Metal News for June 23, 2016
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Interview
Infinite Spectrum Unleashes Lovecraftian Horror
Tomorrow something wicked emerges from the church on Federal Hill as Infinite Spectrum takes a classic tale of cosmic horror and re-imagines it in a prog metal setting.
Coming via Sensory Records, we recently had the pleasure of premiering the full "Haunter Of The Dark" album along with a complete track-by-track breakdown.
Today we're going even deeper into the mythos by checking in with band members Will Severin and Alex Repetti, who shine a light on just what is haunting the dark corners of their minds. Read on for a full synopsis on how this album came together, how the band will celebrate its release, and what's coming next for Infinite Spectrum. More...
Quinta Essentia Streaming "Master Of Masters"
Extreme metal legion Quinta Essentia will unleash the "Initiates Of The Great Work" full-length next month (July 29th) via Deathgasm Records.
The band's first studio release since 2008's Deathgasm/Ibex Moon-issued "Archetypal Transformation," new album "Initiates Of The Great Work: was recorded and engineered by former drummer Lance Wright (former touring drummer for Vile, guitarist for Epoch Of Unlight et al) at Stargate Studios in Huntsville, Alabama and mixed by Wright and Colin Davis (Vile).
Check out the album's fourth movement, "Master Of Masters," in the player below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. The Wanderer Travels
2. The Stone As A Key
3. Flight Without Form
4. Master Of Masters
5. Mystical Union
6. Lunar Power
7. Linear Articulation Of Intent (Instrumental)
8. Initiates Of The Great Work
9. The Elixir Of Liberation
10. Primal Sorcery Incarnate (Outro) More...
Classhole Kicking Off "Divide & Conquer" Tour
New Orleans' favorite hardcore punk misfits from Classhole are prepared to kick off their long-awaited Divide & Conquer tour. Set to commence tonight, June 23rd and run through June 30th, the nine-date run will condemn stages in Mobile, Spartanburg, Washington DC, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Memphis.
Classhole - featuring within its ranks a colorful cast of volume abusers from the likes of Eyehategod, Hawg Jaw, Outlaw Order, The Mystick Krewe Of Clearlight, Mountain Of Wizard, Mangina, Tirefire, haarp, and more - released a self-titled debut via The Compound Recs in conjunction with band's own Terror Cult imprint in January.
6/23/2016 The Blind Mule - Mobile, AL
6/24/2016 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
6/25/2016 The Pinch - Washington, DC
6/26/2016 The Depot - Baltimore, MD
6/27/2016 Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
6/28/2016 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA
6/29/2016 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH
6/30/2016 Hi Tone - Memphis, TN More...
Kambodsja Posts 360 Degree Video
Norwegian post-hardcore experimentalists from Kambodsja just shared a music video for the track “Name Among Dead,” taken from the band’s fourth album “Stranger," which is due out on September 16th via Mas-Kina Recordings. The stunning 360-degree video is available below.
Produced by Øyvind R. Gundersen (Rumble in Rhodos, Hanne Kolstø, Atlanter), engineered and mixed by Christian G. Engfelt (Big Bang, Jaga Jazzist, Elephant 9) and mastered by Greg Calbi (Sonic Youth, Ramones, The Sword, Father John Misty, Explosions In The Sky), “Stranger” follows the band’s 2012 album “Year One." More...
Hard Charger Kicking Off Tour
Fredericton, NB's hell raisers from Hard Charger will be hitting the road for dates across East coast USA and Canada kicking off in Lowell Mass, MA on June 23rd and wrapping up in Sherbrooke, QC on July 9th.
The tour is in support of new release "Bad Omens," which is available on cassette from No List Records, CD from Vleestak Records and 12” LP from Wasted Time Records. Catch the band live:
June 23 - Lowell, MA - UnchArted
June 24 - Providence, RI - AS220
June 25 - New Castle, CT - The Dump
June 26 - Albany, NY - Pauly's
June 27 - Brooklyn, NY - The Acheron
June 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
June 29 - Delaware, DE - Tim's house
June 30 - Baltimore, MD - Barclay House
July 1 - Richmond, VA - Hell's Gate
July 2 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cabin of Dispair
July 3 - Atlanta, GA - C*nt Cave
July 4 - Asheville, NC - Odditorium
July 5 - Harrodsburg, KY - The Studio
July 6 - Detroit, MI - The Precinct
July 7 - Toronto, ON - Coalition
July 8 - Ottawa, ON - House of Targ
July 9- Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch More...
