Metal News for June 11, 2014
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36 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Simone Dow Talks New Voyager Album
Featuring 13 tracks of power-prog goodness, Voyager's new release "V" (reviewed here) is a testament to the dedication of metal fans.
Shattering its initial goals, Voyager funded the album through a Kickstarter campaign that beat all expectations and saw fans of the Australian band rally to ensure new music can continue to come out from this veteran outfit.
After listening through the new album, I got in touch with Voyager guitarist Simone Dow to find out more about his this latest release came together and discuss the business side of the metal industry. Check out our full interview with Simone below. More...
The Royal Releases "Dreamcatchers" Video
Metalcore outfit The Royal has released the first single from upcoming release "Dreamcatchers." Check out the music video below.
The album will be available on iTunes and all major streaming platforms by the end of July 2014. For the artwork of the new album The Royal collaborated with illustrator Dan Mumford. You can pre-order the album at this location.
Acid Tree Posts "Righteous Violence" Clip
Brazilian prog rock/metal band Acid Tree has released its first single, titled "Righteous Violence." Along with the single release, Acid Tree has posted a video clip showing the vocal recording process and featuring the full song.
Check out the video clip below, and look out for Acid Tree to release a debut full-length album in the second half of 2014.
Eyes Set To Kill Announces New Shows
Eyes Set To Kill has announced the band's next run of shows in support of current album "Masks" that was released in the Fall of last year.
The band has been on the road ever since and has no intention of slowing down. This run will be sponsored by Coldcock Whiskey and will start in Fairplay, CO at the Southpark Camping & Music Festival. Dates are as follows:
7-3-14 - Fairplay, CO - South Park Music Festival
7-7-14 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
7-8-14 - Merriam, KS - Aftershock
7-9-14 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-10-14 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Chameleon Room - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-11-14 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-12-14 - San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-13-14 - Dallas, TX - Trees - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-15-14 - Destin, FL - Club LA - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-16-14 - Orlando, FL - Bombshell's Tavern - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-17-14 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theater - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-18-14 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-19-14 - Jacksonville, FL - Aqua In The Roc - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-20-14 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red
7-22-14 - Beckley, WV - Muncheez - w/ (hed)p.e. & December In Red More...
Bands Describe Their Personal Video Games
Arcade Sushi asked musicians from a variety of metal bands what would happen if a developer made a game specifically about them.
The full article includes answers from Sworn Enemy, Avatar, Red Fang, Lord Dying, Vintersorg, and more. Excerpts from the article follow:
The Atlas Moth
If The Atlas Moth had a video game it would be a survival horror game set at an immigration office. You'd have to sneak around solving puzzles and collecting paperwork, while avoiding being spotted and killed by border guards. It could be called Temporary Resident Evil.
Pet the Preacher
Our game would be called "Oh Sh--." It is a roleplaying game where you have to locate and capture a preacher who is on a rampage in a big, futuristic city. He is drunk, drugged and violent, raging around town comitting crimes and partying. You are the preacher's son, and every time you see him do something sick in the news or read about him in a newspaper, you go, "Oh sh--." Also, your character does not have any legs, so he can't catch the preacher, which also means you can't win the game. It will not be a seller.More...
Read the full article at Arcade Sushi.
Distress Of Ruin Releases New Music Video
Finnish metal band Distress of Ruin has published a new music video for “Bystander Effect,” taken from latest EP “Predators Among Us.”
The music video is a result of the cooperation with media students from North Karelia College Outokumpu. Bassist Sami Tolonen comments: “The story and the brutality of the song take on a new meaning with the form of this well-executed animation. With animation you can create different kind of perspectives to the songs, which has been the goal in both of our music videos.”
The “Bystander Effect” music video ends the story of the “Predators Among Us” EP and now the band continues to work on new material. In the beginning of 2015 Distress of Ruin will begin recording new tracks. More...
Like A Storm To Play Dirt Fest
The New Zealand hard rockers in Like A Storm are confirmed to play this year’s Dirt Fest. Hosted by Banana 101.5, the 16th annual Dirt Fest will take place at the Birch Run Expo Center on August 9th.
