Metal News for May 9, 2016
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29 news articles posted on this day.
By The Thousands Posts New Video
Twin Cities-based progressive metal band By The Thousands has released an official music video for "Revenant" off of debut LP "Connect." The clip was directed by Randy Edwards and can be seen below.
By The Thousands also comments: "'Revenant' is a reference to the people that exit your life, whether they choose to or not. The word itself is a synonym for 'ghost'. This song mirrors the emotions one feels when dealing with the residual effects of losing a loved one." More...
Front Streaming "Heathen Resistance"
Today Finnish power trio Front premieres the new track "Heathen Resistance" online. The track hails from the band's debut album, "Iron Overkill," set for international release on June 24th via Iron Bonehead Productions. The album's track listing is:
1. Defiance
2. Legion Front
3. I Am Death
4. Wargods Unbound
5. Kypck
6. Tribunal of Terror
7. Cold Gravel Grave
8. Heathen Resistance More...
Defiatory Announces "Extinct" Release
Swedish thrash outfit Defiatory and debut full-length offering "Extinct" is a ruthless riff steamroller. due to drop June 3rd, 2016 via Black Lion Productions.
"Extinct" was recorded at Garageland Studios in Umeå and was produced, recorded and mixed by Ronnie Björnström (Aeon, Paganizer). The album was mastered by Thomas Johansson (Scar Symmetry, Watain) at The Panic Room. Check out the song "Aeons End" below. The full track listing is:
01. The Final Conflict
02. Reaper
03. Aeons End
04. Dogs of War
05. Extinct
06. Destiny
07. The Black Vortex
08. Furor Unleashed More...
Headline News
Ozzy Osbourne Reportedly Missing
2nd Update: Ozzy appeared onstage alongside Sharon in California today (May 12th) to discuss Ozzfest and Knotfest coming together for a new two day event in September. Get full details here.
Update: more photos have now been posted online of Ozzy shot earlier this morning (see below). He's looking haggard, but is apparently fine. There has still been no comment from anyone in the Ozzy camp about the situation.
E! Online reported this weekend that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's 33 year marriage has come to an end, with Ozzy apparently vacating the premises.
Several sites are now reporting that Ozzy has gone missing since the split, with members of the family unable to contact the musical icon.
The original source of the story is a less than spectacularly reputable source however, and we are still waiting on confirmation from Osbourne's management or anyone in the family. PageSix.com issued this statement about an unnamed source:
Son Jack, 31, is said to be desperate to speak to rocker Ozzy but cannot find him. Pals said Ozzy’s children tried to contact stylist Michelle Pugh to see if their dad was with her but she did not turn up for work on Saturday.
A source said: “Jack tried to get hold of Ozzy because he thinks he might talk some sense into him. He and his sisters Kelly and Aimee are worried about him and a bit shocked by what has gone on. But Sharon is in an unforgiving mood and does not want him in the house, so it’s a difficult position. Sharon has got a fiery temper, but after a row, they often kiss and make up. It is a bit different this time, though, and she is extremely angry with Ozzy.”
Complicating the situation is that a tweet just went live from Ozzy's official Twitter account (check it out below) not mentioning the situation at all and possibly indicating he's fine. The exact same message with identical wording went live on the Slipknot pages at the same time however, so this may have been a scheduled post that went online automatically.
Celebrity gossip site JustJared.com has also released a photo reportedly shot today (May 9th) of Ozzy carrying a dog down a street in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available from an official source. More...
Read the full article at PageSix.
Riket Announces "Avarter" Release
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 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 a non-established act.
The "Avarter" mini-album will drop on May 31st, with pre-order info online here and the opening song up for streaming below. The track listing is as follows:
1. Dovt Är Dödens Dån
2. Avart Och Vanart
3. Svärta
4. Lågor Vid Portarna More...
Destroyer Of Light Announces U.S. Shows
Austin, Texas-based psychedelic doom metal outfit Destroyer Of Light has confirmed a string of tour dates spanning the Western U.S. in late June into mid-July.
This upcoming trek is the first extensive tour from the outfit since a massive run through the U.S. in the summer of 2015, which was booked in support of the "Endsville" split 2xLP. This new trek sees Destroyer Of Light taking the "Endsville" anthems back out to the masses, beginning in Fort Worth on June 16th, then running up through the Central and Midwestern states to the Pacific Northwest, before running down the West Coast on their way back to Texas, the final show going down in the band's hometown on July 11th.
