Unleash The Archers To Support Sirenia On Tour

Canadian metal powerhouse Unleash The Archers - which was included in our look at the best metal cover art of the year - just checked in with this announcement about upcoming shows:

"European tour in November! We've been working on this one for a long time. So stoked to finally get over there and play some shows with Sirenia, Týr, Xaon and Relicseed!"

Nov 10 Berlin, Germany @ Postbahnhof
Nov 12 Aalborg, Denmark @ Aalborg Metal Fest
Nov 13 Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
Nov 14 Gdansk, Poland @ B90
Nov 15 Erfurt, Germany @ Club From Hell
Nov 16 Prague, Czech Rep @ Nova Chmelnice
Nov 17 Wien, Austria @ Viper Room
Nov 18 Zug, Switzerland @ Galvanik
Nov 19 Monthey, Switzerland @ Pont Rouge
Nov 20 Weinheim, Germany @ Cafe Central
Nov 21 Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik
Nov 22 Leiden, Netherlands @ Gebr. de Nobel
Nov 23 Amstelveen, Netherlands @ P60
Nov 24 Arnhem, Netherlands @ Willemeen
Nov 25 Roeselare, Belgium @ De Verlichte Geest
Nov 27 London, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Islington More...

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Sunday Old School: Cruachan

Those of you who follow international football (or soccer, if you insist,) you will probably know that less than two hours ago, the Republic of Ireland were eliminated in the Euro tournament by the host nation, France. While we won't be seeing any more Irish contributions to the Euros, the nation's reputation when it comes to music is outstanding. Irish folk music, along with that of the Middle East, is possibly the best known in the world and the country has produced a number of top rock and metal bands too, with Thin Lizzy probably the most famous example. With kudos in both of these musical styles, it was only a matter of time before Ireland had a world class folk metal band and they arrived in 1992, under the name of Cruachan.

Cruachan came to be following guitarist Keith Fay's endeavours with the J.R.R. Tolkien inspired black metal band, Minas Tirith. He had formed a new group, taking it's name from the capital of the middle ages Irish kingdom of Connachta, after becoming more interested in folk music and hearing how two of his favourite genres could be blended on the debut Skyclad album, "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth." It would be two years before the band recorded material, which surfaced in the guise of the "Celtica" demo in 1994, before a full length album, "Tuatha na Gael" followed the next year through Nazgul's Eyrie Productions. More...

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Cannibal Accident Releasing Retrospective

Hot on the heels of the "Ritual Paprika" album, Cannibal Accident returns with "Encyclopedia Cannibalicium: Minimal Results With Maximal Effort," a special edition album that compiles all of the group's previous albums onto one CD.

Yup, 51 tracks of pyschotic groove/grind under the title "E.C.M.R.W.M.E" will be released on July 29th to coincide with the band's upcoming European "Grindfucking Ritual" tour:

Fri 22/7 - RC Brooklyn - Brno (Cze)
Sat 23/7 - Pub Korba - Katowice (Pol)
Sun 24/7 - Pub Grodzka 42 - Krakow (Pol)
Mon 25/7 - Ozi Pub - Zory (Pol)
Wed 27/7 - Garage Pub, Tarnow (Pol)
Thu 28/7 - Rakwa Music Club, Roznava (Slk)
Fri 29/7 - Music Club Bezv - Jihlava (Cze)
Sat 30/7 - MC Fabrika - Ceske Budejovice (Cze)
Sun 31/7 - Orthodox Club - Mlada Boleslav (Cze) More...

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Pylon Releasing "A Lament"

Swiss doom metal outfit Pÿlon is very excited to announce the details of the band's 7th full-length release. Working again with U.S. label Roxx Records and European label Quam Libet Records, "A Lament" is scheduled for release on July 29th, 2016. Roxx Records also comments:

"In the two years since the release of 'Homo Homini Lupus,' Pÿlon have made no progress whatsoever – which is the greatest compliment you can give this Swiss band of doom stalwarts. Again, they have managed to capture that particular down-tuned- slow-because-I-can magic on 'A Lament' with eight brand new and epic tracks such as 'Desolation Is Divine' or 'Lazarus' but no less with more succinct numbers such as the paean to Clint Eastwood with the track 'The Lone Rider' in its seven-minute briskness.

"Back by popular demand is Matt Brand on Ozzy-tinged lead vocals. Ian Arkley does the honors of gracing the album with a majestic guitar solo on 'The Day After The War' whilst Damir Eskic, representing the top echelon of Swiss Malmsteen disciples, takes the speed up a notch with a roaring lead break on 'Desolation Is Divine.'

"This brand new album does it again, hitting a true home run for heavy metal fans and doom fans alike. This beautifully packaged Limited Edition digipack comes complete with a 12 page insert and complete lyrics enclosed."

01. Cosmik Lizard (5:35
02. Desolation Is Divine (6:30)
03. The Day After The War (5:19)
04. Pantodynamos (6:19)
05. Lazarus (9:34)
06. Fair Haven Of Thesterness (6:08)
07. The Lone Rider (6:46)
08. A Lament (2:07) More...

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Yeti On Horseback Announces "The Great Dying"

Doom band Yeti On Horseback is pleased to announce the release of debut album "The Great Dying" on the 30th of September, 2016. The album will available on CD and digital formats via Medusa Crush Recordings.

The Ontario-based band has only been in existence for only a few short years, but already managed to create a huge buzz in the local scene: headlining shows with packed out crowds and winning the Jack Richardson Music award for heavy metal in 2014. The new album's track listing is:

1. Tree Of Death
2. Viking Mushroom Tea
3. Fables and Lies
4. Lynch (A Prelude)
5. Elephant Man
6. Dragged Down To Hell More...

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Gemini Syndrome Premieres New 360° Music Video

Gemini Syndrome premieres a new 360° music video for the band's new song, "Anonymous", taken from the upcoming new album "Memento Mori", which will be out in stores August 19 via Another Century Records.

Check out now "Anonymous" below.

Comments drummer Brian Medina of the album: More...

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