Metal News for May 5, 2018
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20 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Getting To Know The Bastard Sons
When making the trip to Shepherds Bush, West London (famous for being home to England's greatest football club, Queens Park Rangers, don't laugh,) I was able to head to the famous Empire venue to see a show headlined by the legendary Ugly Kid Joe. They weren't the only ones on the bill to be given this tag, as former Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell was also there with his new band, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. I had the pleasure of meeting up with bassist Tyla Campbell (one of three sons of Phil Campbell who perform in the band,) along with vocalist Neil Starr to discuss their debut album, "The Age Of Absurdity," what it's like to play in a band with your dad and if the group will ever exist without Phil Campbell. You can see the interview in full below. More...
Interview
Geoff Tate Discusses His Legacy And Future
It's not everyday one gets to meet a true legend of heavy metal. On the evening of April 17th, I had the honour of meeting up with former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate, now of Operation: Mindcrime, as his new collective strolled into London to perform at The Underworld with Brazilian power metal veterans Angra. Sitting on the tour bus, we discussed everything from the trilogy of Operation: Mindcrime albums, the influence of Spain on his life and what the future holds for Geoff Tate. You can check out the video interview in full below. More...
Interview
Andrew WK On The Philosophy Of Partying
Back at the Kentish Town Forum in North London only a day after witnessing the Epica show, where I interviewed the band's composer Mark Jansen and Oceans Of Slumber vocalist Cammie Gilbert, I was excited to sit down and speak with one Andrew W.K., rock's ambassador for fun and the recognised President of party. During the interview, which began with the exchange of Party Rings biscuits, an essential part of any party in Britain, we discussed his latest album, "You're Not Alone," his appearances on Fox News and Aqua Teen Hunger Force and why it would have been ideal for him to perform at this year's Wrestlemania. You can watch the interview in full below. More...
Report
Crowbar Comes Out On Top In London
It's always intriguing when bands from different genres or generally different styles come together. Cathedral on the Gods of Grind tour was an interesting experiment, as was Sick Of It All on the New Titans On The Block tour. On this night, I made my first visit to Camden's famous, Electric Ballroom to see a show headlined by Converge, where they were joined by special guests Crowbar, another pairing which might raise a few eyebrows.
First of all, credit must be given to The Electric Ballroom. Camden is known for being overpriced and something of a tourist trap, but this large and tidy venue which has hosted everyone from Sid Vicious (who recorded a live album here) to Paul McCartney is very reasonably priced indeed and all the staff from the bouncers to the bartenders to the cloakroom attendants were very friendly and helpful. I don't normally make notes like these about venues, but The Electric Ballroom was so impressive I felt I had to praise their work. More...
Interview
Oceans Of Slumber; The Next Big Thing?
On my recent trip back to England for a series of shows, I began with an outstanding night featuring Epica (see interview here,) Myrkur and Oceans Of Slumber. As mentioned in the review of the show, Oceans Of Slumber absolutely blew me away. The progressive metal group from Houston, Texas showcased a unique sound, haunting as it was beautiful.
I was so impressed by the band that when vocalist Cammie Gilbert passed by me, I had to take the opportunity to arrange a spur of the moment interview with her. During the interview, which mostly serves as an introduction to Oceans Of Slumber, we discussed their history, music, themes and success so far. You can check out the video below. More...
Interview
Epica Guitarist On Music, Art And Technology
Since 2002, Dutch symphonic metal band Epica has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the most popular groups in their field and putting in a live show to rival anyone else. With their latest album, "The Holographic Principle" and the EP of songs that didn't make the album, "The Solace System," the sextet from Limburg have once again proved why they're one of the most cited and beloved bands in the ever expanding sub-genre of symphonic metal.
During a recent trip to the United Kingdom, I had the pleasure of meeting up with the band's main composer, Mark Jansen in London, where we discussed the ideas behind the album, the record's art work, the role of technology in the world today and how it feels to be in a band where the focus is shifted towards the singer. You can check out the video below. More...
BornBroken Debut New Lyric Video
BornBroken are premiering their second single and new lyric video "Listen". Check it out now below:
The Moor Share New Video “Lead the Difference”
Italian metallers THE MOOR, after 4 years since their last single “The Castaway” (feat. Björn Speed Strid of Soilwork), have released the official video of “Lead the Difference”, from their upcoming album. The video was produced and shouted entirely by the band, while the album was mixed at Studio Fredman from producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Architects, Opeth, Sabaton, Powerwolf…).
Watch the video below:
Kaos Reign Release New Lyric Video
KAOS REIGN have unleashed their new lyric video for the second single "Lethal Injection", taken from the band's new album "Epiphany", released on April 2nd, 2018.
Watch "Lethal Injection" below:
Confusion Master Premiere New Video
German doom quartet CONFUSION MASTER presents the latest video from their recently released Awaken LP, out now through Exile On Mainstream.
So This Is Suffering Tour Announced
Los Angeles, CA base deathcore act SO THIS IS SUFFERING have released dates for "The Street Fightour III: A New Generation" featuring support from God of Nothing (6/21-7/4), Lack of Remorse (6/5-6/18), and Reign (6/5-7/1). The tour will cover much of midwest and East Coast of the US and sees the band continuing to support their crushing 2017 full length Palace of The Pessimist.