Following the recent departure of Keegan Kjeldsen, this tour will see Destroyer Of Light taking to the streets as a three-piece for the first time, with Jeff Klein handling lead guitars, Steve Colca on guitars and vocals, and Penny turner on drums. More...
Downfall Of Gaia Recruits New Guitarist
German extreme metal band Downfall of Gaia has announced the addition of guitarist Marco Mazzola to the group's line-up. The band comments:
"We are happy to announce Marco Mazzola will be the new guitarist for Downfall of Gaia! It is always tough to replace a member of a band, particularly someone who has been with us for so many years, but Marco convinced us in every way! No big words needed for this - We are looking forward to the next chapter of Downfall of Gaia and leave the last words to Marco!"
Marco Mazzola comments: "We met in Italy, back in 2012, while I was touring with my band Caino and we opened a couple of gigs for Downfall Of Gaia. Me and Dominik stayed in contact during the following years and I immediately wrote him once I saw the announcement that the band was looking for a new guitarist. I always held Downfall Of Gaia in high regard, and I'm now honored to take part of it. I'll do my best to keep alive what they previously built with Peter." More...
Tesseract Announces Tour Edition Of "Polaris"
To coincide with TesseracT touring the U.S. alongside Gojira in September/October (see full dates here), Kscope will be releasing a 2 disc tour edition of the "Polaris" studio album on September 16th.
The new 2016 edition of "Polaris" will be released with bonus second disc "Errai," which features four re-worked tracks: "Survival,” “Cages,” “Tourniquet,” and “Seven Names.” The tracks have been re-imagined by the band’s long time live producer and sound engineer Aidan O’Brien.
He says on being asked to work on the project: "I've been lucky enough to contribute to various bits of TesseracT material since the 'Perspective' EP back in 2012, but it was a thrill and an honour to be asked to have a much more involved role in working on reimagining four of the tracks from 'Polaris.' Being given the chance to offer my interpretations of the songs at the core of these wonderfully nuanced and complex arrangements, as well as the chance to work closely with such talented musicians, was hugely exciting and I'm extremely proud of the results. It's still unmistakably TesseracT, but from an angle I think a lot of people won't have heard before."
TessaracT vocalist Dan Tompkins comments: "It's been fantastic to re-visit & re-work the vocals to some of the 'Polaris' tracks from a different angle and with the benefit of time and space. The normal process of writing TesseracT songs starts with the creation of the music followed by the lyrical content; this time Acle and Aidan have stripped away the music and re-created the songs based around the vocals. As a result this has allowed much more breathing space between both and also highlighted much more detail in the performance."
The "Polaris" tour edition will be released as a 2 CD set, with "Errai" being released as a stand-alone 180g heavyweight clear vinyl with enclosed download code. Pre-order starts on May 27th, 2016. More...
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Vilamoura Premieres New Music Video
Texas metalcore six-piece outfit Vilamoura has teamed up with us at Metalunderground.com today to exclusively premiere a new music video for the "We All Die" single.
"We All Die" comes from the band's latest EP release, "Buried Alive," out now via iTunes right here.
Vilamoura is known for crazy live performance, brutal breakdowns, and vocal melodies that will catch anyone's attention, with that whole package now showcased in the video for "We All Die."
Vocalist Johnathan Sotomayor comments on filming the clip: "It was a one of a kind experience. We were blown away and had a lot of fun and it was a great opportunity getting to work with such a talented director and engineer."
Guitarist Mikah Shipman adds: "It was freezing. We were thrashing and stomping around on piles of broken glass and rubble in the cold for hours. It was a good time."
If you like what you hear, find more info on the band at Facebook here. The "Buried Alive" EP's track listing is as follows:
1. Pull Me from the Grave
2. Name Like an Infection
3. Vindictive
4. We All Die More...
Pseudo/Sentai Announces New Album
Manga-themed progressive metal band Pseudo/Sentai will soon return with "Enter the Sentai," the follow-up to the band's debut album "Bansheeface."
The album will be released as a FREE digital download on July 8th, 2016 and was engineered by Colin Marston (Goreguts, Krallice). Check out the advance preview track "Werewolf Casey" in the player below. The full track listing is:
1. Intro The Sentai
2. Enter the Sentai
3. Desert_Desser
4. Code Ocean
5. Adaptive Manipulator
6. Belle of the Cabal
7. Crown of the Crow King
8. The Man-The Mill-The Machine
9. Rome 2.0
10. Baron Wasteland
11. Werewolf Casey More...
Ghost Bath Announces New Tour
Depressive suicidal black metal group Ghost Bath has announced a month-long run of European summer dates in support of the "Moonlover" release. These dates will mark the band's first-ever shows in Europe.
