Metal News for May 6, 2016
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Blood Red Throne Announces New Album
Blood Red Throne's new album "Union of Flesh and Machine" is due out on July 15th, 2016 via Candlelight Records. Pre-order the album here and receive the song "Homicidal Ecstacy" instantly. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Revocation Of Humankind
2. Proselyte Virus
3. Patriotic Hatred
4. Homicidal Ecstacy
5. Martyrized
6. Union Of Flesh And Machine
7. Legacy Of Greed
8. Exposed Mutation
9. Primal Recoil
10. Leather Rebel
11. Mary Whispers Of Death More...
Bat Streaming "Code Rude"
Speed metal cult Bat just premiered new track "Code Rude" online, which hails from the upcoming album "Wings of Chains" - set for international release on June 10th via Hells Headbangers. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Bloodhounds
2. Code Rude
3. Master of the Skies
4. Primitive Age
5. Condemner
6. Ritual Fool
7. Wings of Chains
8. Total Wreckage
9. Rule of the Beast
10. You Die
11. Cruel Discipline
12. Bat More...
Stilla Posts New Single
Two winters have passed and now on August 19th, Stilla returns with yet another creation that bears the sign of gloomy, avantgarde, and blackened metal.
Taking up where the band left off with the "Ensamhetens Andar" album from 2014, Stilla once again showscases a unique way of preforming rugged metal interwoven with influences of 70's horror movie soundtracks such as Suspiria and Phenomena. Check out the new single "Vårens sista önskan" (The Last Wish of Spring)" below.
Ken Mode Posts "Failing At Fun Since 1981" Video
Canada's Ken Mode has premiered a new music video for the track "Failing At Fun Since 1981," taken off the band's latest album, "Success." The video, directed by David Hall, can be seen below.
Regarding the video, Ken Mode comments: "We teamed up with the maniac David Hall to create the ultimate corporate statement. I'm not sure either of us really know what we're doing anymore. At least we're having fun with it; or not."
Secret Rule Releasing "Machination"
Secret Rule was formed in 2014 with the intention to create a powerful, melodic and rhythmically challenging sound. The band released first album "Transposed Emotions" the following year and toured Europe extensively in support. Secret Rule is fronted by singer Angela Di Vincenzo and includes notable musicians such as keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg (Sonata Arctica) and drummer Sander Zoer (ex Delain).
Secret Rule’s new album "Machination" will be released this summer - June 24th - on Scarlet Records. The album has been produced, mixed, and mastered by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Moonspell, Dark Tranquillity) and features special guest appearances by Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), Timo Somers (Delain), Fabio D’Amore (Serenity) and more. The track listing is:
1. Ex-Machina
2. The Saviour
3. I Have The Sun
4. Dolls
5. I Will
6. The Image
7. You're The Player
8. Your Trap
9. Foolish Daisy
10. Short Stories
11. A Mother More...
Spell Releasing "For None And All"
Vancouver heavy metal power trio Spell will release sophomore album, "For None and All," on May 27th via Bad Omen Records. The record follows 2014 debut, "Full Moon Sessions."
"For None And All" features a striking cover image created by artist Adam Burke for Nightjar Illustration (Ruby the Hatchet, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats), foretelling the record's mystical vibe.
Spell will hold a special album release show on May 27th at Vancouver's Fortune Sound Club. Also performing will be Danava and The Order of the Solar Temple. The new album's track listing is:
1.) Madame Psychosis
2.) Whipping Sigils
3.) Too Late
4.) The Sickness Unto Death
5.) River of Sleep
6.) Séance
7.) The Veil
8.) Dark Desires
9.) Vanitas
10.) The Sphinx More...
Killing The Messenger Signs With EMP
David Ellefson's EMP Label Group expanded their roster today to include Southern California metalcore staples Killing The Messenger, who will join the newly revealed EMP Underground imprint.
