Metal News for May 31, 2016
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48 news articles posted on this day.
Renouncer Working On Final Album
U.S. outfit Renouncer just checked in with the following update about the band's status and future plans:
"Renouncer is a Kansas City-based band that was formed in 2010. We've played a lot of shows with many bands we respect and have released an EP and a couple one off singles that ended up on Toxicbreed compilations. About a couple years ago the band announced that we would be on a long-term hiatus, but last year stated that this group would try to pick itself back up, work on a new EP and start playing shows again.
"As it were, I'm currently out on the road with Shai Hulud until the end of June. The plan right now is to start mapping out a full length rather than an EP; music that has been demoed out in previous years by me, and also a good handful of new music that I have churning inside my brain. I have a lot of resentment and hostility that needs a vehicle, and Renouncer now means to be just that. Unless some DIY label hits us up able wanting to release it on 12" vinyl, it will likely be available as a free digital download on our Bandcamp.
"Once this album has been released, Renouncer will be permanently defunct. I highly doubt that there will be any sort of last show unless there's some sort of demand for it to happen. But it's time for this thing to come to a close.
"There is no intention for this album to be a rush job. If it's the last thing this project ever does, it needs to be well defined, properly heavy, aggressive, fast, and pissed beyond belief. More news and things like that as it comes along, and definitely a new track for everyone to listen to before this gets completely released."
Immortal Announces New Album
Immortal has completed the writing of a ninth full-length studio album. The band issued this statement online:
"This will be our darkest and coldest album in a long time: pure Blashyrkh metal the way our fans know it, with massive majestic riffs, grim frostbitten vocals and tales from our mighty realm. Fast and furious tracks, epic tracks and longer playtime than any of our previous albums. Founding Immortal member, lyricist and guitarist Demonaz is now also handling the vocals.
"The massive fan support has been very inspiring and we will not let down the fans. The last year we have completed all the new songs and look forward to record our most passionate album in a long time. The songwriting process has been awesome and we are soon ready to start the recordings.
"In a time when true and origin Black Metal is nearly dead, the band is in ultimate spirit. After the last years incidents it was time to go back to the roots to what this band is really about musically, and also to take the integrity of the band back to where it belongs. Cold, grim uncompromising Blashyrkh metal with a true feeling is what we deliver. More...
Gloryhammer Announces Whisky A Go Go Show
The unicorn invasion of Hollywood is coming as Gloryhammer comes to L.A. in support of the "Space 1992" album (reviewed here). The band comments:
"Mighty warriors of California! The time has come for the Hollywood Hootsman to claim his throne! On September 11th 2016, Gloryhammer will descend upon the world famous Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles California, to perform a one-off exclusive headlining show.
"THIS IS NOT A TOUR; there will be no other dates, this is your only chance to see Gloryhammer in the USA (apart from ProgPower USA, of course). We'll be playing a full length set, with as many songs as is humanly possible from both of our albums, maybe even songs we've never played live before. So you don't want to miss this! Tickets available soon...FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF DUNDEE!" More...
Dormant Ordeal Releasing "We Had It Coming"
Dormant Ordeal is gearing up to release "We Had It Coming" on June 19th, 2016. The band also comments:
"It took a little while to get through the whole process, but the 'We Had It Coming' album which we put a lot of ourselves into, is going to reach the surface.
"'We Had It Coming' will be issued as pressed CD in elegant, well drawn digipack, enriched with additional lyrics booklet. At the same time the album will be available on Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp.
"This weekend, we are going to present to you another track from the upcoming album. Stay tuned!" More...
Blacksheep Streaming "Gunsmoke"
Romanian death'n'roll band Blacksheep has released a new single titled "Gunsmoke," which can be heard below. Following a brief breakup and and reunion, the new Blacksheep lineup consists of:
Liviu Gugui L.G. "The Marshal" Shepherd - lead vocals, guitar
Andrei Costan "The Stallion" - guitar
Silviu Ruta "The Kid" - bass
Herman Heidel "The Gunslinger" - drums More...
Sabretooth Releasing "The Great Unknown"
In late February, Sabretooth signed to Manifest Records and recorded a debut EP with Randy Pasquarella, which will be released June 3rd, 2016. Sabretooth will also be touring the East Coast in June with the band Comatose to support "The Great Unknown." The EP's track listing is:
1. Into The Unknown
2. Collapse Ft. Kevin Lange
3. Slackjaw (watch the lyric video here)
4. Slit Throat Anthem
5. Out Of The Unknown Ft. Mike Odell More...
Armed With Books Releasing "Honestly, Honesty"
Grandad Records is pleased to announce the release of a vinyl edition of "Honestly, Honesty" from Armed With Books on August 5th, 2016.
