Metal News for June 15, 2016
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Planar Deformation Releases New Cassette
Planar Deformation just released a new, self-titled and limited edition cassette via Tetraktys Media. You can stream all the songs below, or pick up your digital or physical copy at Bandcamp here.
The release was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Volpeil Studios in Missoula, MT by Kyle Petrilli and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Extinct Comets 04:14
2. Escape Velocity 04:48
3. Members Of The Swarm 04:14
4. Impacted Surface 03:38 More...
Mine Collapse Posts "Mouthpiece"
The first single from Chicago trio Mine Collapse has come online - checking out the opening track to the band's self-titled EP, "Mouthpiece," in the player below.
Recorded with Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos, Lord Mantis, Harm's Way) at Bricktop Recording, and mastered by Carl Saff (Coliseum, Sofy Major, Young Widows), the self-titled debut from Mine Collapse delves into a uniquely heavy, jagged, sludge-punk sound featuring reverb-soaked vocals.
Clocking in at twenty-two minutes, the four-song EP shows layers of frantic noise rock and doom riffage stacked atop its jazz-infused pummeling drum style.
Issues the band on the EP's lead song, "The dark lyrics of the opening track 'Mouthpiece' address the frustrations in the face of a corporatized culture and the inevitable surrender to it. -- Fleeting false hope/ Dulling the point/ Left with no other choice/ Forced down/Until we choke."
Mine Collapse has also confirmed a Chicago record release show for their debut EP, which sees the group supporting Child Bite and Snafu on July 30th.
7/09/2016 Underground Lounge - Chicago, IL w/ Fashion Week, Propane Propane, Scum Lord
7/30/2016 Burlington - Chicago, IL *EP Release Show w/ Child Bite, Snafu More...
Tanzwut Posts New Video
The new video single "Stille Wasser" from Tanzwut and featuring Liv Kristine is out now. This track is taken from the album "Schreib Es Mit Blut," due out on July 8th (EU) / August 19th (USA). The new album's track listing is:
1. Schreib Es Mit Blut
2. Steig Ein
3. Bruder Leichtsinn
4. Chaos
5. Reiter Ohne Kopf
6. Geteert Und Gefedert
7. Stille Wasser
8. Reicher Als Ein König
9. Hahnenkampf
10. Wenn Ich Tot Bin
11. An Den Klippen
12. Bleib Bei Mir
13. Wer Wir Sind
14. Neue Ufer
15. Stille Wasser (feat. Liv Kristine) (Bonus Track)
Meek Is Murder Posts "Full Hearts, Empty Rooms"
Meek Is Murder today presents newest track "Full Hearts, Empty Rooms," which can be heard in the player below.
The ripping new tune sees the Brooklyn trio inject some Morbid Angel slime/sludge into its trademark, forward-charging sound – a stampede of D-beats and angst on par with Converge. Coincidentally, Converge's Kurt Ballou produced Meek's new album, "Was."
Produced by Ballou and mastered by Alan Douches (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Tombs), "Was" is set for a July 15th release. See the band live on these upcoming summer tour dates:
Jul 2 - Ithaca, NY @ One Fest w/ Dragged Into Sunlight, Primitive Man, Cult Leader
Jul 9 - Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall w/ Candiria, Netherlands More...
Knight Of Tears Releases Debut EP
American metal band Knight of Tears has released a debut, self-titled EP consisting of five tracks. The release was recorded and mixed in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at Quad Rocker Records by engineer Tom Hall, and mastered by John Cuniberti.
Knight of Tears formed in the summer of 2014 when Colin Burgeson and Seamus Gleason began playing original music together. Lead vocalist Scott Omeara joined in October and bassist Dave Swiecki joined a few weeks after. You can grab the EP at iTunes here. More...
Headbangers Ball Posts Tour Trailer
The Canadian hyperblasters from Kataklysm will return to Europe in December of 2016 as part of the "MTV Headbangers Ball" tour.
The varied line-up will be completed by U.S. heavy metallers Iced Earth, Finnish folk metallers Ensiferum, and US metalcore stalwarts Unearth. A teaser trailer also just came online and can be seen below.
"Headbangers Ball" - a name that evokes pure heavy metal nostalgia - will breathe new life again and, by the end of this year, MTV's classic 80's show shall return as a series of events. Dates for the winter tour are available after the jump.