Festival owner and organizer Matt Dalton expressed that "For Dirt Fest 2014 we wanted to make the lineup something different and special." You don’t get much different or more special than three brothers all the way from Auckland, New Zealand rocking out a midwest North American stage with a didgeridoo!
The band's latest single, “Love The Way You Hate Me” skyrocketed to the number 1 spot in its home country before catapulting across the North American sea and airwaves into the number 1 spot on satellite giant SiriusXM Octane for five straight weeks. Catch Like A Storm live on these dates:
6/13: Winston Salem, ND: Ziggy’s
6/14: Winston Salem, ND: Ziggys By The Water
6/16: Newton, NJ: Newton Theater
6/17: Washington, DC: Howard Theatre
6/19: Parkersburg, WV: Radio drop-in
6/20: Parkersburg, WV: Six-Pence Pub and Eatery: Radio Show
6/21: Fredericksburg, VA: Operation Rockfest
8/03: Louisville, KY: Mercury Ballroom
8/04: Indianapolis, IN: Vogue Theater
8/06: Wichita, KS: The Cotillion Ballroom
8/09: Dirt Fest: Birch Run, MI
8/23: Rise Festival: Bismarck, ND
Akeldama Signs With Rogue Records
The Rogue Records America roster just keeps growing, now including the addition of Tampa, FL six-piece progressive metal band Akeldama.
The band has signed a two-record distribution deal with Rogue Records America. Akeldama announces this relationship with Rogue Records America by releasing a re-mastered and remixed three-song EP, simply titled "Akeldama," for free to anyone who wants it.
The band has also become involved with Project Rogue-Titans with the recent recruitment of both singers Andrew Zink and Connor Reibling.
“These guys just really shook my foundation when I heard them,” said Rogue Records America owner Dean Martinetti. “The landscapes in their music is layered thick and never at any moment loses its momentum or pacing. It’s really just well done. So, we had to ask them if they’d be a part of the family…and thankfully, they said yes.”
Akeldama released first full-length record "Everything Beautiful" on September 6th, 2013. The release was noted for its crushing grooves, lush and ambient atmosphere as well as its elite cast of guest contributors, distinguished artists Ashe O'hara (Tesseract), Keshav Dhar (Skyharbor) and Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry).
Hellcrawler Releases Split With Wölfe
Slovenian death'n'roll machine Hellcrawler and Australian blackened crust terrorists Wölfe have joined forces for a outrageous devastating action with only one aim - destroying your ear drums.
If you're missing your daily dose of apocalyptic grindcore/crust/death'n'roll noise therapy, hurry up and grab yourself a split LP "The End Of Humanity!" The track listing is as follows:
A1 - Hellcrawler - Zombie Crawlers
A2 - Hellcrawler - Overthrown Paradise
A3 - Hellcrawler - Green Machine (Kyuss Cover)
B1 - Wölfe - VIII
B2 - Wölfe - IX
B3 - Wölfe - XI
B4 - Wölfe - X More...
Provocator Releasing Debut Album
Moribund Records has set August 19th as the release date for Provocator's debut album, "Antikristus." The label also issued the following statement:
"Provocator comes from the sick & twisted mind of Bleeding Fist founder Hellscream, Antikristus his vilest and arguably most violent project yet. Across Antikristus, Hellscream conjures from his black-blood cauldron a hypnotic whirlwind of primitive, primal savagery that positively reeks of the ancient ways of black metal.
