas City, MO @ Davey's Uptown
7/24 Denver, CO -- SMU Festival
7/25 Boulder, CO -- TBA
7/26 Salt Lake City, UT @ Burts Tiki Lounge
7/27 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
7/28 Portland, OR @ Ash Street Saloon
7/29 Olympia, WA @ Track House More...
Documentary Coming Focusing On Women In Metal
Rising Moon Productions today releases the first teaser trailer for the upcoming documentary “Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices of Women in Metal,” produced and directed by Mark Harwood.
The trailer can be viewed below, and more info is available at the documentary's website here. The film explores the experiences of female metal vocalists and combines interview, concert, and archival footage to highlight the growth in popularity of this music internationally.
Featured interviews include Floor Jansen (Nightwish/ReVamp), Doro Pesch (DORO/Warlock), Simone Simons (Epica), Charlotte Wessels (Delain), and Anneke van Giersbergen, among others. A release is scheduled for later in 2014. More...
Vardan Announces "Enjoy Of Deep Sadness" Release
Moribund Records today announces August 5th as the release date for Vardan's "Enjoy of Deep Sadness."
Hot on the heels of "The Woods is My Coffin," released by Moribund earlier this year, Vardan returns with his most soul-draining release yet, "Enjoy of Deep Sadness." Chronologically the 12th album in the restless solo artist's growing catalog, "Enjoy of Deep Sadness" is everything its title promises: sorrowful, time-stretched epics of hauntingly melodic melancholy. But this time, Vardan elongates his depressive suicidal black metal into three double-digit funeral dirges that total 36 minutes of cold, grim majesty. The track listing is as follows:
1. A Broken Existence (11:21)
2. Enjoy Of Deep Sadness (11:34)
3. An Abstract Voice (12:23)
You can also hear the song "Goatcraft" from the previously released "The Woods Is My Coffin" album below. More...
Children Of Technology To Release "Future Decay"
Hells Headbangers has set August 19th as the international release date for Children Of Technology's "Future Decay," due to be release on CD and LP formats. The label comments:
"Busy out cruising the post-apocalyptic wasteland, Italian speed metalpunks Children Of Technology are back with their highly anticipated second album, Future Decay. Four long years after their cult-classic It's Time to Face the Doomsday debut, the shit-hot Children Of Technology here crank up everything that made that record so special to so many listeners worldwide: more metal, more punk, more darkness, more fun, more crushing production, more crazed performances, more of MORE.
"Literally, everything on Future Decay is turned up to 11, and then beyond! It's often been said that Children Of Technology are the metalpunk analogue of the Mad Max films. With Future Decay, however, they mainline into musical form every cult '80s movie to feature bikers, zombies, and zombie bikers and set them across a bleak, bombed-out landscape that's their own choosing rather than one that's already been created. And with it, Children Of Technology paint a portrait of Future Decay..."
The track listing is as follows:
1. Future Decay
2. Remembrance Day
3. Blackout
4. Hold Up Your Fuel
5. Eaten Dust Overload
6. Under the Ripping Storm
7. Last Sunshine Gleaming
8. Fear the Mohawk Reaper More...
Religious Group Tries To Shut Down Buckcherry Show
Los Angeles-based rockers Buckcherry took the stage Tuesday night at Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral despite the best efforts of local religious group the Holy Family.
In a letter posted on the band's bus door (check it out below), as well as on the venue's door, a spokesperson for the Holy Family in Cape Coral demanded that the show be canceled. "I do apologize for the last minute notice," the letter began, "however I'm afraid the concert is going to definitely have to be canceled."
The author continued, citing Buckcherry's "totally disgusting" lyrics and their "contrived ignorant babble and filth" as the reasons that the show must not go on. In a twist few saw coming, the letter also made a note of pointing out that aside from the explicit lyrics, the "Holy Family very much enjoys Buckcherry's music."
In addition to the letter, Dixie Roadhouse also confirmed two separate bomb scares. The details of the scares are not readily available, nor is it confirmed that the Holy Family is responsible, but the letter's closing paragraph states that "anyone who says this is a hoax is a lying idiot."