Vinyl and hardcore have a long tradition together, and long may it continue when bands like Armed With Books commit tracks to wax. The passionate strains of "Honestly, Honesty" - the band’s third release after a demo and split - are brimming with catharsis.
Each song tugs on familiar heartstrings: frustration, loss, and a heap of self-loathing. The album's track listing is: More...
Dead By Wednesday Announces Acoustic Tour
New Haven, CT's Dead By Wednesday released their new album, “The Darkest Of Angels,” on May 20th in Europe via David Ellefon‘s EMP Label Group and distributed by SPV.
Now the band has announced an acoustic promo tour opening for Chuck Mosley. Soulfly / Cavalera Conspiracy guitarist Marc Rizzo will join the tour as special guest.
Comments Dead By Wednesday's drummer Opus: "In July, myself (Opus Lawrence) & Rob Roy, (the new singer of Dead By Wednesday) are going out on a rad lil' acoustic tour promoting our new album 'The Darkest of Angels' & we're opening for Chuck Mosley (the original singer of Faith No More & EMP Label Group mate)!
"Well if that's not good enough, we just confirmed that our homie Marc Rizzo of Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy will be joining us on guitar for the run! Marc Rizzo actually plays an awesome acoustic solo on 'The Surgeon,' a song off our new album as well. Myself & our team are all excited to have such a seasoned true talent who we also call a friend come jam with us! These shows will be epically fun, super intimate & very special so mark your calendars now!!" More...
Frost Posts "Numbers" Video
Frost* will release new album "Falling Satellites" this Friday and has now launched a brand new video for the track "Numbers." Produced by Crystal Spotlight, you can watch the video below.
Jem Godfrey had this to say about the video: "Us being us, we wanted to try something a bit different for the Numbers video that would make it more interesting visually than just 4 blokes in a room wobbling about so we shot everything using bit of software called DepthKit via a Kinect sensor.
"This enabled us to create 3D modelled versions of ourselves that could continue to freely be rotated, moved and manipulated even after filming was completed. The render times were horrendous, but Crystal Spotlight did an incredible job putting it all together. I think the end result is magnificently Frost*-ish and suits the song very well."
Ecclesiast Posts "High Horse"
Midwest metalcore quartet Ecclesiast has announced a self-titled EP is set for release on June 24th via Sancrosanct Records. With the EP announcement, the band also debuted a first single off the record titled "High Horse."
Vocalist Joseph Smith commented on the new single: "In my eyes, I see the path that's laid before in my heart and I know what is wrong and right. High Horse. This quote means something personal that I went through and questioning my own decisions through how other people felt. This whole song basically is about being the person that God wants you to be and not what man wants you to be." More...
Dragonforce Announces Best-Of Collection
Dragonforce, the Grammy-nominated power metal band, is poised to release a comprehensive career-spanning "best of" collection.
"Killer Elite - The Hits, The Highs, The Vids," is scheduled for a July 23rd release through Spinefarm Records. The 22-track set features two hours and 30 minutes of music with both studio and live material and promo clips added to the deluxe set.
It encompasses everything, most definitely including biggest hit "Through The Fire And Flames," a staple inclusion on Guitar Hero and recently used as the basis of a U.S. mockumentary featuring the band and Oculus Rift founder Palmer Luckey.
With latest recruit, singer Marc Hudson, now having two studio albums under his belt (2012's "The Power Within" and 2014's "Maximum Overload"), "Killer Elite..." is the chance for new fans to familiarize themselves with glories past and for long-standing supporters to revel in the attention to detail of a multi-format package balancing audience faves with compositions close to the collective Dragonforce heart. More...
Counting Days Posts "Prison Of Misery" Video
Counting Days return with a new video for "Prison of Misery" and the first featuring new member, Curtis Ward (Ex-Bring Me The Horizon).
”It was the first time I had performed with any of the guys.” Curtis explains “but it was a headbang fest and made me psyched to play shows.”
The "Prison of Misery" track is taken from debut album "Liberated Sounds" and the video was shot in an old underground theatre in North London that was turned into a car park but is being restored to its former glory.
