Metal News for June 24, 2016
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Naberus Signs With Eclipse Records
Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Naberus to an exclusive, worldwide deal. Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Naberus is a four piece metal band heavily influenced by melodic death and thrash metal.
Below you can watch the lyric video for "Drones," taken from upcoming album "The Lost Reveries," which is slated for a fall release.
Bassist Jordy Mitchell said of the signing, “I'm very excited to be signed by Eclipse Records, as I am a massive Mushroomhead fan, so to be given the opportunity to start where they did is pretty amazing.”
Vocalist James Ash added, “I am stoked to be signing with Eclipse, and I look forward to the opportunity of introducing Naberus to a larger audience.” More...
Child Bite Checks In From The Road
Detroit noise rock unit Child Bite is currently in the midst of a massive North American live takeover and the van just keeps on rolling. The band recently wrapped up a tour with Voivod alongside labelmates King Parrot and is currently crumbling stages from June 24th through June 30th, again with King Parrot.
Two Child Bite-only dates will close the tour on July 1st and 2nd. From there, the band will head home to do laundry (maybe) before taking to the streets yet again with Michigan hardcore thrash punks S.N.A.F.U. from July 27th through July 31st.
In August, Child Bite joins Lord Dying, Black Fast, and Joel Grind for a massive thirty-six date journey that runs through September 29th. You can't stop the madness!
"Oh sweet Freddy Krueger in the sky," comments vocalist Shawn Knight, "many dark thanks for blessing us with twenty-eight fucking Voivod shows. Coolest dudes ever and of course some of the raddest prog/punk/metal jams to ever come out of this universe, or galaxy even. Which of those two is bigger? I'll look it up later. Any who, we can't sit around sobbing in our oatmeal due to Voivod-withdrawal. Us and King Parrot still have a week or so to go, and then we do more, and then more. More is good, right? Sleep is overrated so we might as well cart our fleshy vessels around this continent a few more times this year."
While you wait for Child Bite to pillage your city, let bassist Sean Clancy teach you how to play "Video Blood," from the band's recently-issued "Negative Noise" full-length. More...
Internal Suffering Streaming Full Album
Today long-running brutal death metal unit Internals Suffering drops the punishing fruits of the "Cyclonic Void Of Power" full-length upon the masses.
Captured at 16th Cellar Studios in Rome (FleshGod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Hideous Divinity, etc.) by Italian death metal mastermind Stefano Morabito (Eyeconoclast, ex-Hour Of Penance), "Cyclonic Void Of Power" spews forth the band's traditionally fast yet chaotic and wildly technical brand of sonic malevolence.
A concept album divided into three separate chapters, "Cyclonic Void Of Power" follows the mystical, mythological and magic chaotic universe the band has explored on previous outings into far more complex realms. Give the full album a listen below. More...
Throttlerod Releases New Album
"Turncoat," the latest full-length from long-running rock trio Throttlerod, is out today via Small Stone Recordings and streaming below. Comments Throttlerod vocalist/guitarist Matt Whitehead of the release:
"While there's no denying we like feedback and odd time signatures, we also enjoy hooks and undeniable grooves and there are plenty of those on this record. [Engineer] J. Robbins [Clutch] not only helped us realize our vision with an honest, organic approach that helped remind us why we still make records but was also an absolute pleasure to work with. We need to write some more new songs to have an excuse to go hang out in his studio again."
South Carolina residents can catch Throttlerod live tonight and tomorrow with additional live performances to be announced soon.
6/24/2016 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
6/25/2016 Art Bar - Columbia, SC More...
Equilibrium Streaming "Prey"
German epic metal pioneers Equilibrium will set aflame a brand new bonfire this summer with a fifth studio album. Guitarist, composer and lyricist René Berthiaume spent almost two years working on this new opus called "Armageddon."
Today, the band has released a lyric video of brand new track "Prey" via YouTube: check it out below."Prey" will be available as a digital single on July 1st, 2016.
René states: "The songs on 'Armageddon' have become quite diverse. Every song sounds different. As a first foretaste we chose the dark track 'Prey." Have fun with it!"