King Parrot Comments On Upcoming Tour
Australian outfit King Parrot can't get enough of Europe and will be coming back to the continent for the second time in 2016. After a successful run in January, February and March as direct support to legendary Soulfly, King Parrot will be the opening act for another pair of metal giants, Exodus and Obituary.
The "Battle Of The Bays Euro Tour 2016" will run through October and November, also including NY groove/industrial crossover band Prong. The band opened the year with a bang and will also close it in a very exciting and noticeable way, ensures King Parrot vocalist Matt Young:
"All of us in King Parrot are excited to announce our return to Europe on what is one of the most prolific and legendary tours we have done to date. To get the opportunity to tour with bands of this ilk is something we don't take lightly. We'll ensure all the punters making it out early will get a 100% over the top and energetic performance from King Parrot.
"Touring with our favorite bands is something we enjoy very much, and we want to ensure that we continue to build on the fans we have made in Australia, Asia and North America. Our last 2 European tours with Weedeater and Soulfly were both really successful, and I think this package is as strong as it gets in the extreme metal world. Be prepared, this tour is stacked from top to bottom and we'll ensure the stage is on fire by the time we are done." More...
Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper Announces New Album
Dissonance Productions proudly announces the worldwide signing of Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper. The recently launched rock/metal label will release the band's new album, "Walking In The Shadows," on September 23rd.
It will be the band's first new recording since 1987's "Rock You To Hell." Pre-order information for the album's standard and limited edition digipak formats will be announced shortly.
Vocalist/band leader Steve Grimmett updated fans via a Facebook posting in early January noting, "2016 has started and that means only 29 days until I start touring again. This year it's Europe then North America, South America, plus a new album... bring it on!"
He continued in discussing the new album saying, "I am tremendously proud of the album. It has taken a long time because it has been fraught with problems, but we have ended up with the best thing I have done in decades. We're all looking forward to bring it to the fans and excited to be doing a world tour, starting straight after its release, and carrying on until 2017."
Surrounding himself with an all new band, Grimmett recently completed a 22-date North American trek. Due to its success, the band recently announced a planned return in the autumn to support the new album after release. More...
Denner / Shermann Posts "Son Of Satan" Teaser
A trailer for new music video "Son of Satan" from from Denner / Shermann has been released. The track is taken from the band's new studio album, "Masters of Evil," which will drop on June 24th via Metal Blade Records.
Swedish director Owe Lingwall shot the video at studio 1646 in Umea in Northern Sweden. The date for the world premiere of Denner / Shermann's "Son Of Satan" music video will be announced shortly.
"Masters Of Evil" contains eight new Denner / Shermann tracks that continue right where the EP, "Satan's Tomb "(2015), The album cover for "Masters Of Evil" was painted by Swedish artist Thomas Holm, who also created the artwork for" Satan's Tomb." The track listing is as follows:
1. Angel's Blood
2. Son of Satan
3. The Wolf Feeds at Night
4. Pentagram and the Cross
5. Masters of Evil
6. Servants of Dagon
7. Escape from Hell
8. The Baroness More...
Anagnorisis Reveals New Album Details
Louisville, Kentucky-based black metal sect Anagnorisis this week announces the title and additional info on an upcoming LP, which is being completed for fall release.
Having recently completed the drum tracking, a brief trailer from the sessions at the mammoth The Tracking Room Studios has been issued. Check out the studio report below.
Further delving into ancient Greek texts for inspiration, the new Anagnorisis record bears the title "Peripeteia." While the bulk of the recording for "Peripeteia" was engineered by guitarist Zak Denham at his home studio, newly recruited drummer Cody McCoy (Cerná, Boreworm) recently tracked drums for the record at the massive The Tracking Room Studios in Nashville (Megadeth, Deep Purple, King Crimson, Taylor Swift).
Issues Anagnorisis on the concept of the new album, "'Peripeteia' is a story over thirty years in the making; a tale not just based on our vocalist Zachary Kerr's life... it is his life. We choose the title to complete the cycle, both literally and figuratively, on our narrative started on Beyond All Light, and to reference our namesake, the concept of anagnorisis. 'Peripeteia' is the reversal, the turning point, the moment immediately preceding the crucial discovery (anagnorisis). We've taken all of the hope, fear, loss, joy, anger and turned it into fifty-four minutes of music that we are excited to share with all of you this Autumn."