In March, Killing The Messenger released first single in over a year titled “Fuel To The Fire” on all major digital platforms, serving as the first glimpse of an upcoming full-length album of the same name being released on July 22nd. "Fuel To The Fire" follows previous self-released debut album "What Matters Most."
“We wanted to find a balance between continuity and progression. We never wanted to change our sound, but achieving that and also creating something new isn’t an easy task! We feel we hit the nail on the head with this album,” says band frontman and founder Ahren Gray. “We couldn’t have dreamt of what this album has become. So many hours have gone into writing, rewriting and collaborating on these songs and I’m truly proud of what we’ve produced. The heavy, the soft, the deep and complex, we tried to encapsulate it all to give the listener a truly memorable experience.” More...
Bootlegs Recording New Songs
Thrash metal band Bootlegs is back in the studio recording tracks, several of which have been performed live in the past but never hit an actual album.
The new material should be ready later this year and will be followed by touring across Europe. Stay tuned for full details, and in the mean time check out a previous video below.
Icelandic outfit Bootlegs formed in 1986 and has four releases out so far, including "Ekki fyrir viðkvæma," which dropped last year via Minotauro Records.
Kratos Releasing New Album
17 years after previous debut album "Looking Behind the Mirror..." was released, the wait is over as Kratos unloads a new album titled "Arlechino."
The album has nine songs (plus a bonus track) focusing on the drama, life contrasts and inner struggles of the soul. Artwork was designed by Costin Chioreanu (Paradise Lost, Arcturus, Mayhem, Vader, Ulver, At the Gates and many others).
You can stream the entire new album at Spotify here. The full track listing is:
1. Arlechino 05:30
2. Fishing 04:14
3. Beyond Knowing 04:37
4. Inner Chaos 04:11
5. It's Empty I – Perception 03:12
6. It's Empty II – Our Burden 04:53
7. Three Times in a Lifetime 05:20
8. Delirium 04:36
9. It's Empty III – The Way Out! Now, I Choose! 04:29
10. Reverse Effect 05:08 More...
Scorpion Child Posts New Lyric Video
Austin, Texas based hard rock band Scorpion Child will release new LP "Acid Roulette" on June 10th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith (Datsuns, Jet, The Dandy Warhols) and mixed by Dave Schiffman (Jane's Addiction, System of a Down), the conceptual album chronicles "the life trials of a traveling man wrongly imprisoned for a murderous crime."
Check out a lyric video for the dynamic new Scorpion hild track "My Woman in Black" below. Fresh off a sold-out Monster Magnet / Scorpion Child European tour, Ayrn Jonathan Black comments:
"The protagonist character portrayed in 'Acid Roulette' was forced into confessing to a murder that he did not commit by his wife and her wealthy lover, so that they could live out their romance without him in the picture. Once sentenced to a life's term, he goes through extreme emotions, dealing with fact that the only woman he'd ever loved has taken everything he'd known as 'real' away from him.
"He has to create and redefine his own reality and experiences many different psychological changes throughout the years, but is able to 'escape' via the use of hallucinogens and daily songwriting. The focus is mainly on the seasons in a year, for each song represents a month. These songs become his 'diary of a madman'. 'Acid Roulette' wires us into these extremes." More...
Author & Punisher Kicking Off Tour With Weedeater
One-man industrial doom dealer, Tristan Shone, otherwise known as Author & Punisher, will again drag his steel through the highways of North America as direct support for Weedeater.
The latest trek serves as the second leg of a tour that's already trampled its way through seventeen cities. The journey, presented by MetalSucks, kicks off tonight May 6th in Columbia, South Carolina, and will stretch through May 27th. Additional support will be provided by Today Is The Day and Barishi on the US dates and Sierra on the Canadian stops.