"But while reverent of the most diabolical works of Beherit, VON, and Sarcofago, Provocator imbues its blackout trance with a potent sense of ritualism and devil worship, a crude 'n' caustic pulse that aims to either possess or erase - or both. The original vanguard of isolationist black metal, Moribund once again delivers the one-man goods with Provocator."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Let Jesus Fuck You (intro) [0:09]
2. Unholy Rape Of The Holy Whore [3:51]
3. 7 Storms of Eternal Damnation [4:47]
4. Conqueror Of Blasphemus Revenge [5:02]
5. Profanation of the Cross [3:50]
6. Kirkebrann [3:35]
7. Black Star of Lucifer [3:52]
8. Antikristus [3:24]
A statement from Hellscream reads: "The story started in 2012 when I started to put together all the old material that I never used for Bleeding Fist and was laying down in my closet for years, so I wrote the first EP, Darkness is Rising, which was released under the banner of Doomentia Records, strictly limited to 300 copies as a 7? vinyl. After that release, I was pretty much inspired in that old raw and morbid way of making music, so I decided to start putting together the full-length, which was written in a few days. After that, I booked the studio and recorded the whole album in a day. Provocator is simply a tribute to the old raw sound of the the first wave of black metal as Hellhammer, Blasphemy, VON, Bathory." More...
Ill Nino To Release New Album
Ill Nino is returning with a third album on Victory Records, titled "Till Death, La Familia" set for release on July 22nd.
The album was produced by Eddie Wohl (Anthrax, Fuel, Cradle Of Filth), co-produced by Dave Chavarri and Ill Nino, and mastered by Maor Applebaum (Sepultura).
Drummer Chavarri comments: “Ill Nino’s Till Death, La Familia is by far the most modern, brutal, and memorable release since our debut release Revolution, Revolución.”
Listen to the single "Live Like There’s No Tomorrow" below. Pre-order packages for "Till Death, La Familia" are now available via Victory Records. Every pre-order will receive an instant download of “Live Like There’s No Tomorrow” and will automatically be entered to win an ESP guitar autographed by Ill Nino. More...
Wovenwar Announces Record Release Shows
Wovenwar will be playing three record release shows in southern California this August. The shows will be at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Soma in San Diego, and The Roxy in Hollywood.
These shows take place after the new band hones its live edge on tour with Black Label Society July through early August. Tickets for the record release shows will go on sale Friday, June 13th. Tickets and info for the band's full list of current dates can be found at this location.
A new track and pre-orders for the band's self-titled debut will be launched next week. "Wovenwar" will be available in North America on August 5th, in the UK/Europe on August 4th, and in the European GAS territories on the 1st of August.
Wovenwar documented the recording process of this forthcoming self-titled debut, due out later this summer. Check out the latest video clip from the studio right here. More...
Serpent Noir Reveals Album Track Listing
Greek black metal outfit Serpent Noir today reveals the track listing for the band's upcoming full-length album "Erotomysticism," which follows the band's split last year with Andramelech.
I. The Veritable Red Dragon
II. Ayin
III. Al Runa
IV. Desert of Azazel
V. The Dioscuri of Darkness
VI. The Initiatrice of A'arab Zaraq
VII. Mephistophelian Pacts
Further details on the album are forthcoming. You can also check out a song off the band's debut 2010 EP "Sanguis XI" below. More...
Void Ritual Streaming "Mourning The Dawn"
Tridroid Records has partnered up with Nefarious Realm to host a world premiere of Void Ritual's "Mourning the Dawn."
A previously unreleased track, "Mourning the Dawn" will only be available for purchase as part of the cassette release of Void Ritual's debut album "Holodomor." Check out the song below.
Void Ritual is a one man project of Daniel Jackson (Ancestral Oath) meant to be uglier and more miserable than his other musical pursuits. Void Ritual deals with death as a visceral, human experience.
The EP’s name, “Holodomor” refers to a man-made famine, which resulted in the deaths of millions of people from the Ukraine. The track listing is as follows:
1. Cold
2. Void Ritual
3. Holodomor
4. Mourning the Dawn More...
Acid King Signs New Record Deal
Svart Records is happy to announce the signing of San Francisco's Acid King and will be handling the band's forthcoming new album worldwide. Svart comments:
"The new album, which is the legendary stoner rock band's first in 10 years, was recorded at Sharkbite Studios by Billy Anderson with Toshi Kasai and mixed by Billy Anderson. Featuring cover art by esteemed tattoo artist Tim Lehi, the nine-track album will be available on CD, gatefold double-LP, and digital formats in February 2015. Title and tracklisting to be announced shortly.
