Metal News for June 4, 2014
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Body Count Streaming New Track "Bitch In The Pit"
Body Count, featuring Ice-T, is streaming the new track "Bitch in the Pit." The song will appear on the upcoming new album "Manslaughter," which drops on June 10th via Sumerian Records.
Body Count is set to embark on a tour this summer as part of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. For dates and venues, head over to this location.
Check out "Bitch in the Pit" here:
Misery Signals Reuniting For Anniversary Tour
Milwaukee metal band Misery Signals created quite a frenzy last week when the band announced via social media that it would be hitting the road with the original line-up to celebrate the tenth anniversary of debut album "Of Malice and The Magnum Heart."
The band is now thrilled to reveal the complete itinerary for the Malice X tour. The 8-show tour, which sees original members Jesse Zaraska, Kyle Johnson, Ryan Morgan, Stu Ross, and Branden Morgan performing the debut album in its entirety, will kick off in Vancouver, BC on August 13th at The Biltmore Cabaret and will wrap up in Toronto at The Opera House on August 2rd3. For full tour information see below.
Bassist Kyle Johnson had this to say: "Malice was written and released at such a critical time in our lives as musicians. After the disbanding of 7 Angels 7 Plagues and the Compromise accident, there was a lot of emotion in the air in the Misery Signals camp. We were able to capture that raw emotion and create Of Malice and the Magnum Heart in response to those events. It’s the single most important musical release of our lives. I'm thrilled to have an opportunity to shake up those old feelings once more, ten years later, with the very people who made it possible."
08.13.14 – Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret
08.14.14 – Calgary, AB – Broken City
08.15.14 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
08.18.14 – Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
08.19.14 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
08.20.14 – Milwaukee, MN – The Rave Bar
08.22.14 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theater
08.23.14 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House More...
Death Wolf Posts Preview Clip Of New Track
Sweden's Death Wolf posted up a preview clip of the new track "Liksjöns Drickare." The song will appear on the new 7" extended single "Svart Solsken," which is set for release on June 9th via Century Media Records.
The track list for the single is:
1. Sotdöd
2. Svart Solsken
3. Liksjöns Drickar
Check out the preview here:
Fozzy Posts "One Crazed Anarchist" Lyric Video
Fozzy posted a lyric video for the new track "One Crazed Anarchist." The song will appear on the upcoming new release "Do You Wanna Start A War," which is set for release on July 22, 2014 via Century Media Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Do You Wanna Start a War
2. Bad Tattoo
3. Lights Go Out (streaming here)
4. Died with You
5. Tonight
6. Brides of Fire
7. One Crazed Anarchist
8. Unstoppable
9. Scarecrow
10. No Good Way
11. SOS
12. Witchery More...
Hrizg Streaming "From Endless Blackness"
Today, Spanish black metal band Hrizg premieres the new song "From Endless Blackness." Listen in at GunShyAssassin.com here.
Appropriately titled "From Endless Blackness" hails from Hrizg's forthcoming new album, "Individualism," which is set for release on June 22nd via Moribund Records. "Individualism" sees this one-man black metal cult perfecting his iron-willed, iron-clad craft, contorting the otherworldly mysticism of ancient black metal to his own isolationist design.
Mainman Erun-Dagoth comments: "I did Individualism as a call for the inner strength against those ones who crawl through the scene holding the banner of weakness. HRIZG plays black metal for the strongest of the strong!"
The album's track listing is as follows:
I. Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes (1:24)
II. The Darkness I Witness (3:31)
III. No Life After Life (3:25)
IV. To Leave the Roots Grow... (1:48)
V. Night of the Wolf (4:45)
VI. When the Cryings are for the Weak (4:06)
VII. The Hall of Falseness and Impurity (4:44)
VIII. The Strong Against the Stronger (2:57)
IX. From Endless Blackness (4:24)
X. With a Crown of Bitterness (5:27)
XI. The Lament of God (4:53)
Suicide Silence Posts Snippets From New Album
Suicide Silence has released audio snippets of the group's upcoming album, "You Can’t Stop Me," which can be heard below.