Dates below:
6/5//18 Houston, Tx @ Satellite Bar
6/6/18 Oklahoma City, Ok @ 89th St
6/7/18 Springfield, Mo @ Outland Ballroom
6/8/20 St. Louis, Mo @ Fubar
6/9/18 Bloomington, Il @ Meltdown creative
6/10/18 Detroit, Mi @ The Ritz
6/12/18 Youngstown, Oh @ Westside Bowl
6/13/18 Cleveland, Oh @ The Foundry
6/14/18 Buffalo, Ny @ Stamps The Bar
6/15/18 Poughkeepsie, Ny @ My Place Pizza
6/16/2018 Manchester, Nh @ Bungalow Bar
6/17/18 Revere, Ma @ Sammys Patio
6/18/18 Brookyn, Ny @ Swedish Football Club
6/20/18 Trenton, Nj @ Championship Bar
6/21/18 Gainesville, Va @ Vapez
6/22/18 Norfolk, Va @ 37th and Zen
6/23/18 Goose Creek, Sc @ Creek City Vapors
6/24/18 Orlando, Fl @ Uncle Lou's
6/25/18 Fort Myers, Fl @ Howl Gallery
6/26/18 Tampa, Fl @ Transitions Art Gallery
6/27/18 Marietta, Ga @ Swayzes
6/28/18 Columbus, Ga @ The Estate
6/29/18 Hattiesburg, Ms @ The Tavern
6/30/18 Corpus Christi, Tx @ Boozers Rock Bar
7/1/18 Austin, Tx @ Come and Take It Live
7/2/18 San Antonio, Tx @ The Guillotine
7/4/18 Phoenix, Az @ 51 West
Fister Premiere Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
As the release of No Spirit Within, the impending new full-length from Missouri-based doom trio FISTER, draws ever closer to its North American release, the band is sharing the record in its demoralizing entirety streaming below. The new effort is due out on May 18 via Listenable Records.
Zarraza Premiere New Video & Song "Shadows"
Kazakhstan's ZARRAZA have just released a video for their song "Shadows". The song is taken from their new album Necroshiva which is being released on May 11th.
Watch the video
Skinned Premiere Full-Album Stream Of New Effort
USA's SKINNED fifth studio full-length, "Shadow Syndicate" is out now via XENOKORP on limited edition DigiPak CD, digital and with a new line of t-shirts. It's available for full streaming below:
Exmortus Premiere New Music Video “Feast Of Flesh”
Exmortus premiere a new music video for their track “Feast Of Flesh“, which is taken from their new album “The Sound Of Steel“, which was produced by Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Suffocation). The effort will be out June 08th via Prosthetic Records.
Comments vocalist/guitarist Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez: More...
Galactic Empire Debut “March Of The Resistance”
Galactic Empire debut a new music video for their take on John Williams‘ “March Of The Resistance“. The original song appeared on the score for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘. The video was directed by the group’s Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland and arrives in support of the band’s new album, “Episode II“.
New Trailer For Brian “Head” Welch Docu Posted
A new teaser trailer has been posted for ‘Loud Krazy Love‘ streaming below. The documentary is mainly about Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and his complicated relationship with his daughter amidst his time being on the road with Korn with a self-defeating crystal meth addiction.
The documentary was put together by Trey Hill and Scott Mayo. The movie will have its debut screening this weekend at the "Dallas International Film Festival".
Kataklysm Premiere New Music Video “Narcissist”
Kataklysm premiere a new music video for their song “Narcissist“. It arrives online ahead of the group’s upcoming June 01st release for their new effort via Nuclear Blast Records. When asked for a comment about this second single from the release, frontman Maurizio Iacono obviously played into the track title itself, stating “Hits don’t need comments.”
Marduk Show Cancelled After Venue Was Sabotaged
Marduk‘s show at the Life House club in Rzeszow, POL earlier this week was cancelled under rather extraordinary circumstances. While recent reports have alleged two members of the band were found to have purchased Nazi propaganda back in 2016 - which the band have denied - this doesn’t seem to be the controversy that caused the show to be scuttled.
It seems that pressure from the Polish conservative Christian political party PiS was mainly responsible, as they had called for the show to be prohibited earlier for "promoting satanic content." While the venue owner didn’t succumb to public pressure, somebody obviously broke into the venue and stole a water meter and pipe that essentially cut the venue off from having running water the night before the concert.
While the venue ordered portable toilets, washbasins and a fire fighting water tank, local authorities still would not give the venue permission to proceed with the show. Marduk‘s booking agency Massive Music issued the below statement on that matter (translated from Polish):
“Something unusual happened. From the beginning of the announcement of the concert concert in rzeszow, they were on us and the pressure club to cancel this concert. The situation was definitely over yesterday and today. The Club, only today, had police control, fire department, and sanitation. On yesterday’s “unknown” Perp broke into the club, cut out a part of the pipe with wodomierzem, cutting off the club from running water.
On this basis, the health department has halted the activities of the life house club (until it is restored to the current water club) Coincidence? The Club did everything for the concert to take place (he ordered portable toilets, sinks, a fire tank, and even in case a aggregate generator). Unfortunately, the strength of political pressure and offices has proved too large. We regret to cancel tonight’s concert even though the teams are in rzeszow and the stage is ready.
There has never been such pressure in our history, letters from lawyers and control. We were also not able to move the concert to another place, because the checks appeared only today, on the day of the concert, and other clubs in the city did not talk to us or fear the risks.
Purchased collector tickets can be returned at sales points. Tickets from the network network can be returned after a long weekend as soon as the disposition returns.”
Spite’s Trailer Broken Into On Tour
Spite report that their trailer was broken into and thieves stole some of their equipment while on tour in Portland, OR. The band commented via social media:
“Last night in Portland our trailer was broken into. our clothes, personal belongings, and some of our equipment was stolen. we aren’t ones to ask for handouts. if you come to a show and buy some merch, just know it’s greatly appreciated. we will also be updating our online store with new stuff soon.
we are forever grateful for the support of our amazing fan base. thank you.”
The band are out finishing up this tour with Carnifex, Oceano, Winds Of Plague and more: More...
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