"Acid King spent a few successful weeks in Europe in 2012, playing a few shows with Saint Vitus and performing at such festivals as Muskelrock and Roadburn. This week, the band will escape the studio, having completed work on the new album, and will embark on a two-week Euro tour. Starting in Milan and traveling through western Europe and the UK, the tour climaxes with a show at the Hellfest Festival in France."
Confirmed dates/venues are as follows:
June 10 - Milano, Italy @ Lo If Club
June 11 - Lausanne, Switzerland @ Lausanne
June 12 - Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof
June 13 - Brussels, Belgium @ Magasin 4 w/ Spirit Caravan
June 14 - Paris, France @ Glazart w/ Spirit Caravan
June 15 - Leeds, UK @ Brundell Social Club
June 16 - Edinburgh, UK @ Bannermans
June 17 - Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
June 18 - London, UK @ Underworld
June 19 - Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Be Good
June 21 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest More...
Cripper Inks Deal With Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the addition of German thrash outfit Cripper to its roster. The label comments:
"Cripper are convincing with their enthralling mix of old-school and modern thrash metal. Served with technical refinement and a lot of groove, they kick ass while being varied and distinct. Since their founding in 2005, the guys and gal from Hannover, Germany have left their marks as being a rousing live band, carrying the audience with dashing songs and sweaty shows.
"On tours with Overkill and Onslaught, Cripper have spread their virus throughout Europe. Once a big festival was infected, they would book the band again – Cripper played several times on festivals such as: Summer Breeze, Wacken Rocks, Metalfest, and Rockharz Open Air. But there's more – boarding the well-known 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise ship from Miami twice, playing the Brutal Assault festival in the Czech Republic, shows at the Bang Your Head, in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland and being invited to enter the stage of the Slovenian Metaldays five times have allowed Cripper to gain international recognition and a continuously growing fanbase.
"So far, Cripper have released three studio albums and with that formed their distinctive style. The creative works of this highly motivated self made team is always showing through in three different aspects: the album artwork, merchandise, and so far four complex and artistic music video productions that the band has self-produced from start to finish. Some new song material is ready, which will form the cornerstones of the upcoming album are set. Fire at will!" More...
Body Count Posts "Institutionalized" Cover
In the latest of tracks streaming from the new Body Count album "Manslaughter," Ice-T has posted a remake of the Suicidal Tendencies track "Institutionalized."
In the remake, the lyrical content is changed to vignettes about playing on the Xbox, resetting internet passwords, and vegans. Stream the remake of "Institutionalized" below.
Hevilan Signs To Massacre
Massacre Records has issued the following announcement about a new band signing:
"Meet Hevilan, one of the latest additions to our artist roster! The history of Hevilan from Brazil began back in 2005 when Johnny Moraes (guitar) decided to search for musicians that shared the same ideals and soon found Biek Yohaitus (bass) and Alex Pasqualle (vocals) to form a heavy metal group.
"Hevilan then released the well received 3-song EP 'Blinded Faith,' which was followed by the 'Blinded Tour' through four Brazilian states and which included a gig at the Pedrock festival in Pedralva, Brazil. Support gigs for Primal Fear (2006) and Dr. Sin (2007) also should be mentioned."
Hevilan describes the band's sound as "dark, aggressive, but at the same time melodic." After extensive touring, Hevilan began to work on the band's debut album. After pre-production, Aquiles Priester (Hangar, ex-Angra) was announced as guest drummer on Hevilan's upcoming album.
The band's debut album "The End Of Time" is set to be released later this year via Massacre Records.
Gorguts Kicking Off New Live Trek
The acclaimed death metal extremists in Gorguts are kicking off a headlining European tour. The "Colored Sands Summer Tour" kicks off tomorrow, June 12th, in Copenhagen, DK and will see the band travel through 6 countries, concluding with a performance at this year's Hellfest in Clisson, FR on June 21st.
Following the festival, Gorguts will join this year's "Death To All Tour" (featuring label mates Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert of Cynic) as special guests starting on June 22nd in Dornbirn, AU, and will conclude on June 28th at Inferno Festival in Lausanne, CH. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
The band is touring in support of new album "Colored Sands" (reviewed here), which can also be heard in full right here: More...