The album marks the debut of new vocalist Eddie Hermida (ex-All Shall Perish), and is the first full-length recording since the death of Mitch Lucker. "You Can’t Stop Me" will be released on July 11th (Europe), July 14th (UK) and July 15th, 2014 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
You can also hear a lyric video for the album track "Cease to Exist" over at this location.
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Sonisphere Festival 2014
Sonisphere Festival returned to Finland last week, to start off the festival season in Helsinki with a bang! Despite the fact that it is Spring and we’ve had hot weather rivaling the Mediterranean this year; we were instead treated to a cold downpour, which only the bravest of metal fans dared endure. Despite the less then summery weather, the turnout was dense, though admittedly covered in less then festive rainwear.
The dark sky was a glaring contrast to the laid back vibe of the festival hosted by Live Nation. Still the atmosphere remained upbeat; as Metallica and Slayer were to be headlining; and the instinct to nest indoors was trampled by the drive to see two such legends live! More...
Azooma Posts New EP Trailer
Iranian death metal band Azooma is about to see debut EP "A Hymn of the Vicious Monster" released through Xtreem Music next June 15th, but as an advance preview, the band created a video teaser with excerpts from the EP's 6 songs. Check out the footage below. The track listing is as follows:
1. Preface
2. Chapter I: Self-Inflected
3. Chapter II: Eridanus Supervoid
4. Chapter III: Encapsulated Delusion
5. Chapter IV: Gyrocompass
6. Appendix More...
Nails Signs To Nuclear Blast
Southern California-based four man hatecrew Nails has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment to release an as-of-yet-untitled third album. This full-length is tentatively scheduled to be unleashed upon the masses sometime in the first quarter of 2015.
“After waging an oppressive blitzkrieg against the world in 2013 with Abandon All Life, Nails will join the ranks of the legendary Nuclear Blast for our next campaign of grindcore/death/punk tyranny,” comments vocalist/guitarist Todd Jones. “Alongside the hate dogs is none other than Monte Conner, building on his work with gods like Obituary, Death, and Sepultura in bringing the extreme underground to the forefront of heavy music. Deep in a Southern California bunker crafting our newest LP, the tyrants offer sincere thanks to our former team at Southern Lord for their commitment to NAILS' vision. Long live bleak aggression, crushing rage, and audial warfare. Long live Nails. HATRED AD INFINITUM…”
The Nails crew consists of:
Todd Jones – Vocals, Guitar
Saba – Guitar
John Gianelli – Bass
Taylor Young – Drums
Cannabis Corpse Posts "Individual Pot Patterns"
Richmond, VA based death metal powerhouse Cannabis Corpse has released a second new track from the band's forthcoming album, "From Wisdom to Baked."
The new track, titled "Individual Pot Patterns," is streaming below thanks to Noisey.com. "From Wisdom to Baked' will be released in North America on June 24th (June 20th worldwide). Pre-orders are available here.
Regarding the new track, bassist/vocalist/band founder Phil 'LandPhil' Hall said: "Hey Stoners! I am stoked to bring you another track off of the new Cannabis Corpse album, featuring vocals and lyrics from my favorite vocalist of all time - Chris Barnes! It is such a honor to work with someone who has been so influential on my music; enjoy!"
The album's track listing will be as follows:
1. Baptized In Bud
2. Zero Weed Tolerance
3. Weedless Ones
4. Individual Pot Patterns
5. Pull The Carb
6. Considered Dank
7. Voice Of The Bowl
8. THC Crystal Mountain
9. With Their Hash He Will Create
10. From Wisdom To Baked
11. Medicinal Healing More...
Beige Eagle Boys Announces Debut LP
Baltimore's Reptilian Records is preparing to unload the scum-coated, riotous debut LP from Detroit noise rock/hardcore unit Beige Eagle Boys.