Ghost Bath began in October of 2013 with the release ofa self-titled EP on Solitude Productions (China). This was followed by debut LP "Funeral," which was released on Pest Productions (China) in June of 2014. "Moonlover," the band's latest LP, was released originally on Northern Silence Productions (Germany) and is now being released digitally through Nuclear Blast. More...
Systemhouse33 Posts "Lift This Plague" Video
Mumbai-based group Systemhouse33 just released a hard-hitting video for the track "Lift This Plague" about female empowerment in India - check it out below. The band is also currently on tour with Dying Fetus on U.S. soul. Catch Systemhouse 33 live on these dates:
May 8th – Johnny V’s Bar, San Jose, California
May 10th – Studio Seven, Seattle, WA
May 11th – Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR
May 12th – Phoenix Theater, Petaluma, CA
May 13th – Glasshouse, Pomona, CA
May 14th – Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, CA
May 15th – Joe’s Grotto, Tempe, AZ
May 16th – Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM
May 17th – Marquis Theater, Denver, CO
May 18th – The Riot Room, Kansas City, MO
May 20th – Rail Club, Fort Worth, TX
May 21st – Dirty Dog, Austin, TX
May 22nd – Warehouse Live Studio, Houston, TX
May 23rd – Southport Hall, New Orleans, LA
May 25th – Orpheum, Tampa, FL
May 26th – Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
May 27th – The International, Knoxville,TN
May 28th – Arizona Pete’s, Greensboro, NC More...
Blatant Disarray Streaming "Undertones"
U.S. outfit Blatant Disarray just checked in with this update about posting a new song online for streaming:
"Here it is! Our brand new track, 'Undertones.' It is available for download on Amazon, iTunes, and all major online retailers as well as streaming at all of your typical locations.
"This is a taste of what is to come. Work has already begun on a new full-length, which we expect to release in early 2017. So until then, share this with your friends and come hear us play this tune at the Josh Rocker Memorial show on May 21st at Kings Barcade in Raleigh."
Combichrist Posts Album Trailer
Combichrist has launched a teaser video for upcoming eighth studio album "This is Where Death Begins," due out June 3rd on Out Of Line Music. Stream the video trailer below, featuring audio clips of several new tracks.
"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).
Combichrist founder/vocalist Andy LaPlegua commented: "I finally feel like we came full circle with this album, considering we're all from the punk rock, hardcore and metal backgrounds. 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."
New album "This is Where Death Begins" will be released on CD, deluxe double-CD, double-vinyl and as a strictly limited fan box containing the double-CD plus an exclusive DVD of the Combichrist performance at the Summer Breeze Festival 2015 in Germany. Pre-orders are up now at this location and the track listing is: More...
Noctem Enters The Studio
Noctem is now entering the studio to record new material for an upcoming album. The band had this to say:
"We are excited to announce we will begin recording new material for our fourth overall release next week. We will head to Firework Studios in Valencia, Spain next Monday to record with Enrique Mompo and Tore Stjerna (Watain, Tribulation, Valkyrja). The yet-to-be-titled album is expected to be released later this year via Prosthetic Records (N.America & UK/EU) and Art Gates Records (Spain)."
After spending the past two years diligently trekking across Europe, Noctem will continue to broadcast darkened assaults this summer, appearing at Spain’s Metal Lorca Festival before heading out across Spain in late fall. Catch the band live:
6/25 Murcia, ES – Metal Lorca Festival
10/27 Salamanca, ES – Nave Bunker *
10/28 Madrid, ES – Sala Silikona *
10/29 Zaragoza, ES – CC Vadefierro *
10/30 Barcelona, ES – Sala Monasterio
* w/ Negura Bunget, Antagonist Zero. More...
Concrete Mascara Releasing New Album
The harsh experimental music purveyors at Maryland-based Malignant Records confirm the impending new album from New Jersey's Concrete Mascara for a June release, as "Perennial Disappointment" now sees completion.
"Perennial Disappointment" marks the band's Malignant Records debut, following the 2014-released "Blossoms Of Shame" through France's Corrosive Arts Records. The sheer violence of this recording is astounding, and it stands as one of the most unnerving and visceral releases ever under the Malignant banner.
