Metal News for June 22, 2016
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Gus G. Announces Tour With Angel Vivaldi
Greek guitar phenomenon Gus G. will embark on the “Operation Domination” co-headliner U.S. tour with renowned shredder Angel Vivaldi. A full breakdown of dates and venues is available below.
Gus G. states: "I'm very excited to return to the U.S. this fall to finally hit more markets and play for the fans that were left out on my recent Spring mini-tour. Teaming up with a talented player like Angel Vivaldi seemed like a great opportunity.
"We're both stoked to bring the 'Operation Domination’ tour to the American audiences and we will be performing our own individual sets, but also collaborating on stage together as well. We will have a great band with us that features James Paul Luna (Holy Grail) on vocals, Alex Bent (ex-Battlecross, Testament) on drums and Jake Skylyr on bass.
“The set list will once again be a mixed bag including songs from my solo works, Firewind, Ozzy material but some surprises as well. These shows are not to be missed. See you soon." More...
Denouncement Pyre Posts "Black Sun Unbound"
Denouncement Pyre just premiere the new track "Black Sun Unbound" online, which is the title track to the band's third album set for international release on July 22nd via Hells Headbangers.
A band statement reads: "'Black Sun Unbound' is the most challenging album we have created so far, and we have certainly ventured further into the inner darkness with the new material, through a long and demanding creative process. The writing and recording of this album involved a lot of experimentation, and we have seen a vast range of ideas included, more so than past releases; it is a different album to the first two. Expect new doors to be unlocked and old gods to be awakened!"
1. Abnegate
2. Deathless Dreaming
3. Wounds of Golgotha
4. World Encircler
5. Scars Adorn the Whore in Red
6. Black Sun Unbound
7. Revere the Pyre
8. Witness
9. Transform the Aether
10. Sophrosune More...
Ringworm Posts "Shades Of Blue" Video
Cleveland hardcore/thrash heavyweights Ringworm just shared a new music video from forthcoming full-length album "Snake Church." Check out "Shades of Blue" below, and the band also comments:
"Not horror, but more of a twisted love tale that accompanies the song. The story segments of the video where taken from a short film of the same name, 'Shades of Blue.' It's a sequel, a part 2. It picks up where the story told in the 2005 Ringworm video 'Justice Replaced by Revenge' leaves off.
|Surprisingly, the entire project came together quite organically, despite being shot 11 years apart.
We were able to get the same lead actors that we used 11 years ago and we were able to combine the original JRBR (Justice Replaced by Revenge) footage, current footage and secondary footage, (shot later) to tell the second part of the story. The 'Shades' video tells part of that story that is fully revealed in the short film." More...
Shining Announces North American Shows
Controversial Swedish metal band Shining has announced a first-ever U.S. tour beginning on August 11th in Houston, and seeing the band performing alongside Belphegor, Origin, and Abigail Williams.
Shining is touring in support of new album, "IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends" (reviewed here).
Dates for the impending late summer trek are as follows:
Aug. 11 Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Aug. 12 Austin, TX - Dirty Dog
Aug. 13 Ft. Worth, TX - The Rail Club
Aug. 15 Las Vegas, NV - LVCS
Aug. 16 Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto
Aug. 17 San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
Aug. 18 W. Hollywood, CA - The Whisky
Aug. 19 Oakland, CA - Oakland Metro
Aug. 20 Portland, OR - Star Theater
Aug. 21 Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
Aug. 22 Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
Aug. 24 Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
Aug. 25 Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
Aug. 26 Cave-in-Rock, IL - Full Metal Assault
Aug. 27 Dayton, OH - Oddbody's
Aug. 28 Chicago, IL - Reggie's
Aug. 30 Quebec City, QC - Salle Multi
Aug. 31 New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre More...
Cadaveria Reveals "Mondoscuro" Cover
The cover artwork has today been revealed for "Mondoscuro," the announced EP co-starring Cadaveria and Necrodeath, both as distinct bands and as authors of new songs that are composed and played together.
The EP will contain six tracks: two brand new and co-written songs, two covers (one of The Beatles and one of Type O Negative) and two unusual “exchange of roles” that will see Cadaveria reinterpreting a classic by Necrodeath and Necrodeath performing a Cadaveria hit.