On "You're Gonna Get Yours," the trio's debut album, they blast out a quick and potent rust belt racket with all three gents hollering over top. Every studio meter red-lined, every tube amp threatened with exhaustion, all three larynxes threatened with whatever the hell happens to larynxes after this kind of abuse.
Ten songs were done the right kind of wrong way, and all of it iced off with a distorted cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry." A video for the LP's opening rager, "I Saw Your Face On The Pavement," has been uncaged and can be seen below.
"You're Gonna Get Yours" is due out on LP, CD, and digital formats June 24th. The track listing is as follows:
1. I Saw Your Face On The Pavement
2. You Can Make The Beat Go Boom Baby
3. You Ruined Everything
4. I Want Out
5. Nothing's Ever Good Enough / Scrambler
6. I Do Not Belong Here
7. Burning Cantina
8. Not My Fault
9. Katy Perry
10. Dirty Laundry More...
Midnight Streaming "Evil Like A Knife"
Metal/punk outfit Midnight has premiered the new track "Evil Like a Knife" online, which can be heard below, courtesy of Noisey.Vice.com.
The track hails from Midnight's new album, "No Mercy for Mayhem," set for international release on August 19th via Hells Headbangers. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Penetratal Curse
2. Evil Like A Knife
3. Prowling Leather
4. No Mercy For Mayhem
5. The Final Rape Of Night
6. Degradation
7. Woman Of Flame
8. Try Suicide
9. Whiplash Disaster
10. Aggressive Crucifixion
11. Destroy Tsunami's Power (CD Bonus Track) More...
Bastard Of The Skies Announces Split Release
The ground will shake as Future Noise bring two rising titans of the U.K. underground together: Blackburn's noisiest sludge merchants Bastard Of The Skies and Birmingham's purveyors of filthy doom Grimpen Mire go head-to-head on a limited split 12" featuring new material from both bands.
All seven songs were recorded by Bastard Of The Skies guitarist/vocalist Matt Richardson at his own Full Stack Studio. Tto further reinforce the massive weight of both bands, master of sonic grimness James Plotkin (OLD, Khanate, Khlyst) was roped in for the mastering job. The limited 12" is adorned by Michael Cowell's deeply evocative artwork and the track listing is as follows:
1. Yarn (BASTARD OF THE SKIES)
2. Bao Fu (BASTARD OF THE SKIES)
3. Wounder (BASTARD OF THE SKIES)
4. Old Vessels (BASTARD OF THE SKIES)
5. Hollow Wreck (GRIMPEN MIRE)
6. Vermin Hive (GRIMPEN MIRE)
7. Fragments Of Forgotten Craft (GRIMPEN MIRE) More...
Dead To A Dying World Finishes Tracking Album
Dallas-based apocalyptic doom act Dead To A Dying World has just wrapped up tracking sophomore LP "Litany" with Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Melvins).
Featuring collaborations and contributions from members of Sabbath Assembly, Pallbearer, Pinkish Black, and Ecocide, the album will be delivered in a massive 2xLP setup. Anderson will complete production as the final factors of the album's impending release later in the year are sorted in the coming weeks.
Additional, Dead To A Dying World has slated a July tour with improv-jazz/ritual act and labelmates Unconscious Collective, the trek also including nearly a week of shows with psychedelic doom unit Uzala. More...
Randy Blythe Reacts To Brockie's Cause of Death
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe recently posted a photo of himself with Gwar frontman Dave Brockie in reaction to the news that his death was the result of a heroin overdose, along with a plea to friends and fans about drug abuse:
Here's me with Dave Brockie & Brad Roberts of GWAR in 2006. Brad & I are still here, but Dave is gone- accidental heroin overdose, as many of you heard today. Not that it really matters, because dead is dead, but I don't think Brockie was a stone cold junkie when he died- he couldn't have done all that he did if he was strung out. He partied hard at periods, but I think he was more of a drug dabbler. But there's a lesson here- dabbling with drugs kills people dead every day, just like being fully addicted does.