01. Sehnsucht
02. Erwachen
03. Katharsis
04. Heimat
05. Born To Be Epic
06. Zum Horizont
07. Rise Again
08. Prey
09. Helden
10. Koyaaniskatsi
11. Eternal Destination More...
Twilight Force Posts Album Trailer
Swedish adventure metal band Twilight Force is set to release new long-player "Heroes Of Mighty Magic" on August 26th through Nuclear Blast.
“It will be a tale of mythic kingdoms, epic battles and ancient prophecies,” the band states. “Stories and lore from the Twilight Kingdoms will gradually be brought to light, and for the first time, the origin and quests of the Twlight Force will be partially unveiled.”
Today, the band has revealed the first album trailer (check it out below) and also comments: "This next opus of Twilight Force will be a journey unlike any you have ever experienced. While we are still staying true to the essence of power metal, the songs, sounds and magic adventures have all evolved from the once drake hatchling into a colossal arcane arch-dragon. The time, effort and primordial wisdom that we have invested into this album is truly immeasurable, and we profoundly hope that this will shine through upon our venerated audience." More...
Soilwork Posts "Helsinki" Video
Soilwork just released one of the two brand new songs off an upcoming special collection of rarities titled "Death Resonance," which is due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
Watch the lyric video for "Helsinki," created by videographer Tommy Antonini, in the player below. Commented guitar player David Andersson:
"Death. It's a word that might be used too often, but it can still be interpreted in a myriad different ways. It's not just the soma being deprived of its lifeforce; it's also the end of infinity, the birth of new possibilities and the acceptance of inevitable change. This song was written soon after the recording of our live album in Finland, making new friends and making sure that the old ones stay with us forever, despite the fact that everything is finite."
Memoriam Signs With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of death metal band Memoriam. Founded in January 2016 by Karl Willetts (Bolt Thrower) and Frank Healy (Benediction), the band will release a debut album in 2017 via Nuclear Blast Records. Memoriam comments:
"The war rages on... It is with great pleasure that Memoriam announces that we have signed a recording contract with Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout our long careers, 30 years to be precise, within the music industry and specifically within the death metal scene we have witnessed the growth of Nuclear Blast records to become the number one record company within our genre.
"When we started Memoriam back in January 2016 we intended just to form a band to go into the rehearsal rooms to jam out some cover versions of old classic songs that had influenced us in the past along with some cover versions from the bands we had played with over the years, and maybe eventually do a few low key gigs.
"With the introduction of Scott Fairfax into the line up all this changed, Scott has brought with him a wealth of killer riffs and new ideas which has totally changed things around from our original intentions. Very soon we decided to scrap the idea of being a covers band and to formulate our own songs using these riffs and ideas that Scott introduced to us, and from this we developed a whole load of new crushing brutal old school death metal songs which we are very proud of and can’t wait to unleash upon the world!
"When we started developing the songs we talked about the possibility of signing to a label and releasing an album, at that point we all decided that if Nuclear Blast approached us we would sign to them. This is because amongst all the labels out there none have a better relationship with the bands on their roster, none communicate better with both the bands and the fans of the music. None care as much about the music and the scene as Nuclear Blast Records. Nuclear Blast currently boasts the best artist roster of all the labels within the death metal genre, we are proud and honoured amongst this list! 2016 is the year of MEMORIAM. Let the resistance begin..." More...
Witherscape Posts "In The Eyes Of Idols"
Witherscape has now launched a second single from upcoming sophomore release, "The Northern Sanctuary," which is arriving July 22nd, 2016 via Century Media Records.
Check out the lyric video (designed by Cloud Music Typography) for the extremely catchy "In The Eyes Of Idols" below. Dan Swanö checked in to comment about the song and the album's lyrical storyline as follows:
"There is a 50 year jump in the conceptual time line since 'The Inheritance.' 'The Northern Sanctuary' picks up where we left off with the 'The New Tomorrow' EP. The main character Mannen i vitt (The man in white) has now restored the house where all the horror initially happened and Fristaden i Norr (The Northern Sanctuary) is open for business!
"He rents out rooms to people from the big cities, who are aiming for some peaceful northern Swedish silence. But the entity still haunts the house and Mannen i vitt is possessed by it, so consequently he/it does terrible things to the patients. Since the house is built on one of the gates to hell, there's a ritual taking place, opening the hellish dimension from where the evil entity once came, so it can go back there..." More...