Among other surprises of "Mondoscuro" is the participation of Lindsay Schoolcraft from Cradle Of FIlth as special guest on vocals. The release of "Mondoscuro" through the Black Tears of Death label is expected later this summer. More...
Maynard James Keenan Autobiography Announced
Last October, in an interview with Rolling Stone, Maynard James Keenan, accomplished winemaker and frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, let on that he was working with writer/editor and longtime friend Sarah Jensen on an authorized biography.
Until now, Keenan’s fans have had access to only an abridged version of his story. That all will change with the release of "A Perfect Union of Contrary Things" (Nov. 8, 2016, Backbeat Books, $29.99).
As Keenan explained to Rolling Stone, “There's always that perception that whatever you've done that's the largest media-friendly thing in your life, where the world came to know of you, there's a perception that there was no life before, and that you were nothing before. There's a lot of stuff that went on in my life that nobody really knows about. So I feel like this is the chance to show the patterns, tell a story.”
Jensen, who has known Keenan for three decades, rolls out that untold story chronicling his journey from his Midwest childhood to his years in the Army to his time in art school, from his stint at a Boston pet shop to his place in the international spotlight and his influence on the disparate fields of contemporary music and regional winemaking.
"A Perfect Union of Contrary Things" presents the outtakes, the scenes of disappointment and triumph, and the events that led him to take one step after the next, to change direction, to explore sometimes surprising opportunities. The book also features a foreword by Alex Grey, an American artist and longtime friend of Keenan. More...
Urban Aliens Posts "Buried Under The Chalet" Video
Montreal, QC's francophone porncore / desh metallers from Urban Aliens have posted a new video "Buried Under The Chalet" - check it out below.
The video comes online in support of their upcoming performance at this year's Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, QC on June 23rd on the Tony Sly Stage 2 (7:10pm set time). "Buried Under The Chalet" is off latest Urban Alien release "7 tounes d'ÉPais." The track listing is:
1. Buried under the Chalet (3:19)
2. Machobiotique (3:49)
3. Total bruntage (4:31)
4. White Knight (3:18)
5. Vegan-Abattoir (2:47)
6. Tales from Morningwood (4:05)
7. Le bat en feu (3:04) More...
Mindscar Posts "When The Soul Dies" Video
The technical death metal juggernauts from Mindscar have revealed a video for "When the Soul Dies," a new track taken from forthcoming album "What's Beyond the Light."
"What's Beyond the Light" will be released on August 19th, 2016 and features the following track listing:
1. I Am The Bad Man
2. Headless
3. Buried Beneath The Snow
4. A Faceless Force That Must Die
5. Megalodon
6. Cerberus
7. When The Soul Dies
8. Entering The Void
9. What's Beyond The Light More...
Gypsy Chief Goliath Releasing IPA
The members of Canadian doom and groove outfit Gypsy Chief Goliath have approved the first batch of their new Black Samura (IPA).
Forged by Craft Heads from the band's hometown of Windsor, Ontario, the new brew will be released to the public through a local bar in the Windsor hometown area as well as through Canadian adult beverage outlets in the weeks ahead.
Following the April release of third album, "Citizens Of Nowhere," through Pitch Black Records, Gypsy Chief Goliath will now focus on an upcoming vinyl version of the album in the coming months, as the group begins touring with more widespread live dates throughout Canada and the US (currently in the plotting stages for late summer and early fall).
Stand by for a barrage of new tour dates to be released shortly. In the meantime, the band continues to play locally, with a show in Toronto this Friday, June 24th, celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bovine Sex Club.
6/24/2016 Bovine Sex Club - Toronto, ON w/ Biblical, Public Animal More...
Fistula Posts NSFW Video
With the release of "Longing For Infection," the impending new full-length from Ohio's favorite misery makers Fistula, now less than a month away, today the band shares a graphic visual accompaniment to "Morgue Attendant."