5/06/2016 New Brookland Tavern - Columbia, SC
5/07/2016 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
5/08/2016 Hideaway - Johnson City, TN
5/09/2016 5th Quarter - Indianapolis, IN
5/11/2016 Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI
5/12/2016 The Demo - St Louis, MO
5/13/2016 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA
5/14/2016 Rock Island Brewing Co - Rock Island, IL
5/15/2016 Reggies - Chicago, IL
5/17/2016 Outpost - Kent, OH
5/18/2016 Smalls - Detroit, MI
5/19/2016 Mavericks - Ottawa, ON **
5/20/2016 Hard Luck - Toronto, ON **
5/21/2016. Petite Campus - Montreal, QC **
5/22/2016 Once Ballroom - Boston, MA
5/23/2016 Saint Vitus - Brooklyn, NY
5/24/2016 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA
5/27/2016 Hardywood Brewery - Richmond, VA
** w/ Sierra (No Barishi) More...
Astafix Posts "Karma Kill" Video
The Brazilian modern thrash metal band Astafix just released a second music video from the "Internal Saboteur" album. Check out a clip for opening track "Karma Kill" below.
The video was directed by Maicon Damasceno, while "Internal Saboteur" was recorded at Norcal Studio and produced by Brendan Duffey, with cover created by artist Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Machine Head, Soulfly, Distraught).
Honky Releasing "Corduroy"
When you think of Texas, what comes to mind? Big skies? Big trucks? Hot women with big... hair? Everything, as they say, is bigger in Texas... And that what ain't bigger is more bizarre. After all, in a state that refers to itself as a republic, things can get pretty skewed.
Enter Honky, which proudly carries the torch held by the likes of Bloodrock, Pantera, ZZ Top and the red-headed stranger himself, Mr. Willie Nelson. This Austin superboogie trio was founded in 1996 by long time Butthole Surfer/part time Melvins bassist JD Pinkus, Bobby Ed Landgraf (Down, Skrew) on guitar, and Trinidad Leal (Dixie Witch) on them skins.
Honky's newest release (and eighth overall) entitled "Corduroy" is another feast of down and dirty rock, rollin' across the finish line on May 27th via on Philip Anselmo's Housecore Records. The track listing is as follows:
1. Corduroy
2. Baby Don't Slow Down
3. Outta Season
4. Bad Stones
5. Ain't Got The Time
6. Double Fine
7. Snortin' Whiskey
8. I Don't Care
9. Mopey Dick More...
Denner / Shermann Releasing "Masters Of Evil"
Twin guitar legends of Mercyful Fate Michael Denner & Hank Shermann have completed the mixing and mastering of their new Denner / Shermann full-length album, "Masters Of Evil," due to be released by Metal Blade Records on June 24th.
The album cover was painted by Swedish artist Thomas Holm, who also created the "Satan's Tomb" artwork. The mixing was once again handled by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden, who engineered the "Satan's Tomb" EP. Mastering was done once again by Maor Appelbaum in Los Angeles, California.
"After 'Satan's Tomb', we continued aggressively writing and recording ideas, except for the short break we took to do all the press for the release of the debut. We are very excited with the outcome, and the full-length album is ready to be unleashed this summer," says guitarist Hank Shermann.
Vocalist Sean Peck comments, "This record really has it all I think. Working with Hank and Michael and the guys creating this record, was the ultimate metal thrill ride for me! I can't wait to hear the fan reaction to this sinister sonic salvo of savagery!"
Michael Denner also adds, "This new record really shows how the five of us have grown as a band and bonded as songwriters. It contains the kind of compositions I believe our fans would expect from us. I think this release will serve as kind of a tribute to our incredible fans worldwide, as we recognize and acknowledge their die hard loyalty over the years." More...
Hatebreed Posts Track-By-Track Video
After discussing positive mental attitudes, Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta has released a new track-by-track video discussing upcoming album "The Concrete Confessional" (due out May 13th through Nuclear Blast worldwide. Check out the clip below.
According to Jasta, "'A.D.' was the track from the get, what we knew was strong, it was fast, it was brutal, it had that quality that you want for the opening track on a album."