Deathwhite Streaming New Song
Dark melodic metallers Deathwhite have announced the upcoming release of the "Ethereal" EP on July 1st. "Ethereal" is the band's first full sonic representation, recorded in the spring of 2014 with producer/engineer Matt Very at Very Tight Studios.
An additional song, "A Burden to Carry," is also included, having been recorded in the fall of 2013 during a separate studio session. The band has posted the song "When I (Wasn't) You" from the upcoming EP below.
Ending Quest Posts New Track
FDA Rekotz recently announced the June 20th release of "The Summoning" from old school Swedish death metallers Ending Quest. "The Summoning" is the debut 11-track album of this three-piece slaughter brigade, which also boasts members of Desolator.
The cover artwork was done by ArtWars Medendesign (Master, Lifeless, December Flower). A promo video for album track "Sumerian Invocation" is now streaming below.
Betraying The Martyrs Reveals Album Details
Betraying The Martyrs has today revealed the track listing and pre-orders for upcoming album "Phantom," due out July 15th.
Support the band by pre-ordering your copy via Sumerian Records, and check out the advance track "Where The World Ends" below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Jigsaw
2. Where The World Ends
3. Walk Away
4. Let It Go
5. L’abysse Des Anges
6. Phantom (Fly Away) Feat. Gus Farias
7. What’s Left of You
8. Afterlife
9. Legends Never Die
10. Lighthouse
11. Your Throne
12. Our Kingdom
13. Closure Found More...
Gronibard Debut Release Being Reissued
French cult goregrind band Gronibard will reissue its untitled 2001 debut full-length as a limited edition cassette with bonus tracks via Kaotoxin Records. Released that year through Bones Brigade records, the seminal release was met with massive hype within the Grindcore and Goregrind scene.
Kaotoxin Records will re-introduce the world to this slab of chaos as limited-edition (100 copies only) cassette tape featuring bonus material. A digital edition will also be made available. Release date is tentatively scheduled for late 2014/early 2015. This re-issue will feature brand new artwork and layout courtesy of ex-Gronibard drummer Natachatte. More...
Rob Zombie Launches Film Making Contest
Rob Zombie’s first concert film, "The Zombie Horror Picture Show," was released on May 19th by Zodiac Swan/T-Boy/UMe and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Music DVD chart. Zombie also recently teased his next feature film project called "31."
To celebrate, Zombie has teamed with ZUUS Media and CraveOnline for a horror filmmaking contest. Fans are invited to create three-minute short horror films for the chance to have their entry selected to premiere across ZUUS, CraveOnline and RobZombie.com. For more information about the contest, visit this location.
Available on Blu-ray, DVD and longform digital video, "The Zombie Horror Picture Show" puts the viewer at the center of the action for a set of 16 Rob Zombie classics, including “Dragula,” “Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Super Town,” “Living Dead Girl,” “More Human Than Human,” and the crushing cover of Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re An American Band” from the 2013 album "Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor."
Recorded live over two nights in Texas, the film captures Zombie's elaborate, multi-media production of SFX, animatronic robots, pyrotechnics, oversized LED screens and state-of-the-art light show combined with his powerhouse band featuring John 5, Piggy D and Ginger Fish.
Zombie will also be resurrecting the Great American Nightmare experience this September through November. Details are available at this location.
Mastodon Premieres New Music Video "High Road"
Mastodon premiered the music video for then new track "High Road" over at Pitchfork at this location (also in the player below). The song appears on the upcoming new release "Once More 'Round the Sun," which drops on June 24th.
The video tells the epic tale of nerd battles and LARPing and was directed by Roboshobo. The track list for the album is:
1. Tread Lightly
2. The Motherload
3. High Road
4. Once More 'Round the Sun
5. Chimes At Midnight (see visual representation video)
6. Asleep In the Deep
7. Feast Your Eyes
8. Aunt Lisa
9. Ember City
10. Halloween
11. Diamond In the Witch House
Check out "High Road" here: More...