New album "Peripeteia" will see a fall release on LP and CD through Germany-based Vendetta Records, on cassette through Yehonala in Europe and Like Young Records in the US, and all digital formats. More...
Frameworks Streaming "Fear Of Missing Out"
Frameworks has a new track online for streaming titled "Fear Of Missing Out," which can be heard below and comes off the "Smother" album due out in LP / CD / cassette formats on July 8th via Deathwish.
The album was recorded by Matt McClellan (Being As An Ocean, O’ Brother, etc) at Glow In The Dark Studios and mastered by Brad Boatright (Converge, Self Defense Family, etc) at Audiosiege Mastering.
Deatwish Inc. comments that “Smother” is "a massive leap forward for Frameworks. The album dynamically pulses with hook-laden melodious riffs and moving emotional crescendos. All of it gushing with a rare creative beauty and maturity that will appeal to listeners from all corners of the underground music world." More...
Scour Posts New Song Online
In advance of the official detonation of a self-titled debut, Scour - the extreme metal collaboration uniting the talents of Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint etc.), John Jarvis (Pig Destroyer), Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation), Chase Fraser (Continuum, former Animosity, Decrepit Birth), and Jesse Schobel (Strong Intention) - is pleased to unveil closing track "Tear Gas" for mass devourment.
Comments Engemann of the track: "'Tear Gas' was the final song written for the debut EP. It was completed backstage on the Cannibal Corpse/Cattle Decapitation tour last year. Every day Jarvis and myself would 'Scour' for an isolated, quiet spot to set up my portable recording studio. I remember specifically Rob Barrett walking in during the tracking of this song, and gave his nod of approval [laughs]. This song has a chorus section at the end that is unique to this album. Once it was finished, I sent it to Philip to write the lyrics. Of course, The Kid completely just nailed the chorus. 'Let the war be waged...'"
The band's six-track, self-titled debut was mixed by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Cattle Decapitation, Cobalt, Khemmis) and will see release July 15th, 2016 through Housecore Records on CD and vinyl formats. More...
Karnak Seti Releasing New Album
Five long years after the release of “In Harmonic Entropy,” Portuguese melodic death metal group Karnak Seti finally returns with a third full-length album titled “The Distance That Made Us Cold.”
Set for release on June 30th, this new album was recorded at Ultrasound Studios Moita by Hugo Andrade and Nuno Pardal and mixed by André Tavares. The first new song from the album, “The Bliss Of Living," can be heard below. More...
Jorn Posts "You're The Voice" Video
Earlier this month Frontiers Music Srl released Jorn's new all-covers album, "Heavy Rock Radio." Over the weeks leading up to the release, Jorn released a series of music videos for many of the songs on the album.
Today Jorn drops another exceptional video: check out his take on the John Farnham classic "You're the Voice" below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. I Know There's Something Going On (Frida cover) (see music video here)
2. Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover) (see video clip here)
3. Rev on the Red Line (Foreigner cover)
4. You're the Voice (John Farnham cover)
5. Live to Win (Paul Stanley cover) (see video here)
6. Don't Stop Believin' (Journey cover)
7. Killer Queen (Queen cover)
8. Hotel California (Eagles cover) (watch the video)
9. Rainbow in the Dark (Dio cover)
10. The Final Frontier (Iron Maiden cover)
11. Stormbringer (Deep Purple cover) (see video clip here)
12. Die Young (Black Sabbath cover) More...
Integrity Streaming Power Trip Split
Just days before the album is released worldwide via Magic Bullet Records, the new split 12" from Integrity and Power Trip has now come online for full streaming. Listen in below, and you can also find a full list of upcoming tour dates for both bands after the jump.
Fractal Cypher Streaming "Lost"
Montreal prog metal outfit Fractal Cypher is giving fans a taste of what's to come with the premiere of second single "Lost" off upcoming debut album "The Human Paradox," which is set for a release on September 7th.
The album was produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) and will be comprised of 9 songs, each hand picked and strategically chosen to best represent the living, breathing entity that is Fractal Cypher.
Vocalist Simon Lavoie comments: "This track is the perfect balance between heaviness and softness, and it's a track that truly unleashes the full sound of the band. I’d say it’s the most representative song of the record in terms of sound, composition and arrangements. It’s a song we enjoy to play and I think people will feel the same as we do. Play it loud!"