With the song "Looking Down the Barrel of Today," Jasta explains, "The day is either going to control you or you are going to control it. You're either holding the barrel or you're getting it pointed at you. I thougt it was a great second track just to keep that flow. Really heavy, really fast, right out of the gate."
The album's third song, "Seven Enemies," is a take on the seven deadly sins. "A lot of those things lead to destructive lifestyle patters," Jasta says. "People gravitate toward their vices and sins and it dooms them... and then that starts affecting the people around them It's a short, heavy song, and we know that the pit will erupt when we get it into the set."
With "In The Walls," Jasta channels his personal experiences with night paralysis and night terrors, and the fear that one might be losing one's mind. "It's something different for us, but it's also really a fast, heavy, hardcore track, that reminds me of old-school Hatebreed." More...
Van Halst Nominated For Music Award
Edmonton, AB's Van Halst has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the category of Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year for the March 2016 release "World of Make Believe."
The awards will be held in Regina, SK on October 13th. For more info on the music awards show, head over here. Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments:
“We are so grateful to be nominated for Metal/Hard Rock Artist of the Year. It is an amazing experience to be recognized for your art. We are very excited to attend the ceremony with all the other nominees in October.”
Van Halst was nominated alongside the following bands:
KEN mode (MB)
Shooting Guns (SK)
Striker (AB)
Third Ion (SK)
Van Halst (AB) More...
Lacuna Coil Gears Up For U.S. Tour
Lacuna Coil's North American "Delirium" tour kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco on May 7th. This will be the band's first U.S. run in support of new album "Delirium," which is set for a May 27th release through Century Media Records.
The first leg of the tour will feature Butcher Babies as direct support with 9Electric and Painted Wives rounding out the stellar package. The second leg will be announced in the coming weeks and will have a different band as direct support, while the rest of the touring package remains intact. See below for all new tour dates. More...
Joey Jordison Announces New Band Vimic
Recognized globally as one of the most prolific drummers in metal, Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new band, Vimic.
Rounded out by Kalen Chase [Vocals], Jed Simon [Guitar/Vocals], Kyle Konkiel [Bass/Vocals] and Matt Tarach [Keyboards], Vimic has debuted “Simple Skeletons,” the first single from debut LP "Open Your Omen," which is set to arrive later this year on Roadrunner Records. “Simple Skeletons” is streaming below.
Jordison spoke with Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal host José Mangin about forming Vimic and the significance of the band’s forthcoming album. “I decided that I really wanted to start fresh. I did not want to keep rehashing some old ideas, if I’m going to keep going I really want to break loose, wipe the slate clean and start fresh,” Jordison stated. “We went into the studio with (producer) Kato Khandwala and started hashing it out… kind of old school. We went in and said, ‘let’s just go back to being in the studio, jamming as a band, getting together with our instruments… and just creating from the ground up. That was one of the coolest things about creating this record.’”
Recorded at Sound Farm Studios in Jamaica, Iowa, "Open Your Omen" was produced, mixed and mastered by Kato Khandwala whose production and engineering credits include My Chemical Romance, Blondie, Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, The Pretty Reckless and more. More...
Inanimate Existence Kicking Off Tour
California technical death metal faction Inanimate Existence will bring more methodical audio alchemy to the stage supporting Hate Eternal.
Presented by New Noise Magazine and JSR Merchandise, The Infernus Tour 2016 will begin tonight, May 6th in San Antonio, Texas and decimate everything in its path through May 25th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional support will be provided by death metal legends Vital Remains and black-thrashers Black Fast.
See all confirmed dates, which include Inanimate Existence headlining dates scattered through and following the tour, below. More...
DevilDriver Posts "My Night Sky" Track
California’s groove metal giants from DevilDriver have premiered a new song called “My Night Sky” today. The song is featured on the band’s upcoming, 7th studio album, "Trust No One," which is due out on May 13th via Napalm Records.