Talking about the location guitarist Charlie Wilson adds, “I was lucky enough to go to an exclusive Skepta show there about a year ago and knew it would be a great location for the video.” He continues, “The lyrics for the song are influenced by the feeling of depression and anxiety, and how you can tear yourself apart from it."
The "Liberated Sounds" album was released on Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group on October 16th, 2015. More...
Helleborus Posts Drum Cam Video
After unleashing debut album "The Carnal Sabbath" via Satanath Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA) on June 17th, 2016, Helleborus has released a drum cam video featuring Brent Boutte' performing the opening track "Helleborus Black."
In additional news, Helleborus will support Norwegian black metal outfit Taake for a tour stop Denver on June 5th at the Roxy Theatre. More...
Shataan Posts "Eulogy"
Today, American black metal cult Shataan premieres the new track "Eulogy," taken from upcoming debut album, "Weigh of the Wolf."
The new album is set for international vinyl release on June 27th via Iron Bonehead Productions, and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Scorn at Heart
2. Leave Behind
3. Release
4. Chamber
5. Stand Apart
6. Eulogy
7. Inst. in E minor
8. Night comes Along More...
Master Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Legendary death metal powerhouse Master is set to invade the United States this summer in support of 13th studio album "An Epiphany of Hate."
The tour is highlighted by an appearance at the 2nd annual Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival taking place August 25 - 27th at Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.
Support on the 22 date trek will come from California death / thrash maniacs Sacrificial Slaughter. Additional support on select dates is provided by The Black Order, VX36, Castrofate, Surgeon & Demons Within.
A first batch of venues for the trek has now been unveiled and can be seen below, with more to be locked down shortly. More...
Iron Imperium Posts New Video
Iron Imperium just released a new music video for the "Dead Ahead" single, which can be seen below.
Inverse Records also comments: "Iron Imperium is alternative/heavy metal band from Jyväskylä, Finland formed in 2012, whom music is inspired by bands like Avenged Sevenfold, System of a Down and '80's heavy metal.
"The band's lyric poetry swims in the dark waters. The band could be described as modern metal, among which has a little bit of 80's metal, darkness, and grunge, but still it is an energetic and honest metal music."
Monument Of A Memory Releasing "Catharsis"
After months of writing, recording, and slaying, Monument Of A Memory is proud to announce the release of sophomore EP "Catharsis" on July 8th, 2016.
The 5-track recording features an unrestricted and capricious take on modern metal. The track listing is as follows:
1. Thanatophic
2. Affliction
3. Holdfast
4. Heaven Is A Place On Earth Without You
5. Departure More...
Survive This! Posts "Save Me" Video
The new album "Reality" from Las Vegas' post hardcore crew Survive This! is out now. To celebrate the release, the band has unleashed a new video for the song "Save Me" - check it out below. The full "Reality" 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...
Light Of The Morning Star Posts New Song
Today new track "Black Throne Ascension" from indefinable enigma Light of the Morning Star comes online. The track is culled from debut mini-album, "Cemetery Glow," which is set for international release on June 24th via Iron Bonehead Productions.
Across the EP's three songs, elements of hypnotic deathrock, molten doom, and atmospheric black metal are intertwined. Check out "Black Throne Ascension" below, while the full track listing is as follows:
1. An Empty Hearse
2. Black Throne Ascension
3. Wraith More...
Denouncement Pyre Streaming "World Encircler"
Today the down under elite outfit Denouncement Pyre premieres new track "World Encircler." Give it listen at NoCleanSinging.com here. The track hails from the band's third album, "Black Sun Unbound," set for international release on July 22nd via Hells Headbangers.
A band statement reads: "'Black Sun Unbound; is the most challenging album we have created so far, and we have certainly ventured further into the inner darkness with the new material, through a long and demanding creative process. The writing and recording of this album involved a lot of experimentation, and we have seen a vast range of ideas included, more so than past releases; it is a different album to the first two. Expect new doors to be unlocked and old gods to be awakened!"