The album is coming on CD with a six-panel booklet designed by Si Clark and limited to 500 copies, as well as on digital platforms, on June 10th, 2016. The track listing is as follows:
1. Flesh Of This World
2. Area Trinity
3. Utopian Nightmare
4. Delusion Of Sacrifice
5. Mouth Of Flies, Tongue Of Maggots
6. Snake Skin Stilettos
7. Defined By Absence
8. Death Trigger Impulse More...
Novembre Posts "Annoluce" Video
Novembre just launched a music video for the song "Annoluce," taken from the band's recently released seventh studio album "Ursa." Stream the new video, featuring a guest appearance from Katatonia/Bloodbath guitarist Anders Nyström, in the player below.
"Ursa" was recorded at Blue Noise Studio and PlayRec studio by Massimiliano Pagliuso, then mixed and mastered at Unisound Studios by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath). Cover art comes courtesy of Travis Smith and the track listing is as follows:
1. Australis
2. The Rose
3. Umana
4. Easter
5. URSA
6. Oceans of Afternoons
7. Annoluce
8. Agathae
9. Bremen
10. Fin More...
GWAR-B-Q 2016 Reveals First Bands
The 7th annual GWAR B-Q will be held on August 20th in beautiful Richmond, VA at historic Hadad's Lake. GWAR will of course be performing a set full of murder and mayhem, and now, it pleases your Intergalactic Overlords to divulge the first round of bands that have been confirmed for this year's outrageous event.
Over the years, the GWAR B-Q has had the best and brightest in metal, punk, and rock music grace the stages at their beloved event, and this year is no different.
For the first time ever, Richmond, Virginia's own Lamb of God is going to make the short trip down to Hadad's Lake to melt the faces off of every Bohab in attendance. Also confirmed are Against Me, American Nightmare, EyeHateGod, and Lagwagon.
But that's not all.... the celebration of all things GWAR has grown to include an entire weekend of debauchery! The B4BQ is once again scheduled to take place the day before the GWAR B-Q at The National in Richmond, VA. The B4BQ will feature tons of killer bands...including the entire raging Summer Slaughter '16 line up. More...
Etched In Stone Reveals Album Details
It's been a constant struggle for Central California's Etched In Stone, but despite botched tours and multiple line up changes over the years, the band continues to redefine its sound and artistic vision.
Now Etched In Stone is gearing up to make a return this summer with brand new full-length album "Sulfur." The band is currently in the middle of the recording process, now revealing the final album art and track list for the forthcoming release.
01: The Ouroboros
02: Ill Natured Propaganda
03: Inferno (The 7th Circle)
04: Welcome the Dark
05: Sweet Scent
06: Of Their Dying
07: Like Graves
08: Callous and Cold
09: Created of Sulfur
10: Through Bastard Doctrines
11: The Hands of Turpitude
12: Paradise in Ruin
13: Ashes of Eden
14: Hymn of Solace More...
Hatebreed Posts "Seven Enemies" Clip
Hatebreed today premieres the lyric video for the track "Seven Enemies," which can be viewed here below.
The song, taken from Hatebreed's upcoming album "The Concrete Confessional" coming May 13th via Nuclear Blast, is a take on the Seven Deadly Sins that have a place in most of the world's religions.
"A lot of people gravitate towards their vices and sins and it dooms them," said the band's Jamey Jasta. "They lead to destructive lifestyle patterns, and then that starts affecting the people around them."
"Seven Enemies" is now available as an instant-grat track when "The Concrete Confessional" is pre-ordered on iTunes. More...
Slayer Announces Tour With Anthrax, Death Angel
Slayer, with special guests Anthrax and Death Angel, will join forces this fall for a seven week North American beat down.
The dates start in Cleveland on September 9th and will hit both major and secondary markets across the continent. Confirmed dates are below.
The Slayer Fan Club Presale starts at 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, May 10th, and the general on-sale begins this Friday, May 1th at 10:00AM local time. For all ticket purchasing and VIP packages details, log onto this location.
Said Slayer's Kerry King had this to say: "It's always super fun for us to tour with Anthrax. Frank is one of my best friends in the biz!! Put that together with Death Angel, and fans will probably see the best package this year. See you there!" More...
Zorormr Streams "The Adversary"
Polish one-man black metal act Zørormr just released new track "The Adversary" online. The song is from forthcoming EP "The Aftermath," which will be released on June 10th from Via Nocturna. If you like what you hear, you can pre-order "The Aftermath" right here. More...