Dez Fafara comments on the new track: “[It's] about a negative person trying to literally ruin the night as heard by the line 'you've poisoned the wine and it's my night.' And instead turning it around on them, showing them a mirror of themselves as heard in the first line of the verse 'desperate in your sadness so wear black cloth.' Showing that person that it's indeed their own negative thoughts of themselves that are not only ruining the night but in fact their life ....SMACK!”
DevilDriver is currently crossing the U.S. on the "Trust No One" world tour, which will include dates with Hatebreed, The Devil you Know and Act of Defiance and performances at Rocklahoma and River City Rockfest. Dates are available after the track stream. More...
Black Absinthe Streams Full New Album
After giving us a great pit story about a crowd turning on the hardore kid, Toronto's Black Absinthe is surfacing to stream the entire "Early Signs of Denial" album.
"Early Signs Of Denial" was produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe) and is set for release on May 13th, 2016. Listen in below. More...
Lords Of Black Posts "Cry No More" Video Clip
Lords Of Black issued a new music video for the track "Cry No More." The song appears on the latest studio effort "II," released via Frontiers Music srl back in March.
Check out the clip here:
Aftermoon Signs With Wormholedeath Records
Wormholedeath Records announced the signing of Ukrainian modern metal act Aftermoon for the worldwide release of the debut album "Phase One." The digital release date has been set for May 26th.
The band stated: "We`re so excited about some good news we have! For the past few months we have been working on the most important project in our musical career with our new partners, and for today we kept it a secret. But it`s time to share our joy! Sooo…Aftermoon has singed with WormHoleDeath Records and our debut album, named 'Phase One,' is going to be released soon! Some words about our label. You know how important for every musician and band 'the first' things are: the first show, the first recording, the first album, the first label.
"It's the foundation on which the band`s future depends, so Aftermoon has been looking for a reliable, trustworthy, rapidly growing label, that works with bands all over Europe. When we sent our promo to WormHoleDeath and received their positive feedback about our music, we realized that this label is just for us! Carlo, the founder of the label, assisted us throughout the long preparation process, his advice and recommendations helped us to prepare the set of all necessary things for the album release. We constantly stay in touch with him, so we quickly solve all the problems and get answers to all questions we have. Work is in full swing all the time, that`s why we had no doubt in choosing WormHoleDeath!"
The track list for the album is:
1. In Loving Memory
2. Lumia
3. DeadBorn Revolution
4. Cold
5. Losing Me
6. Runaway
7. Somewhere
8. Duality
9. Silence
10. Daemons
11. Time Crisis
12. To You (Bonus Track) More...
Avoral Calls It Quits
Italian epic metal act Avoral has decided to call it quits, so the "war is actually over." The band released one album via Club Inferno in 2014 entitled "War Is Not Over." The album is now available at a special price via Bandcamp at this location.
The official statement reads: "With heavy hearts we have to announce that, due to impossibility to proceed, our journey ends here. Our album will still be available for streaming and purchase on the biggest platforms.
"But our lives will take different ways now. We want to thank everyone who passed through our journey and especially everyone who supported us during these years. We met a lot of friends and lived many amazing experiences, we will never forget. You will have news about the new projects of some of us. 'Til than, thank you all once again and keep up the horns!" More...
Ribspreader Reveals "Suicide Gate" Details
Swedish/U.S. death act Ribspreader - fronted by Rogga Johansson of Paganizer/Putrevore (amongst many) - has just revealed the cover artwork for the 6th album "Suicide Gate - A Bridge to Death" as well as an advance track, which you can hear below. The release date for the album is set for June 15th via Xtreem Music both on CD & 12"LP version.
The album's artwork was created by cult artist Juanjo Castellano. "Suicide Gate - A Bridge to Death" is a killer slab of true Swedish death metal that keeps the rawness of bands like Carnage or Grave, with the catchiness of Entombed and the great sense of melody of Edge of Sanity. With this album, Ribspreader find themselves in the best moment and the result is an awesome album.