Despite the trouble, Buckcherry persevered, and took the stage. Venue security "stepped it up and the show went off without a hitch," according to the band's manager.
"We came here to entertain a large group of people that wanted to have a good time," said guitarist Keith Nelson, "and that's exactly what we did." Lead singer Josh Todd added "Buckcherry has always been about having a good time and we express ourselves the way we want to because we are free. They don't like our lyrics and hide behind religion as an excuse to attack us as a group or treat other people poorly. Well they can just fuck right off." More...
Belphegor Posts Rehearsal Footage
The diabolical black/death commandos in Belphegor have released rehearsal footage, which can be seen below, that was filmed a few days before Serpenth and Marthyn flew to Mana Studios in Florida to track the devastating bass guitars and blazing machine gun drums with producer Erik Rutan.
This rehearsal footage offers a first impression of the brutality yet to be unleashed with upcoming album "Conjuring the Dead." Founder, frontman and guitarist Helmuth states:
“Here are a few samples of the new soundcollages. We replaced the working titles, added the final ones on this re-worked trailer, which also shows a new track. Hell awaits!!"
"Conjuring the Dead" is due to be unleashed on August 8th (EU/North America) and August 11th (UK/FR) via Nuclear Blast and features the following track listing:
1. Gasmask Terror
2. Conjuring The Dead
3. In Death
4. Rex Tremendae Majestatis
5. Black Winged Torment
6. The Eyes
7. Legions Of Destruction
8. Flesh, Bones And Blood
9. Lucifer, Take Her!
10. Pactum In Aeternum More...
Valdur Emerging From Seclusion
While the band's third full-length, "At War With," inundated the masses in 2013, Mammoth Lake, California-based black/death trio Valdur has remained secluded from band actions for several months, but now the cult confirms its upcoming emergence from the Sierra Nevada catacombs for a special live performance, as well as the penning of new material.
On July 9th, Valdur will invade Sacramento to provide direct support for the only West Coast appearance of the mighty Sargeist, the bill also including Killgasm and Pale Chalice.
Collectively comments the Valdur clan: "We chose to step back and remain quiet for a while by not playing live or being active as a band, besides releasing At War With at the end of last year. But we have agreed to play a special Sacramento show set up by our friend Jaime from Killgasm. The plan is to then retreat back into privacy here in our mountain town of the Eastern Sierras and continue to compose some strange music indeed...."
7/09/2014 Starlite Lounge - Sacramento, CA w/ Sargeist, Pale Chalice, Killgasm
Further information on Valdur will be released later in 2014 upon the completion of new recorded works. In the meantime, the first run of "At War Wit"h CDs has already sold out, and the cassettes are already running low, so get em while you can via Bloody Mountain Records.
Equilibrium Releases New Music Video
Equilibrium, which just recruited a new guitarist, has a new video clip out now for "Wirtshaus Gaudi."
Watch the new video below, thanks to Metal Hammer. The band's new album "Erdentempel" will be out on June 6th (EU), June 9th (UK) and June 10, 2014 (NA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Ankunft
2. Was Lange Währt
3. Waldschrein
4. Karawane
5. Uns'rer Flöten Klang
6. Freiflug
7. Heavy Chill
8. Wirtshaus Gaudi
9. Stein Meiner Ahnen
10. Wellengang
11. Apokalypse
12. The Unknown Episode More...
Machine Head Posts New Album Production Video
The mighty Machine Head has released the third in a series of video clips online covering the production side of the band's time working on an upcoming new album!
You can watch part three in the series below, or check out the previously posted second clip at this location. You can also catch the band live:
Tue/Jul-8 Fresno, CA @ Strummers
Thu/Jul-10 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Fri/Jul-11 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Sun/Jul-13 Billings, MT @ The Carlin
Tue/Jul-15 Fargo, ND @ The Venue
Thu/Jul-17 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
Sat/Jul-19 Oshkosh, WI @ Ford Festival Park **(Rock USA Fest)
Mon/Jul-21 Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
Wed/Jul-23 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's
Thu/Jul-24 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
Fri/Jul-25 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom More...