Ferium Posts New Video
Israeli modern death metal group Ferium has released the official music video for the song "Change of Winds," taken off their debut album, "Reflections." The album is out now on Transcend Music and available on digital and CD formats. Check out the video for "Change of Winds" below. "Reflections" features cover art by Eliran Kanto (Hatebreed, Sodom, Atheist).
Formed in 2006, Ferium were initially inspired by Pantera and Lamb Of God but over time influence from the likes of Textures, Gojira, Death and more found its way into their sound. 2009 saw their first EP "The New Law" which gained the band international recognition, enabling them to play large local events such as Summer Carnage and Hallelujah and also shows outside of their homeland including Wacken 2009. 2013 saw the band return to tour Europe/UK supporting The Agonist and Threat Signal.
Cemetery Lust Streaming "Ride The Beast"
Today, American filth-cult Cemetery Lust premieres the new track "Ride the Beast" at Terrorizer magazine's website. Check out the song below.
The track hails from Cemetery Lust's forthcoming second album, "Orgies of Abomination," set for international release on June 24th via Hells Headbangers. The track listing is as follows:
1. Inhumane Indulgence (Intro)
2. Mass Grave Orgy
3. Bloody Whore Bath
4. Ride The Beast
5. Malice In The Morgue
6. Cyborg Sex Machine
7. Tenement
8. Devils Grave Disturbance
9. Intent To Molest
10. Cum On The Cross
11. S.T.D. (Sexually Transmitted Death)
12. Malefic Masturbation More...
Grave Digger Posts "Return Of The Reaper" Preview
German metal legends Grave Digger released an interactive preview clip, featuring snippets from the entire upcoming new album "Return of the Reaper." The album is set for release via Napalm Records on July 14th (EU/UK) and July 15th (USA/CAN).
The track list for the album is:
1. Return of the Reaper
2. Hell Funeral
3. War God
4. Tattooed Rider
5. Resurrection Day
6. Season of the Witch (see lyric video here)
7. Road Rage Killer
8. Dia de los Muertos
9. Satan's Host
10. Grave Desecrator
11. Death Smiles at All of Us
12. Nothing to Believe
Check out the preview here: More...
In Solitude To Tour Europe This Fall
Swedish metallers In Solitude will be heading out on a European tour together with Finnish rockers Beastmilk starting in October. Scandinavian colleagues Obnoxious Youth will support them.
Comments In Solitude: “We're very glad to announce this headlining tour, and we can´t wait to steer and spill death's lights in Europe again. And in such splendid company. We're sure this will be something particularly steep and special for all of us!”
In Solitude's third album “Sister” was released in the Fall of last year. See the band live on these dates: More...
Disarmonia Mundi Posts Second Documentary Clip
Disarmonia Mundi has released the second episode for the "Making Of D-Generation" documentary, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "Fragments Of D-Generation" album release and the "Red Clouds" video.
Watch this second video clip in the series below, or check out the previously posted first entry over at this location.
Balfor Gearing Up To Record Album
Balfor has issued the following announcement about gearing up to record an upcoming album:
"We are glad to announce this week Balfor finally will enter the studio to start recording of a new album. We’ll try to inform you about all the process.
"All further details about the album will be announced soon. Stay tuned! You can find a few pre-production tracks below." More...
Belphegor Posts Recording Footage
Diabolic death/black metal outfit Belphegor has released the first studio report from the upcoming album "Conjuring The Dead." The trailer provides a glimpse into the bass and drum recording process at Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida.
You can pre-order the album right here before "Conjuring The Dead" will be unleashed on August 5th [North America], August 8th [EU/ Brazil] and August 11th [UK/FR] via Nuclear Blast.
Sanctuary Finishes New Album, Announces Date
Re-activated Seattle metal legends Sanctuary have finally wrapped-up the recording of the long awaited new release "The Year The Sun Died" - the first studio album since 1989's "Into the Mirror Black." The album is set for release on Sept. 29th (EU) and Sept. 30th (North America) via Century Media Records. The album was recorded in Seattle at Soundhouse Studios with Zeuss (Whitechapel/Hatebreed) and features 11 tracks, plus a bonus cover of The Doors' classic, "Waiting For The Sun."