I am so fucking sick of my friends dying from alcohol & drugs. Really, really, tired of it- some of them die slow in the throes of addiction, & some of them die after just doing something stupid one night after a party. Some if them fuck around and fuck around and fuck around..."I'll get sober one day..." For most of them, that day comes for sure- when we put them in a casket. It's better to be alive when you get sober.
In this photo I was still drinking- I am a FULL BLOWN ALCOHOLIC. When I drink, I do crazy, really ill stuff. But I am a sober man today. I LIVE FREE. I might die surfing in the ocean tomorrow, but I will go out doing what I love, not choking on my own vomit. Besides that, I can just try & help others, so I'm writing this to YOU- YES, YOU- you, the one who can't stop drinking & getting fired & pissing off your wife, you the one who steals pills from you friend's medicine cabinet, you the one who is in a dark hole & wants to die & the only thing that fixes it for a little while is a drink or a drug- WAKE UP. GET HELP. STOP. PLEASE, I'M FUCKING BEGGING YOU. YOU CAN DO IT. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET SOME HELP. If I can do it, ANYONE CAN, because I was a TOTAL WRECK for YEARS. Just get some help, goddamn it. And if you haven't started, don't. JUST DONT. There is NOTHING cool about being an alcoholic, a drug addict, or dead. Trust me. For the love of God, just don't start. Please.
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Necronomicon Posts Making-Of Video
Canadian extreme metal horde Necronomicon has released a webisode detailing the making of the band's music video for the title track off latest album, "Rise of the Elder Ones" (reviewed here). Watch the clip below.
Necronomicon also previously announced a new North American tour: the forthcoming Conquerors of the World 2014 tour will see the band play alongside metal stalwarts Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and more. Dates are available after the jump. More...
Profetus Streaming New Track
Finnish funeral doom outfit Profetus today premieres the new track "A Reverie (Midsummer's Dying)" online. Give it a listen below, courtesy of Invisible Oranges.
The track hails from the band's forthcoming "As All Seasons Die," set for international release on June 13th - a Friday, in fact, and thus a DOOMED day - via Svart Records on vinyl LP and digital formats only. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Rebirth of Sorrow
2. A Reverie (Midsummer's Dying)
3. Dead Are Our Leaves Of Autumn
4. The Dire Womb Of Winter More...
Testament Added To Motorboat Lineup
The first annual Motörhead Motörboat has announced additions to the band lineup for the September 22nd - 26th, 2014 cruise on the Carnival Ecstasy.
Testament, Down (featuring Philip Anselmo), High On Fire, and Kill Devil Hill (featuring Rex Brown) will join Megadeth, Motörhead, Anthrax, Zakk Wylde, Jim Breuer, Danko Jones, Fireball Ministry, and Wilson on “The Loudest Boat In The World.”
Motörhead’s Motörboat will sail from Miami, visiting the ports of Key West, Florida and Cozumel just off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. While onboard, guests will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with band members and will see unforgettable performances on various stages throughout the ship.
Tickets for Motörhead’s Motörboat are on sale now at this location. The Carnival Ecstasy, which recently underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment, features a tropical-themed resort-style main pool area, multiple dining options (including a 24-hour pizzeria), 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival health club, a jogging track, as well as 12 lounges, bars, and nightspots.
Cnoc An Tursa Writing New Album
Scottish outfit Cnoc An Tursa - which was nominated as one of the best newcomers of 2013 in our annual year-end awards - is now working on a new album. The band commetns:
"For those wondering what updates there are in the Cnoc An Tursa camp: we are currently writing our second album for Candlelight Records and looking into getting at least one 2014 U.K. tour completed this year along with festival appearances in UK / Europe for 2015."
This upcoming second album will follow the 2013 full-length release "The Giants of Auld" (reviewed here).