1. Lost (8:23)
2. Endless Circle (6:26)
3. Shining A While (8:04)
4. Prison Planet (5:27) [Prog-Sphere]
5. Imminent Extinction (6:28)
6. Final Abode (8:32)
7. Awakening (6:21)
8. Idle Words (7:52)
9. The Ghost Of Myself (7:24) More...
Countless Skies Posts Full New Album
Emerging Hertfordshire-based melodic death metal quartet Countless Skies has made upcoming debut album, "New Dawn," available for full streaming online.
"New Dawn" is due out on the 24th of June via Kolony Records and was recorded by Danny Biggin at HVR Studios, before seeing its mix and master under the scrutiny of Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio. The artwork was crafted by the talented Carl Ellis. You can also see Countless Skies live:
02.07.2016 - Portland Arms, Cambridge
04.07.2016 - Fiddlers Elbow, London
21.07.2016 - B2 Venue, Norwich
22.07.2016 - Old Salutation Inn, Nottingham
31.07.2016 - Lostock Festival, Cheshire
06.08.2016 - The Green Room, Welwyn Garden City
17.09.2016 - Warhorns Festival, Yorkshire More...
Rob Zombie Posts "31" Trailer
Rob Zombie today unleashes an official trailer for new movie "31" (some of you already called it on what will be happening with Sherri Moon and how she'll be presented...)
The film, which centers around five carnival workers playing a survival game called "31," is scheduled to be released on October 21st, 2016.
It stars Sheri Moon Zombie, Malcolm McDowell, and Jeff Daniel Phillips. The official "31" poster was also just released and can be seen here. More...
Insomnium Unveils "Winter's Gate"
Finnish melodic death metal group Insomnium just revealed the cover artwork for upcoming album, "Winter's Gate."
It's a concept album made up of one epic 40 minute song. The album is built around a short story, "Winter's Gate" (Talven portti in Finnish), written by vocalist & bassist Niilo Sevänen, recipient of numerous Finnish awards and nominations.
The short story is about a group of Vikings who set out to find a fabled island west of Ireland, despite the treacherous winter drawing near. The full story will be released together with the album as a book with translations in English, Finnish and German, and illustrated by the artist Teemu Tähkänen. More...
Volker Announces Shows With Moonspell
Kaotoxin, in collaboration with K Productions, is proud to announce Volker will tour France with Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Moonspell in December.
Volker will not only be promoting the EP released in April, but also introducing new titles from a forthcoming debut full-length planned for a January 2017 release. France's winter weather forecast looks... dark!
Dec. 09 - FR - Istres - Usine
Dec. 10 - FR - Audincourt - Moloco
Dec. 11 - FR - Caen - Cargo
Dec. 14 - FR - Savigny-le-temple - Empreinte
Dec. 15 - FR - Grenoble - Belle Electrique
Dec. 16 - FR - Nancy - Chez paulette More...
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Opeth Signs With Nuclear Blast
Update: a brief snippet from the new album in a recording video has now come online and can be heard right here.
Nuclear Blast Entertainment is very pleased to announce the signing of Swedish band Opeth. The label comments:
"Always an unstoppable force for uniqueness amid a sea of generic swill, Opeth have been setting the rulebook ablaze, and ploughing a uniquely progressive and exploratory furrow for over 25 years now. Neither conforming nor exhibiting any desire to be restricted to a single genre, Opeth, quite simply, have a time honored tradition of blowing our minds with both class and forward thinking. All these years later, nothing and everything has changed once again with their forthcoming album 'Sorceress.'"
"We're happy to confirm that we have indeed signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment and will be putting out our 12th studio album 'Sorceress' via our own imprint, Moderbolaget Records," states Mikael Åkerfeldt. "The decision was made in Markus Staiger's (Nuclear Blast kingpin) ridiculously potent Porsche going at 150 mph somewhere in the south of Germany. We're happy to be part of the NB team and look forward to a fruitful relationship."
Nuclear Blast owner, Markus Staiger, continues: "I am honored that Opeth have joined the Nuclear Blast family. Mikael Åkerfeldt and his fellow bandmates have demonstrated time and time again that Opeth are a band that never release an album that sounds the same. You never know what their new music will sound like! Nuclear Blast has been following the musical journey of Opeth from the beginning with 'Orchid' to landmark albums like 'Still Life,' 'Deliverance,' 'Damnation,' and 'Blackwater Park,' right up to 2014's 'Pale Communion!' The band have become one of the most challenging artists in rock music today. It is not often that we get to work with musicians of their caliber and I'm thrilled to have such a unique genre-leader on the label. The future for Opeth and Nuclear Blast looks very bright." More...