Epica Posts New Lyric Video
After finally releasing new album "The Quantum Enigma" (reviewed here) via Nuclear Blast, Dutch symphonic metal powerhouse Epica now reveals a lyric video for the "Unchain Utopia" track.
Check it out below, courtesy of Metal Hammer. Commented guitarist Mark Jansen:
"The ‘Unchain Utopia’ lyric video is one of the coolest lyric videos I have ever seen. The footage worked out very well for this approach. Images and words strengthen each other. Initially we had a normal video in mind but that didn't have the same impact. We hope you will enjoy ‘Unchain Utopia!'"
Furthermore Epica has announced the European Enigma Tour with special guests Dagoba for November and December 2014. Dates are available after the jump. More...
TBDM Announces DVD Meet And Greet
The Black Dahlia Murder will release the "Fool 'Em All" DVD next week, which follows the previous "Majesty" DVD. Director Robbie Tassaro captured the band on tour for another installment of absurdity and hilarity: this time around, put on your 3D glasses (included in the package!) to experience the band in stereoscopic 3D in select scenes throughout the DVD.
"Fool 'Em All" is scheduled for release on May 27th in North America. On the day of release, vocalist Trevor Strnad and guitarist Brian Eschbach will be making an exclusive appearance at the world famous Grill 'Em All in Alhambra, CA.
The guys will be hanging out with fans and playing the DVD in its entirety on the screens in the restaurant. Fans in attendance will also have a chance to win merch, as well as purchase copies of "Fool 'Em All." The event kicks off at 7pm.
Trevor Strnad comments: "We Fool 'em… you Grill 'em!!! Looks like we've quite the party brewing at the badass new location of Grill 'Em All! I've seen the truck on TV and I'm so totally glad I get to shove some of their drool-inducing burgers down my hatch… they are even making a special TBDM burger exclusive to the evening's event. All in attendance will be subjected to the viewing of our hilarious new DVD, "Fool 'Em All!" while they gorge themselves into oblivion on the finest meat they can swallow. Come say hello to Brian and myself, we'll be the ones with ketchup in our beards!" More...
War Master Posts Tour Promo
The Houston death metal assassins in War Master have shot a brief video to promote their "Blood Dawn 3" tour, which can be seen below.
The band recently scorched Texas before blazing a path through the Midwest. After a successful run with Whitehorse, War Master it set to perform a string of dates in the Northeast with Japanese friends Unholy Grave.
On Saturday, they take aim at the Maryland Death Fest where they will share the stage with legendary groups Pungent Stench, Asphyx and Hooded Menace. View the remaining dates below:
5/22/2014 Saint Vitus-Brooklyn, New York (w/Unholy Grave, Excruciating Terror, Birdflesh)
5/23/2014 Philadelphia, PA Beaumont Warehouse (w/ Unholy Grave, Total Fucking Destruction)
5/24/2014 Maryland Death Fest (Rams Head Live Stage w/ Asphyx, Pungent Stench)
5/26/2014 Richmond, VA Strange Matter w/Extinction of Mankind
5/27/2014 Raleigh, NC The Maywood w/Necrocosm, Agony Divine, Lesser Life
5/28/2014 Atlanta, GA Mammal Gallery w/Disfigurement, Mangled, Paradox
5/29/2014 Birmingham, AL The Forge w/ Ectovoid
5/30/2014 Memphis, TN Hi Tone Cafe w/ Ritual Decay, Vore
5/31/2014 New Orleans, LA Siberia w/ Mule Skinner More...
Origin Announces New Tour Dates
Iconic death metal outfit Origin will return to Europe for a 31 date tour throughout 15 countries in September and November. Side to side with Aborted, Exhumed and Miasmal, the U.S. metal giants will invade The Old Continent for the first time since 2012's crusade with Suffocation. The band commented:
"Some bands are just made to tour together! This November, Origin has the pleasure of going out with two bands that we have toured with in the past, Aborted and Exhumed. It's always a treat for any band to link up with old friends that they have shared the road with…as long as it was a good time! We have had great times on the road with both bands. Aborted, 2 years ago, and Exhumed wayyyyyy back 14 years ago! All on one bus, one big mess of psychopaths howling at the moon! If the bands are getting along and having a good time, then the shows for the friends and fans are going to be that much more ripping. This tour is going to positively melt faces. I've heard people say 'Hell, I'm over Europe' .....but not me, because this is HELL OVER EUROPE! With Exhumed and Aborted!"
