Metal News for June 28, 2014
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21 news articles posted on this day.
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Sunday Old School: KISS
This week is a special week for Sunday Old School because it’s the 250th column. One of the genres covered has been the glam and hair bands of the eighties. No band provided more of an influence in this area then KISS. Known for over-the-top antics, make-up, merchandising and farewell tours the boys from KISS have ruled since the seventies. Still, there is the question: Which came first, the music or the makeup? Spoiler Alert: We can’t prove either only that success followed. So without further ado, your 250th Sunday Old School post from the biggest band of all time: KISS. (Note: If you don’t believe this is the biggest band of all time just ask Gene Simmons.) More...
Population Control Releases New EP
Australian grind band Population Control has released the "War Machines" EP online for streaming. Check it out below, or get a digital copy of the release at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Force Fed 02:06
2. War Machine 02:09
3. Insanity Devotion 01:52
4. Collapse 01:49
5. Harvest 01:03
6. World Burns To Death 01:16
7. Lobotomy 01:42
8. Population Control 01:18
9. Scarecrows (Nasum Cover) 01:29 More...
Blockheads Posts New Video
Blockheads has a blasting new video out now for "All These Dreams," taken off the "This World Is Dead" album. The clip features footage from festival appearances and the album's release show.
Check it out in the player below, courtesy of DailyMotion.com. You can also see the band's previous video clip for "Follow The Bombs" at this location. More...
Other Eyes Wise Enters The Studio
One year after the release of debut album “Zer(o),” Other Eyes Wise is now back in studio to record a new full-length.
The sophomore release is being produced by Wahoomi Corvi at Realsound Studio in Parma and is scheduled to be unleashed via WormHoleDeath later this year.
The album title, track list, and release dates will be announced shortly. In the meantime you can check out the “Climb Above” single from the band's debut album below.
Curse Of The Forgotten Recording Single
Dutch deathcore outfit Curse of the Forgotten has officially started the recording process for a new track, which will be made available for free download online. The band's label WormHoleDeath comments:
"This is going to be heavy stuff, so stay tuned for updates this next period. In the meantime check out their album trailer below! Their debut album 'Building The Palace' is still hot and available via digital download and CD!"
You can see photos from the band's time in the studio recording the new single at Facebook here. More...
Syphor Drops Off Philfest
Irish outfit Syphor has checked in with the following announcement about dropping off the Philfest 2014 lineup:
"Due to a private situation out of our control we've had to withdraw from the Philfest line up today. We are sorry to anyone who was looking forward to seeing us, as we were looking forward to entertaining you but the matter is completely out of our control and feel we wouldn't be able to do you or ourselves justice.
"We wish Phil all the best with his Festival and encourage anyone who was planning on going, to go. Some great Irish bands will be on display.
"We will be back on the road soon with Sinate & Legion of Wolves in August and hope to be bringing you some good news soon about more European dates."
See a list of the band's upcoming August tour dates at the Syphor Facebook profile here.
Spontane Streaming "Powietrze"
Polish outfit Spontane is now streaming the new track "Powietrze" online, which is taken off the band's upcoming album "Moira." The album was recorded and mixed by Tom Luksza at Blueberrystudio and features a cover by Gregory Krzyzewski.
Insight After Doomsday Releases Lyric Video
Modern metal act Insight After Doomsday has released a lyric video for the track "Departure," taken from newly released album "The Way to Nihilism."
The single features the band collaborating with Bjorn “Speed” Strid, vocalist from Soilwork. "The Way to Nihilism" was recorded, mixed, and produced by Ricardo Estrada in 2014 at IAD Studios Barcelona, and mastered by Jan Richardson at Hollywood Restroom Studio.
A Tempered Heart Releases New Lyric Video
Melancholic Goth four piece A Tempered Heart today unveils a lyric video for the brand new single “In Your Blackened Arms,” extracted from the new album “Loneliness and Mournful Lights.”
The album was recorded at Hell Studios in Villarreal (Spain) with Ruk Nebur (Killus guitarist) and produced by Ruk Nebur and A Tempered Heart. The track listing is as follows:
1. Defiant
2. Under your silent shadow
3. The distance in the sand
4. An old brief letter
5. In your blackened arms
6. Doomsday particle
7. Sink into oblivion
8. Redemption through scars
9. Loneliness and mournful lights
10. At the immense shore
11. Where the oceans lies
12. Nunca volverás
Wolfchant Reveals "Bloodwinter" Cover
The Bavarian pagan metallers in Wolfchant will release a new album via Noiseart Records on September 26th, 2014.