Grond Streams "Kronos The Devourer"
We're now a week out from Grond's new album release "Worship the Kraken," coming via Xtreem Music. After streaming previous track "White Waters of South," a new song has come online today titled "Kronos the Devourer." Check it out below. The full track listing is:
1. Invocation
2. Kronos the Devourer
3. Steel Coffins
4. White Waters of South
5. Blood Monk (Goatlord cover)
6. Worship the Kraken
7. Below the Thunders...
8. Devonian Tyrant
9. Japetus the Ice Gate (feat. Lasse Pyykkö)
10. Typhoon is Coming More...
Motioneless In White Posts New Song "570"
Roadrunner Records has announced Motionless In White as the newest members of its roster. The Scranton, PA-based band will celebrate with the release of label debut single, “570.” Give it a listen via the clip below. Motionless In White commented:
“We are very honored to finally announce that we have signed with Roadrunner Records. Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of getting to know the hard working team that makes up Roadrunner, and felt a connection with their company immediately. It has been a dream of MIW for years to someday sign with their label, and we are elated to find that it is a perfect home for the band to continue building our career.
"We are very excited to start this new chapter and to keep working hard every day with Roadrunner by our side. Thank you to Roadrunner Records for opening your home to us, and thank you to all of the fans that have supported our band tirelessly over the years. Your support and contributions have helped lead to all of these amazing developments taking place for our band. We’re looking forward to many more years of this with all of you.” More...
Without Mercy Posts "In Waves" Video
Currently on a Canadian tour in support of new EP "Mouichido," Vancouver's Without Mercy just released a guitar playthrough for the track "In Waves," which features vocals from Mark Hunter of Chimaira.
"Crazy things happen when your buddy runs a butcher shop and has an open mind. We shot this video as a playthrough ,but with a different spin on the concept. There was so much blood and flesh, I almost went vegan. Almost." comments guitarist DJ Temple. More...
Vanhelgd Announces New Album
The Swedish masters of aversion and forlorn from Vanhelgd return with "Temple Of Phobos." While still firmly locked into that unmistakable Vanhelgd sound, it is clear that on "Temple Of Phobos" the band has steered into a much more despondent territory; very reminiscent of the early ‘90s doom.
The album was recorded and mixed at Studio Underjord with Joona Hassinen (Year Of The Goat, Saturnalia Temple, Ocean Chief), mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Watain, Repugnant, Desultory), and once again features the ominous artwork by frontman Mattias "Flesh" Frisk.
Dark Descent Records will release "Temple of Phobos" in North America on July 22. The album is scheduled for European release July 1 via Pulverised Records.
1. Lamentation Of The Mortals
2. Rebellion Of The Iniquitous
3. Den Klentrogenes Klagan
4. Temple Of Phobos
5. Gravens Lovsa°ng
6. Rejoice In Apathy
7. Allt Hopp A¨r Fo¨rbi More...
Wolverine Streaming "Pledge"
"Pledge" is the new single to be brought forth from Wolverine's impending fifth album, "Machina Viva," the band's first album for Sensory Records that is now two weeks from release. Check out the track stream below.
Wolverine's "Machina Viva" recorded and produced by the band in various locations throughout Sweden during late 2015 and early 2016, mixed at Spacelab Studio in Germany by Christian "Moschus" Moos (Everon, Haken, Delain, Cloverseeds), and mastered by Grammy Award winning audio engineer Bob Katz. More...
David Ellefson Releases Kenya Thrash Blend
Ellefson Coffee Co. has officially unleashed a second blend called Kenya Thrash. Packaged in a distinctive red metallic bag, Kenya Thrash is a bold high-octane blend of 90% Kenya-Kichwa Arabica Beans, and 10% India Robusta, roasted with a kick.
An earthy and savory blend, with distinct notes of Grapefruit and Black Pepper, Kenya Thrash is a guaranteed wake up call to body and taste buds.
Kenya Thrash is the follow-up to previous blend Roast In Peace. David Ellefson comments: “My love for coffee has accompanied me around the world for my entire musical career. Just like the spirit of a culture or the melody of a song, the enjoyment of coffee brings people together and creates harmony among us.