Schemata Theory Releasing New EP
It’s been nearly two years since Reading metal quintet Schemata Theory released any new material. Over the past eighteen Schemata Theory found itself on an unexpected transitional period, after the group's primary instrumental songwriter decided to leave in 2014.
Since then it was a case of going back to the drawing board for the quintet, re-establishing what they wanted to be/do and create.
“The music is now written by different people and is therefore a slightly different flavour to that of the older Schemata Theory releases,” explains guitarist Huw Roch, “The music is less technically minded and is more focused around the vocals/overall feel of the song. It is still a recognizable Schemata Theory sound however and we hope those who hear it will enjoy it as much as we did making it. We didn’t want to rush this process but now we feel the time is right for to us to say we’re back in the game!”
New EP "Networks" will be released directly by the band on June 24th, 2016 and will feature the following track listing:
1. Our Only Home
2. New Vision
3. Horror Show More...
Volur Streaming "Disir" Album
Toronto-based experimental doom trio Volur will release debut album, "Disir," on June 24th via Prophecy Productions.
Formed in 2013 by Lucas Gadke (Blood Ceremony) and Laura C. Bates (Fresh Snow), Volur aims to "re-awaken the ancient trance," producing music that combines ambient folk and doom metal, while drawing on folk melodies and heathen spirituality.
In advance of the album's release, today the full "Disir" experience comes online and can be heard below.
Volur will join labelmates Germ, Secrets of the Moon, Les Discrets, Helrunar and more at the 2016 Prophecy Fest, set to take place July 29-30 inside Balver Höhle in Balve, Germany. More...
Byzantine Announces New Tour Dates, Posts Video
West Virginian groove metal outfit Byzantine will play select USA shows this summer, before the group enters the studio to record a Metal Blade Records debut and follow-up to 2015's "To Release Is to Resolve."
The run of performances begins tomorrow (June 24th) in Johnson City, TN; see below for all dates. Byzantine has also launched a video for the song "Justinian Code," which can be seen after the jump.
June 24 - Capone's - Johnson City, TN
July 8 - 5th Quarter Lounge - Indianapolis, IN
July 9 - Rockstar Pro Arena - Dayton, OH
July 22 - Spirit - Pittsburgh, PA
July 23 - The Vclub - Huntington, WV More...
Inglorious Working On Album, Announces Tour
British hard rock group Inglorious recently stormed Download Festival, with front man Nathan James commenting: "After playing to what the crew said looked like 15,000 people, we were high as a kite. No feeling or buzz I have ever had in my life will compete with that immense feeling of pride and happiness."
Highlights from that show can be seen below. The band also just announced writing is underway for a sophomore album, which will be recorded in August for a release penciled in on Frontiers Music Srl schedule for spring 2017.
Inglorious has a busy touring schedule ahead including festival appearances, a European tour supporting Steel Panther and some UK shows with Dead Daisies. More...
The Devil's Music Announces Debut Album
The Devil's Music's debut, self-titled album will drop September 1st, 2016 with a preview of all the tracks available below.
The band was founded by ex-Devilment member Daniel J Finch, and in fact "The Devil's Music" features a collection songs originally written for the 2nd Devilment album, recorded at Holocaust Studios in Suffolk by producer D-Rock and mixed / mastered by Jordan Fennell at Scorpio Studios, Suffolk. The full track listing is:
1. From Beyond (vocals by Jambles Darby of The BloodShake Chorus)
2. Can You Hear Me (vocals by Lee Margaillan of Collapse The Sky)
3. Break Through (vocals by Ian Messy Messenger of Scream Serenity)
4. Phoenix (vocals by Jordan Fennell of Scream Serenity)
5. The Smile That Hurts (vocals by Caeser of Ides of Winter)
6. The Strange And Dark (vocals by Benjamin Skirka of (Iron Glove & Philophobia)
7. This Is The End (vocals by James Brett Marten of Hedra)
8. Dvoid Of Light (vocals by Edwin "Wrything" Mascorn of ex Episeed)
9. Cthulu (vocals by Vlad “Viper” Yasinsky of Viper Inc)
10. Hate (vocals by Matt Golder of Die A Villain) More...
Lizzies Announces New Tour
Spanish heavy metal & rock n roll hopefuls Lizzies, who recently took Europe by storm with the release of their debut album "Good Luck," are proud to announce their participation in the Melt Your Face tour together with Dead Lord and Night Viper. Dates are as follows:
30.09.2016 Venlo (The Netherlands) - Grenswerk
01.10.2016 Tilburg (The Netherlands) - Extase *Only Night Viper * Lizzies
02.10.2016 Antwerpen (Belgium) - Kavka
03.10.2016 Liege (Belgium) - La Zone
04.10.2016 Paris (France) - TBA
05.10.2016 Essen (Germany) - Turock
06.10.2016 Nürnberg (Germany) - Der Cult
07.10.2016 München (Germany) - Backstage
08.10.2016 Aarau (Switzerland) - Kiff
09.10.2016 Salzburg (Austria) - Rockhouse Bar
10.10.2016 Wien (Austria) - Viper Room
11.10.2016 Budapest (Hungary) - Dürer Kert
12.10.2016 Wroclaw (Poland) - Firlej
13.10.2016 Berlin (Germany) - Urban Spree
14.10.2016 Köln (Germany) - Underground
15.10.2016 Hamburg (Germany) - Bambi Galore More...
Sarabante Streaming Full New Album
Sarabante's commanding second LP, "Poisonous Legacy," is out now via Southern Lord Records. The latest album from this Greek crew is also now onlien for streaming in full below. The track listing consists of:
1. All That Remained
2. A Day With No Sun To Rise
3. In Deceit Times
4. Eternal Complacency
5. Mass Grave
6. Ruination
7. Annuity Fear
8. Forwarned Epilogue
9. Mneme's Amaurosis
10. Black Thorns
11. Eternal Curse
12. Trapped More...
Black Swan Theory Posts "My Way" Video
Canadian hard rock band Black Swan Theory has released a high-energy music video for newest single, "My Way."
While the single was produced and mixed by producer Erik Ron, the band members directed and shot the impressively spirited, wet 'n wild music video themselves. Catch Black Swan Theory live on these dates:
07/08 @ Piranha Bar Montreal, Quebec
08/13 @ Rock Fest pour la santé mentale L'épiphanie, Canada
08/19 @ Parlee Beach Music Festival Beaubassin East, Canada More...
Fates Warning Posts Guitar Playthrough
In light of the upcoming July 1st release date for 12th studio alum "Theories Of Flight," the prog power pioneers from Fates Warning now offer a new song today via a play through video. Check out "White Flag" below.
A complimentary drum and bass play through clip for the same track featuring a special audio mix will be available separately in the coming weeks too. Fates Warning's Jim Matheos checked in to comment about the song as follows:
"With 'White Flag' I wanted to do something a bit heavier then what we've done in the recent past, but also to feature counterpoint type guitar parts, where the guitars are playing around and in between each other rather than in strict unison throughout. I also wanted to provide solo spots for Frank Aresti and Mike Abdow. Their contributions are one of the highlights in the song for me." More...
Robots And Monsters Releasing New EP
New Jersey-based metal/hardcore quartet Robots And Monsters will independently issue new EP, "Nothing To Fear Nothing To Fight," the first week of September, while the band also books shows through the summer months in preparation of the record's release.
While the band members are influenced by the music they grew up on -- Anthrax, Slayer, Nuclear Assault, and other key figureheads of the 1980s/90s thrash metal explosion -- Robots And Monsteres owns a sound that deftly combines the commanding crunch of metal with the groove, punch, and emotion of hardcore and post-hardcore.
The follow-up to the 2015-released debut album, "Down To Ash" -- which was a "Pick of the Week" on That Metal Show and debuted at #23 on CMJ's Loud Rock chart -- the upcoming EP "Nothing To Fear Nothing To Fight" follows a concept about battling your own mind. The seven-song storyline was recorded at Portrait Recording Studios with engineer John Ferrara, and mastered by Chris Badami, and features art by bassist Bill Bergmann. More...