Allegaeon Streaming "Threshold Of Perception"
Beginning today the second track from Allegaeon's "Elements of the Infinite," entitled "Threshold of Perception," is available for streaming below, courtesy of Metal Sucks.
Guitarist Greg Burgess speaks about the track: "This song took me literally forever to 'get right.' I give Joe Ferris loads of credit for putting up with my nitpicking on the intro. "I want that choir bigger in the D Major section!" We should've knocked up T-Shirts for that part. Dude took my crap midi sketch and made it come alive. Other than that this is a pretty straight forward thrash tune, with a few polyrhythms thrown in to drive Mike and Brandon nuts."
"Elements of the Infinite" will be released on June 24th, 2014 in North America, June 23rd in the UK/Europe, and June 20th in the European G|A|S territories. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio in Colorado Feb-April 2014.
In support of new album "Elements of the Infinite," Allegaeon will be hitting the road this August with Chimaira, The Plot in You, Upon This Dawning and Silence the Messenger as part of "The Artery Metal Tour." Dates are available after the jump. More...
Disarmonia Mundi Posts Making-Of Footage
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "Fragments Of D-Generation" album, Disarmonia Mundi dug in the archives in search of old video material to create a four episode documentary that shows the making of the album and the video for the song "Red Clouds." Enjoy this first episode of the documentary below while waiting forthcoming news about a new album.
Gross Misconduct Splits With Bassist
Canadian outfit Gross Misconduct has issued the following announcement about parting ways with bassist Brent Mackenzie and writing a new album:
"It’s been awhile since any meaningful update, so without further ado… First the bad news — Brent is no longer playing bass with us. He’s taking some time away from music to focus on other aspects of his life, and although we respect his decision, we also hope he changes his mind…
"Now the good news — we are still a band! Although we haven’t played live since that rad At the Gates show last summer, we are most definitely still jamming all the time, and the writing of our third album is almost complete.
"We really like where it’s going and our writing/playing chops have never been better ... despite our old age.
"We don’t have an ETA on when we’ll have a new bass player or when we’re going to hit the stage again. But worry not. We haven’t gone anywhere, and we don’t plan on it any time soon." More...
Lasting Impression Calls It Quits
Wisconsin's Lasting Impression has issued the following announcement about deciding to call it quits:
"The Lasting Impression name is ending. For various personal reasons, we have decided to let this rest.
"Each moment you screamed lyrics back, each handshake you gave, and every moment you ever gave to this band has been appreciated more than anyone could ever explain. Tears are falling as this message is being typed because of all the moments we, as a united being, have shared with each other.
"We’ve always said that this is YOUR band. You are a part of Lasting Impression as much as the members on the stage. We began because of just ONE band’s performance that changed our lives. We hope that somewhere along the line, we have made an impact on even just one person, because that alone makes it all worthwhile.
"We apologize for anyone that is hurt by this decision, as it is something that we have to do. We will remain in other projects, and you will see new bands form. We will perform one final, last show on Friday June 27th, 2014 in La Crosse, WI at the Warehouse.
"We opened our very first show there, and now we will close out our last show there. Friends from far and wide, please join us for an emotional goodbye. To quote the song from which we are named after….'We share a gift. We share a legacy.' The memories we, as Lasting Impression, have shared with you will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you." More...
Devin Townsend Posts "Mountaintop" Clip
Today Independent.co.uk has released a new video clip from Devin Townsend's "Casualties of Cool" release. Check out the clip for "Mountaintop" below. Hevy Devy also comments:
"Here is the official video for Mountaintop from our Casualties of Cool album. I have been a fan of Jessica Cope's work for a while now, and the opportunity to work with her rose for this album and we are thrilled with the result.
"Although the concept of the video is loosely based on the concept of the record, we found it worked better as a stand alone piece. Che and I therefore decided not to have the characters in the video portray us personally.
"I hope you enjoy this, I'm so happy to have an opportunity to work with brilliant artists in my career. I'm very proud of this album and video!"
