Metal News for May 26, 2016
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Baptism Streaming New Song
Finnish cult black metal outfit Baptism is streaming "The Sacrament of Blood and Ash," the first new track taken from forthcoming full-length, "V: The Devil's Fire."
Recorded at Fantom Studio, "V: The Devil's Fire" will be released worldwide by Season of Mist on July 22nd. Regarding the new track streaming below, Lord Sargofagian comments on behalf of Baptism:
"Simply put, in order to rise above we must overcome our lesser and mundane self. If we succeed in this act, time and time again, the blood of this offering will water the roots of the tree which is known as our spiritual development.
"The lyrics for this song were written based on my ideas by Gorath Moonthorn. Three more long-time friends are featured on this album as well and we are joined for this first preview by our brother Mikko Kotamäki from Swallow The Sun whose voice fits the chorus perfectly."
1. Natus Ex Ignis
2. Satananda
3. The Sacrament Of Blood And Ash
4. Devil’s Fire
5. Abyss
6. Cold Eternity
7. Malignant Shadows
8. Buried With Him More...
Mistur Streaming Full Album
"In Memoriam" is the latest full-length from Mistur and the band's first record since 2009's lauded "Attende" offering.
Already issued in Europe via Dark Essence Records, the label will unleash "In Memoriam" in North America tomorrow, May 27th, 2016. In celebration of the release, all the tracks are now streaming below.
1. Downfall
2. Distant Peaks
3. Firstborn Son
4. Matriarch's Lament
5. The Sight
6. Tears Of Rememberance More...
Honky Streaming Full New Album
All of "Corduroy," the latest full-length album from Austin-based superboogie veterans Honky, is now online in its rump-shaking entirety. The premiere comes on the eve of the albums' release via Housecore Records.
Honky will bring Lone Star grooves to the stage with three home state shows in June and July before heading to Europe for a stretch of dates.
6/11/2016 R.O.T. Rally @ Cowboy Harley-Davidson - Austin, TX
7/08/2016 Boneshakers - Corpus Cristi, TX
7/09/2016 White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
7/23/2016 Zwarte Cross Festival - Luttenberg, NL
7/24/2016 Krakatoa - Aberdeen, UK
7/25/2016 Rebellion - Manchester, UK
7/26/2016 Portland Arms - Cambridge, UK
7/27/2016 The Cavern - Exeter, UK
7/28/2016 The Unicorn - London, UK
7/29/2016 The Bullingdon - Oxford, UK
7/30/2016 Red Sun Festival - Cardiff, UK
7/31/2016 Craufurd Arms - Milton Keynes, UK
8/01/2016 Exchange - Bristol, UK
8/02/2016 The Iron Road - Evesham, UK
8/03/2016 Arches Venue - Coventry, UK
8/04/2016 The Anvil - Bournemouth, UK
8/05/2016 Roadkiller Festival - Waarschoot, BE More...
Hellsworn Releasing "Repulsive Existence"
Hellsworn's "Repulsive Existence" is coming via Underground Movement on July 12th. The label comments:
"Hailing from the Midlands in the UK, Hellsworn are made up of members and ex-members of Sheol, Scythian, Qrixkuor, Towers of Flesh, Funeral Throne, Theoktony, Left to Bleed and Haizum - and as you have guessed, they spew forth raw, filthy, old-school death metal, inspired by the classic early Swedish sound.
"Originally released on cassette a couple of years ago, Hellsworn's 'Repulsive Existence' is getting a proper release on CD this time round, plus a special bonus track. Pure filth death metal: a must for fans of old Dismember, Nihilist, God Macabre, and Nirvana 2000!"
Earthless Streaming Split With Harsh Toke
The sound-sculpting San Diego heavy psych titans from Earthless and Harsh Toke have joined forces to bring music fans a colossal battle of the beasts. Titled "Acid Crusher / Mount Swan," the two track, 35-minute album will see a May 27th release via Tee Pee Records.