1. Abnegate
2. Deathless Dreaming
3. Wounds of Golgotha
4. World Encircler
5. Scars Adorn the Whore in Red
6. Black Sun Unbound
7. Revere the Pyre
8. Witness
9. Transform the Aether
10. Sophrosune More...
Spotlights Announces Tour With Deftones
Spotlights has been handpicked by Deftones to support the band on two weeks of summer U.S. tourubg. Also appearing on select dates will be Refused. Catch Spotlights live:
Aug 2 - Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center (w/ Refused)
Aug 3 - Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion (w/ Refused)
Aug 5 - Brooklyn, NY @ Coney Island Amphitheater (w/ Refused)
Aug 6 - Philadelphia, PA @ Festival Pier at Penn's Landing (w/ Refused)
Aug 7 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena (w/ Refused)
Aug 9 - Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (w/ Refused)
Aug 10 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage (w/ Refused
Aug 12 - Sterling Heights, MI @ Freedom Hill (w/ Refused)
Aug 13 - Toronto, ON @ Arrow Hall (w/ Refused)
Aug 16 - St Paul, MN @ Myth
Aug 17 - Clive, IA @ Seven Flags Event Center
Aug 18 - Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater
Aug 20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Great Saltair More...
Virus Streaming Full New Album
The Norwegian avant-garde prog oddballs from Virus will untether the otherworldly fruits of their "Memento Collider" full-length this Friday via Karisma Records.
In advance of its release, the confounding recording in full just came online. Check it out below. Set for release via Karisma Records on the 3rd of June, "Memento Collider" was recorded at the Amper Tone Studios in Oslo and includes a guest appearance from Voivod's Dan Mongrain. More...
Celeb Car Crash Posts "Let Me In" Video
“Let Me In” is the first single and music video taken from the upcoming new Celeb Car Crash album “People Are The Best Show.” The album will be released at the beginning of September through Sliptrick Rds.
Helstar Teaming Up With Omen For Saint Vitus Show
Heavy metal monsters Helstar and epic power metal legends Omen will join the forces for a double dose of classic metal, performing a co-headline show at Saint Vitus Bar (New York) on August 14th.
Full details are available here. Prior to the New York show, these two Legends will headline the night at Churchill’s (Miami) on August 5th.
Helstar is preparing to unleash new masterpiece, entitled “Vampiro,” via EMP Label group. Omen
meanwhile is set to release “Hammer Damage” worldwide today - May 31st - via DSN Music. More...
Riket Releases New EP
Riket (Swedish for “The Kingdom”) was founded by Johan Nephente Fridell (vocals) and Tobias Jakobsson (lead guitar) of Netherbird, both sharing a passion for death metal and wanting to try some new ideas.
During the short writing process that followed, drummer Adrian Erlandsson decided to join in completing the trio after hearing the demo tracks.
The result is a very spontaneous and unaltered release deeply rooted in the old underground metal sound that the members have been a part of since the early 90’s, but with the all the freedom that comes from being an unestablished act.
The "Avarter" EP comes out today, and can be streamed in full below or over at Bandcamp here.
1. Dovt Är Dödens Dån
2. Avart Och Vanart
3. Svärta
4. Lågor Vid Portarna More...
Drudkh Posts Split Songs
Enigmatic Ukrainian black metal group Drudkh is now streaming the band's contributions to "One Who Walks With the Fog / Pyre Era, Black," a split album with inimitable Norwegian black metal outfit Hades Almighty.
"One Who Walks With the Fog / Pyre Era, Black" will be released by Season of Mist worldwide on June 3rd. The full track listing is:
1. Drudkh – Golden Horse
2. Drudkh – Fiery Serpent
3. Hades Almighty – Pyre Era, Black!
4. Hades Almighty – Funeral Storm
5. Hades Almighty – Bound More...
Nogrod Releases New EP
Guwahati, India-based group Nogrod just released the "Abstruce Dismal" EP and closing track "Ageless Mourning" has also come online for streaming. Check it out below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Call to all Unholy Beings (intro) 00:42
2. Powered by the Black Sun 03:26
3. Scavenger of Truth 03:06
4. Reign of the Fallen 05:16
5. Celestial Crusade 03:38
6. Ageless Mourning 03:30 More...
Trigger The Rising Posts New Video
Los Angeles based hard rock band Trigger The Rising just released a debut music video for the "FTW" track. The video was directed by Brian Cox of Flarelight Films and filmed in downtown Los Angeles and Malibu Beach.
"FTW," which is available now on iTunes, comes from the band's upcoming debut album scheduled for release this September.