Anata Re-Issuing "The Infernal Depths Of Hatred"
Kaotoxin Records is proud to announce the second release by Kaoskvlt, a new sub-label dedicated to old-school metal gems: Anata‘s 1998 debut full-length, “The Infernal Depths of Hatred,” which will be unleashed on October 21st worldwide for the first time ever on vinyl.
Released through Season of Mist, “The Infernal Depths of Hatred” took the unsuspecting scene by storm in '98 combining a sped up version of the trademark melodic, catchy and uptempo Gothenburg “New Wave of Swedish Death Metal” sound with relentless heavy parts influenced by the rawer, darker and heavier U.S. death metal.
Specially remastered for analog physical supports at the Conkrere studio (Loudblast remasters, Gorod, OTARGOS…) and coming with a bonus Morbid Angel cover version (“Day of Suffering”) taken from Anata’s 1999 “War, vol.II” split with Bethsaida, the brand new 2016 version of the album will be limited to 300 hand-numbered copies and come as a yellow and black marbled 12? vinyl LP.
1. Released When You Are Dead
2. Let the Heavens Hate
3. Under Azure Skies
4. Vast Lands / Infernal Gates
5. Slain Upon His Altar
6. Those Who Lick the Wounds of Christ
7. Dethrone the Hypocrites
8. Aim Not at the Kingdom High
9. Day of Suffering [Morbid Angel cover] More...
Revocation Posts New Lyric Video
Today Revocation has unleashed a third blistering track from upcoming album "Great is Our Sin." Check out the lyric video for "Crumbling Imperium" in the player below.
Revocation's "Great is Our Sin" is slated for a July 22nd release date via Metal Blade Records.
In support of the album, Revocation will be hitting the road this summer as part of the Summer Slaughter tour alongside Cannibal Corpse, Nile, After the Burial, Suffocation, Carnifex, Krisiun, Slaughter to Prevail and Ingested. The tour kicks July 23rd in Orlando, FL and runs through August 21st in Atlanta, GA
The new album's track listing is:
1. Arbiters of The Apocalypse
2. Theatre of Horror
3. Monolithic Ignorance
4. Crumbling Imperium
5. Communion
6. The Exaltation
7. Profanum Vulgus
8. Copernican Heresy
9. Only the Spineless Survive
10. Cleaving Giants of Ice More...
Hammers Of Misfortune Posts New Song
On July 22nd, West Coast progressive heavy metallers Hammers of Misfortune will release their sixth full-length, "Dead Revolution," worldwide via Metal Blade Records. In anticipation of this release, the band has now launched a new track titled "Sea of Heroes,"
Recorded at Light Rail Studios in San Francisco, CA, "Dead Revolution" is more varied than its predecessor (2011's "17th Street"), by using different tones, and delving into heavier, darker territory. The full track listing is as follows:
1. The Velvet Inquisition
2. Dead Revolution
3. Sea of Heroes
4. The Precipice (Waiting for the Crash...)
5. Here Comes the Sky
6. Flying Alone
7. Days of '49 More...
Decrepit Birth Signs Deal With Agonia
California's technical death metal purveyors from Decrepit Birth have signed a European record deal with Agonia Records. The band is currently working on a 4th studio album, with a release date planned for late 2016.
Decrepit Birth decided to move to Agonia after the expiration of a previous EU deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The latter will continue its work with the band for North American territory.
On the signing to Agonia & new album, Decrepit Birth commented: "We are very excited to work with Agonia, we feel that it will be a great partnership and give us the exposure we've needed in Europe. The new Decrepit Birth will be the heaviest and best album the band has recorded to date. A huge thank you to Agonia Records, we look forward to working with them in the years ahead!”
The band's current line-up includes founders Bill Robinson (ex-Suffocation) on vocals and Matt Sotelo on guitars, together with Sean Martinez (ex-Rings Of Saturn, ex-Decapitated) on bass and Sam Paulicelli (ex-Abigail Williams, ex-Goatwhore) on drums. More...
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Warbringer Signs With Napalm Records
Napalm Records is proud and honored to announce the signing of U.S. thrash band Warbringer. Started in 2004 by high school metal heads, the members of Los Angeles' own Warbringer have made their way up through the metal scene in the interveneing years.