In advance of the record's release, the split EP has now come online in full. Hear the mind-expanding sounds from the Cali kings below.
1. Acid Crusher
2. Mount Swan More...
Violent Scum Releasing Cassette
Blood Harvest Records is proud to present Violent Scum's debut recording, titled "Festering in Endless Decay."
Originally self-released late last year, "Festering in Endless Decay" is a three-song firestorm of ancient death metal darkness and madness. The track listing for this cassette release edition is as follows:
1. Burial in the Sky
2. The Secret Cult of Darkness
3. Revenge Offerings More...
In The Woods... Announces New Tour Dates
In The Woods... is pleased to announce a European mini-tour in support of the band's first album release in 16 years. Originally formed in 1992 Norway during the explosion of Scandinavian black metal, the group ceased activity in '99 but reformed in 2014.
The band consists of core members Anders Kobro (drums) and twin brothers Christopher and Christian Botteri (bass and guitar). They were joined by English musician James Fogarty (vocals, guitars and keys) and the "Pure" album was completed. The live band is completed by Kare (guitar) and Job (keys). More...
Ill Omen Streaming Split With Slaughtbbath
On May 27th, Iron Bonehead Productions will release a special split 7" between two of black metal's most prolifically yet consistently powerful bands, Australia's Ill Omen and Chile's Slaughtbbath.
Aptly titled "Pestilential Hierophanies," the record features an exclusive song from both bands and jaw-dropping foldout artwork courtesy of Nekronikon. Today the full split release has come online and can be heard below.
A. Ill Omen - Whited, Pestilent Sepulchre...
B. Slaughtbbath - Inverted Hierophany More...
Survive This! Releasing "Reality"
Las Vegas-based post hardcore group Survive This! is set to release new album "Reality" on June 1st (and on all digital stores starting May 31st). A music video for "Desperately Hopeless" is available below, and the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Down
2. Desperately Hopeless
3. Feel tonight
4. On my Own
5. Disappear
6. Falling Apart
7. Judgment Day
8. The Act
9. Mistreated
10. Save Me More...
Nazghor Posts New Lyric Video
Nazghor just released a lyric video for the song "Complete Unholyness," taken from new album "Death's Withered Chants." The album's full track listing is as follows:
01. Hymnum Mortis
02. Requiem Black Mass
03. Under A Venomous Spell
04. Craft Of The Nihilist
05. Road To Dead Meadows
06. Inheritance Of The Cross
07. Aeternum Regno Diaboli
08. Complete Unholyness
09. Empire Of Graves
10. Death's Withered Chant
Armagh Releasing "Venomous Frost"
Third Eye Temple is handling the release of Armagh's "Venomous Frost," with a three minute teaser trailer available below. The label also comments:
"'Venomous Frost' is a perfect example of what metal music was all about in the 80's and early 90's. By combining precise amounts of black and thrash metal, the band was able to find an impeccable mixture of rage and melody. 'Venomous Frost' is a must-have for those who enjoy early Dissection, Bathory, Hellhammer, Protector and Destroyer666 albums. Don't be fooled by the fact that members of Armagh are youngsters—the sounds they have in their souls are able to summon the dead."
The cover artwork comes courtesy of Robert A. von Ritter Illustrations and the track listing is as follows:
1. Criostail_Exmortis
2. Eternal Awareness
3. Warbeast
4. Foggy Dew_Wehrwolf
5. Dark Procession
6. Witchcraft (Bathory cover)
7. Venomous Frost More...
hereAndNow Announces New Album
Bulgarian outfit hereAndNow will release debut album "Flipside Story" on June 16th. A new force on the international metal scene, hereAndNow rages against the ills of society through music, specifically melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy metal.