Frontman Warrel Dane commented: "Now that hell has officially frozen over and the pigs have flown, I can proudly say 'The Year The Sun Died' is finished. The record that nobody thought would ever get here has come in kicking...and yes, there is screaming! Working with Zeuss (aka the commander) was great. He really pushed us all to be better. This is a very modern sounding record with roots still firmly planted in old school, six-string metal, and I gotta give him creds for that."
More information on the new album is expected soon.
Sanctuary's current line-up:
Warrel Dane - Vocals
Jim Sheppard - Bass
Brad Hull - Guitars
Lenny Rutledge - Guitar
Dave Budbill - Drums More...
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody Posts Update On New Album
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody posted an update on the impending new release "Prometheus - Symphonia Ignis Divinus." Originally planned for a summer release, the album has been pushed back until the latter part of 2014.
The update reads: "Hi to all! Here we go with an important update related with the new Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody album entitled "Prometheus - Symphonia Ignis Divinus." In reality we can not tell too much until an official statement by Nuclear Blast will appear (and we guess it should appear in a short time). What we can just reveal in the meantime is that the release date will be postponed of some more months and that the reason for that is that the album is going to be '…nothing else than a real masterpiece!' (Markus Wosgien, Nuclear Blast - Head Of Promotion). Yes, that was the amazing reaction of our friends of Nuclear Blast who recently had the chance to hear a demo of the first songs extracted from the new Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody album. Markus continues: 'Cinematic, orchestral and epic as only Rhapsody can be. Probably more cinematic than ever before as in some cases I had the real feeling of sitting in front of a giant screen and to enjoy the vision of a big budget Hollywood movie while listening to an amazing soundtrack of the last generation where metal, hybrid music, symphonic, folk, opera - and much more - blend themselves perfectly! Honestly I don’t find other words to describe the amazing melodies of this extraordinary album with an outstanding Alessandro Conti, some of the greatest choirs ever heard in this kind of music, some great surprises and many songs that could soon become real hits!.'
"We want to thank Markus for his incredible words and let you know that after such presentation and the related excitement of our record company, we agreed together with Nuclear Blast to postpone of some more months the release date in order to find the perfect timing for it and to make of this album a top priority release for the label. More...
Arch Enemy, Kreator To Tour North American In Fall
Various online sources indicate that it appears that Arch Enemy will embark on a North American tour in support of the new album "War Eternal" (see review here). In addition, Kreator, Huntress, and Starkill will be on the bill. The band recently confirmed a European trek with Kreator, Sodom, Vader which would begin immediately after the dates listed below.
Please note that the following dates and venue locations have not yet been officially announced by the bands or respective labels:
10/23 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
10/24 New York, NY – Best Buy Theatre
10/25 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
10/26 Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
10/27 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
10/28 Quebec City, QC – Imperial Theater
10/29 Toronto, ON – The Opera House
11/01 Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick
11/02 Regina, SK – Riddell Centre
11/03 Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
11/04 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
11/06 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
11/07 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
11/08 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
11/10 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
11/11 West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
11/12 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
11/14 Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
11/15 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
11/16 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
11/18 Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights
11/19 Joliet, IL – Mojoes
11/20 Grand Rapids, MI
11/21 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
11/22 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
11/23 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues More...
Triaxis Reveals New Bass Player
Welsh heavy metal outfit, Triaxis has announced that Control the Storm bass player, Becky Baldwin has joined the band as replacement for Owen Crawford, who left the group this past April. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"We are delighted that Becky has joined us. Her skill as a musician was evident from the onset of her studio audition, and her professionalism and enthusiasm for the music was definitely apparent. We can't wait to get on stage with her and start the next chapter of Triaxis. We'd like to thank everyone who applied, the level of musicianship was excellent all round"
Triaxis are currently writing their third album, and will be appearing at SOS Festival, Radcliffe Civic Hall, Manchester on July 20th 2014
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