Earlier this month Devin Townsend also began recording a second Ziltoid album. Get details at this location. More...
Vanhelga To Release New Mini-Album
Vanhelga guitarist/vocalist 145188 has issued the following update about releasing a new mini-album:
"This creation is the result of a long period of time being hospitalized under the Swedish law called 'LPT.' I had no freedom at all and the only thing present was total misery and silence. All lyrics, music and artwork was created during this time of isolation because I was lucky and had access to a laptop.
"The conclusion of this is; if you want to get a feeling of the anxiety, misery, depression and pain that being locked inside of a psychiatric ward provides – listen to this piece of art. It will be a mini-album available on spotify and bandcamp only."
You can also stream the band's entire previous album "Langtan" over at this location. More...
Moonspell Comments On The Passing Of Quorthon
Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell has issued the following statement about the 10th anniversary of the passing of metal legend Quorthon:
"Ten years and one day have passed since Quorthon left us and headed to Valhalla but his legacy lives through, in the shape of the many fans and enthusiasts whom followed his footsteps with their bands and projects.
"Moonspell is one of them and we would like to pay just a modest tribute by hailing Quorthon and his memory, not only in many of our songs and lyrics but also in the way he dealt with his fans.
"Fernando and many of the original members of Moonspell to be (Morbid God) were there and you can spot him/them at 4.29 (Fernando is on a Sodom shirt, mullet hair eheh) but according to him, this was maybe the happiest day of his life.
"The week after Moonspell was born. Enjoy and never forget Quorthon on his way up high!"
Be sure to also read "Call From The Grave: The Lost Quorthon Interview" right here, or check out the Bathory edition of our Sunday Old School column. More...
Raunchy Gearing Up To Record Album
Raunchy signed with Massacre Records earlier this year, and now the band is finally about to hit the studio to record new material. Raunchy comments:
"Only two days left before we start the new album recordings. We are excited to record hours of hard work and cannot wait to release this album which is the first album with our new singer Mike. This time around we are recording the drums here in Copenhagen. Video blogs will be posted…"
Further details are forthcoming, and you can follow the band's recording process over at Facebook here.
Judas Priest Posts "Crossfire" Teaser
SkullsNBones.com has just released a new teaser for the "Crossfire" track, which will appear on upcoming album "Redeemer of Souls." Check out this latest trailer below.
"Redeemer Of Souls" will be released next month, and you can pre-order your copy right here. The track listing for "Redeemer of Souls" is:
1. Dragonaut
2. Redeemer of Souls (streaming here)
3. Halls of Valhalla
4. Sword of Damocles
5. March of the Damned (streaming here)
6. Down in Flames
7. Hell & Back
8. Cold Blooded
9. Metalizer
10. Crossfire
11. Secrets of the Dead
12. Battle Cry
13. Beginning of the End More...
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Nihilo Premieres Full New Album
The Swiss picturesque Emmental is not only host of cows and cheese, but also some first class metal!
Swiss metal outfit Nihilo is marking 10 years as a band with the "Dum Spiro Spero" album - the group's sixth release overall.
The darkest Nihilo material to date, the "Dum Spiro Spero" lyrical themes range from wars and manslaughter to zombiesque criticism of the society we know today ("We’re All Infected"). These lyrics stand as a framework for the band's trademark death metal with a big side serving of doom and grind.
The album was recorded live at Hidden Stash Studios in Bern, Switzerland, and includes a 20+ minute title track.
Today the band has teamed up with us at Metalunderground.com to premiere the album in its entirety: check out all of "Dum Spiro Spero" below, and let us know what you think of the release in the comments section! For more info on Nihilo, head over to the band's Facebook profile here. More...
Wolf Premieres New Lyric Video "My Demon"
Swedish metal act Wolf premiered a lyric video for the new track "My Demon" over at Metal Hammer's website at this location (also in the player below). The song appears on the band's upcoming release "Devil Seed," which drops via Century Media Records on August 25th in Europe and September 2nd in North America.