"I feel that the music of Fistula is at its best when we're at our worst," confides frontman Dan Harrington. "After the whole Northern Aggression/Vermin Prolificus lineup imploded, Corey [Bing] and I were in a tough spot. Corey enlisted long-time friend Buddy Peel and Jeff Sullivan to join on bass and drums respectively, 'Morgue Attendant' was the first song they arranged together. Inspired by a ton of shitty Akron weed and watching Maximum Overdive, the song came together quick. Around this time, this total deviant in Cincinnati had admitted to raping hundreds of corpses over his sixteen-year career in the morgue. Crack binges? Malt liquor? Necrophilia? This guy had to be the subject of a Fistula song." More...
Queensryche Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Internationally renowned Seattle based metal outfit Queensryche has announced a next headlining tour throughout the United States.
The month long trek will take place this fall, starting on November 15th in Seattle, WA and concluding on December 15th in Colorado Springs, CO. Queensryche will be joined by the iconic Armored Saint as direct support, along with Midnight Eternal on all dates.
The band continues to perform across the world on the strength of latest full-length album, "Condition Human," which was released in October (2015). Dates for the Fall headlining tour can be found below.
Speaking about the upcoming U.S. tour and playing with Armored Saint, Queensryche vocalist Todd La Torre comments: "We are pleased to announce that we will be hitting the road this November with the one and only Armored Saint and Midnight Eternal. We're looking forward to seeing all of you for this great billing of musical diversity and high energy performances! Come join the Ryche this November - December!"
Lead guitarist and founding member Michael Wilton also gave his thoughts on the band's Fall dates, saying, "Queensryche is proud to be embarking on our Fall 2016 - Condition Human US tour with special guests Armored Saint and Midnight Eternal! We encourage our fans to come out for this one and prepare yourselves for some high energy rock shows!" More...
Oni Posts "Eternal Recurrence" Video
"Eternal Recurrence" soars as Oni's first of several planned singles cut from upcoming full-length album, "Ironshore," scheduled to hit stores this fall.
Today marks the release of a new music video for "Eternal Recurrence," which can be seen below. Directed by Abraham Roofeh and filmed in vocalist Jake Oni's home locale of the Cayman Islands, the video depicts a man running from a mysterious masked assailant - but is this assailant really a stranger?
Oni frontman Jake Oni states, "It was a pleasure filming the video in the Cayman Islands. It's very convenient working from home, although the performance was brutal at times. When the guys and myself were done filming, we couldn't even walk the next day! After headbanging for what felt like an eternity, there was nothing better than laying on the ground!
"When we first saw the treatment for the video, it was hard to imagine how it would turn out, however it exceeded all of our expectations. The sunny island felt more dystopian than anything else and our director captured the meaning of the song and the look of the band perfectly. Overall, it was a blast to work on and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!" More...
Pseudo/Sentai Streams "Belle Of The Cabal"
Manga-themed progressive metal band Pseudo/Psentai is now streaming "Belle of the Cabal," a new track from forthcoming album "Enter the Sentai." Pre-orders for the new album are also online at this location. 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...
Gjendød Releasing Self-Titled Album
Trondheim, Norway-based black metal duo Gjendød will release a CD version of the group's self-titled debut on June 24th, 2016 through Hellthrasher Productions.
With 20 minutes of fierce and memorable Norse black metal in the classic mold, Gjendød evokes the aura of 90s legends (Mayhem, Burzum, Ulver), while giving a nod to the local (Trondheim-based) acts such as Thorns and early Manes.
Recorded in January 2016, the material saw its tape release in April 2016 (Dark Than Black Records) and now gets a digipak CD reissue. The track listing is as follows:
1. Evig svart røyk
2. Menneskeavl
3. Forknytte tunger
4. Likdans More...
Brujeria Kicking Off New Tour
Extreme metal outfit Brujeria will today embark on a ten-country wide European summer tour. On this trek, the band will also hit the stage of the Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain. Find all dates below!
Brujeria's current touring line-up includes Carcass frontman Jeff Walker (a.k.a. El Cynico) on bass and Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury (a.k.a. Hongo) on guitar. The band also recently took on Presidential candidate Donald Trump in a new single. More...
Dysrhythmia Announces New Album Release
Profound Lore Records confirms the impending release of Dysrhythmia's newly-completed seventh studio album, "The Veil Of Control," which will make its way into the public domain this September.
Captured at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in Queens -- recorded, mixed and mastered by Colin Marston, with artwork by Marston and Kevin Hufnagel -- "The Veil Of Control" will see release via Profound Lore Records on September 23rd.