The Hell Over Europe tour will kick off on the 20th of September in Nurnberg, Germany. Detailed tour dates can be found below.
Origin's upcoming 6th album, "Omnipresent," is set to be released on July 4th in Europe via Agonia Records (July 8th in North America via Nuclear Blast). More...
Hok-key Posts New Album Trailer
The Belarus metal band Hok-key has released a teaser trailer for new album "Znak Biady," which can be seen below. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Ruch
2. Spadcyna
3. Kalinaj Cyrvonaj
4. Klic kryvi
5. Paparac-kvietka
6. Horad M
7. Kalychanka
8. Nie kuvaj, maja ziaziulia
9. Niema krycu
10. Epitafija
11. The Golden Age (Bonus Track) More...
Bloody Hammers Posts Album Preview
Bloody Hammers will release new album "Under Satan's Sun" on June 10th in North America (June 2nd Europe) via Napalm Records/Spinning Goblin.
The album will be available as a regular CD, limited edition vinyl gatefold, and digitally. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon here.
The band has created an exclusive YouTube video that features previews from every track on "Under Satan's Sun." Check it out below. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (see lyric video)
2. Spearfinger
3. Death Does Us Part (watch the video here)
4. The Moon Eyed People
5. Second Coming
6. Welcome To The Horror Show (watch the video here)
7. Under Satan´s Sun
8. Dead Man´s Shadow On The Wall
9. The Last Alarm
10. Necrommancer
Death Vomit Streaming New Track
Chilean outfit Death Vomit just finished the recording process for debut album "Gutted by Horrors." You can now stream the advance track "Indestructible Abominations" below.
"Gutted by Horrors" has been set for a July 1st release on CD format, with a 12" LP in the following months, both through Xtreem Music. The album's track listing is as follows:
01. Intro - Float on Shadows
02. Indestructible Abominations
03. Thorns Damnations
04. Holocaust
05. Horrors From Beyond
06. Devoured by Carcass
07. Premature Interment
08. Ashes of Necromancy
09. Sadistic Persecution
10. Demoniac Hunger
11. Corpse Immolation
12. Resurrection Grotesque More...
Trivium Vocalist Blows Out His Voice
Trivum's Matt Heafy has issued the following announcement about canceling upcoming shows after losing his voice:
"Bittersweet homecoming. My family and friends worldwide and namely in the USA, I always call for each of you to give their all — as you always do — and in turn we in TRIVIUM return the favor with everything we've got.
"As it turns out, I quite literally gave everything I could have given just yesterday at Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio.
"I am reminded once again that I am but a mere mortal (not saying that I ever think or believe otherwise, only that at times, on stage, one does feel pretty powerful); my voice blew out by the end of yesterday's set. My doctor's orders are that I need two weeks of rest before resume singing, and as a result, TRIVIUM will cancel our remaining shows this week. More...
U.D.O. Posts "Metal Machine" Clip From New DVD
German metal act U.D.O. - the band of legendary vocalist Udo Dirkschneider (ex-Accept) - posted a live clip of the track "Metal Machine" (original version appears on the latest album "Steelhammer" - see review here). The clip is from the upcoming new live DVD/CD "Steelhammer - Live In Moscow," which drops tomorrow (May 23rd) in Europe and June 10th in the USA via AFM Records.
The full track list can be found below the clip, which can be seen here:
Tarja/Terrana Post DVD Clip "Witch-Hunt"
Former Nightwish vocalist Tarja Turunen and former Rage drummer Mike Terrana posted the clip "Witch-Hunt" from the upcoming live release "Beauty & The Beat." The release is a celebration of the successful tour over 2011 and 2013 and will be made available on 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray and digital download on May 30th via earMusic.