The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc) and pre-orders are up now here. The track listing consists of:
1. areYouWithUs
2. toResist
3. forsakeTheSick
4. becauseWeCan
5. rebuildAndDestroy
6. ruinsOfThePast
7. protestMarch
8. theHydra
9. chooseASide
10. spaceElevators
11. There More...
Verwoed Announces Album Release
Argento Records proudly confirms the label's next official release, with a newly recorded album by Dutch black metal act Verwoed, titled "Bodemloos." This album marks the outfit's first recordings since converting from the moniker Woudloper.
Utrecht-based soloist Erik B. began paving his path of destruction as one-man project, Woudloper, in 2014, creating an ethereal yet scathing style heavily rooted in traditional black metal, yet reaching into more psychedelic realms of inspiration.
Breathe Plastic released the project's self-titled demo tape in 2015, yet immediately subsequent to its release the project changed its name to Verwoed. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Bodemloos
2. Een Leven Aan De Oppervlakte
3. Leegte More...
The Centuries Posts "Inside Of Me" Video
Ukrainian metalcore outfit The Centuries just released a new music video for the "Inside of Me" single that features ex-Palisades member Brandon Sidney.
"The music video, directed by Alex Pimenov of Move Film, perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the song, along with elaborating the story with new details," says vocalist Eugene Lesnevsky.
Lesnevsky adds: "The song is based on the story of the inner struggle of a person, who got lost doubting himself and searching for the way out. Whom is he engaged with in his dialogue? Maybe it's himself responding? Or a close friend? Or maybe another unwitting witness? Everyone will hear their own story."
Currently writing a debut full-length album with SJ Ocean (ex-Make Me Famous), the group plans to have that disc released later this year. More...
Iskra Releasing "Ruins" Via Southern Lord
Blistering anarchist black metal unit Iskra has teamed up with Southern Lord for the CD release of latest LP, "Ruins." Approaching the most fearsome of all genres from a foundation in filthy metallic crust, Iskra has skillfully created an old school orthodox epic..
Southern Lord will issue "Ruins" on digipak CD, including a twenty-page booklet with lyrics and liner notes on July 1st. The track listing is as follows:
1. Lawless
2. Ruins
3. Predator Drone MQ-1
4. Traume
5. Nihil
6. Illegal
7. Aegis Of The Victor
8. Der Einzige
9. Lebensraum
10. Battle Of One Hundred Slain
11. Masqueraders Of Fraud
12. Thieves Of Life
13. Privileged Morality More...
Grotesque Ceremonium Announces New Album
A co-release between Satanath Records with More Hate Productions, the new album "Demonic Inquisition" from Turkish one man death metal band Grotesque Ceremonium is set to be unleashed on June 15th.
The debut full-length release is a concept album about medieval punishment methods performed by demons and Baphomet's evil army against all believers of God. Pre-orders are online here and the track listing is as follows:
1. Defiled Spirits Of Unholy Torments (4:52)
2. Demonic Inquisition (6:28)
3. Burned At The Stake (3:08)
4. Malefizhaus & Hexengefangnis (5:24)
5. Barbaric Apostasy (5:49)
6. Agonized Screams Of The Damned (3:53)
7. In The Cauldrons Of Hell (4:47)
8. Crushing Morbid Death (2:53)
9. Profanation (Incantation cover) (5:04) More...
Wolverine Posts "Our Last Goodbye" Video
Swedish dark progressive act Wolverine proudly unveils a new video for "Our Last Goodbye," the single hailing from upcoming album "Machina Viva," which is nearing release on July 8th through Sensory Records.
Directed by the band's drummer Marcus Losbjer and bassist Thomas Jansson, with photography by Mattias Wigforss, the video has been unveiled today and can be seen below. More...
Hollow Bones Streams Full Album
New York melodic metal/hardcore quintet Hollow Bones is now streaming the band's debut album "Lionheart" in full before it releases tomorrow. Listen in below! The "Lionheart" track listing is as follows:
1. Wandering Sparrow
2. The November Diaries
3. Lionheart: Execution
4. Altruistic Lung
5. Drytooth
6. I Watched the Snow Fall, and Bury Your Bones
7. Lionheart: Sonder
8. Wolfcrone
9. A Murder of Crows More...
Threat Signal Announces "Under Reprisal" Tour
Threat Signal has announced the "Under Reprisal" 10th anniversary tour in which the band's debut album will be played in full on select dates throughout Canada.