"The beans in this bag are traceable to their global origin and exemplify the spirit and culture of the people who grew them. It is my aim to bring this roast to our tables and awake our taste buds, fire up our rock n roll spirits and continue the global fellowship of music, art and coffee. May you, Roast in Peace!" More...
All Else Fails Posts "AntiMartyr"
All Else Fails just released a new political message with a video for "AntiMartyr," which can be seen below. Vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko comments:
"It's been a long road since we released 'Fucktropolis' almost 4 years ago, and since then we have been in almost constant member changeover hell. Some of it was good, like bringing back original drummer Ryan Biggs, but some, like losing our long time bassist Seedy Mitchell was much harder.
"We have a new bass player, the new album written and in pre-production and it is sounding fresh and awesome, but it was important to us to release 'Antimartyr' as a full single first. With that, it wouldn't have felt right with Mitch's voice coming out of the new guy’s mouth in the video, so we talked him into coming back for one last project, and I'm really happy with the turnout, it seems like a great way to send off an album that treated us so well, and move on to the next grand adventure. Hopefully one that won't take us another 4 years to follow up."
To watch 'AntiMartyr', please visit the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/video/all-else-fails-antimartyr-music-video-premiere More...
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Decapitated Suing Earache
Decapitated has announced legal action is now underway against former label Earache Records.
The band alleges that Earache hasn't paid a penny in royalties for years despite putting out four releases as the contract stipulated ("Nihility," "The Negation," "Organic Hallucinosis," and "Tribute to Vitek.")
To raise funds for the legal fees, Decapitated is also releasing a limited edition shirt. The band comments:
"We have released a brand new ’20 Years of Madness’ t-shirt to help raise legal funds to get our catalogue back from Earache Records - check the video for the full story below."
Fans can pick up the "20 Years of Madness" shirt or hoodie at this location. Here's the video announcement from Decapitated: More...
Infection Code Posts "Martire" Video
Italian post-metal group Infection Code just released a video clip for the song “Martire,” taken from the EP “00-15: L'avanguardia industriale” that was released in November of 2015
This EP and video are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the band. Infection Code also released two previous efforts via Argonauta Records, with both available here.
Armored Saint Comments On Upcoming Tour Dates
Following upcoming summer/fall tour dates, the mighty Armored Saint will head back out on the road this November/December as direct support to Queensryche. Midnight Eternal will also join this USA trek.
Vocalist John Bush comments: "Armored Saint is looking forward to doing some shows this winter with Queensryche. They're an incredible band and great guys. Plus it's a great match for the fans. We did some shows together in Europe last summer and the gigs were awesome. There are some cities in America that Saint hasn't played in years. Some over a decade! I'm sure people are very excited that we're finally coming. It's about time. We'll kick some ass. Get ready!!!" More...
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Karnak Seti Premieres "Bounded By Misfortune"
All the way back in 2012, we premiered Karnak Seti's "In Harmonic Entropy," and now finally in 2016 the Portuguese melodic death / thrash metal group is back with a new album.
Third full-length release “The Distance That Made Us Cold” is coming June 30th and was recorded at Ultrasound Studios Moita by Hugo Andrade and mixed by André Tavares.
Ahead of that release, today we're officially offering up the worldwide premiere of new track "Bounded By Misfortune," which an be heard below. The band comments:
"Although most of the lyrics on 'The Distance That Made Us Cold' focus more on personal experiences, 'Bounded by Misfortune' was written by Daniela Leça and focuses on humanity as a whole and serves as a critic to the human nature. You can sense throughout the song, even instrumentally, first a sense of anger eventually leading to despair on the chorus and accepting our fate."
The track listing for new album "The Distance That Made Us Cold" is as follows:
1. The Bliss Of Living (streaming here)
2. Bounded By Misfortune
3. Emptiness Reborn
4. Desolation Of Soul And Flesh
5. Quit
6. Melancholic Devotion
7. The Distance That Made Us Cold
8. A New Time To Heal
9. Blurred In The Distance
10. Stolen
11. Reload The System More...
Whitechapel Posts "Elitist Ones" Video
Whitechapel has unleashed sixth full-length, "Mark of the Blade," today worldwide via Metal Blade Records.