The track list for "Suicide Gate - A Bridge to Death" is as follows:
1. Descent of the Morbid
2. Centuries of Filth
3. Eligi
4. The Suffering Earth
5. A Worthless Breed
6. World Dismemberment
7. In Mankind's Rotting Grip
8. The Remains In The Wall
9. Under Ash-Filled Skies More...
Q5 To Launch "New World Order"
Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of the anticipated third album from Q5, entitled “New World Order” on July 8th. You can pre-order the album now on both Amazon.com: here and iTunes: here.
Q5 was formed in 1983, comprised of members of two popular Seattle bands: vocalist Jonathan K and guitarist (plus famous guitar tremolo inventor) Floyd Rose from The C.O.R.E. and Rick Pierce (guitar), Evan Sheeley (bass) and Gary Thompson (drums) from TKO. The band released its first album, "Steel The Light" (on Music for Nations) in 1984, receiving immediate worldwide critical acclaim, and landing them touring spots with Twisted Sister, Y&T and Lita Ford. The success of "Steel The Light" led them to eventually sign with Polygram/Squawk for their 1985 sophomore release, "When the Mirror Cracks". Due to personal differences, the original lineup dissolved shortly after this release.
In 2014, Q5 was asked to perform at Sweden Rock Festival, a performance that the band had agreed would be a "one off" show, but at the completion of the performance, it was obvious that this was not an ending, but merely a beginning. Upon returning to Seattle, The band secured drummer Jeffrey McCormack (former Heir Apparent, Fifth Angel) and guitarist Kendall Bechtel (former Fifth Angel) and began rehearsing formally as "Q5". The band's relaunch debuted at the ROCK You To HELL Festival in Athens, Greece followed by a headlining performance in Cyprus. The band then returned to Seattle to begin work on music for a new album. Kendall Bechtel, however, was unable to stay with the band due to personal reasons, so the band secured guitar virtuoso Dennis Turner to complete the lineup. More...
Interview
Butcher Babies Discuss The Role Of Women In Metal
The Butcher Babies has become one of metal's most talked about bands this decade, and indeed one of it's most polarising. However the group has won over many doubters with their blistering live performances and deep rooted love of metal music that shines through particularly well on their latest album, "Take It Like A Man."
At their recent show at the Camden Underworld in London, (see review here,) I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with the Butcher Babies' vocalists Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd about the history and perception of women in metal music, their latest album, future plans and even merchandise. You can watch the interview below. More...
Interview
Korpiklaani Bassist Discusses Latest Album
Korpiklaani has become one of the most popular bands in mainland Europe over the past fifteen years or so, as well as forging a solid fan base in North America. Their brand of folk metal makes as many legs dance as it does head bang and has helped their popularity soar with every passing year. Their latest album, "Noita" was released last year through Nuclear Blast Records and received solid reviews and feedback from fans.
At a recent show in London with Moonsorrow, (see review here,) I was able to sit down with the band's bass player, Jarkko Aaltonen to discuss "Noita," their touring plans and the group's bizarre animated video for the song, "A Man With A Plan." You can watch the interview below. More...
Seedna Premieres New Song "Wander"
Swedish atmospheric black metal outfit Seedna premieres a new song entitled "Wander", taken from the upcoming new album "Forlorn", which will be out in stores July 15, 2016 via Transcending Obscurity Records. The band also posted a teaser clip for the new effort which you can watch before the new song below.
Check out now the premiere of "Wander" below: More...
Beartooth Premieres New Song "Loser"
Beartooth premieres a new song entitled "Loser", taken from the upcoming new album "Aggressive", which will be out in stores June 03 via Red Bull Records.
Check out now "Loser" below.
Vektor Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Vektor premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Terminal Redux", which will be out in stores later today, May 06, 2016.
Check out now "Terminal Redux" in its entirety below.
Hesitation Wounds Premieres New Song "Operative"
Hesitation Wounds (Slipknot, Touche Amore etc.) premieres a new song entitled "Operative", taken from the upcoming new album "Awake For Everything", which will be out in stores May 27 via 6131 Records.
Check out now "Operative" below.
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