The Under Reprisal tour begins on June 22nd in Toronto and runs through June 30th ending in Montreal. Fans will be able to enjoy this special set from the album that started it all when Threat Signal joined forces with Nuclear Blast Records.
The band recently finished an upcoming CD, which scheduled to be released late 2016. Stay tuned for more details.
June 22nd: Toronto, ON @ Rockpile West
June 23rd: Guelph, ON @ District
June 24th: Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
June 26th: Waterloo, ON @ Maxwell's Music
June 28th: Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ
June 29th: Quebec City, QC @ L'agitee
June 30th: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar More...
The Schoenberg Automaton Posts New Song
The Schoenberg Automaton today releases a brand single titled "Master of Obsolescence Pt.1" and taken off the forthcoming "Apus" LP due out next week. Check it out below.
"Apus" is coming June 3rd, 2016 via Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Lifeblood Inc., the first release under the newly formed partnership. It was produced by Shane Frisby (The Ghost Inside, Becoming the Archetype, Unearth). The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Year Zero
2. Swarm (streaming here)
3. Lost City Of Embers
4. Withering
5. ...And Thus Spoke Helepolis
6. Master of Obsolescence Pt. I
7. Of Omnipotence
8. Prince Monopolist
9. Vengeance (watch the video here)
10. Praise The Sun
11. Don't Be Disputin' With Rasputin
12. The Fragile Ones
13. Fear More...
Urobilinemia Releasing Debut Album
The tech death newcomers from Urobilinemia have today revealed full details on their forthcoming debut offering "Wriggling Chrysalis Of Metaphysical Grudge," due out July 22nd.
"Wriggling Chrysalis Of Metaphysical Grudge' is our first official recording in which Urobilinemia felt we had found 'our sound;' brutal, technical, and even melodic at times", states vocalist Hideto Shinohara. "I know there are still various stages that we as a band, will eventually go through when it comes down to styles and taste in music. For now, THIS is what we offer to the fans and we are extremely happy to share it with you all!"
Check out first single "Algophobia" below. Shinohara had this to say about the track: "'Algophobia' has to be the best example of what we were aiming for. It's not just "extreme and brutal", but also melodic and somewhat progressive. We hope you guys enjoy it!"
The features cover artwork by painter Mei Maro. In regards the album cover, Shinohara added: "Maro's design captured our vision perfectly. The cover represents both our brutal and melodic side. Her art is not only grotesque but also delicate and beautiful." More...
Ancient Taps Jonathan Garofoli For Festival
Ancient will blast the main stage of Under The Black Sun Festival in Börnicke (Germany) on Saturday July 2nd.
Due to touring commitments with Brujeria, the band's drummer, Nick Barker, is forced to step out from the festival. Ancient has announced that he will be replaced by drummer Jonathan Garofoli, known from his performances with Melechesh, Naer Mataron, and many others.
Ancient frontman Zel comments: "We are very lucky to have found Jonathan to play with us, not many can dare to try filling in the shoes of Nick Barker, but this guy kick some serious ass!"
Jonathan's Comment on collaboration: "Sometimes life is sweetly tricky, one day you're listening to an album of a band you like and after years you're playing with that band! Should sound kinda crazy but it's not, actually is what happened to me right now since I got the proposal from Ancient to get the role to step behind the kit to play at Under The Black Sun Festival 2016! To me its a true honor to have been recruited by such a respectful and historical ensemble like Ancient, I'm pretty sure our collaboration will create and establish some real musical magic!!!"
The long and storied history of Ancient was recently covered in our Sunday Old School column here, and a new album titled "Back To The Land Of The Dead" has been repeatedly delayed over the last year. Stay tuned for more info on the release.