Audio samples, live updates, and more will be released throughout the Summer months advancing the album's release. For now, check out the track listing:
1. The Veil Of Control
2. Internal/Eternal
3. Black Memory
4. Selective Abstraction
5. Severed And Whole
6. When Whens End More...
Blood & Ink Announces Showcase Festival
Blood & Ink Records is happy to announce the Blood & Ink + Friends Showcase at this year's Audiofeed Festival in Champaign, IL on July 1st - 3rd.
Blood & Ink will take over the Black Sheep Stage each day to showcase some of the best in punk, hardcore, and indie rock. The showcase schedule can be found below and full info is available at this location.
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST
12:35 Problem of Pain
4:00 Dwell
5:05 Debtor
6:30 Comrades More...
Denner / Shermann Releases New Video
Denner / Shermann has released a new video for the track "Son Of Satan," taken from the group's upcoming album, "Masters Of Evil," which is due out June 24th via Metal Blade Records.
The video was filmed, directed and edited by Owe Lingvall, animated by Konstantin Smirnov, and shot at Studio 1646 in Umea, Sweden. Based loosely on the movie "The Omen," the song and video deliver an ominous dose of heavy metal music and imagery.
"We chose this song to be the first video because musically, it is a song that really captures the entire essence of what this band is becoming," Michael Denner comments. "The lyrics are also very vivid, and it fills your imagination with dark, sinister images and visions that Swedish director Owe captured perfectly."
"Shooting this video was a great time, and I felt that all of us being together there, bonding as a band during the filming process, was important and something I will always remember," adds vocalist Sean Peck. More...
Black Absinthe Posts "Now" Video
Toronto, ON heavy metal trio Black Absinthe surfaced from the basement to unleash debut album "Early Signs of Denial" last month. Today the band is proud to premiere a video for "Now," which can be seen below.
Black Absinthe comments on the video: "The main idea behind ‘Now’ is about taking advantage of a moment you’ve anticipated for so long, of choosing action over caution. Within the track there’s a shift between the softer more contemplative chorus and the upfront in your face verses.
"The structure of the song aims to build on that theme of anticipation and impending action. This build ultimately boils over into a killer solo section that sounds like you’re behind the wheel during a high speed car chase. For the video we enlisted the help of Frank Gryner (who had done the mixing and mastering of the album) who came through with a great product.
"There’s an almost found footage vibe to a lot of the band shots we were really digging. The close-ups of Jack’s fretboard have this really interesting vibe to them. Rather than the smooth movement you get from a modern camera it looks like certain frames have been removed making it look like you’re flipping through a piece of animation. Having those shots of the road and oncoming traffic at night with all the lights speeding towards you captures the theme of the song. Here’s a light, a moment, speeding by you and it’s gone so soon. Contrast that with the shots of the band with that single light on the floor playing the song. ‘Now’ is a moment in time for Black Absinthe, another step on our journey as musicians. The next hurdle is always around the corner so meet it face on!" More...
Destroying The Devoid Announces Album Release
Progressive death metal unit Destroying The Devoid, which features Craig Peters of Deeds Of Flesh and formerly Arkaik, will unleash a debut full-length via Unique Leader Records on August 19th, 2016.
Titled "Paramnesia," the seven-track offering was engineered and produced by Craig Peters at Carnivale Nocturno Studios with all mixing and mastering handled by Zack Ohren (Deeds of Flesh, Arkaik, Suffocation et al) at Castle Ultimate Productions.
"Society is constantly plagued by a world telling them what it is to be beautiful, successful. and what they essentially need to 'be happy,' while taking advantage of the weak for their own selfish benefit," Peters elaborates. "'Paramnesia,' while not a concept album, plays off of different themes related to perception and how we are effected by the world around us. The three-part song 'Beyond The Dark Veil' also deals with the emotional effect of death from three different perspectives."
1. Chasm Of Existence
2. The Endless Cycles Of Lunacy
3. Carnivale Nocturno
4. Paramnesia
Beyond The Dark Veil
5. Part I: The Co-Existing Gaze
6. Part II: Into The Darkness Beyond
7. Part III: Beneath The Boughs More...
Necromancing The Stone Hears "The Siren's Call"
Ohio's Necormancing The Stone - featuring Arsis' James Malone - is streaming the new track "The Siren's Call." The song appears on the band's upcoming debut full length effort "Jewel of the Vile," set to drop on August 5th via Metal Blade Records.