Castle Kicking Off Massive Tour
West Coast doom metal legion Castle will kick off the first leg of an epic North American live takeover this evening in Phoenix, Arizona.
The mammoth trek includes a three-week run of tour dates around an appearance at the Maryland Doom Fest on June 24t,h followed by a month-long headlining trek beginning July 17th and running through August 20th. From there, Castle will take a week-long pause before taking to the streets yet again for a month's worth of Canadian dates through September 29th.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Mat Davis: "We're looking forward to unleashing the new tracks on the road this Summer and excited to be playing with some great bands along the way; including one of our favorites, The Obsessed at The Maryland Doom Fest - not to be missed!" More...
Induction Streams New Single
The long-awaited single of the international symphonic/power metal act act Induction entitled “The Outwitted Consecration“ is out and streaming in the player below. The song was recorded at Grapow Studios and produced by Roland Grapow (MasterPlan) and co-produced by guitarist Martin Beck. It is a preview of the group's upcoming full-length album, which will be recorded next year.
Induction was founded in the Czech Republic by a guitarist/songwriter Martin Beck. The music is melodic/symphonic power metal with influence of classical music creating an epic atmosphere. The band also features Wintersun guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and Vicious Rumors/Powerized vocalist Nick Holleman among its ranks.
Band leader Martin Beck commented: “I’m really proud of the final product 'The Outwitted Consecration'! We did a great job with all the guys and crew around Induction and now we’ve set the bar, we can focus on the recordings of the album! While we recorded this single, there are a lot of great memories to look back upon. The entire process of 'The Outwitted Consecration' has been a blast and will be with us for a long time! Thank you everyone for the great support!"
"The Outwitted Consecration" is also available via iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Check out the track here: More...
Lefutray Announces European Tour
Chilean groove/thrash act Lefutray will embark on its first European tour in July. The 30-date "Sounds Kill Europe Tour" will see the band playing in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, as well as 18 confirmed dates in Russia in support of its current release album "Oath" issued last year via SickBangers.
Confirmed dates and venues can be found on the poster below:
Lightless Moor Issues New Lyric Video
Italian gothic metal band Lightless Moor released a lyric video for the new track "Qualcosa Vive Attraverso." The song is featured on the band's new album "Hymn For The Fallen" which dropped last week via Wormholedeath/Aural Music Group.
Check out the clip here:
Evil Masquerade Names Permanent Singer
Danish metal act Evil Masquerade named Nicklas Sonne the band's new permanent vocalist. Sonne formed a coalition of vocalist on the band's latest album "The Outcast Hall of Fame" - which included Mats Levén, Rick Altzi and former EM vocalist Apollo Papathanasio.
Sonne can be heard and seen in the band's latest video clip "Lost Inside A World Of Fear," which you can check out at this location.
Nicklas did his first show with the band in the UK a couple of weeks ago when headlining the Breaking Bands Festival. More...
Gojira Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
French progressive metal outfit Gojira premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Magma", which will be out in stores coming Friday, June 17 via Roadrunner Records.
Check out now "Magma" in its entirety below.
Astrophobos Premieres New Song "Blood Libation"
Swedish black metal band Astrophobos premieres a new song entitled "Blood Libation", taken from the upcoming new EP "Enthroned in Flesh", which will be out in stores August 26 through Triumvirate Records.
Check out now "Blood Libation" below.
Invidiosus Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Minneapolis based blackened death/technical death metal outfit Invidiosus premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "Guided Towards The Inevitable", which will be out in stores this Friday, June 17th through Twin Town Tyrant Records.
Check out now "Guided Towards The Inevitable" in its entirety below.
Norma Jean Premieres New Song "1,000,000 Watts"
Norma Jean premieres a new song entitled "1,000,000 Watts", taken from the upcoming new album "Polar Similar", which will be out in stores September 09 via Solid State Records.
Check out now "1,000,000 Watts" below.
States frontman Cory Brandan: More...
Despised Icon Posts Second "Beast" Studio Video
Montreal based deathcore outfit Despised Icon have released another studio video discussing the making of the band's upcoming new album titled "Beast", which will be out in stores July 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Check it out below.
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