Jimmy Trigger comments: "'FTW; is about accepting your past mistakes, learning, and trying to move on. Avoiding all temptation that keeps you trapped mentally, physically, or spiritually. It is about rising up against yourself, it's a call to those who need to...Trigger The Rising!!!" More...
Sabaton Announces "The Last Tour"
In support of upcoming album "The Last Stand" (due for release worldwide on August 19th through Nuclear Blast), Sabaton will be hitting the road alongside Accept next year. The band comments:
"The first dates of 'The Last Tour' in Europe 2017! Today we can present the first dates for our massive European tour 2017.
"The Last tour is the biggest tour of Sabaton yet and scheduled to kick off January 7th at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Very special guests are none other than heavy metal legends Accept.
"Tickets for all shows will be available on May 31st at 10:00am CET and can be purchased right here. Additional shows to be announced at a later date." More...
Pseudo/Sentai Streaming "Enter The Sentai"
Manga-themed heavy metal band Pseudo/Psentai has released new track "Enter the Sentai" online. The track is taken from a forthcoming album of the same name, which will be released on July 8th 2016.
According to a press release, the band's sound has been described as a mixture of prog, metal and alternative, "almost like a cross between Ghost and Faith No More but with a Power Rangers theme."
The band commented: "In 'Enter the Sentai,' the Sentai battle a hoard of possessed riot police that have been acquired by a Sisyphean eclipse. As the Baron twists their minds, any minuscule desire to protect and serve has been converted to an attempt to oppress even those closest to them while aiding the Baron's developing system of control." More...
Cane Hill Posts "True Love" Video
NOLA metal band Cane Hill just released a video for "True Love," the track hailing from debut album, "Smile," which is due out 7/15 on Rise Records.
The album is available for pre-order at this location and the new video is available below. Cane Hill's Elijah Witt comments:
“True Love is about embracing the animalistic side of sex. Somewhere, somehow, sex became taboo — we want to embrace the fact that human beings love sex in all forms and stop putting a hushed tone over the idea of exploring ones sexuality. Thus, a fetish-song.” More...
The Zenith Passage Announces Tour Dates
Los Angeles death metal faction The Zenith Passage is gearing up for a lengthy Summer live takeover.
The trek begins June 19th in Salt Lake City, Utah for five dates with The Faceless. From there the band will unite with fellow technical death veterans Psycroptic and Beyond Creation for ten shows from June 26th through July 7th.
Rivers Of Nihil replaces Psycroptic on July 8th through July 23, followed by three The Zenith PASSAGE headlining shows to close out the tour. See all confirmed dates below. More...
XII Boar Announces New Album
XII Boar just posted this announcement online about working on a new album to drop later this summer:
"LISTEN UP Y'ALL!! Prepare to get excited as we are back in town and ready to blast your ears with our sophomore album 'Beyond The Valley of The Triclops' being released August 2016.
"Recorded at Skyhammer Studios with Chris Fielding of Conan fame we bring you a huge slab of brand new XII Boar grooves.
"Wrapped up in some stunning, booty-tastic artwork done by quasi-legendary artist James Hayball this album creates a total sonic experience, the sort of thing that you can get utterly and beautifully lost in, as you travel beyond the valley. After all...
"..this is pure rock and roll for the heavier generation." More...
Combichrist Posts "Skullcrusher" Video
Norwegian-American group Combichrist just launched new track and lyric video, "Skullcrusher," taken from the band's impending eighth studio album "This is Where Death Begins." Check it out below.
"This is Where Death Begins" will release this Friday, June 3rd via Out of Line Music. "'Skullcrusher' is one of those tracks on the album that makes me just want to destroy shit when we play it live," said Combichrist founder/vocalist Andy LaPlegua. "It's all about broken promises, empty words and that nothing lasts forever. But, musically, it's really the opposite for me. Skullcrusher...it's a promise I keep."
An apocalyptic behemoth of guitars, electronica, infernal drums and dark elemental force, "This is Where Death Begins" was produced by Oumi Kapila (Filter) plus Combichrist's own Andy LaPlegua and mastered by Vlado Meller (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot). The 15-track album also features guest vocals from Chris Motionless (Motionless in White) and Ariel Levitan (MXMS).
"I finally feel like we came full circle with this album, considering we're all from the punk rock, hardcore and metal backgrounds," commented LaPlegua. "After 10 years of electronica in the studio and a full live band, I feel like I captured the live sound and energy. Every style of music that I have done through the last 25 years has some kind of presence on this album." More...