New Doom Metal Festival Coming To Montana
Erosion Fest 2016 has just been announced to take place on October 14th and 15th in Missoula, Montana at Stage 112. The organizers of the event comment:
"You might not think Montana would be a place to host a doom metal fest but why not? A doom metal fest amongst the great mountains of the west......the natural beauty of distortion and nature as one?
"It's the perfect party so why don't you come and join us? 18 bands for 2 great nights of live music, including legends such as Saint Vitus, Acid King, The Skull, Witch Mountain, and many more!"
Full event info and ticket information is available at Facebook here, while the two-day lineup will consist of:
FRIDAY
Saint Vitus
The Skull
Witch Mountain
Disenchanter
Mother Crone
Stone Elk
The Old Ones
Shramana
American Falcon More...
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Zorormr Premieres "The Aftermath" EP
Following the "Corpus Hermeticum" album released last year, Polish one-man black metal outfit Zorormr is now gearing up to drop "The Aftermath."
This new six track EP melds the blackest of arts with glorious traditional '80s metal and is set to officially arrive June 10th, 2016 through Via Nocturna.
Pre-orders are online here, and today we're giving you a full advance preview of all six songs!
Listen in to "The Aftermath" below and be sure to let us know what you think of the blend of sounds. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Last Judgement
2. The Crawling Chaos
3. The Adversary
4. The Aftermath
5. Arise, Cthulhu, Arise!
6. Zorormr More...
Centinex Is "Sentenced To Suffer"
Swedish death metal act Centinex have premiered the lyric video for the new track "Sentenced to Suffer" over at Terrorizer at this location (also in the player below). The song appears on the upcoming album "Doomsday Rituals," which drops on July 8th via Agonia Records.
Centinex originated in 1990 as a riff-oriented part of the classic Swedish death metal movement and disbanded in 2005 after releasing eighth full-length albums. In 2014, the band surprisingly resurfaced with a refreshed line-up of Martin Schulman (Demonical) on bass, Sverker Widgren (Demonical, Diabolical) on guitars, Alexander Högbom (October Tide, Spasmodic) on vocals and Kennet Englund (Interment, Centinex 1999-2003) on drums. Year 2014 also saw the release of the come-back record "Redeeming Filth."
"Doomsday Rituals" was recorded at Wing Studios with Sverker Widgren (Centinex, Demonical, Diabolical) behind the knobs. The album will be available as: Digipack CD, Regular Black LP, Orange LP (limited to 150 copies) and digital download.
The track list is as follows:
1. Flesh Passion
2. From Intact to Broken
3. Dismemberment Supreme
4. Generation of Flies
5. The Shameful Few
6. Doomsday
7. Exist to Feed (song streaming here)
8. Death Decay Murder
9. Sentenced to Suffer
10. Faceless
Check out "Sentenced to Suffer" here: More...
Evil Masquerade Is "Lost Inside A World Of Fear"
Danish metal act Evil Masquerade released a new music video for the track "Lost Inside A World Of Fear." The song is taken from the latest album "The Outcast Hall Of Fame," which is out now via Dark Minstrel Music.
"The Outcast Hall Of Fame" features a four vocalist tandem of Mats Leven (Candlemass), Rick Altzi (Masterplan, At Vance), Apollo Papathanasio (Spiritual Beggars) and Nicklas Sonne (Defecto). The video and track features Sonne on vocals.
The track lsit for "Lost Inside A World of Fear" is:
1. The Outcast Hall Of Fame
2. Death Of God
3. Darkness (I Need You)
4. One Thousand Roses And A Lot Of Pain
5. Lost Inside A World Of Fear
6. The Spineless
7. Märk Hur Vår Skugga
8. On No Way To Broadway
Check out the clip here: More...
Details Of New Album Released By Dementia
German progressive/melodic death metal act Dementia has revealed details of the new album "Dreaming In Monochrome," breaking a five year wait. The album is set to drop via MDD Records on June 17th.