The full track list can be found just following the clip, which can be seen below:
The Safety Fire Posts "Glass Crush" Music Video
U.K. act The Safety Fire released a new music video for the track "Glass Crush." The song appears on the band's latest release "Mouth of Swords," which is available now through Century Media Records. The band filmed the video on tour with Protest the Hero in the U.S. and Canada, and the it gives a glimpse into the high energy performances which have been impressing audiences for the past few months.
The band also have a string of Summer festivals confirmed, and guitarist Derya 'Dez' Nagle had this to say about them: "Glass Crush is our R'n'B summer time classic, and what better way to celebrate that with a video. We'd like to see some lively dance moves at our summer festival appearances. "
Confirmed dates are:
July 5 - Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth - UK
July 10-14 - UK Tech Fest, Newark - UK
August 16 & 16 - Hevy Fest, Port Lympne - UK
October 2-4 - Euroblast Festival, Cologne - Germany
Check out "Glass Crush" here: More...
Amberian Dawn Posts "Magic Forest" Preview Clip
Finnish symphonic metal act Amberian Dawn posted a preview for the new album "Magic Forest." The interactive clip features snippets from the entire new album, which is set for release via Napalm Records on June 27th (EU) and July 8th (North America).
"Magic Forest" was successfully crowd funded via IndieGoGo and is the first new original full length album to feature vocalist Päivi "Capri" Virkkunen, who joined the band in December of 2012. The track list for the new release is:
1. Cherish My Memory
2. Dance Of Life
3. Magic Forest (streaming here)
4. Agonizing Night
5. Warning
6. Son of Rainbow
7. I'm Still Here
8. Memorial
9. Endless Silence
10. Green-Eyed
Check out the preview clip here: More...
The Chant Posts "New Haven" Album Preview Clip
Finnish atmospheric act The Chant released a preview clip for the band's upcoming new album "New Haven." The album is set to drop via Lifeforce Records on June 6th in Europe and June 10th in North America.
The track listing for "New Haven" is:
1. Earthen
2. Minotaur
3. Playwright
4. Falling Kind (streaming here)
5. Drifter
6. Cloud Symmetry
7. Until We Witness
8. Come To Pass
Check out the clip here: More...
Tankard Posts Final "R.I.B." Track-By-Track Video
German thrashers Tankard posted the third and final part in the ongoing track-by-track video series for the upcoming new release "R.I.B." The album is set to drop on June 20th (EU), June 23rd (UK) and June 24th (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The video features a breakdown of tracks 8-10. The full track list is:
1. War Cry
2. Fooled By Your Guts (see lyric video here)
3. R.I.B. (Rest In Beer)
4. Riders Of The Doom
5. Hope Can’t Die
6. No One Hit Wonder
7. Breakfast for Champions
8. Enemy Of Order
9. Clockwise To Deadline
10. The Party Ain’t Over ‘Til We Say So
Check out the clip here: More...
Kelly Sundown Carpenter Named New Iron Mask Singer
Iron Mask named its new vocalist in Kelly Sundown Carpenter, who recently filled in for the vacant Firewind vocal position after the departure of Apollo Papathanasio in 2013. Carpenter is also the vocalist for Darkology and Adagio. Carpenter replaces long time vocalist Mark Boals (Ring of Fire/ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) and will begin work on the band's follow up to the 2013 release "Fifth Son of Winterdoom," which is available now through AFM Records.
The announcement came via band leader Dushan Petrossi, who stated: "We are happy to announce our new band-brother, Kelly Sundown (ex-Firewind & Darkology), as permanent vocalist of Iron Mask. You will find him from now on on every gig with us and on the following CD's. After a long search for the perfect person, we finally have the amazing vocalist with matching personality closeby in Belgium.
We are all ready and looking forward to tour the world and rock the night away. Thanks again to all the singers for the many auditions that I've received and I wish you all the very best in your further career."
Carpenter also made a statement: "I've decided to join forces with Iron Mask. I grew up listening to Neo-Classical metal so this should be great fun! Mark Boals -who sang on my favorite Yngwie Malmsteen album "Trilogy" was the vocalist on Iron Mask's last album...so it all makes very good sense
Here's a pic of Vassili, myself and Dushan Petrossi at the Citadelle in Namur last night. It doesn't get more metal then that... We lifted a pint or two in the promise of bringing you something special!" More...