Scar Symmetry Announces Tour With Arsis
Although dates and venues aren't revealed yet, Scar Symmetry just announced an upcoming North American tour alongside Arsis. The band comments:
"GOOD NEWS, PEOPLE OF NORTH AMERICA!!! We're stoked to announce our return: this September, we're teaming up with Arsis, Shattered Sun and Painted In Exile for our very first North American headlining tour!
"Dates and details will be announced later, but for now, CHEERS everyone, can't wait to see you guys again, it's been way to long!!!" More...
I See Stars Releases New Video
Michigan electro-hardcore outfit I See Stars just debuted a video for new song “Break," taken from the band’s forthcoming album "Treehouse" that is due to drop June 17th via Sumerian Records.
The video was directed and produced by visual artist Brandon Bolmer, also known as the former vocalist of both Yesterdays Rising and Chiodos.
I See Stars pared down to a four-piece for the 12-song album, with singer Devin Oliver saying, “We actually had time to reflect on our past, but most importantly what we want to become. Beyond the music, it felt like an evolution for us emotionally. We finally feel like the band we were meant to be. If you strip it down, it’s not just drums, guitar, bass, vocals, and minor production. The electronic aspects could be their own songs, and we aim to blend everything as seamlessly as possible.” More...
Dark Funeral Posts New Video
Only a few days are left before the Swedish black metal juggernaut Dark Funeral will unleash new album, "Where Shadows Forever Reign," and today the band launches a video for "Unchain My Soul."
Check out the clip below, and stay tuned for "Where Shadows Forever Reign" to drop on June 3rd, 2016 via Century Media Records. You can also see Dark Funeral live on these dates:
06.03.16 - Metallsvenskan, Orebro, Sweden
06.04.16 - Signing Session, Sound Pollution, Stockholm, Sweden
06.05.16 - Fortarock, Nymegen, Netherlands
06.17.16 - Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgium
06.18.16 - Hellfest, Clisson, France
06.25.16 - Copenhell, Copenhagen, Denmark
07.25.16 - Metaldays, Tolmin, Slovenia
08.12.16 - Brutal Assault, Jaromer, Czech Republic
08.13.16 - Vagos Metal Fest, Porto, Portugal
08.18.16 - Bucovina Rock Castle, Suceava, Romania
10.08.16 - Loudpark, Tokyo, Japan More...
Louder Than Life Announces 2016 Lineup
Following a 2015 sellout with 50,000 in attendance, Louder Than Life returns to Champions Park near downtown Louisville October 1st & 2nd, 2016 for the third annual destination festival celebrating the region’s culture and cuisine.
The festival features award-winning bourbons and spirits, Gourmet Man Food, craft beer and some of the biggest names in rock music. Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold top a music lineup of over 35 bands on three stages, with performances from Disturbed, Korn, Slayer, The Cult, Ghost, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick and many more.
Louder Than Life founder and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents declares: “Louisville: The home of bourbon. Great people. Great food. How can those ingredients not make a perfect place to have a festival? This is a place you have to visit if you’re a lover of bourbon, a lover of food…a lover of life. I asked my team how we could top last year’s Louder Than Life sellout. The easy answer? Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold." More...
Diabolical Announces New EP
Diabolical just issued this announcement online about gearing up to release an impending mini-album:
"We are proud to announce that we have started a new chapter in the history of Diabolical. On the 8th of July we will release a new EP titled 'Umbra.' Pre-orders start today here.
"The EP contains four new songs, a couple of which some of you might recognize if you've seen us live the past few months. For this EP we've pushed our boundaries and experimented with song writing and arrangements.
"But rest assured, this is a natural musical step forward from Neogenesis. Also, today we present you with a lyric video for the song 'Decline.'"
1. Requiem
2. Diaspora
3. Tremor
4. Decline More...
Nuclear Holocaust Posts "Religious Mutation"
Polish grindcore squad Nuclear Holocaust has unloaded a new single from the impending Selfmadegod Records-bound debut album, "Overkill Commando." Check out the deadly strike of "Religious Mutation" below.
Nuclear Holocaust recorded twenty brand new songs for this debut album at local Backyard Studios with producer Pawel "Chudy" Chyla in April and May 2016. "Overkill Commando" is a powerful dose of dirty, old fashioned grindcore heavily influenced by classic bands like Terrorizer, Extreme Noise Terror, and Repulsion, and features cover art by Marcin Studzinski of St. Chaos Art.