It will be entitled “Bloodwinter” and below you can see the finished cover artwork, with further details forthcoming. A previously released studio report can also be seen over at this location.
Cage Announces European Tour
The U.S. metal band Cage will soon be heading out on a European tour supported by Split Heaven from Mexico and German power metal outfit Javelin. Dates are as follows:
16th July 2014 Musikkeller, Frankfurt (Germany)
17th July 2014 UJK Uelsen, Uelsen (Germany)
18th July 2014 Little Devil, Tilburg (The Netherlands)
19th July 2014 BÄÄÄM Festival, Kierspe (Germany)
20th July 2014 Joe's, Erkenschwick (Germany)
23rd July 2014 The Jack, Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
24th July 2014 Headbangers Open Air
25th July 2014 Cafè Jan Hertog, Maasmechelen (The Netherlands)
26th July 2014 Come Inn, Renchen (Germany) More...
Drunken Dreams Streaming New Single
Dutch female-fronted metal band Drunken Dreams has released the "Renegade" single online for streaming. Drunken Dreams consists of:
Vocals: Iris Goessens
Guitar and Backing Vocals: Sander Kessels
Guitar: Kevin Hofman
Bass: Bauke van Kooten
Drums: Didier Maassen
Straight Hate Streaming EP Online
Lublin, Poland-based metal band Straight Hate has released the "Mental Disorder" EP, which can be streamed below or over at the group's Bandcamp page here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Sweet Carnage 01:41
2. Liquid Laugh 01:10
3. Resistance 02:14
4. Bloodshot Eyes 01:40
Dead Like Swansea Posts New Music Video
Germany's Dead like Swansea just released a new music video for "Heavy Rain," which was directed, filmed, and edited by QXXQ.
The song "Heavy Rain" was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Another Diamond Recordings and the clip is available below.
Demist Posts "Someone's Mirror" Video
Demist has a new music video out now for the "Someone's Mirror" single, which is available below. This clip follows the previous music video for "Faith Remains," available over at this location.
Signals From Saturn Posts "Undermined" Clip
St. Louis, Missouri based metalcore band Signals From Saturn just launched a new lyric clip for the track "Undermined." Check out the new video below, courtesy of Beheading The Traitor. Signals From Saturn consists of:
Lloyd Schueler - Vocals
Jackie Bergjans - Guitars
Josh Turek - Guitars
Blake Boyster - Bass
Joey Nichols - Drums
Boys Of Fall Posts New Lyric Video
Melodic post-hardcore squadron Boys Of Fall has a new lyric video out now for the song "First Rate Pyro," which is available below. You can also download the single over at the Boys Of Fall Bandcamp page here.
Biomortal Releases Album Five Years In The Making
Double bass drum and synth led metal band from London, Biomortal, has finally released the long awaited album "Genesynthesis."
The album was produced by Paul Theobald (guitarist/vocals) and mastered by Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios (Mercenary, Volbeat, Ginger Wildheart, Xerath) and weighs in at 11 tracks at 69 minutes long.
It’s taken 5 long years to get out, due to several dealings with various labels which ended up coming to nothing. Paul explains, "The album’s been done for a couple of years now, but we wanted to release it the right way and within the established comfort of a label. Opportunities never panned out so we just wanted to release it ourselves before people lost interest, which they probably have already haha." More...
Omega Diatribe Posts "Hydrozoan Periods"
Omega Diatribe has released a new track online for streaming titled "Hydrozoan Periods," which features Kevin Talley on drums and can be heard below. You can also download the track over at SoundCloud here.
Drown The Faith Streaming New Track
Australia's Drown The Faith has released a track titled "In The Shadows," which can be heard below. "In The Shadows" is taken from the band's debut EP "Blood On the Page," that was mixed and mastered by Phil Western.
Common War Signs With Eulogy
Common War is a four piece group hailing out of Fullerton, CA playing a blend of punk and hardcore with a flare for metal. The band has now inked a deal with Eulogy Recordings, which comments:
"Formed in 2009, the band has been relentlessly writing music and playing shows as often as possible in and around their hometown.
"Combining a deeply abrasive sound with passionate lyrics, Common War shows no signs of slowing down. Be on the lookout for upcoming tour dates, songs, and announcements from these guys soon!"
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