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Randy Coven Passes Away At 54
Bassist Randy Coven, who has worked with Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark, Holy Mother and Vitalij Kuprij, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th. A statement released by the Coven family reads:
"It is with deepest and great sorrow, We must inform you our beloved Randy passed away on Tuesday. Services will be held at Mt Ararat cemetery on Thursday at 1.15pm."
Coven grew up in Long Island, New York around the same period as Vai and Joe Satriani. He later roomed with Vai at Berklee College of Music, before forming the band Morning Thunder. In addition to his work on albums such as Ark's "Burn the Sun" (2001), MCM's "Ritual Factory" (2004), Vitalij Kuprij's "Revenge" (2005) and "Glacial Inferno" (2007) and appearing on Yngwie Malmsteen's "Live in Korea" in 2009, Coven released three solo albums, the latest of which was "Witch Way" in 2002.
Jorn Lande (ex-MasterPlan), who worked with Coven in Ark, posted the following about Coven on his official Facebook page: "My old friend Randy Coven passed away on 20th of May. He was only 54! Unfortunately, I didn't get to hook up with Randy after we worked together some years ago, we were both keeping busy and time just flew by. I'm proud to have known and worked with Randy. He was such a funny and talented man, and his great sense of humor gave us many good laughs. His efforts on the Ark album "Burn the sun" speaks for itself. John, Mats, Tore, Randy and myself really created some magic together. My thoughts go to his family and friends. RIP"
The cause of death has not been revealed. More...
Behemoth Reportedly Released From Russia
The Polish news source ZNAK reports that Behemoth was released and deported by a Russian judge in Yekaterinburg after being detained for visa issues. The article indicates (translated from Polish using online resources) that this morning, after being detained the previous evening, a judge decided to release and deport the musicians for failure to obtain a non-business "humanitarian" visa after possessing a valid business visa from the Russian consulate in Warsaw.
The publication reportedly interviewed band leader Adam Michal Darski (a/k/a Nergal), who described the conditions of confinement, stating that the band was held "in a very small room" the size of about a "half meter." The walls were "smeared with feces" and the band was forced to urinate in plastic bottles when denied a request to use the toilet.
Darski was asked whether the band had any plans to issue a complaint with the consulate in Warsaw, to which he replied "First, we want to relax." When asked about further tours and shows in Russia, he replied (translated via online resources): "I think now is not the best time to travel to Russia. So, on May 25 we had a scheduled concert in Moscow. Apparently, the show will have to wait until next time."
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Ronny Munroe Posts New Music Video "The Others"
Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-T.S.O.) released a music video for the new track "The Others." The song and video features guest appearances by Pamela Moore (Queensryche/Pamela Moore) and Dave Rude of Tesla and it will appear on the upcoming new solo album "Electric Wake," which is set for release on June 24th via Rat Pak Records. Pre-order packages can be purchased at this location).
The track listing for "Electric Wake" is as follows:
1. Burning Time
2. Ghosts (Feat. George Lynch) (streaming here)
3. Electric Wake
4. Turn To Stone
5. My Shadow
6. Not You Not Me
7. Pray
8. Ritual Damage
9. Sleepless Mountain
10. The Others (Feat. Pamela Moore and Dave Rude)
11. United
12. Tainted Nation (Bonus Track)
13. Total Eclipse (Iron Maiden Cover) (Bonus Track)
Check out "The Others" here: More...
Vader Posts Track-By-Track Video, Part III
Polish death metal legends Vader issued the third track-by-track video in the series promoting the new album "Tibi Et Igni." The release is set to drop on May 30th (EU), June 2nd (UK) and June 10 (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The full track listing is:
1. Go To Hell
2. Where Angels Weep (see lyric video)
3. Armada On Fire
4. Triumph Of Death (streaming here)
5. Hexenkessel
6. Abandon All Hope
7. Worms Of Eden
8. The Eye Of The Abyss
9. Light Reaper
10. The End
Digipak Bonus:
11. Necropolis
12. Des Satans Neue Kleider
Check out part three here: More...
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