After four releases and an endless succession of tours with the likes of Arch Enemy, Exodus, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Iced Earth, Kreator to name just a few, this hard working five-piece is ready to take the next step together with Napalm Records.
John Kevill, front man of Warbringer, comments on the signing: "We are excited to announce a new record deal with Napalm Records! We have been writing for the last couple months, the riffs are flowing and the new material is sounding goddamn lethal. We are planning to record at the end of summer and release it early next year, followed by a full worldwide touring campaign. The writing is being led by longtime members drummer Carlos Cruz and guitarist Adam Carroll, as well as myself, and we are being joined by Chase Becker on the lead guitar and Jessie Sanchez dropping the bass-hammer.
"I've been on a mission to make this record for three years since 'Empires...' was released, and it's great to see it finally coming to fruition. Thank you all the people at Napalm Records for their interest in the band, and thank you to the fans for your continued and undying support, We'll see you out there next year. Keep it heavy my friends! Signing off." More...
Fools' Brew Posts "God'll Cut You Down" Video
Chicago based metal band Fools' Brew has released a lyric / music video for the single "God'll Cut You Down." This track is taken off of the group's upcoming "Reckoning" EP and the clip was directed by Zach Kubiak of Prophesied Design. Check it out below.
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Toarn Premieres "Giant Killer" Title Song
After recently inking a deal with Luxor Records, Snohomish County-based deathcore group Toarn is gearing up to release the "Giant Killer" EP this coming July 15th.
Today we're bringing you an exclusive first listen to the title track itself - check out "Giant Killer" below.
Drummer Taylor Cort also had this to say: “"Giant Killer" is an album for the people amidst their struggles. We are here to say that you aren't alone as you overcome your own 'giants' and this track really epitomizes that."
The EP's full track listing is:
1. Flanders Field (streaming here)
2. I Am Not
3. Inverted Cross
4. We Declare War
5. Sin I Know
6. Giant Killer
Toarn consists of:
Michael Roberts - Vocals
Justin Wanless - Guitar
Kyle Notan - Guitar
James Kolstedt - Bass
Taylor Cort - Drums More...
Dust Bolt Causes "Mass Confusion" With New Video
German thrash act Dust Bolt released a music video for "Mass Confusion," the title song from the band's new release. The album is set to drop on July 8th via Napalm Records.
The track list for "Mass Confusion" is:
1. SickxBrain
2. Mass Confusion
3. Allergy (see lyric video here)
4. Turned to Grey
5. Blind to Art
6. Mind the Gap
7. Exit
8. Empty Faces
9. Taking Your Last Breath
10. Portraits of Decay
11. Masters of War
Check out "Mass Confusion" here: More...
Bloody Hammers Gives "Bloodletting On The Kiss"
Charlotte doom metal act Bloody Hammers issued another music video - this time for the new track "Bloodletting On The Kiss," the opening song from "Lovely Sort of Death." The band's fourth full length effort comes via Napalm Records on August 5th.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Bloodletting On The Kiss
2. Lights Come Alive
3. The Reaper Comes (see music video here)
4. Messalina
5. Infinite Gaze To The Sun
6. Stoke The Fire
7. Ether
8. Shadow Out Of Time
9. Astral Traveler
10. Catastrophe
Check out "Bloodletting On The Kiss" here: More...
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Nervosa Streams New Track With Commentary
Brazil's meanest power thrash trio Nervosa has teamed up with Metal Underground.com to premiere the track "Guerra Santa" with special commentary about its meaning by bassist/vocalist Fernanda Lira. Check it out in the player below.
"Guerra Santa" appears on the on the latest and second studio album "Agony" which was issued earlier this month via Napalm Records. You can pick it up at this location or digitally via iTunes.
"Agony" effortlessly merges the energy of the glorious '80's with the refined aggression of this millennium. Played even more on point and precise than the 2014 debut "Victim of Yourself," it definitely enriches the Nervosa sound having transferred the production to the USA: the South American riff tornado is in flawless shape!
Check out "Guerra Santa" here:
Surgeon Premieres New Song & Music Video
Philadelphia-based progressive metal outfit Surgeon premieres a new song and music video for "Forest of Ghosts", taken from the upcoming new album "Beast of Light", which will be out in stores this August via Perfect World Productions.
Check out now "Forest of Ghosts" below.
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