The track listing and cover artwork can be found below:
1. Crusher
2. Bleed for the Night
3. The Descent
4. The Siren's Call
5. Ritualistic Demise
6. The Old One
7. Rotted Reunion
8. Unfinished Business
9. Honor Thy Prophet
10. From Graves to Infamy
11. The Battle of Morningstar More...
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Infinite Spectrum Premieres Full New Album
We're only two days away now from the June 24th release for "Haunter Of The Dark," the latest concept album from Infinite Spectrum.
With the release on the horizon, we're proud to be teaming up with the prog metal band yet again, this time for a complete and full album stream along a track-by-track breakdown!
Check out the entire album below, and if you like what you hear, there's still time to pre-order here.
Infinite Spectrum has also booked a hometown record release show for Haunter Of The Dark, taking place on July 8th at Blackthorn 51 in Queens, with special guests to be announced. Closing a three-year gap since the group's 2013 debut album, "Misguided," Infinite Spectrum heads into H. P. Lovecraft territory with the new album, and the band issued this breakdown of each song:
Federal Hill: "This song sets up the album and has a little bit of a theatrical-vibe. It introduces the main character (Robert Harrison Blake), his interest in the fantastic and the birth of his obsession with the curious church he sees in the distance on Federal Hill." More...
Centinex Streams "Generation Of Flies"
Swedish death metal act Centinex is streaming another new track from the upcoming new album "Doomsday Rituals," which drops on July 8th via Agonia Records. Check out "Generation of Flies" in the player below.
"Doomsday Rituals" was recorded at Wing Studios with Sverker Widgren (Centinex, Demonical, Diabolical) behind the knobs. The album will be available as: Digipack CD, Regular Black LP, Orange LP (limited to 150 copies) and digital download.
The track list is as follows:
1. Flesh Passion
2. From Intact to Broken
3. Dismemberment Supreme
4. Generation of Flies
5. The Shameful Few
6. Doomsday
7. Exist to Feed (song streaming here)
8. Death Decay Murder
9. Sentenced to Suffer (song streaming here)
10. Faceless
Check out "Generation of Flies" here: More...
Degrees Of Truth Sign To Underground Symphony
Italian progressive symphonic metal act Degrees of Truth has signed on with Underground Symphony Records. The band will issue the debut album “The Reins of Life” in September 2016.
The album will feature 11 tracks of eclectic and sophisticated progressive metal led by the surprising voice of Claudia Nora Pezzatto, by the melodic textures of Gianluca Parnisari (keyboards) and Graziano Franchetti (guitars) and by the tight rythmic section with Matteo Clark (bass) and Luca Ravezzani (drums).
The artwork is made by the amazing Gustavo Sazes (Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Kamelot, Firewind, Temperance, Sirenia, James LaBrie, Angra).
Stay tuned for more information. More...
Assignment Issues "Genetic Slavery" Lyric Video
Germany's Assignment issued a lyric video for the new track "Genetic Slavery." The song appears on the upcoming new album "Closing the Circle," due for release on July 22nd via Massacre Records.
The album is the first to feature new vocalist Diego Valdez (Helker/Electro_Nomicon). The track list for "Closing the Circle" is:
1. Evolution
2. Closing the Circle
3. Presence of Death
4. Genetic Slavery
5. Crimson Poison
6. Chemical Healing
7. Variaxis
8. Taste for Sin
9. Entering the Universe
10. Between Parallel Worlds
Check out "Genetic Slavery" here: More...
Elm Street Releases "Kiss The Canvas" Lyric Video
Australian traditional/speed metal act Elm Street released a lyric video for the new song "Kiss the Canvas." The track appears on the sophomore full length album "Knock 'Em Out... with a Metal Fist," which is expected to drop on June 25th via Massacre Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Face the Reaper
2. Kiss the Canvas
3. Will It Take a Lifetime?
4. Sabbath
5. Heavy Mental
6. Next in Line
7. Heart Racer
8. S.T.W.A.
9. Blood Diamond
10. Leave It All Behind
Check out the clip here: More...