"Devil Seed" was produced by Jens Bogren (Kreator and Opeth). Guitarist/vocalist/founder Niklas Stålvind commented: "I haven’t been this pleased with the songs on a Wolf album since the release of 'Black Wings.' I really think we have taking our songwriting to the next level on this one and I hope that the metal fans will love it as much as we do."
Check out "My Demon" here: More...
Kyuss Founder Brant Bjork Signs With Napalm
Napalm Records announced the signing of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Brank Bjork for the release of his new solo album, which is expected to be released this Fall. More info will surface in the coming weeks.
Bjork commented: "I am super stoked to be recording some more rock music for Napalm. Stand by for Low Desert Punk."
Brant Bjork is globally recognizable as a founding member of the legendary Kyuss and more recently for his work with John Garcia in Vista Chino. In addition, he has had quite an eventful career as a founder of the record labels (El Camino and Duna Records) and as a world renowned producer. In addition to founding the record labels, performing, touring, and recording, he also works as a producer and has worked with many amazing artists throughout the years.
Bjork will be touring globally in support of the album. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
10/2: Vienna, Austria @ Arena
10/3: Milan, Italy @ Bloom
10/4: Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7 (Up in Smoke Festival)
10/6: Stuttgart, Germany @ Universum
10/7: Paris, France @ Glazart
10/8: Amsterdam, Holland @ Melkweg
10/10: Cologne, Germany @ Underground
10/11: Berlin, Germany @ C-Club
10/12: Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix (Desertfest)
10/13: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
10/15: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen
10/16: Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Strand
10/17: Oslo, Norway @ John Dee
10/19: Leeds, United Kingdom @ Belgrave
10/20: Bristol, United Kingdom @ Exchange
10/21: Southampton, United Kingdom @ Joiners
10/22: London, United Kingdom @ Garage More...
Forensick Signs To Pure Underground Records
German metal act Forensick has signed on with Pure Underground Records (a division of Pure Steel Records) for the release of the band's sophomore album "The Prophecy." The album is the follow up to the self-released self-titled 2012 debut album. "The Prophecy" will be released on July 18th.
The track listing for "The Prophecy" is:
1. Hero Of The Day
2. Doomsday Machine
3. Dark Secret
4. Time Of Resistance
5. When The War Begins
6. Beast Within
7. Lonesome Words
8. New Reality
9. The Prophecy More...
DragonForce Names New Drummer
DragonForce has named Gee Anzalone (ex-Braindamage/Ex-Kill Ritual) as the band's new drummer, replacing outgoing member Dave Mackintosh who simultaneously split with the band to move on to his first musical love: progressive rock. A native of Turin, Italy, Anzalone is a drum teacher who graduated from the NAMM Academy of Milan and carries on the multi-national mix of musicians that make up DragonForce. The band's new album "Maximum Overload" is scheduled for release on August 18th.
Anzalone will make his live debut on the upcoming "Maximum Overload" UK Tour which commences on September 17th in Edinburgh.
Dave Mackintosh released the following statement: "After much thought I have parted ways with the boys in DragonForce to pursue my first love of progressive rock, I wish the lads all the luck in the world and look forward to the release of Maximum Overload as I truly believe this is the most fantastic DF album that I and the boys have recorded to date!
"Many thanks to all the fans who have supported me in this last decade of massive tours, countless shows and all the albums, I couldn’t have done it without you.
"I will continue to tour and play with some of the greatest names in Prog Rock, and hope to see some familiar faces on the road!
"In the meantime, stay metal, watch out for the new Dave Mackintosh website which will be launched within the next 4 weeks as well as some great new videos I will be producing with my gear sponsors.
DF forever!!"
Guitarist Herman Li stated: "We have been through a lot with Dave and want to thank him for everything he has contributed to DragonForce, both as a friend and musician and we would all like to wish him well with his new project" More...