"Overkill Commando" will see European release on June 27th, and will see U.S. release on September 9th, the long delay due to a new distribution deal with Selfmadegod Records. More...
Kitty In A Casket Announces U.S. Tour
Vienna, Austria's Kitty in a Casket is hot on the heels of latest release, "Kiss & Hell," out earlier this year via SPV/Rodeostar, and is also headed over to the U.S. for a tour this fall.
The tour kicks off September 23rd in Dallas, TX and runs through October 7th in Houston, TX. A complete list of dates can be found below.
Kitty In A Casket comments: "We're happy to fly across the big pond for a second time this September. Come out to one of our shows and check out the new songs. Looking forward to a kick ass two weeks playing in new cities and venues as well as meeting old friends and making new ones." More...
Horisont Signs With Century Media
On the eve of the band's 10 year anniversary, and after headlining a special show at the Göteborg Rockfest, Swedish outfit Horisont is pleased to announce a new career chapter by putting pen to paper and confirming a worldwide deal with Century Media Records.
Horisont is now writing the follow-up to previous release "Odyssey" and plans to enter the studio this summer.
The band comments: "We are super excited to be signing with the mighty and highly acclaimed Century Media and look very much forward to be working together. Right now we are in the most creative era of this bands existence and this will spill right over into the new album we are currently working on. The first taster off the new stuff will hit the streets by the fall and we're pretty sure it will electrocute your soul. In the meantime - see you on the road!" More...
Pessimist Returning With New Lineup
MDD Records just issued this announcement about German thrash group Pessimist returning with a new lineup:
"Recently it was a little quieter around the thrashers Pessimist, but these days the band announces back with some news. First, the line-up was completed again, the new man on the guitar will be announced in the coming days. With this step, the live activities are re-fired and as a taster the 'Blood Will Flow' live video was published.
"In addition, after the summer is approaching a re-release of the now very out of print debut album 'Call For War,' which includes the first demo of the band titled 'Nuclear Holocaust' as a bonus. The demo is almost nowhere available for several years and will be published with the upcoming album with a remastered sound."
Aktaion Releasing "The Parade Of Nature"
The Swedish metal outfit Aktaion will release new album "The Parade of Nature" featuring guests like Christopher Amott (Armageddon, ex-Arch Enemy) and Joey Concepcion (Dead By Wednesday, Armageddon) on July 29th, 2016.
The album was mixed by Staffan Birkedal at Soul Noise Studios, mastered by Ry Wick at Violent Groove, and the artwork was done by Sigma Collective. Check out a teaser trailer below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. As the Hope Collapses
2. Candid Flow of the Shrapnel Dust
3. Seven
4. Walrus March
5. The Parade of Nature (feat. Christopher Amott)
6. Stones into Sand (feat. Joey Concepcion)
7. Death Coloured Gold (feat. Christopher Amott)
8. Gold Coloured Dreams
9. For All the Things
10. The Silent Song (feat. Christopher Amott & John Anderberg)
11. Silence More...
The Vatican Premieres "The Trump Card"-EP Stream
Seattle based crust/noise-grinders from The Vatican premiere their pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "The Trump Card", which will be out in stores today, May 31, 2016 on LP, CD, cassette, and digital download formats.
Check out now "The Trump Card" in its entirety below.
Says the band about the EP: More...
Bullet For My Valentine Premieres New Live Video
Bullet For My Valentine premieres a new a live video showcasing the band performing the track "Raising Hell".
Check it out now below.
Raw Announces "From The First Glass To The Grave"
The new Raw album "From the First Glass to the Grave" is coming via Aural Music on June 10th, 2016. The label comments:
"Raw does not represent nor does it subscribe to any musical genre or tradition. A two piece project conceived in Calgary, Canada during 2012, Raw'?s purpose has always been an experimental outlet to express the honest emotions and true experiences of its members.
"With influences ranging from old Delta blues, psychedelic rock, country, and black metal, Raw will never be about a musical taste or genre but, rather, a message and voice of true emotion and human experience." More...
Velnias Streams "Absolution"
The new Velnias track "Absolution" is now available for stream & download. Listen in below or pick it up at Bandcamp here.
Self-recorded by the band for a tour back in March, the "Absolution" track stands as precursor for an upcoming album due in 2017.
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