Winterhorde Issues "Worms Of Soul" Music Video
Israeli melodic black metal act Winterhorde issued a music video for the track "Worms of Soul." The song appears on the band's latest effort "Maestro" which was issued back in May via ViciSolum Productions.
Check out the clip - directed by Costin Chioreanu - here:
Powerwolf Issues Trailer For "The Metal Mass" DVD
Powerwolf's history of success truely is a metal fairytale: Thanks to lifeblood, passion and talent the band has gathered an enormous amount of followers with until now six albums and uncountable captivating live gigs. Two albums in the top 3 of the German album charts, sold-out headliner shows, frenetically celebrated festival gigs all over Europe – there is just one thing missing… Exactly: a DVD/Blu-ray which brings the glorious metal mass on your TV. A trailer clip for the theatrical showing of the release (expected to drop July 29th via Napalm Records), can be seen below.
And of course Powerwolf do it again in style and have assembled a truely opulent package for their loyal fans. “The Metal Mass Live” contains three complete live shows with which you can enjoy the irresistible hooklines and great metal hymns of Powerwolf with live recordings from the Masters Of Rock, the Summer Breeze and the Oberhausen gig from the Wolfsnächte tour. Apart from that all the previous videoclips and two documentaries are included – fans will surely appreciate to witness the hilariously maverick sense of humor of the band members.
Of course “The Metal Mass Live” will be presented in a beautiful valuable packaging that will make collectors' hearts beat faster.
The track listing for the live audio CD portion is as follows:
1. Blessed & Possessed
2. Coleus Sanctus
3. Amen & Attack
4. Cardinal Sin
5. Army of the Night
6. Resurrection by Erection
7. Armata Strigoi
8. Dead Boys Don‘t Cry
9. Let There Be Night
10. Werewolves of Armenia
11. In the Name of God (Deus Vult)
12. We Drink Your Blood
13. Lupus Dei
14. Sanctified with Dynamite
15. Kreuzfeuer
16. All We Need Is Blood
Check out the trailer here: More...
Energema Posts Trailer For Debut Album
Columbian neoclassical power metal act Energema posted a preview clip for the upcoming debut album "The Lion's Forces." The album is set to drop via Sleazy Rider Records on June 28, 2016 in both Europe and the United States.
Check out the clip here:
Delain Details New Album "Moonbathers"
2016 means ten years of Delain - and therefore ten years of larger-than-life symphonic metal!
The band's latest EP "Lunar Prelude" was a tasty treat earlier this year, but haven't we all been waiting for the main course? Finally the wait is over, as Delain have now unveiled first and hotly anticipated details for the upcoming fifth studio album titled "Moonbathers," set to be released August 26th 2016 through Napalm Records!
The band commented: "We have never had so many milestone events in one year. The release of our EP 'Lunar Prelude,' our fifth studio album 'Moonbathers,' our upcoming 10 year anniversarycelebrations and Live registration, and there is still more to come. All of this while playing our most heavy touring year ever. We are on a roll, and our new album Moonbathers is here to embody that. We hope you will enjoy this new effort and join us on our endeavors making 2016 the biggest year for Delain ever!"
"Moonbathers," mastered by Grammy award winning Ted Jensen, will satiate your hunger for the symphonic greatness, catchy hooks and a solid dose of metal that the band is known for. It showcases Delain from both their most extravagant and sensitive sides as they explore all things nocturnal through an especially varied set of tracks including a surprising cover of classic rock legends Queen as well as a re-appearance of Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) as a special guest on opening track "Hands Of Gold."
The visual counterpart comes courtesy of longtime collaborator and neo-Victorian romantic Glenn Arthur and can be seen below.