Drummer Sander Zoer Splits With Delain
Dutch symphonic metal act Delain announced that drummer Sander Zoer has split with the band due to major changes impacting his personal life. Ruben Israel will be taking his place permanently. Israel filled in for Zoer during the band's recent North American tour with Kamelot and also provided additional drum work for the band's latest album "The Human Contradiction."
The announcement from the band reads as follows: "Today we share with you the news that our drummer and friend Sander Zoer has decided to take a step back as Delain’s main man behind the drums, due to some major recent changes impacting his personal life. Though he will be stepping out of the limelight, we are happy that he will still be active for Delain behind the screens and our friendship will continue off-stage.
"Also, we are very happy to introduce to you Ruben Israel who will step in as Delain’s new drummer. Some of you will already know Ruben from when he joined us on our US tour with Kamelot last fall; this is where we got to know Ruben as the great guy and great drummer he is. We are confident that he will do an absolutely fantastic job and warmly welcome him to the Delain family!
"Ruben will continue where he started and will replace Sander behind the drums starting our upcoming US tour with Sonata Arctica this fall. Sander will be performing all festivals with Delain until September, except for 06-06-2014 Luxor Live at Arnhem where Ruben will fill in. There will be a special gig with Sander in his former hometown Groningen, on October 24th."
Sander Zoer commented: "8 years ago I took place on the Delain drum chair and this is the best choice I’ve ever made, but now the time has come to take some steps back. I need more time for my other activities in Delain behind the screens, to develop myself, other projects and jobs, and family.
However I will not completely disappear from the radar; you might see me behind the drums at some venues or festivals from time to time. I want to thank the Delain family for all the good times, and a very big thanks you to all fans around the world!" More...
Reptilian Death Posts Playthrough Video Clip
Indian brutal death metal act Reptilian Death posted a playthrough video featuring the track "Soaked With The Imperfections Of Puerile Blood." The song appears on the latest album "The Dawn of Consummation and Emergence," which was issued via Universal Music India in 2013.
Check out the clip here:
Grave Digger Posts "Hell Funeral" Video Teaser
Grave Digger, the legendary power metal act from Germany, posted a teaser clip for the upcoming new music video for the track "Hell Funeral." The song will appear on the new album "Return of the Reaper," which will drop via Napalm Records on July 14th (EU/UK) and July 15th (USA/CAN). The video will be released soon.
"Return of The Reaper" promises a "back to the roots" sound dedicated to the band's classic albums such as "Heavy Metal Breakdown" (1984), "Witch Hunter" (1985) and "The Reaper" (1993).
The track list for the album is:
1. Return of the Reaper
2. Hell Funeral
3. War God
4. Tattooed Rider
5. Resurrection Day
6. Season of the Witch (see lyric video here)
7. Road Rage Killer
8. Dia de los Muertos
9. Satan's Host
10. Grave Desecrator
11. Death Smiles at All of Us
12. Nothing to Believe
Check out the teaser here: More...
Gathered In Darkness Posts More Teaser Videos
Gathered in Darkness, the new progressive doom project of ex-Candlemass vocalist Robert Lowe and Well of Souls bassist Micheal "Dr. Froth" Millsap, posted the two new studio teasers for band's upcoming debut release. Information on the album's title, track list and release date is expected soon. One guest star has been revealed as Helstar frontman James Rivera as "the demon."
Check out the next two behind the scenes clips here:
Steel Prophet Releases New Music Video
California metal act Steel Prophet released a music video for the new track "666 Is Everywhere (The Heavy Metal Blues)." The song appears on the upcoming new album "Omniscient," which will drop July 8th via Cruz Del Sur Music.
The video was shot by Agent Steel's Bernie Versailles (Redemption). Check it out here:
Circle Of Chaos Posts "Ascending Disorder" Video
Swedish melodic death metal act Circle of Chaos released a music video for the new track "Ascending Disorder." The song appears on the band's latest release "Crossing the Line," which was just released at the end of May via Massacre Records.
Check out the video here:
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