Jorn Issues "Live To Win" Music Video
Jorn issued a new music video for the cover of the Paul Stanley cover "Live to Win." The song will appear on the new covers album "Heavy Rock Radio," which drops June 3rd via Frontiers Music srl.
The track list is:
1. I Know There's Something Going On (Frida cover) (see music video here)
2. Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover)
3. Rev on the Red Line (Foreigner cover)
4. You're the Voice (John Farnham cover)
5. Live to Win (Paul Stanley cover)
6. Don't Stop Believin' (Journey cover)
7. Killer Queen (Queen cover)
8. Hotel California (Eagles cover)
9. Rainbow in the Dark (Dio cover)
10. The Final Frontier (Iron Maiden cover)
11. Stormbringer (Deep Purple cover)
12. Die Young (Black Sabbath cover)
Check out the clip here: More...
Haken Releases "Earthrise" Music Video
U.K. progressive act Haken issued a new music video for the track "Earthrise." The song is taken from the new release "Affinity," which was just issued a few weeks back via InsideOutMusic. A review for the release can be found at this location.
The band had this to say about the new video and album release: "'Earthrise' is definitely one of the more joyful, upbeat and colourful songs on Affinity so we wanted to have some fun with this video. Miles at Crystal Spotlight pulled it out of the bag again and the visuals he's created hopefully add a new dimension to a song that's already proving to be quite popular with our fans!"
Check out the clip here:
Dream Theater Releases "Our New World" Video
Progressive metal giants Dream Theater issued a new music video for the track "Our New World." The song is taken from the sci-fi themed latest release "The Astonishing," which is available now through Roadrunner Records. The band is currently on tour playing the entirety of the release.
Check out the clip here:
Karmakanic Announce New Release "DOT"
Sweden-based progressive rockers Karmakanic has announced the release of the fifth album "DOT," which drops via InsideOutMusic on July 22nd. The band, which was originally formed in 2002, has returned with the first studio album since 2011's much-praised "In A Perfect World." The current line-up includes Jonas Reingold (The Flower Kings), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen), Morgan Ågren (Casualties Of Cool, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai), Lalle Larsson (Agents Of Mercy, Nils Erikson & Krister Jonsson.
Jonas Reingold had this to say about the album and its themes: "I got my inspiration to start writing 'DOT' when I stumbled upon a text by the famous American author and astronomer Carl Sagan a while ago. He was talking about how small and insignificant we are in this vast universe.
"It's fascinating to think that this little dot is all we are and all we'll ever be. It gives us perspective. And I think perspective is a great tool for making good choices."
"DOT" also features a track co-written with Jonas' old buddy and colleague from The Tangent, Andy Tillison, and he also contributes Hammond organ on the epic track "God, The Universe and Everything Else No One Really Cares About" which clocks in at nearly 30 minutes. You can find the full track listing of "DOT" below:
1. Dot
2. God The Universe And Everything Else No One Really Cares About, Part 1
3. Higher Ground
4. Steer By The Stars
5. Travelling Minds
6. God The Universe And Everything Else No One Really Cares About, Part 2
The artwork for "DOT" (shown below) was created by Hugh Syme, who has previously made covers for Rush, Aerosmith & Iron Maiden. The album will be available as a CD/DVD Jewel case (featuring "The Making Of DOT" and Karmakanic Live In The US and Interviews), LP with CD & digital download. More...
Now Or Never Becomes "King For A Day"
International metal act Now Or Never - featuring ex-Nightmare vocalist Joe Amore and ex-Pretty Maids members Ricky Marx (b) and Kenn Jackson (b) - released a new music video for the track "King For A Day." The song is taken from the band's latest effort "II," which was issued by Mighty Music back at the tail end of February 2016. A review for the album can be read over at this location.
Check out the clip here:
Profanatica Premieres New Song "Ordained in Bile"
New York old-school black/death metal act Profanatica premieres a new song entitled "Ordained in Bile", taken from the upcoming new fourth album "The Curling Flame of Blasphemy", which will be out in stores July 22 through Hells Headbangers.
Check out now "Ordained in Bile" below.
Armahda Premieres New Lyric Video
Brazillian power-thrashers Armahda premiere a new lyric video for "Queen Mary Insane", taken from the band's self-titled album.
Check out now "Queen Mary Insane" below.
Explains the band: More...
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