The track list will read as follows:
1. Hands Of Gold (Feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
2. The Glory and the Scum
3. Suckerpunch
4. The Hurricane
5. Chrysalis - The Last Breath
6. Fire With Fire
7. Pendulum
8. Danse Macabre
9. Scandal
10. Turn the Lights Out
11. The Monarch
Bonus CD
12. Suckerpunch - Live In The Netherlands
13. Turn The Lights Out - Live In The Netherlands
14. The Glory And The Scum - Live In The Netherlands
15. Don't Let Go - Live In The Netherlands
16. The Glory And The Scum - Orchestra
17. Hands Of Gold - Orchestra More...
Mayhem Premieres New Music Video "Watchers"
Black metal outfit Mayhem premieres a new music video for "Watchers", featuring live footage shot during a live show on Novembre 25th, 2015 at the Baltimore Soundstage, MD on their "Black Metal Warfare II Tour".
Check out now "Watchers" below.
Dead Horse Trauma In Van Accident
Dead Horse Trauma has been out on the road for a summer tour, which is now postponed as the group was recently involved in a a collision. The band comments:
"ATTENTION: We've been in an accident. Totaled the van. Everyone is okay. I repeat, everyone is okay. We're gonna need some help to get back on the road. Stay tuned. Please comment some positivity below."
If you want to help Dead Horse Trauma get back on the road and finish the tour, you can donate over here. A video clip about the situation can also be seen below. More...
Toothgrinder Premieres New Music Video
New Jersey's Toothgrinder premieres a music video for "Couer D’alene". Says frontman Justin Matthews of the track:
"Sonically, ‘Coeur D'alene‘ is one of the more fun songs on the record. The bouncy groove and tempo keeps all of us moving through out its duration. We have always tried to keep this bit in our live set for those reasons alone. Lyrically it helped develop the vibe for the rest of the record. The song questions wanderlust, stability and independence. These, all of which are reoccurring themes on the record."
Check it out now below:
Carnifex Premieres New Song & Lyric Video
San Diego, California-based metal outfit Carnifex premieres a new song and lyric video for "Six Feet Closer To Hell", taken from the upcoming new album "Slow Death", which will be out in stores August 05 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Check out now "Six Feet Closer To Hell" below.
Dead Earth Politics Announces U.S. Shows
Dead Earth Politics has a new EP due out later this summer, and in support the band will kick off a tour on July 29th in Lake Charles, LA. The trek runs through August 13th, winding up at the band's hometown haunt The Dirty Dog Bar in Austin, TX.
Front man Ven Scott comments: "I am really excited to finally venture out on our first full tour since road to GWAR B-Q in 2015. I'm stoked to be visiting old friends in places we love visiting and meeting new friends in new cities."
7/29: Lake Charles, LA @ Luna Live
7/30: Metairie, LA @ Twist of Lime
7/31: Montgomery, AL @ Head on the Door
8/1: Louisville, KY @ Highlands Taproom
8/3: Richmond, VA @ Wonderland
8/4: Asheville, NC @ The Boiler Room
8/5: Hickory, NC @ The Wizard Saloon
8/10: Albany, GA @ The Oglethorpe Lounge
8/11: Oceans Spring, MS @ Juke Joint
8/12: Houston, TX @ Acadia Bar & Grill
8/13: Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar More...
Dark Avenue Streaming "Outside"
Lewisville, Texas based alternative metal band Dark Avenue has released the "Outside" single, taken off new album "Illusions."
Drummer Jeff Hathcock comments: "I feel recording 'Illusions' made the band tighter and willing to push our personal boundaries."
Vocalist Mario Cadena adds: "'Illusions' is an invitation to free your mind of predisposed labels."
Fans can also catch Dark Avenue live on these upcoming tour dates:
07/09 @ Clicks Live - Tyler, TX
07/19 @ Curtain Club - Dallas, TX
08/27 @ Curtain Club - Dallas, TX
10/15 @Dan's Silverleaf - Denton, TX More...
Apothesary Posts New Lyric Video
Apothesary's new EP "Sensory Overload" is due to drop at the end of the week (June 24th) and now a lyric video has also come online ahead of that release. Check out a clip for the title track below. You can also see Apothesary live on these coming dates:
June 21 Madison WI - The Frequency w/Psycroptic
June 22 Des Moines IA – Lefty’s
June 23 Omaha NE – Lookout Lounge w/American Head Charge and Motograter
June 24 Moorhead MN – The Garage Bar
June 25 Minneapolis MN – Skyway Theater w/American Head Charge, Motograter and Soil
June 28 Ogden UT – Kamikaze’s w/Motograter More...
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