In conjunction with release, Whitechapel just launched a new video for the album track "Elitist Ones." Directed and produced by Jim Foster, "Elitist Ones" can be viewed below.
Jim Foster comments: "As fans of Whitechapel, my entire team and I were stoked when Mike Faley (Metal Blade Records) asked me to write a treatment and direct for the band. As a director, my job is always easier when the band is rippin'...and holy shit are these guys RIPPIN'!" More...
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Third Ion Premieres "Lesson Burned"
We're very excited for this premiere today as we've teamed up with one of the most promising new bands to emerge on the metal scene last year: none other than Third Ion!
Just slightly over a year on from debut album "13/8 Bit" (reviewed here), the group now has a new vocalist (ex-Annihilator member Dave Padden) and will be releasing second album "Biolith" on July 8th.
With that release date nearing, today we're exclusively premiering new song "Lesson Burned," which is the sixth out of eight tracks on "Biolith." The band comments:
"'Lesson Burned' was one of the first songs written for this record, and it's still one of our favourites. There are fat grooves, nutty tech parts that are super fun to play, and it showcases Dave Padden's power and vocal range. Lyrically, it centers around a dissatisfaction with the things around us that we let rule our lives. Technology, religion, banks, etc. It doesn't target any of these things specifically, but has an overall dystopian tone." More...
Grace Disgraced Posts Full-Album Stream
Moscow's female fronted technical death/thrash metal outfit Grace Disgraced premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Lasting Afterdeath", which will be out in stores today via Razed Soul Productions.
Check out now "Lasting Afterdeath" in its entirety below.
Necroptic Engorgement Posts Full-Album Stream
New York’s Necroptic Engorgement premieres the full-album stream of the band's new EP "Realms of Incessant Bloodshed", which will be out in stores today via Manifest Records.
Check out now "Realms of Incessant Bloodshed" in its entirety below.
Lord of War Streaming New Song "Embryo"
San Diego’s death metal unit Lord of War premieres a new song and playthrough clip for "Embryo", taken from the upcoming new album "Suffer", which will be out in stores July 8th, 2016 via Unique Leader Records.
Check out now "Embryo" below.
Concepts Releases New Song & Music Video
Houston, TX metalcore outfit Concepts premieres a new song and music video entitled "Shadow Walker", taken from the upcoming new album "Misguided", which will be out in stores this year via Stay Sick Recordings.
Check out now "Shadow Walker" below.
Chevelle Streams New Song "Young Wicked"
Chevelle premieres a new song entitled "Young Wicked", taken from the upcoming new album "The North Corridor", which will be out in stores July 08, 2016.
Check out now "Young Wicked" below.
Says frontman/guitarist Pete Loeffler of the new album:
"Definitely going heavier was the idea. I had all these riffs that were knocking around inside my head and I really just started there. You know, the guys were on board with that, as well. I think that over the years we just really enjoyed playing the heavy stuff off our albums rather than the lighter side. More...
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Schemata Theory Premieres New Music Video
The new Schemata Theory EP titled "Networks" officially drops today - June 24th - and can be picked up at the U.K. group''s official website here.
With the EP out now, Schemata Theory has teamed up with us to exclusively premiere a new music video for closing track "Horror Show." Check out the trippy performance vid below.
Vocalist Myles Dyer also comments on the track:
"Human civilization is currently threatened by many global issues, causing our traditional political and economic systems to come under immense pressure. This has in turn fuelled a great sense of frustration, anger, distrust and despair among much of the world’s population, creating societal divisions internationally. Technology has improved our awareness of what is wrong with the world, but it has also enhanced our ability to communicate and empathise with others far & wide.
"'Horror Show' represents that moment in life many of us have experienced, where we realize the severity and scale of these issues we face as a species, and thus worry about what can be done to resolve them. It is easy to feel powerless as individuals, but if we utilize technology on an industrial scale that empowers collaboration and unity, we can turn this all around."
The "Networks" EP's track listing is as follows:
1. Our Only Home
2. New Vision
3. Horror Show More...
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