"Dreaming in Monochrome" features five epic tracks with a total playing time of almost 55 minutes. A preview of this doomy, melancholic & progressive death metal masterpiece is now available in a 4 minute album trailer, which you can check out below.
The track list is as follows:
1. Darkness Rising
2. Ghosts
3. Abyssal Fall
4. Monologue
5. Dreaming In Monochrome More...
Fates Warning Posts "Theories Of Flight" Preview
In light of the upcoming release of the much anticipated 12th studio album, "Theories Of Flight" via InsideOutMusic on July 1st, U.S. progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning are launched an album sampler video, containing excerpts from all songs on the album.
Check out the clip, which features footage entitled 'Feeding The Gulls' by Dennis Hlynsky, in the player below. The album is available for pre-order at this location.
Vocalist Ray Alder checked in to comment about "Theories Of Flight" as follows: "We began writing the music for 'Theories' while we were still touring for 'Darkness'...
I believe that the anticipation to write another record was due to the fact that we were once again touring and playing new material after nine years of playing the same songs.
It was exciting to be on stage again and we looked forward to getting back in the studio.
I also believe that our fans were happy to finally having something new to listen to..
"I/we are very happy with the way that 'Theories' turned out. Jim and I collaborated practically every day on the new album for over a year until we actually went into the studio.. There were many different versions of the songs until they were finally complete, and I believe it shows in the final product. I think that Jim did an excellent job producing the new album. The material is, I believe heavier than what people are used to from us, as well as my vocal style. We wanted something different than "Darkness" but something that still carried a lot of melody."
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
Check out the teaser clip here: More...
Chugun Signs With Sliptrick Records
Israel's Chugun signed on with Sliptrick Records. The word "Chugun" means Cast Iron in Russian, which describes exactly the blunt aggression of their music, combining the speed of old school thrash/death Metal with the grooves of modern Metal.
Chugun was forged in Tel Aviv, Israel in 2010. The band released the debut album entitled "Virus" in 2015 and it was met with a warm reception and positive reviews.
There was no word on whether the band is currently working on new material. More...
Gevurah Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Montreal black metal band Gevurah premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Hallelujah!", which will be out in stores June 3 on CD as well as digitally, and a double-vinyl edition via Profound Lore Records.
Check out now "Hallelujah!" in its entirety below.
Vale Of Pnath Premieres "A Nightmare Phantasm"
Technical death metal outfit Vale Of Pnath premieres a new lyric video for "A Nightmare Phantasm", taken from the upcoming new album "II", which will be out in stores June 10 via Willowtip Records.
Check out now "A Nightmare Phantasm" below.
Death Angel Premieres New Music Video For "Lost"
Death Angel premieres a new music video for "Lost", taken from the upcoming new album "The Evil Divide", which will be out in stores tomorrow May 27 on Nuclear Blast.
Check out now "Lost" below.
The band will be on tour with Slayer and Anthrax starting in September. Check dates below: More...
letlive. Premieres "Another Offensive Song"
letlive. premieres a new song entitled "Another Offensive Song", taken from the upcoming new album "If I’m The Devil", which will be out in stores June 10 via Epitaph Records.
Check out now "Another Offensive Song" below.
States frontman Jason Butler: More...
Enterprise Earth Premieres New Music Video
Enterprise Earth premieres a new music video for "Amid Vultures", taken from the band's latest album "Patient Ø", out in stores via Attila frontman Chris Fronzak's Stay Sick Recordings.
Check out now "Amid Vultures" below.
The band will be out on the "Time To Reap Tour" next month with Winds Of Plague and Rings Of Saturn. Check out all dates below: More...
Circle Of Contempt Premieres New Music Video
Circle Of Contempt premieres a new music video for the title track of the band's upcoming new album "Structures For Creation", which will be out in stores July 01.
Check out now "Structures For Creation" below.
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